80_FR_50715 80 FR 50554 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters) Helicopters

80 FR 50554 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters) Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 161 (August 20, 2015)

Page Range50554-50556
FR Document2015-20510

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-21-01 for Eurocopter France Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters. AD 2013-21-01 required certain inspections of each tail rotor pitch horn assembly (pitch horn) for a crack, replacing a cracked pitch horn before further flight, and a one-time visual inspection of pitch horns above certain hours time-in-service (TIS). This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2013-21-01 but requires a repetitive visual inspection for all pitch horns regardless of hours TIS. This AD was prompted by a report of a crack in the yoke of a pitch horn and is intended to detect a crack in the pitch horn to prevent failure of the pitch horn, loss of the anti-torque function, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0364; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-041-AD; 
Amendment 39-18234; AD 2015-17-01]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously 
Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters) Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-21-01 for 
Eurocopter France Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, 
AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and 
AS355NP helicopters. AD 2013-21-01 required certain inspections of each 
tail rotor pitch horn assembly (pitch horn) for a crack, replacing a 
cracked pitch horn before further flight, and a one-time visual 
inspection of pitch horns above certain hours time-in-service (TIS). 
This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2013-21-01 but requires a 
repetitive visual inspection for all pitch horns regardless of hours 
TIS. This AD was prompted by a report of a crack in the yoke of a pitch 
horn and is intended to detect a crack in the pitch horn to prevent 
failure of the pitch horn, loss of the anti-torque function, and 
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

DATES: This AD is effective September 24, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of October 25, 2013 
(78 FR 63853, October 25, 2013).

ADDRESSES: 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 view this referenced 
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-
0364; 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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any 
incorporated-by-reference information, 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: Robert Grant, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort 
Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email 
robert.grant@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On May 30, 2014, we issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
(79 FR 32881, June 9, 2014) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to remove AD 2013-
21-01, Amendment 39-17625 (78 FR 63853, October 25, 2013) and add a new 
AD. AD 2013-21-01 applied to Eurocopter France Model AS350B, AS350BA, 
AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, 
AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters and required a one-
time visual inspection of each pitch horn with 135 or more hours TIS 
for a crack and replacing the pitch horn if there is a crack. AD 2013-
21-01 also required a dye-penetrant inspection of any pitch horn before 
it is installed. AD 2013-21-01 was prompted by AD No. 2013-0133, dated 
June 28, 2013, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the 
Member States of the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for 
Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350BB, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, 
AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters. EASA 
advises of an ongoing investigation of a crack in the yoke of a pitch 
horn for which a cause has not been determined. The EASA AD requires 
repetitive visual inspections of each pitch horn for a crack and 
replacing the pitch horn with a serviceable assembly if a crack is 
found.
    The NPRM proposed to continue to require the visual inspection for 
the pitch horn but to require it for all pitch horns regardless of 
hours TIS. The NPRM also proposed to require repeating the visual 
inspection every 165 hours TIS and changing the requirement for the dye 
penetration inspection so that it only applies to pitch horns that are 
not new. Also, since we issued AD 2013-12-01, Eurocopter France changed 
its name to Airbus Helicopters. The NPRM proposed to reflect that 
change.

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 32881, 
June 9, 2014).

FAA's Determination

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

Interim Action

    We consider this AD to be an interim action. If final action is 
later identified, we might consider further rulemaking then.

Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD

    The EASA AD applies to Eurocopter Model AS350BB that does not have 
an FAA type certificate and therefore is not a part of this AD. The 
EASA AD does not apply to Eurocopter Model AS350C or AS350D1, but this 
AD does because those models have an FAA type certificate and may have 
the applicable pitch horn installed. This AD requires a dye-penetrant 
inspection before installing a pitch horn; the EASA AD does not.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed a Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) Emergency Alert 
Service Bulletin (EASB), Revision 1, dated June 25, 2013, with four 
different numbers. EASB No. 05.00.74 is for Model AS350B, B1, B2, B3, 
BA, and D helicopters; and EASB No. 05.00.65 is for Model AS355E, F, 
F1, F2, N, and NP helicopters. EASB No. 05.00.74 and EASB No. 05.00.65 
are co-published as one document along with EASB No. 05.00.49 and EASB 
No. 05.00.44, which are not incorporated by reference in this AD. These 
EASBs specify Airbus

