80_FR_57937 80 FR 57751 - Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Helicopters

80 FR 57751 - Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 186 (September 25, 2015)

Page Range57751-57753
FR Document2015-24148

We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2014-07- 04R1 for certain Sikorsky Model S-92A helicopters. AD 2014-07-04R1 currently requires repetitive inspections in the upper deck area for incorrectly installed clamps and chafing between the electrical wires and the hydraulic lines and replacing any unairworthy wires or hydraulic lines. Since we issued AD 2014-07-04R1, the manufacturer has developed an alteration that corrects the unsafe condition described in AD 2014-07-04R1. This proposed AD would require altering the wiring system in the upper deck area. These proposed actions are intended to prevent a fire in an area of the helicopter without extinguishing capability and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 186 (Friday, September 25, 2015)
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 186 (Friday, September 25, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-24148]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3942; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-064-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation 
(Sikorsky) Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2014-07-
04R1 for certain Sikorsky Model S-92A helicopters. AD 2014-07-04R1 
currently requires repetitive inspections in the upper deck area for 
incorrectly installed clamps and chafing between the electrical wires 
and the hydraulic lines and replacing any unairworthy wires or 
hydraulic lines. Since we issued AD 2014-07-04R1, the manufacturer has 
developed an alteration that corrects the unsafe condition described in 
AD 2014-07-04R1. This proposed AD would require altering the wiring 
system in the upper deck area. These proposed actions are intended to 
prevent a fire in an area of the helicopter without extinguishing 
capability and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 24, 
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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3942; 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 
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service Engineering, 124 Quarry 
Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1-800-Winged-S or 203-416-4299; 
email [email protected]. 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian Lucas, Aviation Safety Engineer, 
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 
FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; 
telephone (781) 238-7757; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting 
written comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to 
the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might 
result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful 
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the 
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To 
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters 
should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed 
electronically, commenters should submit only one time.
    We will file in the docket all comments that we receive, as well as 
a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel 
concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, we 
will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for 
comments. We will consider comments filed after the comment period has 
closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. 
We may change this

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proposal in light of the comments we receive.

Discussion

    On March 28, 2014, we issued AD 2014-07-04, Amendment 39-17818 (79 
FR 21385, April 16, 2014), for certain serial-numbered Sikorsky Model 
S92A helicopters. AD 2014-07-04 required repetitively inspecting the 
upper deck area for incorrectly installed clamps and chafing between 
the electrical wires and the hydraulic lines, replacing any unairworthy 
wires or hydraulic lines, and correcting any clamps that were installed 
incorrectly. Due to typographical errors when the AD was published, an 
incorrect serial number and an incorrect reference to the service 
information appeared in the text of the rule. On August 21, 2014, we 
issued AD 2014-07-04R1, Amendment 39-17964 (79 FR 54893, September 15, 
2014), to correct these errors.

Actions Since AD 2014-07-04R1 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2014-07-04R1 (79 FR 54893, September 15, 2014), 
Sikorsky has developed an alteration to correct the unsafe condition 
described in AD 2014-07-04R1. The alteration creates separate engine 
inlet and alternating current (AC) generator feeder lines, which were 
previously combined as an assembly. The new engine inlet feeder lines 
are rerouted through the cabin to the AC power distributors. The 
alteration also involves removing certain hydraulic to electrical 
clamps, which support the top deck main harnesses, and adding 
independent electrical brackets to create greater separation from the 
hydraulic lines. These proposed actions are intended to alter the 
wiring installation in the upper deck to prevent chafing between the 
electrical lines and hydraulic hoses. This condition, if not prevented, 
could result in a fire in an area of the helicopter without 
extinguishing capability and subsequent loss of control of the 
helicopter.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of this same type design.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Sikorsky has issued Special Service Instructions SSI No. 92-070A, 
Revision A, dated April 25, 2014 (SSI 92-070A), which contains 
procedures to alter the wiring system in the upper deck area to prevent 
chafing. This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by means identified in the Addresses Section of this 
proposed AD.

