80 FR 53030 - Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI) Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 170 (September 2, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 170 (September 2, 2015)
| Page Range | 53030-53032 | |
| FR Document | 2015-21686 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 170 (Wednesday, September 2, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 53030-53032] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-21686] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3658; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-039-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI) Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain MDHI Model 369A (Army OH-6A), 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, and 500N helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting the auxiliary fuel pump (fuel pump) wire routing in the left-hand fuel cell and corrective action, if necessary. This proposed AD would also require installing a warning decal on the left-hand fuel cell access cover. This proposed AD is prompted by accidents resulting from incorrectly positioned fuel pump wiring within the fuel tank interfering with the operation of the fuel quantity sensor float, which caused an erroneous fuel quantity [[Page 53031]] indication in the cockpit. The proposed actions are intended to detect and correct routing of the fuel pump wiring to prevent interference with the fuel quantity sensor float, an erroneous fuel quantity indication in the cockpit, and subsequent fuel exhaustion and emergency landing. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 2, 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 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 MD Helicopters, Inc., Attn: Customer Support Division, 4555 E. McDowell Rd., Mail Stop M615, Mesa, AZ 85215-9734; telephone 1-800-388-3378; fax 480-346-6813; or at http://www.mdhelicopters.com. 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, Texas 76177. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Danny Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, California 90712; telephone (562) 627-5247; email danny.nguyen@faa.gov. 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 We propose to adopt a new AD for certain MDHI Model 369A (Army OH- 6A), 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, and 500N helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting the routing of the fuel pump wiring to determine whether the fuel pump wire is properly wrapped around the fuel inlet hose and correcting the routing of the wiring if it is not. This proposed AD would also require installing a decal regarding correct installation of the fuel pump wiring. This proposed AD is prompted by two accidents and one incident that occurred on Model 369D helicopters resulting from an incorrectly positioned fuel pump wire within the fuel tank interfering with the operation of the fuel quantity sensor float, which caused an erroneous fuel quantity reading in the cockpit. Because the fuel pump is installed on all the affected model helicopters, we are including them in the applicability. According to MDHI, because maintenance personnel caused the incorrect wire routing by failing to follow procedures for installing the fuel pump, it is also necessary to install a decal on the left-hand fuel cell access cover to refer maintenance personnel to the appropriate manual procedures. The proposed actions are intended to detect and correct routing of the fuel pump wiring to prevent interference with the fuel quantity sensor float, an erroneous fuel quantity indication in the cockpit, and subsequent fuel exhaustion and emergency landing. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all known relevant information and determined that an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 MDHI issued one Service Bulletin on April 30, 2014, with five different numbers: SB369H-255, SB369E-111, SB500N-049, SB369D-213, and SB369F-098. The service bulletin specifies a one-time inspection of the routing of the fuel pump wire in the left-hand fuel cell and corrective action, if necessary. The service bulletin also specifies installing a warning decal on the left-hand fuel cell access cover that refers personnel to the procedures for routing the fuel pump wire that is contained in the appropriate maintenance manual. The service bulletin states that recent field incidents have occurred where maintenance personnel have not followed the procedures for installation of the fuel pump. Also, the service bulletin states that an incorrectly installed fuel pump wire can interfere with the fuel quantity sensor float, which can result in erroneous fuel quantity indications. To prevent this situation, the service information states that the fuel pump wire must be wrapped around the fuel inlet hose as shown in the applicable maintenance manual. 