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Helicopters has been informed of a case of a crack on the yoke of a 
pitch horn, which may lead to failure of the pitch horn, resulting in 
loss of the anti-torque function. These EASBs specify a check for 
cracks on the yokes of the two pitch horns and specifies replacing any 
cracked pitch horn. These EASBs state that it may be necessary to 
modify the log card of the tail rotor blade assembly due to some of the 
pitch horn part numbers being recorded incorrectly. 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 AD.
    EASA classified these EASBs as mandatory and issued EASA AD No. 
2013-0133, dated June 28, 2013, to ensure the continued airworthiness 
of these helicopters.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 938 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 0.1 work hours to visually inspect a pitch horn for a 
total cost of $8.50 per helicopter or $7,973 for the fleet, per 
inspection cycle. We estimate 1 work hour to do a dye-penetrant 
inspection for a total cost of $85 per helicopter. We estimate 1 work 
hour to replace a part, if necessary, and a cost for required parts of 
$1,946, for a total cost of $2,031 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, 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) 
2013-21-01, Amendment 39-17625 (78 FR 63853, October 25, 2013), Docket 
No. FAA-2013-0878, Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-033-AD, and adding 
the following new AD:

2015-17-01 Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) (Airbus 
Helicopters): Amendment 39-18234; Docket No. FAA-2014-0364; 
Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-041-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, 
AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, 
AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters with tail rotor 
hub pitch horn (pitch horn) assembly, part number (P/N) 
350A121368.01, 350A121368.02, 350A121368.03, or 350A121368.04, with 
a pitch horn, P/N 350A121368.XX, where XX stands for a two-digit 
dash number, installed, certificated in any category. The pitch horn 
may be marked with either the pitch horn assembly P/N or pitch horn 
P/N.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as a crack in the yoke of a 
pitch horn. This condition could result in failure of a pitch horn, 
loss of the anti-torque function, and subsequent loss of control of 
the helicopter.

(c) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes 2013-21-01, Amendment 39-17625 (78 FR 63853, 
October 25, 2013).

(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) For parts with 155 or less hours time-in-service (TIS), 
before exceeding 165 hours TIS, or for parts with more than 155 
hours TIS, within 10 hours TIS, and thereafter at intervals not to 
exceed 165 hours TIS, visually inspect each pitch horn for a crack 
in the areas shown in Figure 1 of Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service 
Bulletin (EASB) No. 05.00.74 or No. 05.00.65, both Revision 1 and 
both dated June 25, 2013, as appropriate for your model helicopter.
    (2) If there is a crack, before further flight, replace the 
pitch horn with an airworthy pitch horn.
    (3) Do not install a pitch horn, P/N 350A121368 (any dash 
number), with more than 0 hours TIS on any helicopter unless it has 
passed a dye penetrant inspection for a crack in the areas shown in 
Figure 1 of Eurocopter EASB No. 05.00.74 or No. 05.00.65, both 
Revision 1 and both dated June 25, 2013, as appropriate for your 
model helicopter.

(g) Special Flight Permits

    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: Robert Grant, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort 
Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating 
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you 
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office or 
certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft 
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(i) Additional Information

    The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety 
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2013-0133, dated June 28, 2013. You may view 
the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket 
No. FAA-2014-0364.

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(j) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6400 Tail Rotor.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) 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.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
October 25, 2013 (78 FR 63853, October 25, 2013).
    (i) Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.00.74, 
Revision 1, dated June 25, 2013.
    (ii) Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.00.65, 
Revision 1, dated June 25, 2013.

    Note 1 to paragraph (k)(3) of this AD:  Eurocopter Emergency 
Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.00.74 and No. 05.00.65, both Revision 
1, and both dated June 25, 2013, are co-published as one document 
along with Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.00.49 
and No. 05.00.44, both Revision 1, and both dated June 25, 2013, 
which are not incorporated by reference in this AD.