Other Related Service Information

    We also reviewed Alert Service Bulletin ASB 92-20-003, Basic Issue, 
dated May 5, 2014 (ASB 92-20-003). ASB 92-20-003 specifies a one-time 
modification of the upper deck wiring harnesses to prevent possible 
chafing by complying with SSI 92-070A.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require altering the wiring system in the 
upper deck area.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    The service information provides a compliance date of November 5, 
2015; the proposed AD would require a compliance time of 150 hours TIS. 
Also, the service information requires submitting certain documentation 
to the manufacturer, and the proposed AD would not.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 20 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. 
Rerouting the upper deck wiring system and replacing and installing new 
parts would take 58 work hours and $8,000 in required parts, for a 
total cost of $12,930 per helicopter and $258,600 for the fleet.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2014-07-04R1, Amendment 39-17964 (79 FR 54893, September 15, 2014), and 
adding the following new AD:

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation: Docket No. FAA-2015-3942; Directorate 
Identifier 2014-SW-064-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model S-92A helicopters, serial number 920006 
through 920084, certificated in any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as an incorrectly installed 
clamp that does not

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provide adequate clearance to prevent chafing between the high 
voltage electrical lines and the hydraulic hoses. This condition 
could result in a fire in an area of the helicopter without 
extinguishing capability and subsequent loss of control of the 
helicopter.

(c) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2014-07-04R1, Amendment 39-17964 (79 FR 
54893, September 15, 2014).

(d) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by November 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

    Within 150 hours time-in-service, reroute the left hand and 
right hand upper deck wiring system by complying with the 
Instructions, paragraph B, of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Special 
Service Instructions SSI No. 92-070A, Revision A, dated April 25, 
2014.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may 
approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Ian Lucas, 
Aviation Safety Engineer, Engine & Propeller Directorate, FAA, 12 
New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; 
telephone (781) 238-7757; email [email protected].
    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating 
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you 
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office or 
certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft 
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(h) Additional Information

    Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Alert Service Bulletin ASB 92-20-
003, Basic Issue, dated May 5, 2014, which is not incorporated by 
reference, contains additional information about the subject of this 
AD. For service information identified in this AD, contact Sikorsky 
Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, 
Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1-800-Winged-S or 203-416-4299; email 
[email protected].
    You may review the service information at the FAA, Office of the 
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-
321, Fort Worth, Texas 76177.

