80 FR 76381 - Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 236 (December 9, 2015)

Page Range		76381-76383
FR Document		2015-30973

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109A and A109A II helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the slider assembly pitch control (slider) for play and replacing the slider if the play exceeds certain limits. This AD is prompted by a report of excessive slider play and wear that was detected during a scheduled inspection of a Model A109A II helicopter. These actions are intended to detect and prevent excessive wear and play on a slider, which could lead to loss of tail rotor pitch control and consequently loss of helicopter control.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3783; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-027-AD; 
Amendment 39-18342; AD 2015-25-04]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta 
S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109A and A109A II helicopters. This AD requires 
inspecting the slider assembly pitch control (slider) for play and 
replacing the slider if the play exceeds certain limits. This AD is 
prompted by a report of excessive slider play and wear that was 
detected during a scheduled inspection of a Model A109A II helicopter. 
These actions are intended to detect and prevent excessive wear and 
play on a slider, which could lead to loss of tail rotor pitch control 
and consequently loss of helicopter control.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 24, 2015.
    We must receive comments on this AD by February 8, 2016.

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-
3783; 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 AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, the 
economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The 
street address for the Docket Operations Office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD 
docket shortly after receipt.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact 
AgustaWestland, Product Support Engineering, Via del Gregge, 100, 21015 
Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN: Maurizio D'Angelo; telephone 39-0331-
664757; fax 39-0331-664680; or at http://www.agustawestland.com/technical-bulletins. You may review the referenced service information 
at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, Room 6N-
321, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to 
provide your comments prior to it becoming effective. However, 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 resulted 
from adopting this AD. The most helpful comments reference a specific 
portion of the AD, 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 them 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 rulemaking during the 
comment period. We will consider all the comments we receive and may 
conduct additional rulemaking based on those comments.

Discussion

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the 
European Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2015-0097, dated June 1, 2015, 
to correct an unsafe condition for Agusta Model A109A and A109A II 
helicopters. EASA advises that during a scheduled 100-flight-hour 
inspection on a Model A109A II helicopter, unusual play was detected on 
a part number (P/N) 109-0130-11-7 slider. Further investigation 
revealed excessive wear of the slider broaching at the point of contact 
with the tail rotor shaft. However, the cause of the excessive play and 
wear has not been determined.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
reduced control of the helicopter, EASA advises. EASA consequently 
requires repetitive inspections of slider P/N 109-0130-11-7 more 
frequently than those performed at the 100-flight-hour inspection and 
corrective actions depending on the findings. EASA advises that its AD 
is an interim measure and further AD action may follow.

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FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of 
Italy and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to 
our bilateral agreement with Italy, 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.

Related Service Information

    We reviewed AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico No. 109-149, dated 
May 29, 2015, for Model A109A and A109A II helicopters. The bulletin 
states that during a 100-flight-hour inspection of a Model A109A II 
helicopter, ``anomalous'' play was found on a P/N 109-0130-11-7 slider. 
After the slider was removed and inspected, extended, unusual wear of 
the broaching in the point of contact with the tail rotor shaft was 
found. Agusta states that the investigation is ongoing, but as a 
precautionary measure it is reducing the slider inspection intervals 
from 100 flight hours to 25 flight hours.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires, within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) and 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS, inspecting the 
slider for play. If there is any play that exceeds 2.3 millimeters 
(0.09 inch), this AD requires replacing the slider with an airworthy 
slider before further flight.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD to be an interim action. The design approval 
holder has not determined the cause of the unsafe condition identified 
in this AD. If a cause is determined and actions developed to address 
the cause, we might consider additional rulemaking.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 36 helicopters of U.S. 
Registry and that labor costs average $85 a work-hour. Based on these 
estimates, we expect the following costs:
     Inspecting the slider for play requires 1 work-hour for a 
labor cost of $85 per helicopter and $3060 for the U.S. fleet.
     Replacing the slider requires 10 work-hours and $4068 in 
parts for a total cost of $4918 per helicopter.
    According to Agusta's service information, some of the costs of 
this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact 
on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage by Agusta. 
Accordingly, we have included all costs in our cost estimate.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    Providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adopting 
these AD requirements would delay implementing the safety actions 
needed to correct this known unsafe condition. Therefore, we find that 
the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment 
prior to the adoption of this rule because the unsafe condition can 
adversely affect control of the helicopter and the required corrective 
actions must be accomplished within 25 hours TIS. These helicopters 
have a variety of uses, including search-and-rescue and medical 
flights, and are expected to accumulate 25 hours TIS within a few 
weeks.
    Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate 
adoption of this AD, we determined that notice and opportunity for 
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and contrary to 
the public interest and that good cause exists for making this 
amendment effective in less than 30 days.