    (4) For Eurocopter 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.
    (5) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the 
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-
321, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
    (6) 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 August 6, 2015.
Larry M. Kelly,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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50554 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 161 / Thursday, August 20, 2015 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0364; or in person at the Docket requirement for the dye penetration Management Facility between 9 a.m. inspection so that it only applies to Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, pitch horns that are not new. Also, since except Federal holidays. The AD docket we issued AD 2013–12–01, Eurocopter 14 CFR Part 39 contains this AD, the European Aviation France changed its name to Airbus [Docket No. FAA–2014–0364; Directorate Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any Helicopters. The NPRM proposed to Identifier 2013–SW–041–AD; Amendment incorporated-by-reference information, reflect that change. 39–18234; AD 2015–17–01] the economic evaluation, any comments Comments received, and other information. The RIN 2120–AA64 We gave the public the opportunity to address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is Document participate in developing this AD, but Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Management Facility, U.S. Department we did not receive any comments on the Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter of Transportation, Docket Operations, NPRM (79 FR 32881, June 9, 2014). France) (Airbus Helicopters) Helicopters M–30, West Building Ground Floor, FAA’s Determination Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey AGENCY: Federal Aviation Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. These helicopters have been approved Administration (FAA), DOT. by the aviation authority of France and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: are approved for operation in the United ACTION: Final rule. Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer, States. Pursuant to our bilateral Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101 SUMMARY: We are superseding agreement with France, EASA, its Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–21– technical representative, has notified us 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 01 for Eurocopter France Model of the unsafe condition described in the robert.grant@faa.gov. AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, EASA AD. We are issuing this AD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: because we evaluated all information AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, Discussion provided by EASA and determined the AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP unsafe condition exists and is likely to On May 30, 2014, we issued a notice helicopters. AD 2013–21–01 required exist or develop on other helicopters of of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (79 FR certain inspections of each tail rotor these same type designs and that air 32881, June 9, 2014) to amend 14 CFR pitch horn assembly (pitch horn) for a safety and the public interest require part 39 to remove AD 2013–21–01, crack, replacing a cracked pitch horn adopting the AD requirements as Amendment 39–17625 (78 FR 63853, before further flight, and a one-time proposed. October 25, 2013) and add a new AD. visual inspection of pitch horns above AD 2013–21–01 applied to Eurocopter Interim Action certain hours time-in-service (TIS). This France Model AS350B, AS350BA, new AD retains the requirements of AD We consider this AD to be an interim AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, action. If final action is later identified, 2013–21–01 but requires a repetitive AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, visual inspection for all pitch horns we might consider further rulemaking AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and then. regardless of hours TIS. This AD was AS355NP helicopters and required a prompted by a report of a crack in the one-time visual inspection of each pitch Differences Between This AD and the yoke of a pitch horn and is intended to horn with 135 or more hours TIS for a EASA AD detect a crack in the pitch horn to crack and replacing the pitch horn if The EASA AD applies to Eurocopter prevent failure of the pitch horn, loss of there is a crack. AD 2013–21–01 also Model AS350BB that does not have an the anti-torque function, and subsequent required a dye-penetrant inspection of FAA type certificate and therefore is not loss of control of the helicopter. any pitch horn before it is installed. AD a part of this AD. The EASA AD does DATES: This AD is effective September 2013–21–01 was prompted by AD No. not apply to Eurocopter Model AS350C 24, 2015. 2013–0133, dated June 28, 2013, issued or AS350D1, but this AD does because The Director of the Federal Register by EASA, which is the Technical Agent those models have an FAA type approved the incorporation by reference for the Member States of the European certificate and may have the applicable of certain documents listed in this AD Union, to correct an unsafe condition pitch horn installed. This AD requires a as of October 25, 2013 (78 FR 63853, for Model AS350B, AS350BA, dye-penetrant inspection before October 25, 2013). AS350BB, AS350B1, AS350B2, installing a pitch horn; the EASA AD ADDRESSES: For service information AS350B3, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, does not. identified in this AD, contact Airbus AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive, AS355NP helicopters. EASA advises of Related Service Information Under 1 Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone an ongoing investigation of a crack in CFR Part 51 (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax the yoke of a pitch horn for which a We reviewed a Eurocopter (now (972) 641–3775; or at http:// cause has not been determined. The Airbus Helicopters) Emergency Alert www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. EASA AD requires repetitive visual Service Bulletin (EASB), Revision 1, You may view this referenced service inspections of each pitch horn for a dated June 25, 2013, with four different information at the FAA Office of the crack and replacing the pitch horn with numbers. EASB No. 05.00.74 is for Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, a serviceable assembly if a crack is Model AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, and D 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, found. helicopters; and EASB No. 05.00.65 is The NPRM proposed to continue to for Model AS355E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with RULES Fort Worth, Texas 76177. require the visual inspection for the helicopters. EASB No. 05.00.74 and Examining the AD Docket pitch horn but to require it for all pitch EASB No. 05.00.65 are co-published as You may examine the AD docket on horns regardless of hours TIS. The one document along with EASB No. the Internet at http:// NPRM also proposed to require 05.00.49 and EASB No. 05.00.44, which www.regulations.gov by searching for repeating the visual inspection every are not incorporated by reference in this and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– 165 hours TIS and changing the AD. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 161 / Thursday, August 20, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 50555 Helicopters has been informed of a case Executive Order 13132. This AD will (b) Unsafe Condition of a crack on the yoke of a pitch horn, not have a substantial direct effect on This AD defines the unsafe condition as a which may lead to failure of the pitch the States, on the relationship between crack in the yoke of a pitch horn. This horn, resulting in loss of the anti-torque the national government and the States, condition could result in failure of a pitch function. These EASBs specify a check or on the distribution of power and horn, loss of the anti-torque function, and for cracks on the yokes of the two pitch responsibilities among the various subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. horns and specifies replacing any levels of government. (c) Affected ADs cracked pitch horn. These EASBs state For the reasons discussed above, I This AD supersedes 2013–21–01, that it may be necessary to modify the certify that this AD: Amendment 39–17625 (78 FR 63853, October log card of the tail rotor blade assembly (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 25, 2013). due to some of the pitch horn part action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (d) Effective Date numbers being recorded incorrectly. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This service information is reasonably This AD becomes effective September 24, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 2015. available because the interested parties (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), have access to it through their normal (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (e) Compliance course of business or by the means in Alaska to the extent that it justifies You are responsible for performing each identified in the ADDRESSES section of making a regulatory distinction; and action required by this AD within the this AD. specified compliance time unless it has (4) Will not have a significant already been accomplished prior to that time. EASA classified these EASBs as economic impact, positive or negative, mandatory and issued EASA AD No. on a substantial number of small entities (f) Required Actions 2013–0133, dated June 28, 2013, to under the criteria of the Regulatory (1) For parts with 155 or less hours time- ensure the continued airworthiness of Flexibility Act. in-service (TIS), before exceeding 165 hours these helicopters. TIS, or for parts with more than 155 hours List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 TIS, within 10 hours TIS, and thereafter at Costs of Compliance intervals not to exceed 165 hours TIS, We estimate that this AD will affect Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation visually inspect each pitch horn for a crack 938 helicopters of U.S. Registry. We safety, Incorporation by reference, in the areas shown in Figure 1 of Eurocopter estimate that operators may incur the Safety. Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No. following costs in order to comply with Adoption of the Amendment 05.00.74 or No. 05.00.65, both Revision 1 and this AD. Labor costs are estimated at $85 both dated June 25, 2013, as appropriate for Accordingly, under the authority your model helicopter. per work hour. We estimate 0.1 work (2) If there is a crack, before further flight, delegated to me by the Administrator, hours to visually inspect a pitch horn replace the pitch horn with an airworthy the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as for a total cost of $8.50 per helicopter pitch horn. follows: or $7,973 for the fleet, per inspection (3) Do not install a pitch horn, P/N cycle. We estimate 1 work hour to do a PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 350A121368 (any dash number), with more dye-penetrant inspection for a total cost than 0 hours TIS on any helicopter unless it DIRECTIVES has passed a dye penetrant inspection for a of $85 per helicopter. We estimate 1 work hour to replace a part, if necessary, crack in the areas shown in Figure 1 of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Eurocopter EASB No. 05.00.74 or No. and a cost for required parts of $1,946, continues to read as follows: 05.00.65, both Revision 1 and both dated for a total cost of $2,031 per helicopter. June 25, 2013, as appropriate for your model Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Authority for This Rulemaking helicopter. § 39.13 [Amended] Title 49 of the United States Code (g) Special Flight Permits ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Special flight permits are prohibited. removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2013–21–01, Amendment 39-17625 (78 Section 106, describes the authority of (AMOCs) FR 63853, October 25, 2013), Docket No. the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, (1) The Manager, Safety Management FAA–2013–0878, Directorate Identifier Aviation Programs, describes in more Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this 2013–SW–033–AD, and adding the detail the scope of the Agency’s AD. Send your proposal to: Robert Grant, following new AD: authority. Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management We are issuing this rulemaking under 2015–17–01 Airbus Helicopters (Previously Group, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort the authority described in Subtitle VII, Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters): Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222– Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, Amendment 39–18234; Docket No. 5110; email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@ ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that FAA–2014–0364; Directorate Identifier faa.gov. 2013–SW–041–AD. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 section, Congress charges the FAA with (a) Applicability CFR part 119 operating certificate or under promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters you notify your principal inspector, or for practices, methods, and procedures Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the Administrator finds necessary for AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, the local flight standards district office or safety in air commerce. This regulation AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, certificate holding district office, before is within the scope of that authority AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters operating any aircraft complying with this because it addresses an unsafe condition with tail rotor hub pitch horn (pitch horn) AD through an AMOC. assembly, part number (P/N) 350A121368.01, rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with RULES that is likely to exist or develop on 350A121368.02, 350A121368.03, or (i) Additional Information products identified in this rulemaking 350A121368.04, with a pitch horn, P/N The subject of this AD is addressed in action. 350A121368.XX, where XX stands for a two- European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD Regulatory Findings digit dash number, installed, certificated in No. 2013–0133, dated June 28, 2013. You any category. The pitch horn may be marked may view the EASA AD on the Internet at We have determined that this AD will with either the pitch horn assembly P/N or http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. not have federalism implications under pitch horn P/N. FAA–2014–0364. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:15 Aug 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\20AUR1.SGM 20AUR1