(i) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2910 Main 
Hydraulic System.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 17, 2015.
James A. Grigg,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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                                                    Service Bulletin 777–78–0082, dated                       Issued in Renton, Washington, on                    Examining the AD Docket
                                                    November 9, 2011. This service information              September 16, 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                     You may examine the AD docket on
                                                    is not incorporated by reference in this AD             Michael Kaszycki,
                                                                                                                                                                  the Internet at http://
                                                    (q) Terminating Action for AD 2005–07–24,               Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                    Amendment 39–14049 (70 FR 18285, April                  Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                                                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                    11, 2005)                                               [FR Doc. 2015–24344 Filed 9–24–15; 8:45 am]           3942; or in person at the Docket
                                                       Accomplishing the actions specified in               BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                    paragraph (q)(1), (q)(2), or (q)(3) of this AD                                                                p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                    terminates the actions required by paragraphs                                                                 Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                    (f), (g), and (h) of AD 2005–07–24,                     DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          contains this proposed AD, the
                                                    Amendment 39–14049 (70 FR 18285, April                                                                        economic evaluation, any comments
                                                    11, 2005).                                              Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                                                                                  received, and other information. The
                                                       (1) The actions required by paragraph (g)                                                                  street address for the Docket Operations
                                                    of this AD.                                             14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                                                                                  Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
                                                       (2) The inspections required by paragraphs           [Docket No. FAA–2015–3942; Directorate                the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
                                                    (i) and (k) of this AD, and, as applicable, the         Identifier 2014–SW–064–AD]                            be available in the AD docket shortly
                                                    actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD.
                                                       (3) The installation specified in paragraph          RIN 2120–AA64                                         after receipt.
                                                                                                                                                                     For service information identified in
                                                    (l) of this AD.
                                                                                                            Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky                    this proposed AD, contact Sikorsky
                                                    (r) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky)                       Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service
                                                    (AMOCs)                                                 Helicopters                                           Engineering, 124 Quarry Road,
                                                       (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft                                                                          Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800-
                                                    Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the                AGENCY: Federal Aviation                              Winged-S or 203–416–4299; email
                                                    authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if              Administration (FAA), DOT.                            sikorskywcs@sikorsky.com. You may
                                                    requested using the procedures found in 14              ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                 review service information at the FAA,
                                                    CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,             (NPRM).                                               Office of the Regional Counsel,
                                                    send your request to your principal inspector                                                                 Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
                                                    or local Flight Standards District Office, as           SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
                                                                                                                                                                  Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, Texas
                                                    appropriate. If sending information directly            airworthiness directive (AD) 2014–07–
                                                                                                                                                                  76177.
                                                    to the manager of the ACO, send it to the               04R1 for certain Sikorsky Model S–92A
                                                                                                                                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian
                                                    attention of the person identified in                   helicopters. AD 2014–07–04R1
                                                    paragraph (s)(1) of this AD. Information may            currently requires repetitive inspections             Lucas, Aviation Safety Engineer, Boston
                                                    be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-                  in the upper deck area for incorrectly                Aircraft Certification Office, Engine &
                                                    Requests@faa.gov.                                       installed clamps and chafing between                  Propeller Directorate, FAA, 12 New
                                                       (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                  the electrical wires and the hydraulic                England Executive Park, Burlington,
                                                    notify your appropriate principal inspector,            lines and replacing any unairworthy                   Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781)
                                                    or lacking a principal inspector, the manager           wires or hydraulic lines. Since we                    238–7757; email ian.lucas@faa.gov.