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 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, 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.
    We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply 
with this 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.

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 adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2015-25-04 Agusta S.p.A.: Amendment 39-18342; Docket No. FAA-2015-
3783; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-027-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109A and A109A 
II helicopters with a slider assembly pitch control (slider) part 
number 109-0130-11-7 installed, certificated in any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as excessive wear and play 
on a slider. This condition could result in loss of tail rotor pitch 
control and consequently loss of helicopter control.

(c) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective December 24, 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 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at 
intervals not to exceed 25 hours

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TIS, inspect the slider for play. If there is play greater than 2.3 
millimeters (0.09 inch), replace the slider with an airworthy slider 
before further flight.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs 
for this AD. Send your proposal to: Martin R. Crane, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 
10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; 
email [email protected].
    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating 
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you 
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office or 
certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft 
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(g) Additional Information

    (1) AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico No. 109-149, dated May 29, 
2015, which is not incorporated by reference, contains additional 
information about the subject of this AD. For service information 
identified in this AD, contact AgustaWestland, Product Support 
Engineering, Via del Gregge, 100, 21015 Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, 
ATTN: Maurizio D'Angelo; telephone 39-0331-664757; fax 39-0331-
664680; or at http://www.agustawestland.com/technical-bulletins. You 
may review a copy of the service information at the FAA, Office of 
the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, Room 6N-321, 10101 Hillwood 
Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
    (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015-0097, dated June 1, 2015. You may 
view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2015-3783.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6720, Tail Rotor 
Control System.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 2, 2015.
James A. Grigg,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-30973 Filed 12-8-15; 8:45 am]
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margins, an increase in flight crew S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109A and Engineer, Safety Management Group,
workload, discomfort to the flight crew, A109A II helicopters. This AD requires Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
or physical distress to the passengers or inspecting the slider assembly pitch Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177;
cabin crew, possibly including non-fatal control (slider) for play and replacing telephone (817) 222–5110; email
injuries. Significant transients do not the slider if the play exceeds certain martin.r.crane@faa.gov.
require, in order to remain within or limits. This AD is prompted by a report
of excessive slider play and wear that SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
recover to the normal flight envelope,
any of the following: was detected during a scheduled Comments Invited
i. Exceptional piloting skill, alertness, inspection of a Model A109A II
or strength. helicopter. These actions are intended This AD is a final rule that involves
ii. Forces applied by the pilot which to detect and prevent excessive wear requirements affecting flight safety, and
are greater than those specified in and play on a slider, which could lead we did not provide you with notice and
§ 23.143(c). to loss of tail rotor pitch control and an opportunity to provide your
iii. Accelerations or attitudes in the consequently loss of helicopter control. comments prior to it becoming effective.
airplane that might result in further DATES: This AD becomes effective However, we invite you to participate in
hazard to secured or non-secured December 24, 2015. this rulemaking by submitting written
occupants. We must receive comments on this comments, data, or views. We also
It must also be demonstrated, through AD by February 8, 2016. invite comments relating to the