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, within 100 hours time-in-service: Removing the fuel quantity sensor and, using a mirror and light, inspecting to determine whether the fuel pump wire is wrapped around the left-hand fuel cell fuel inlet hose assembly a minimum of one revolution. [cir] If the fuel pump wire is correctly wrapped around the left- hand fuel cell fuel inlet hose, installing the fuel quantity sensor and performing a fuel quantity sensor functional test for proper fuel float arm function. [cir] If the fuel pump wire is not correctly wrapped around the left-hand fuel cell fuel inlet hose, reinstalling the fuel quantity sensor, routing the fuel pump wire around the left-hand fuel cell fuel inlet hose, and performing a [[Page 53032]] fuel quantity sensor functional test for proper fuel float arm function. Installing a warning decal referencing the fuel pump installation procedures. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 833 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 hour. Inspecting the fuel pump wire routing and installing a decal would take 3 hours, and parts would cost $20 for a total cost of $275 per helicopter and $229,075 for the U.S. fleet. If required, rerouting the wiring would require 1 work-hour for a total cost of $85 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 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): MD Helicopters Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2015-3658; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-039-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to the following helicopters, certificated in any category: (1) Model 369A (Army OH-6A), 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, and 369D; (2) Model 369E with a serial number (S/N) 0001E through 0620E; (3) Model 369F and 369FF with a S/N 0001FF through 0212FF, 0600FF, 0601FF, 0602FF, and 0700FF through 0711FF) and with an auxiliary fuel pump part number (P/N) 369A8143-3 installed; and (4) Model 500N (S/N LN001 through LN0111). (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as incorrect routing of the auxiliary fuel pump (fuel pump) wiring. This condition could result in an erroneous fuel quantity indication in the cockpit and subsequent fuel exhaustion and emergency landing. (c) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 2, 2015. (d) Compliance You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been accomplished prior to that time. (e) Required Actions Within 100 hours time-in-service: (1) Remove the fuel quantity sensor by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.B., of MD Helicopters Service Bulletin SB369H-255/SB369E111/SB500N-049/SB369D-213/SB369F- 098, dated April 30, 2014 (SB). Using a mirror and light, inspect the routing of the fuel pump wire in the area depicted in Figure 2 of the SB and determine whether the fuel pump wire is wrapped around the left-hand fuel cell fuel inlet hose assembly a minimum of one revolution. (i) If the fuel pump wire is wrapped around the left-hand fuel cell fuel inlet hose a minimum of one revolution, install the fuel quantity sensor and perform a fuel quantity sensor functional test for proper fuel float arm function. (ii) If the fuel pump wire is not wrapped around the left-hand fuel cell fuel inlet hose a minimum of one revolution, install the fuel quantity sensor, route the fuel pump wire around the left-hand fuel cell fuel inlet hose by following paragraphs 2.E.(1) through 2.E.(8) of the SB, and perform a fuel quantity sensor functional test for proper fuel float arm function. (2) Install start pump warning decal, P/N MHS5861-66 or equivalent, on the left-hand fuel cell cover by following paragraph 2.G. of the SB. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Danny Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, California 90712; telephone (562) 627- 5247; email 9-ANM-LAACO-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. (g) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2840 Fuel Quantity Indicating System. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 21, 2015. Lance T. Gant, Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-21686 Filed 9-1-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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4. Will not have a significant P/N 369X1004–5 and whether there is a (g) Additional Information
economic impact, positive or negative, pin life limit listed in the Airworthiness Aerometals Service Bulletin Aero–
on a substantial number of small entities Limitations Section of the applicable SB–1103, dated July 2, 2014, and
under the criteria of the Regulatory maintenance manual or Instructions for Aerometals Aero–ICA–101
Flexibility Act. Continued Airworthiness (ICA). If the Supplemental Instructions for
We prepared an economic evaluation hours TIS on a pin is unknown, remove Continued Airworthiness, Revision NC,
of the estimated costs to comply with the pin from service. dated May 22, 2014, which are not
this proposed AD and placed it in the
(ii) For Model 369A, 369HE, 369HM, incorporated by reference, contain
AD docket.