                                                    of the local flight standards district office/                                                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                            issued AD 2014–07–04R1, the
                                                    certificate holding district office.
                                                                                                            manufacturer has developed an                         Comments Invited
                                                       (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
                                                    level of safety may be used for any structural          alteration that corrects the unsafe
                                                                                                                                                                     We invite you to participate in this
                                                    repair required by this AD if it is approved            condition described in AD 2014–07–
                                                                                                                                                                  rulemaking by submitting written
                                                    by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes                      04R1. This proposed AD would require
                                                                                                                                                                  comments, data, or views. We also
                                                    Organization Designation Authorization                  altering the wiring system in the upper
                                                                                                                                                                  invite comments relating to the
                                                    (ODA) that has been authorized by the                   deck area. These proposed actions are
                                                                                                                                                                  economic, environmental, energy, or
                                                    Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those                     intended to prevent a fire in an area of
                                                                                                                                                                  federalism impacts that might result
                                                    findings. For a repair method to be approved,           the helicopter without extinguishing
                                                                                                                                                                  from adopting the proposals in this
                                                    the repair must meet the certification basis of         capability and subsequent loss of
                                                    the airplane, and the approval must                                                                           document. The most helpful comments
                                                                                                            control of the helicopter.
                                                    specifically refer to this AD.                                                                                reference a specific portion of the
                                                                                                            DATES: We must receive comments on                    proposal, explain the reason for any
                                                    (s) Related Information                                 this proposed AD by November 24,                      recommended change, and include
                                                       (1) For more information about this AD,              2015.                                                 supporting data. To ensure the docket
                                                    contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer,               ADDRESSES:   You may send comments by                 does not contain duplicate comments,
                                                    Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle               any of the following methods:                         commenters should send only one copy
                                                    Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind            • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to                 of written comments, or if comments are
                                                    Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–                   http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                filed electronically, commenters should
                                                    3356; phone: 425–917–6501; fax: 425–917–                online instructions for sending your                  submit only one time.
                                                    6590; email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.                      comments electronically.                                 We will file in the docket all
                                                       (2) For service information identified in              • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                comments that we receive, as well as a
                                                    this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
                                                                                                              • Mail: Send comments to the U.S.                   report summarizing each substantive
                                                    Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
                                                                                                            Department of Transportation, Docket                  public contact with FAA personnel
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                                                    Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
                                                    Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
                                                                                                            Operations, M–30, West Building                       concerning this proposed rulemaking.
                                                    544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;                Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                      Before acting on this proposal, we will
                                                    Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You             New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                    consider all comments we receive on or
                                                    may view this referenced service information            DC 20590–0001.                                        before the closing date for comments.
                                                    at the FAA, at the FAA, Transport Airplane                • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the                     We will consider comments filed after
                                                    Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,              ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5                 the comment period has closed if it is
                                                    WA. For information on the availability of              p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   possible to do so without incurring
                                                    this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.            Federal holidays.                                     expense or delay. We may change this