tests and analysis, that no single failure ADDRESSES: You may send comments by economic, environmental, energy, or
or malfunction or probable any of the following methods: federalism impacts that resulted from
combinations of failures of the auto • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to adopting this AD. The most helpful
thrust system components results in the http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the comments reference a specific portion of
probability for LOTC, or un-commanded online instructions for sending your the AD, explain the reason for any
thrust changes and transients that result comments electronically. recommended change, and include
in an LOTC event, to exceed the • Fax: 202–493–2251. supporting data. To ensure the docket
following: • Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
does not contain duplicate comments,
(1) Average Events per Million Hours: 10 Department of Transportation, Docket
commenters should send only one copy
(1×10¥05 per hour) Operations, M–30, West Building
of written comments, or if comments are
(2) Maximum Events per Million Hours: 100 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
filed electronically, commenters should
(1×10¥04 per hour) New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590–0001. submit them only one time. We will file
Note: The term ‘‘probable’’ in the context
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the in the docket all comments that we
of ‘‘probable combination of failures’’ does
not have the same meaning as used for a ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 receive, as well as a report summarizing
safety assessment process. The term p.m., Monday through Friday, except each substantive public contact with
‘‘probable’’ in ‘‘probable combination of Federal holidays. FAA personnel concerning this
failures’’ means ‘‘foreseeable,’’ or those rulemaking during the comment period.
failure conditions anticipated to occur one or Examining the AD Docket We will consider all the comments we
more times during the operational life of each You may examine the AD docket on receive and may conduct additional
airplane. the Internet at http:// rulemaking based on those comments.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Discussion
December 2, 2015.
Patrick Mullen, 3783; or in person at the Docket EASA, which is the Technical Agent
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 for the Member States of the European
Aircraft Certification Service. p.m., Monday through Friday, except Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2015–
[FR Doc. 2015–31058 Filed 12–8–15; 8:45 am] Federal holidays. The AD docket 0097, dated June 1, 2015, to correct an
contains this AD, the European Aviation unsafe condition for Agusta Model
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Safety Agency (EASA) AD, the A109A and A109A II helicopters. EASA
economic evaluation, any comments advises that during a scheduled 100-
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION received, and other information. The flight-hour inspection on a Model
street address for the Docket Operations
A109A II helicopter, unusual play was
Federal Aviation Administration Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
detected on a part number (P/N) 109–
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
0130–11–7 slider. Further investigation
14 CFR Part 39 be available in the AD docket shortly
revealed excessive wear of the slider
after receipt.
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3783; Directorate For service information identified in broaching at the point of contact with
Identifier 2015–SW–027–AD; Amendment
this AD, contact AgustaWestland, the tail rotor shaft. However, the cause
39–18342; AD 2015–25–04] of the excessive play and wear has not
Product Support Engineering, Via del
RIN 2120–AA64 Gregge, 100, 21015 Lonate Pozzolo (VA) been determined.
Italy, ATTN: Maurizio D’Angelo; This condition, if not detected and
Airworthiness Directives; Agusta telephone 39–0331–664757; fax 39– corrected, could lead to reduced control
S.p.A. Helicopters 0331–664680; or at http:// of the helicopter, EASA advises. EASA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.agustawestland.com/technical- consequently requires repetitive
bulletins. You may review the inspections of slider P/N 109–0130–11–
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Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT). referenced service information at the 7 more frequently than those performed
FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, at the 100-flight-hour inspection and
ACTION: Final rule; request for
Southwest Region, Room 6N–321, 10101 corrective actions depending on the
comments.
Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177. findings. EASA advises that its AD is an
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: interim measure and further AD action
airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta Martin R. Crane, Aviation Safety may follow.

