80 FR 79274 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 244 (December 21, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2015-31847 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 244 (Monday, December 21, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 79274-79276] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-31847] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 244 / Monday, December 21, 2015 / Proposed Rules [[Page 79274]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3741; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-040-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2013-08- 17 for Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365-N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters. AD 2013-08-17 currently requires an initial and recurring inspections of the 9-degree fuselage frame for a crack and a repair of the frame if a crack exists. Since we issued AD 2013-08-17, additional information has prompted us to propose modifying the compliance times and expanding the inspection area of the 9-inch frame. These proposed actions are intended to detect a crack in the 9- degree frame to prevent loss of structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 19, 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- 3741; 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 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 proposed rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may 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: Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; 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 proposal in light of the comments we receive. Discussion On April 12, 2013, we issued AD 2013-08-17, Amendment 39-17434 (78 FR 25380, May 1, 2013), for Eurocopter France (now Airbus Helicopters) Model SA-365N, SA-365-N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters. AD 2013-08-17 requires an initial and recurring inspection of the 9-degree fuselage frame for a crack and a repair of the frame if a crack exists. AD 2013-08-17 was prompted by the discovery of a crack in the 9-degree frame of a Model AS-365N2 helicopter. This type of crack could develop on the other specified model helicopters because they contain the same 9-degree frame. Those actions are intended to detect a crack in the 9-degree frame to prevent loss of structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. AD 2013-08-17 was prompted by Emergency AD No. 2010-0064-E, dated April 6, 2010, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for Model SA-365N, SA-365-N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters. EASA advises that a crack was found in the 9-degree frame of an AS-365N2 helicopter during an inspection. The helicopter had logged 10,786 flight hours. The crack was located 230 millimeters above the cabin floor and had grown over a large section of the 9-degree frame on the right-hand (RH) side. EASA states that the time required for initiation of a crack in the area varies according to the weight and balance data of the different aircraft versions. Actions Since AD 2013-08-17 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2013-08-17, Amendment 39-17434 (78 FR 25380, May 1, 2013), EASA issued AD No. 2014-0159, dated July 7, 2014, which supersedes EASA Emergency AD No. 2010-0064-E. Further analysis on the strength of the 9-degree frame by Airbus [[Page 79275]] Helicopters indicated that compliance times should be modified and the inspection area expanded. Consequently, we propose issuing this AD, which would supersede AD 2013-08-17, and reflect the modified compliance times and inspection areas. FAA's Determination These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of France and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with France, EASA, its technical representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in its AD. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all known relevant information and determined that an unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus Helicopters has issued an Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB), Revision 2, dated April 7, 2014, containing the following three numbers: No. 05.00.57 for the Model SA-365N and N1, and AS-365N2 and N3 and for military Model AS365F, Fs, Fi, and K helicopters; No. 05.39 for Model SA 366-G1 and military Model SA 366-GA helicopters; and No. 05.00.25 for military Model AS565MA, MB, SA, SB, and UB helicopter. The EASB specifies checking at regular intervals for a crack in the areas of the inner angles and flanges of the 9-degree frame on the RH and left hand (LH) sides, near the splice. Revision 2 of the EASB modifies the compliance times, adds a compliance time based on take- off/landing cycles, and expands the inspection areas up to the junction with the upper part of the frame. EASA classified this service information as mandatory and issued EASA AD No. 2014-0159 to ensure the continued airworthiness of these helicopters. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require inspecting the 9-degree fuselage frame on the RH and LH sides for a crack, using a 10x or higher magnifying glass and a light source, in the areas depicted in specified portions of the EASB applicable to your helicopter. If there is a crack, this proposed AD would require repairing the frame before further flight. For helicopters that have not reached a certain hours time-in-service (TIS) or landing threshold, the inspection would be required within 110 hours TIS after reaching whichever threshold occurs first, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 110 hours TIS. For helicopters that have reached or exceeded the hours TIS or landing threshold, the inspection would be required within 110 hours TIS since the effective date of the AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 110 hours TIS. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD We would not require contacting the manufacturer for approved repair instructions. We also would not allow flight with a known crack. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 40 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 9-degree frame would require 3 work-hours per inspection for a cost of $255 per helicopter and $10,200 for the fleet per inspection cycle. Repairing the 9-degree frame would require 24 work-hours for a labor cost of $2,040. Parts would cost $3,350 for a total cost of $5,390 per helicopter. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that it justifies making a regulatory distinction; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-08-17, Amendment 39-17434 (78 FR 25380, May 1, 2013) and adding the following new AD: Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France): Docket No. FAA- 2015-3741; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-040-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365-N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters, certificated in any category. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as a crack in the 9-degree frame, which could result in the loss of structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. (c) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2013-08-17, Amendment 39-17434 (78 FR 25380, May 1, 2013). (d) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by February 19, 2016. [[Page 79276]] (e) Compliance You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been accomplished prior to that time. (f) Required Actions (1) Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS) after reaching the hours or landings threshold, whichever occurs first, listed in Table 1 to Paragraph (f)(1) of this AD or within 110 hours TIS from the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 110 hours TIS, using a 10X or higher magnifying glass and a light, inspect the 9-degree fuselage frame on the right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) sides for a crack in the areas depicted in Figures 1 and 2 of Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No. AS365 05.00.57, Revision 2, dated April 7, 2014, or EASB No. SA366 05.39, Revision 2, dated April 7, 2014, as applicable to your model helicopter. For purposes of this AD, a landing would be counted anytime the helicopter lifts off into the air and then lands again regardless of the duration of the landing and regardless of whether the engine is shut down. Table 1 to Paragraph (f)(1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Helicopter model Hours TIS Landings ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SA-365N....................................... 11,490 22,980 SA-365N1...................................... 10,490 20,980 AS-365N2...................................... 9,140 18,280 AS 365 N3..................................... 8,740 17,480 SA-366G1...................................... 8,390 16,780 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) If there is a crack, before further flight, repair the frame. Repairing a frame does not constitute terminating actions for the repetitive inspection requirements of this AD. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [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 The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2014-0159, dated July 7, 2014. You may view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2015-3741. (i) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 5311, Fuselage Main, Frame. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 11, 2015. Lance T. 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Discussion
14 CFR Part 39 contains this proposed AD, the
European Aviation Safety Agency On April 12, 2013, we issued AD
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3741; Directorate (EASA) AD, the economic evaluation, 2013–08–17, Amendment 39–17434 (78
Identifier 2014–SW–040–AD] any comments received, and other FR 25380, May 1, 2013), for Eurocopter
information. The street address for the France (now Airbus Helicopters) Model
RIN 2120–AA64 SA–365N, SA–365–N1, AS–365N2, AS
Docket Operations Office (telephone
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES 365 N3, and SA–366G1 helicopters. AD
Helicopters (Type Certificate section. Comments will be available in 2013–08–17 requires an initial and
Previously Held by Eurocopter France) the AD docket shortly after receipt. recurring inspection of the 9-degree
For service information identified in fuselage frame for a crack and a repair
AGENCY: Federal Aviation this proposed rule, contact Airbus of the frame if a crack exists. AD 2013–
Administration (FAA), DOT. Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive, 08–17 was prompted by the discovery of
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone a crack in the 9-degree frame of a Model
(NPRM). (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax AS–365N2 helicopter. This type of crack
(972) 641–3775; or at http:// could develop on the other specified
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. model helicopters because they contain
airworthiness directive (AD) 2013–08– You may review service information at the same 9-degree frame. Those actions
17 for Airbus Helicopters Model SA– the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, are intended to detect a crack in the 9-
365N, SA–365–N1, AS–365N2, AS 365 Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood degree frame to prevent loss of
N3, and SA–366G1 helicopters. AD Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, structural integrity and subsequent loss
2013–08–17 currently requires an initial Texas 76177. of control of the helicopter.