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                                                    proposal in light of the comments we                    prevent chafing. This service                         products identified in this rulemaking
                                                    receive.                                                information is reasonably available                   action.
                                                                                                            because the interested parties have
                                                    Discussion                                                                                                    Regulatory Findings
                                                                                                            access to it through their normal course
                                                      On March 28, 2014, we issued AD                       of business or by means identified in the               We determined that this proposed AD
                                                    2014–07–04, Amendment 39–17818 (79                      Addresses Section of this proposed AD.                would not have federalism implications
                                                    FR 21385, April 16, 2014), for certain                                                                        under Executive Order 13132. This
                                                    serial-numbered Sikorsky Model S92A                     Other Related Service Information                     proposed AD would not have a
                                                    helicopters. AD 2014–07–04 required                       We also reviewed Alert Service                      substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                    repetitively inspecting the upper deck                  Bulletin ASB 92–20–003, Basic Issue,                  the relationship between the national
                                                    area for incorrectly installed clamps and               dated May 5, 2014 (ASB 92–20–003).                    Government and the States, or on the
                                                    chafing between the electrical wires and                ASB 92–20–003 specifies a one-time                    distribution of power and
                                                    the hydraulic lines, replacing any                      modification of the upper deck wiring                 responsibilities among the various
                                                    unairworthy wires or hydraulic lines,                   harnesses to prevent possible chafing by              levels of government.
                                                    and correcting any clamps that were                     complying with SSI 92–070A.                             For the reasons discussed, I certify
                                                    installed incorrectly. Due to                                                                                 this proposed regulation:
                                                    typographical errors when the AD was                    Proposed AD Requirements                                1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                    published, an incorrect serial number                      This proposed AD would require                     action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
                                                    and an incorrect reference to the service               altering the wiring system in the upper                 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
                                                    information appeared in the text of the                 deck area.                                            DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                                    rule. On August 21, 2014, we issued AD                                                                        (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                                    2014–07–04R1, Amendment 39–17964                        Differences Between This Proposed AD                    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
                                                    (79 FR 54893, September 15, 2014), to                   and the Service Information                           Alaska to the extent that it justifies
                                                    correct these errors.                                     The service information provides a                  making a regulatory distinction; and
                                                                                                            compliance date of November 5, 2015;                    4. Will not have a significant
                                                    Actions Since AD 2014–07–04R1 Was                                                                             economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                    Issued                                                  the proposed AD would require a
                                                                                                            compliance time of 150 hours TIS. Also,               on a substantial number of small entities
                                                       Since we issued AD 2014–07–04R1                      the service information requires                      under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                    (79 FR 54893, September 15, 2014),                      submitting certain documentation to the               Flexibility Act.
                                                    Sikorsky has developed an alteration to                 manufacturer, and the proposed AD                       We prepared an economic evaluation
                                                    correct the unsafe condition described                  would not.                                            of the estimated costs to comply with
                                                    in AD 2014–07–04R1. The alteration                                                                            this proposed AD and placed it in the
                                                    creates separate engine inlet and                       Costs of Compliance                                   AD docket.
                                                    alternating current (AC) generator feeder                  We estimate that this proposed AD                  List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                    lines, which were previously combined                   would affect 20 helicopters of U.S.
                                                    as an assembly. The new engine inlet                                                                            Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                                                                            Registry.
                                                    feeder lines are rerouted through the                                                                         safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                                                                               We estimate that operators may incur               Safety.
                                                    cabin to the AC power distributors. The
                                                                                                            the following costs in order to comply
                                                    alteration also involves removing                                                                             The Proposed Amendment
                                                                                                            with this AD. Labor costs are estimated
                                                    certain hydraulic to electrical clamps,
                                                                                                            at $85 per work hour. Rerouting the                     Accordingly, under the authority
                                                    which support the top deck main
                                                                                                            upper deck wiring system and replacing                delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                    harnesses, and adding independent
                                                                                                            and installing new parts would take 58                the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
                                                    electrical brackets to create greater
                                                                                                            work hours and $8,000 in required                     39 as follows:
                                                    separation from the hydraulic lines.
                                                                                                            parts, for a total cost of $12,930 per
                                                    These proposed actions are intended to
                                                                                                            helicopter and $258,600 for the fleet.                PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                    alter the wiring installation in the upper
                                                    deck to prevent chafing between the                     Authority for This Rulemaking                         DIRECTIVES
                                                    electrical lines and hydraulic hoses.                                                                         ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                                                                               Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                    This condition, if not prevented, could                                                                       continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                            specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                    result in a fire in an area of the
                                                                                                            rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                     Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                    helicopter without extinguishing
                                                                                                            section 106, describes the authority of
                                                    capability and subsequent loss of                                                                             § 39.13    [Amended]
                                                                                                            the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
                                                    control of the helicopter.                                                                                    ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
                                                                                                            Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                                    FAA’s Determination                                     detail the scope of the Agency’s                      removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
                                                      We are proposing this AD because we                   authority.                                            2014–07–04R1, Amendment 39–17964
                                                    evaluated all the relevant information                     We are issuing this rulemaking under               (79 FR 54893, September 15, 2014), and
                                                    and determined the unsafe condition                     the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,            adding the following new AD:
                                                    described previously is likely to exist or              Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                   Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation: Docket No.
                                                    develop in other products of this same                  General requirements.’’ Under that                        FAA–2015–3942; Directorate Identifier
                                                                                                            section, Congress charges the FAA with                    2014–SW–064–AD.
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                                                    type design.
                                                                                                            promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                    Related Service Information Under 1                                                                           (a) Applicability
                                                                                                            air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                    CFR Part 51                                             for practices, methods, and procedures                  This AD applies to Model S–92A
                                                      Sikorsky has issued Special Service                   the Administrator finds necessary for                 helicopters, serial number 920006 through
                                                                                                                                                                  920084, certificated in any category.
                                                    Instructions SSI No. 92–070A, Revision                  safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                    A, dated April 25, 2014 (SSI 92–070A),                  is within the scope of that authority                 (b) Unsafe Condition
                                                    which contains procedures to alter the                  because it addresses an unsafe condition                This AD defines the unsafe condition as an
                                                    wiring system in the upper deck area to                 that is likely to exist or develop on                 incorrectly installed clamp that does not