and 369HS helicopters, if there is no pin additional information about the subject
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 life limit, establish a new life limit of of this AD. For service information
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 5,760 hours TIS for each pin P/N identified in this AD, contact
safety, Incorporation by Reference, 369X1004–5 by making pen-and-ink Aerometals, 3920 Sandstone Dr., El
Safety. changes or by inserting a copy of this Dorado Hills, CA 95762, telephone (916)
AD into the Airworthiness Limitations 939–6888, fax (916) 939–6555,
The Proposed Amendment Section of the maintenance manual or www.aerometals.aero. You may review
Accordingly, under the authority the ICA. Remove from service any pin a copy of information at the FAA, Office
delegated to me by the Administrator, that has 5,760 or more hours TIS. of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (iii) For Model 369D, 369E, 369FF, Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room
39 as follows: 500N, and 600N helicopters, if there is 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
no pin life limit, establish a new life (h) Subject
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
limit of 7,600 hours TIS for each pin P/
DIRECTIVES Joint Aircraft Service Component
N 369X1004–5 by making pen-and-ink
(JASC) Code: 6210 Main Rotor Blades.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 changes or by inserting a copy of this
continues to read as follows: AD into the Airworthiness Limitations Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 21,
Section of the maintenance manual or 2015.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the ICA. Remove from service any pin Lance T. Gant,
§ 39.13 [Amended] that has 7,600 or more hours TIS. Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (iv) For all model helicopters, add the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
the following new airworthiness following statement to the [FR Doc. 2015–21680 Filed 9–1–15; 8:45 am]
directive (AD): Airworthiness Limitations Section of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
MD Helicopters Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2015– the maintenance manual or the ICA by
3659; Directorate Identifier 2014–SW– making pen-and-ink changes or by
050–AD. inserting a copy of this AD: If DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(a) Applicability interchanged between different model
helicopters, the life limit of pin P/N Federal Aviation Administration
This AD applies to Model 369A, 369X1004–5 must be restricted to the
369D, 369E, 369FF, 369HE, 369HM, lowest life limit indicated for the 14 CFR Part 39
369HS, 500N, and 600N helicopters helicopter models and serial numbers [Docket No. FAA–2015–3658; Directorate
with an Aerometals main rotor blade affected. Identifier 2014–SW–039–AD]
attach pin (pin) part number (P/N)
369X1004–5 installed, certificated in (2) Do not install a pin P/N RIN 2120–AA64
any category. 369X1004–5 on any helicopter before
the requirements of this AD have been Airworthiness Directives; MD
(b) Unsafe Condition accomplished. Helicopters Inc. (MDHI) Helicopters
This AD defines the unsafe condition (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance AGENCY: Federal Aviation
as a pin remaining in service beyond its (AMOC) Administration (FAA), DOT.
fatigue life. This condition could result
in failure of a pin, loss of a main rotor ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
blade, and subsequent loss of control of Certification Office, FAA, may approve (NPRM).
the helicopter. AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
(c) Comments Due Date to: Galib Abumeri, Aviation Safety airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Engineer, Transport Airplane MDHI Model 369A (Army OH–6A),
We must receive comments by Directorate, FAA, 3960 Paramount
November 2, 2015. 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 369D,
Blvd., Lakewood, California 90712; 369E, 369F, 369FF, and 500N
(d) Compliance telephone (562) 627–5324 or email at 9- helicopters. This proposed AD would
ANM-LAACO-AMOC- require inspecting the auxiliary fuel
You are responsible for performing REQUESTS@faa.gov.
each action required by this AD within pump (fuel pump) wire routing in the
(2) For operations conducted under a left-hand fuel cell and corrective action,
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the specified compliance time unless it
has already been accomplished prior to 14 CFR part 119 operating certificate or if necessary. This proposed AD would
that time. under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we also require installing a warning decal
suggest that you notify your principal on the left-hand fuel cell access cover.
(e) Required Actions inspector, or lacking a principal This proposed AD is prompted by
(1) Within 100 hours time-in-service inspector, the manager of the local flight accidents resulting from incorrectly
(TIS) or during the next annual standards district office or certificate positioned fuel pump wiring within the
inspection, whichever occurs first: holding district office before operating fuel tank interfering with the operation
(i) Review the maintenance records any aircraft complying with this AD of the fuel quantity sensor float, which
and determine the hours TIS of each pin through an AMOC. caused an erroneous fuel quantity
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fuel quantity sensor functional test for 4. Will not have a significant paragraph 2.B., of MD Helicopters Service
proper fuel float arm function. economic impact, positive or negative, Bulletin SB369H–255/SB369E111/SB500N–
• Installing a warning decal on a substantial number of small entities 049/SB369D–213/SB369F–098, dated April
referencing the fuel pump installation under the criteria of the Regulatory 30, 2014 (SB). Using a mirror and light,
procedures. Flexibility Act. inspect the routing of the fuel pump wire in
We prepared an economic evaluation the area depicted in Figure 2 of the SB and
Costs of Compliance of the estimated costs to comply with determine whether the fuel pump wire is
We estimate that this proposed AD this proposed AD and placed it in the wrapped around the left-hand fuel cell fuel
would affect 833 helicopters of U.S. AD docket. inlet hose assembly a minimum of one
Registry. revolution.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (i) If the fuel pump wire is wrapped around
We estimate that operators may incur
the following costs in order to comply Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the left-hand fuel cell fuel inlet hose a
with this AD. Labor costs are estimated safety, Incorporation by Reference, minimum of one revolution, install the fuel
Safety. quantity sensor and perform a fuel quantity
at $85 per hour. Inspecting the fuel
sensor functional test for proper fuel float
pump wire routing and installing a The Proposed Amendment arm function.