and recurring inspections of the 9- AD 2013–08–17 was prompted by
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
degree fuselage frame for a crack and a Emergency AD No. 2010–0064–E, dated
Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer, April 6, 2010, issued by EASA, which
repair of the frame if a crack exists. Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101
Since we issued AD 2013–08–17, is the Technical Agent for the Member
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas States of the European Union, to correct
additional information has prompted us 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
to propose modifying the compliance an unsafe condition for Model SA–
robert.grant@faa.gov. 365N, SA–365–N1, AS–365N2, AS 365
times and expanding the inspection area
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: N3, and SA–366G1 helicopters. EASA
of the 9-inch frame. These proposed
actions are intended to detect a crack in Comments Invited advises that a crack was found in the 9-
the 9-degree frame to prevent loss of degree frame of an AS–365N2 helicopter
We invite you to participate in this during an inspection. The helicopter
structural integrity and subsequent loss rulemaking by submitting written
of control of the helicopter. had logged 10,786 flight hours. The
comments, data, or views. We also crack was located 230 millimeters above
DATES: We must receive comments on invite comments relating to the the cabin floor and had grown over a
this proposed AD by February 19, 2016. economic, environmental, energy, or large section of the 9-degree frame on
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by federalism impacts that might result the right-hand (RH) side. EASA states
any of the following methods: from adopting the proposals in this that the time required for initiation of a
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to document. The most helpful comments crack in the area varies according to the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the reference a specific portion of the weight and balance data of the different
online instructions for sending your proposal, explain the reason for any aircraft versions.
comments electronically. recommended change, and include
• Fax: 202–493–2251. supporting data. To ensure the docket Actions Since AD 2013–08–17 Was
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Issued
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does not contain duplicate comments,
Department of Transportation, Docket commenters should send only one copy Since we issued AD 2013–08–17,
Operations, M–30, West Building of written comments, or if comments are Amendment 39–17434 (78 FR 25380,
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 filed electronically, commenters should May 1, 2013), EASA issued AD No.
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, submit only one time. 2014–0159, dated July 7, 2014, which
DC 20590–0001. We will file in the docket all supersedes EASA Emergency AD No.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the comments that we receive, as well as a 2010–0064–E. Further analysis on the
‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 report summarizing each substantive strength of the 9-degree frame by Airbus
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Helicopters indicated that compliance landing threshold, the inspection would responsibilities among the various
times should be modified and the be required within 110 hours TIS after levels of government.
inspection area expanded. reaching whichever threshold occurs For the reasons discussed, I certify
Consequently, we propose issuing this first, and thereafter at intervals not to this proposed regulation:
AD, which would supersede AD 2013– exceed 110 hours TIS. For helicopters 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
08–17, and reflect the modified that have reached or exceeded the hours action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
compliance times and inspection areas. TIS or landing threshold, the inspection 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
FAA’s Determination would be required within 110 hours TIS DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
since the effective date of the AD and (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
These helicopters have been approved thereafter at intervals not to exceed 110
by the aviation authority of France and 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
hours TIS. Alaska to the extent that it justifies
are approved for operation in the United
States. Pursuant to our bilateral Differences Between This Proposed AD making a regulatory distinction; and
agreement with France, EASA, its and the EASA AD 4. Will not have a significant
technical representative, has notified us We would not require contacting the economic impact, positive or negative,
of the unsafe condition described in its manufacturer for approved repair on a substantial number of small entities
AD. We are proposing this AD because instructions. We also would not allow under the criteria of the Regulatory
we evaluated all known relevant flight with a known crack. Flexibility Act.
information and determined that an We prepared an economic evaluation
unsafe condition is likely to exist or Costs of Compliance of the estimated costs to comply with
develop on other products of the same We estimate that this proposed AD this proposed AD and placed it in the
type design. would affect 40 helicopters of U.S. AD docket.
Registry and that labor costs average $85
Related Service Information Under 1 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
a work hour. Based on these estimates,
CFR Part 51 we expect the following costs: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Airbus Helicopters has issued an • Inspecting the 9-degree frame safety, Incorporation by reference,
Emergency Alert Service Bulletin would require 3 work-hours per Safety.