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                                                    provide adequate clearance to prevent                     Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September           Aviation Holdings Limited, Steele Road,
                                                    chafing between the high voltage electrical             17, 2015.                                             RD 2 Hamilton Airport, Hamilton 3282,
                                                    lines and the hydraulic hoses. This condition           James A. Grigg,                                       New Zealand, telephone: +64 7 843
                                                    could result in a fire in an area of the                Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,               9877; fax: +64 7 929 2878; Internet:
                                                    helicopter without extinguishing capability             Aircraft Certification Service.                       http://www.alphaaviation.co.nz/. You
                                                    and subsequent loss of control of the                   [FR Doc. 2015–24148 Filed 9–24–15; 8:45 am]           may review copies of the referenced
                                                    helicopter.                                             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                service information at the FAA, Small
                                                    (c) Affected ADs                                                                                              Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
                                                                                                                                                                  Kansas City, Missouri 64106. You may
                                                      This AD supersedes AD 2014–07–04R1,
                                                                                                            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          review copies of the referenced service
                                                    Amendment 39–17964 (79 FR 54893,
                                                                                                                                                                  information at the FAA, Small Airplane
                                                    September 15, 2014).                                    Federal Aviation Administration                       Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
                                                    (d) Comments Due Date                                                                                         Missouri 64106. For information on the
                                                      We must receive comments by November
                                                                                                            14 CFR Part 39                                        availability of this material at the FAA,
                                                    24, 2015.                                               [Docket No. FAA–2015–3956; Directorate                call (816) 329–4148.
                                                                                                            Identifier 2015–CE–032–AD]                            Examining the AD Docket
                                                    (e) Compliance
                                                      You are responsible for performing each               RIN 2120–AA64                                            You may examine the AD docket on
                                                    action required by this AD within the                                                                         the Internet at http://
                                                                                                            Airworthiness Directives; Alpha                       www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                    specified compliance time unless it has
                                                                                                            Aviation Concept Limited Airplanes                    and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                    already been accomplished prior to that time.
                                                                                                            AGENCY: Federal Aviation                              3956; or in person at the Docket
                                                    (f) Required Actions                                                                                          Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                                                                            Administration (FAA), Department of
                                                      Within 150 hours time-in-service, reroute             Transportation (DOT).                                 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                    the left hand and right hand upper deck                                                                       except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                                                                            ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                    wiring system by complying with the                                                                           contains this proposed AD, the
                                                    Instructions, paragraph B, of Sikorsky                  (NPRM).
                                                                                                                                                                  regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                    Aircraft Corporation Special Service                    SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new                    received, and other information. The
                                                    Instructions SSI No. 92–070A, Revision A,               airworthiness directive (AD) for certain              street address for the Docket Office
                                                    dated April 25, 2014.                                                                                         (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
                                                                                                            Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Model
                                                    (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   R2160 airplanes that would supersede                  ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
                                                    (AMOCs)                                                 AD 2008–09–01. This proposed AD                       available in the AD docket shortly after
                                                                                                            results from mandatory continuing                     receipt.
                                                      (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft
                                                    Certification Office, FAA, may approve                  airworthiness information (MCAI)                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl
                                                    AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:               originated by an aviation authority of                Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
                                                    Ian Lucas, Aviation Safety Engineer, Engine             another country to identify and correct               Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
                                                    & Propeller Directorate, FAA, 12 New                    an unsafe condition on an aviation                    Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
                                                    England Executive Park, Burlington,                     product. The MCAI describes the unsafe                telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816)
                                                    Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238–               condition as a need to revise the                     329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@
                                                    7757; email ian.lucas@faa.gov.                          maintenance program to include the                    faa.gov.
                                                      (2) For operations conducted under a 14               revised airworthiness limitations for the             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                    CFR part 119 operating certificate or under             internal wing structure and wing
                                                    14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that              attachment inspections. We are issuing                Comments Invited
                                                    you notify your principal inspector, or                 this proposed AD to require actions to                  We invite you to send any written
                                                    lacking a principal inspector, the manager of           address the unsafe condition on these                 relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                    the local flight standards district office or           products.                                             this proposed AD. Send your comments
                                                    certificate holding district office before                                                                    to an address listed under the
                                                    operating any aircraft complying with this              DATES:  We must receive comments on
                                                                                                                                                                  ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
                                                    AD through an AMOC.                                     this proposed AD by November 9, 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                  FAA–2015–3956; Directorate Identifier
                                                                                                            ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                   2015–CE–032–AD’’ at the beginning of
                                                    (h) Additional Information
                                                                                                            any of the following methods:                         your comments. We specifically invite
                                                      Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Alert Service             • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                 comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                    Bulletin ASB 92–20–003, Basic Issue, dated              http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                    May 5, 2014, which is not incorporated by
                                                                                                                                                                  economic, environmental, and energy
                                                                                                            instructions for submitting comments.                 aspects of this proposed AD. We will
                                                    reference, contains additional information                • Fax: (202) 493–2251.                              consider all comments received by the
                                                    about the subject of this AD. For service                 • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                    information identified in this AD, contact                                                                    closing date and may amend this
                                                                                                            Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                 proposed AD because of those
                                                    Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer                 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                    Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road,                                                                         comments.
                                                                                                            W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                    We will post all comments we
                                                    Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800-
                                                                                                            Washington, DC 20590.                                 receive, without change, to http://
                                                    Winged-S or 203–416–4299; email
                                                                                                              • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
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                                                    sikorskywcs@sikorsky.com.                                                                                     regulations.gov, including any personal
                                                      You may review the service information at
                                                                                                            Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                 information you provide. We will also
                                                    the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,                30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                  post a report summarizing each
                                                    Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,                  W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                  substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                    Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, Texas 76177.                   Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.                  about this proposed AD.
                                                                                                            and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                    (i) Subject                                             except Federal holidays.                              Discussion
                                                      Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)                 For service information identified in                 On April 11, 2008, we issued AD
                                                    Code: 2910 Main Hydraulic System.                       this proposed AD, contact Alpha                       2008–09–01, Amendment 39–15481 (73


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 24, 2015.
ContactIan Lucas, Aviation Safety Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & Propeller Directorate, FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238-7757; email [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 57751 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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