50556 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 161 / Thursday, August 20, 2015 / Rules and Regulations (j) Subject DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION availability of this material at the FAA, Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) call 425–227–1221. It is also available Code: 6400 Tail Rotor. Federal Aviation Administration on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for (k) Material Incorporated by Reference 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– (1) The Director of the Federal Register 0492. [Docket No. FAA–2015–0492; Directorate approved the incorporation by reference Identifier 2014–NM–232–AD; Amendment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (IBR) of the service information listed in this 39–18237; AD 2015–17–04] Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR RIN 2120–AA64 Airframe and Mechanical Systems part 51. (2) You must use this service information Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York as applicable to do the actions required by Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Inc. Airplanes Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, (3) The following service information was NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7318; AGENCY: Federal Aviation fax: 516–794–5531. approved for IBR on October 25, 2013 (78 FR Administration (FAA), Department of 63853, October 25, 2013). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Transportation (DOT). (i) Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Discussion ACTION: Final rule. Bulletin No. 05.00.74, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2013. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new We issued a notice of proposed (ii) Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service airworthiness directive (AD) for certain rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Bulletin No. 05.00.65, Revision 1, dated June Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 part 39 by adding an AD that would 25, 2013. (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model Note 1 to paragraph (k)(3) of this AD: CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Bulletin and CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 701, & 702), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet No. 05.00.74 and No. 05.00.65, both Revision 900) airplanes. This AD was prompted Series 705), and CL–600–2D24 (Regional 1, and both dated June 25, 2013, are co- by reports of a disconnect between the Jet Series 900) airplanes. The NPRM published as one document along with elevator lever and control rod. This AD published in the Federal Register on Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Bulletin requires replacement of left and right March 24, 2015 (80 FR 15528). No. 05.00.49 and No. 05.00.44, both Revision fixed control rods and lever assemblies Transport Canada Civil Aviation 1, and both dated June 25, 2013, which are of the elevator control system. We are (TCCA), which is the aviation authority not incorporated by reference in this AD. issuing this AD to prevent a disconnect for Canada, has issued Canadian (4) For Eurocopter service information between the elevator lever and control Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–44, identified in this AD, contact Airbus rod, which could lead to un- dated December 9, 2014 (referred to Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive, commanded elevator movement of the after this as the Mandatory Continuing Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) associated control surface, a large Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641– difference between the position of the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition 3775; or at http:// left and the right elevator control for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL– www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. surfaces, and consequent reduced 600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, (5) You may view this service information controllability of the airplane and & 702), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, degradation of the structural integrity of Series 705), and CL–600–2D24 (Regional Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, the horizontal stabilizer. Jet Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. For states: DATES: This AD becomes effective information on the availability of this During an engineering review of the September 24, 2015. material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. Elevator Control system, it was discovered The Director of the Federal Register (6) You may view this service information that a disconnect between the elevator lever approved the incorporation by reference and control rod could lead to uncommanded that is incorporated by reference at the of a certain publication listed in this AD elevator movement of the associated control National Archives and Records as of September 24, 2015. surface. This uncommanded movement may Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD cause a large difference between the position docket on the Internet at http:// of the left and the right elevator control (202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov/ surface resulting in reduced controllability of www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- the aeroplane and degradation of the locations.html. #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0492; or in structural integrity of the horizontal person at the Docket Management stabilizer. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 6, Facility, U.S. Department of This [Canadian] AD mandates the 2015. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– replacement of the existing elevator lever Larry M. Kelly, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room assemblies and control rods with newly Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., designed ones, which will prevent a Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Washington, DC. disconnect between the components of the [FR Doc. 2015–20510 Filed 8–19–15; 8:45 am] For service information identified in elevator control system should a failure this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 occur. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Côte Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec You may examine the MCAI in the H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone: 514–855– AD docket on the Internet at http:// 5000; fax: 514–855–7401; email: rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with RULES www.regulations.gov/ thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0492- http://www.bombardier.com. You may 0002. view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Comments Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., We gave the public the opportunity to Renton, WA. For information on the participate in developing this AD. The VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:15 Aug 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\20AUR1.SGM 20AUR1


Document Created: 2015-12-15 11:09:00
Document Modified: 2015-12-15 11:09:00
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective September 24, 2015.
ContactRobert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 50554 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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