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TIS, inspect the slider for play. If there is DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE necessary, to select regulatory
play greater than 2.3 millimeters (0.09 inch), approaches that maximize net benefits
replace the slider with an airworthy slider Bureau of Industry and Security (including potential economic,
before further flight. environmental, public health and safety
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
15 CFR Parts 730, 734, 736, 742, 744, effects, distributive impacts, and
(AMOCs) and 745 equity). This rule does not impose any
(1) The Manager, Safety Management [Docket No. 151123999–5999–01] regulatory burden on the public and is
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this consistent with the goals of Executive
RIN 0694–AG78
AD. Send your proposal to: Martin R. Crane, Order 13563. This rule has been
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Updated Statements of Legal Authority determined to be not significant for
Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 for the Export Administration purposes of Executive Order 12866.
Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; Regulations 2. Notwithstanding any other
telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW- provision of law, no person is required
FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and
Security, Commerce. to respond to, nor shall any person be
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 subject to a penalty for failure to comply
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under ACTION: Final rule.
with, a collection of information subject
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
SUMMARY: This rule updates the Code of to the requirements of the Paperwork
you notify your principal inspector, or
Federal Regulations (CFR) legal Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
authority citations in the Export et seq.) (PRA), unless that collection of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before Administration Regulations (EAR) to information displays a currently valid
operating any aircraft complying with this cite the most recent Presidential notice Office of Management and Budget
AD through an AMOC. continuing an emergency declared (OMB) Control Number. This rule does
pursuant to the International Emergency not involve any collection of
(g) Additional Information Economic Powers Act. This is a non- information.
(1) AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico No. substantive rule that only updates 3. This rule does not contain policies
109–149, dated May 29, 2015, which is not authority paragraphs of the EAR. It does with Federalism implications as that
incorporated by reference, contains not alter any right, obligation or term is defined under Executive Order
additional information about the subject of prohibition that applies to any person 13132.
this AD. For service information identified in under the EAR.
this AD, contact AgustaWestland, Product DATES: The rule is effective December 9,
4. The Department finds that there is
Support Engineering, Via del Gregge, 100, 2015. good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to
21015 Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN: waive the provisions of the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Maurizio D’Angelo; telephone 39–0331– Administrative Procedure Act requiring
William Arvin, Regulatory Policy
664757; fax 39–0331–664680; or at http:// prior notice and the opportunity for
Division, Bureau of Industry and
www.agustawestland.com/technical-
Security, email william.arvin@ public comment because they are
bulletins. You may review a copy of the
bis.doc.gov or telephone: (202) 482– unnecessary. This rule only updates
service information at the FAA, Office of the legal authority citations. It clarifies
2440.
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, Room information and is non-discretionary.
6N–321, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule does not alter any right,
TX 76177. Background obligation or prohibition that applies to
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in any person under the EAR. Because
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD The authority for parts 730, 734, 736,
these revisions are not substantive
No. 2015–0097, dated June 1, 2015. You may 742, 744, and 745 of the EAR rests, in
changes, it is unnecessary to provide
view the EASA AD on the Internet at part, on Executive Order 12938 of
November 14, 1994—Proliferation of notice and opportunity for public
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for comment. In addition, the 30-day delay
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2015– Weapons of Mass Destruction, 59 FR
59099, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 950 and in effectiveness otherwise required by 5
3783.
on annual notices continuing the U.S.C. 553(d) is not applicable because
(h) Subject emergency declared in that executive this rule is not a substantive rule.
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) order. This rule revises the authority Because neither the Administrative
Code: 6720, Tail Rotor Control System. citations for the affected parts to cite the Procedure Act nor any other law
most recent such notice, which the requires that notice of proposed
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December
President signed on November 12, 2015. rulemaking and an opportunity for
2, 2015.
This rule is purely non-substantive, public comment be given for this rule,
James A. Grigg, the analytical requirements of the
and makes no changes other than to
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, revise CFR authority citations for the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601
Aircraft Certification Service. et seq.) are not applicable. Accordingly,
purpose of making the authority
[FR Doc. 2015–30973 Filed 12–8–15; 8:45 am] citations current. It does not change the no Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P text of any section of the EAR, nor does required and none has been prepared.
it alter any right, obligation or
List of Subjects
prohibition that applies to any person
under the EAR.
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15 CFR Part 730
Rulemaking Requirements Administrative practice and
1. Executive Orders 13563 and 12866 procedure, Advisory committees,
direct agencies to assess all costs and Exports, Reporting and recordkeeping
benefits of available regulatory requirements, Strategic and critical
alternatives and, if regulation is materials.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; request for comments.
Dates		This AD becomes effective December 24, 2015.
Contact		Martin R. Crane, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 76381
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 76381 - Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

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