decal would take 3 hours, and parts
Accordingly, under the authority (ii) If the fuel pump wire is not wrapped
would cost $20 for a total cost of $275
delegated to me by the Administrator, around the left-hand fuel cell fuel inlet hose
per helicopter and $229,075 for the U.S.
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part a minimum of one revolution, install the fuel
fleet. If required, rerouting the wiring
39 as follows: quantity sensor, route the fuel pump wire
would require 1 work-hour for a total
around the left-hand fuel cell fuel inlet hose
cost of $85 per helicopter. by following paragraphs 2.E.(1) through
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Authority for This Rulemaking DIRECTIVES 2.E.(8) of the SB, and perform a fuel quantity
sensor functional test for proper fuel float
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 arm function.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue continues to read as follows: (2) Install start pump warning decal, P/N
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, MHS5861–66 or equivalent, on the left-hand
section 106, describes the authority of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
fuel cell cover by following paragraph 2.G. of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: § 39.13 [Amended] the SB.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
detail the scope of the Agency’s (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
the following new airworthiness (AMOC)
authority. directive (AD):
We are issuing this rulemaking under (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, MD Helicopters Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2015– Certification Office, FAA, may approve
3658; Directorate Identifier 2014–SW–
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:
039–AD.
General requirements.’’ Under that Danny Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer
section, Congress charges the FAA with (a) Applicability Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 3960
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to the following Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, California
air commerce by prescribing regulations helicopters, certificated in any category: (1) 90712; telephone (562) 627–5247; email 9-
for practices, methods, and procedures Model 369A (Army OH–6A), 369H, 369HE, ANM-LAACO-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
the Administrator finds necessary for 369HM, 369HS, and 369D; (2) For operations conducted under a 14
safety in air commerce. This regulation (2) Model 369E with a serial number (S/N) CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
0001E through 0620E; 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
is within the scope of that authority
(3) Model 369F and 369FF with a S/N you notify your principal inspector, or
because it addresses an unsafe condition 0001FF through 0212FF, 0600FF, 0601FF,
that is likely to exist or develop on lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
0602FF, and 0700FF through 0711FF) and
products identified in this rulemaking the local flight standards district office or
with an auxiliary fuel pump part number
action. (P/N) 369A8143–3 installed; and certificate holding district office before
(4) Model 500N (S/N LN001 through operating any aircraft complying with this
Regulatory Findings LN0111). AD through an AMOC.
We determined that this proposed AD (b) Unsafe Condition (g) Subject
would not have federalism implications
This AD defines the unsafe condition as Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
under Executive Order 13132. This incorrect routing of the auxiliary fuel pump Code: 2840 Fuel Quantity Indicating System.
proposed AD would not have a (fuel pump) wiring. This condition could
substantial direct effect on the States, on result in an erroneous fuel quantity Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 21,
the relationship between the national indication in the cockpit and subsequent fuel 2015.
Government and the States, or on the exhaustion and emergency landing. Lance T. Gant,
distribution of power and (c) Comments Due Date Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
responsibilities among the various Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
levels of government. We must receive comments by November
2, 2015. [FR Doc. 2015–21686 Filed 9–1–15; 8:45 am]
For the reasons discussed, I certify
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
this proposed regulation: (d) Compliance
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory You are responsible for performing each
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; action required by this AD within the
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the specified compliance time unless it has
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures already been accomplished prior to that time.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (e) Required Actions
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Within 100 hours time-in-service:
Alaska to the extent that it justifies (1) Remove the fuel quantity sensor by
making a regulatory distinction; and following the Accomplishment Instructions,
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| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 2, 2015. | |
| Contact | Danny Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, California 90712; telephone (562) 627-5247; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 53030 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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