(EASB), Revision 2, dated April 7, 2014, inspection for a cost of $255 per
containing the following three numbers: The Proposed Amendment
helicopter and $10,200 for the fleet per
No. 05.00.57 for the Model SA–365N inspection cycle. Accordingly, under the authority
and N1, and AS–365N2 and N3 and for • Repairing the 9-degree frame would delegated to me by the Administrator,
military Model AS365F, Fs, Fi, and K require 24 work-hours for a labor cost of the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
helicopters; No. 05.39 for Model SA $2,040. Parts would cost $3,350 for a 39 as follows:
366–G1 and military Model SA 366–GA total cost of $5,390 per helicopter.
helicopters; and No. 05.00.25 for PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Authority for This Rulemaking DIRECTIVES
military Model AS565MA, MB, SA, SB,
and UB helicopter. Title 49 of the United States Code
The EASB specifies checking at specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
regular intervals for a crack in the areas rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, continues to read as follows:
of the inner angles and flanges of the 9- section 106, describes the authority of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
degree frame on the RH and left hand the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
(LH) sides, near the splice. Revision 2 of Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more § 39.13 [Amended]
the EASB modifies the compliance detail the scope of the Agency’s ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
times, adds a compliance time based on authority. removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
take-off/landing cycles, and expands the We are issuing this rulemaking under 2013–08–17, Amendment 39–17434 (78
inspection areas up to the junction with the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, FR 25380, May 1, 2013) and adding the
the upper part of the frame. EASA Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: following new AD:
classified this service information as General requirements.’’ Under that
Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter
mandatory and issued EASA AD No. section, Congress charges the FAA with
France): Docket No. FAA–2015–3741;
2014–0159 to ensure the continued promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Directorate Identifier 2014–SW–040–AD.
airworthiness of these helicopters. air commerce by prescribing regulations
This service information is reasonably for practices, methods, and procedures (a) Applicability
available because the interested parties the Administrator finds necessary for This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters
have access to it through their normal safety in air commerce. This regulation Model SA–365N, SA–365–N1, AS–365N2,
course of business or by the means is within the scope of that authority AS 365 N3, and SA–366G1 helicopters,
identified in the ADDRESSES section. because it addresses an unsafe condition certificated in any category.
that is likely to exist or develop on (b) Unsafe Condition
Proposed AD Requirements
products identified in this rulemaking This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
This proposed AD would require action. crack in the 9-degree frame, which could
inspecting the 9-degree fuselage frame result in the loss of structural integrity and
on the RH and LH sides for a crack, Regulatory Findings
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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using a 10x or higher magnifying glass We determined that this proposed AD
(c) Affected ADs
and a light source, in the areas depicted would not have federalism implications
in specified portions of the EASB under Executive Order 13132. This This AD supersedes AD 2013–08–17,
applicable to your helicopter. If there is proposed AD would not have a Amendment 39–17434 (78 FR 25380, May 1,
2013).
a crack, this proposed AD would require substantial direct effect on the States, on
repairing the frame before further flight. the relationship between the national (d) Comments Due Date
For helicopters that have not reached a Government and the States, or on the We must receive comments by February
certain hours time-in-service (TIS) or distribution of power and 19, 2016.
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(e) Compliance Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December If you use a telecommunications
You are responsible for performing each 11, 2015. device for the deaf (TDD) or text
action required by this AD within the Lance T. Gant, telephone (TTY), call the Federal Relay
specified compliance time unless it has Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Service (FRS), toll free, at 1–800–877–
already been accomplished prior to that time. Certification Service. 8339.
(f) Required Actions [FR Doc. 2015–31847 Filed 12–18–15; 8:45 am]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
(1) Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS) BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
October 20, 2015, we published a notice
after reaching the hours or landings in the Federal Register (80 FR 63478)
threshold, whichever occurs first, listed in announcing our intention to establish a
Table 1 to Paragraph (f)(1) of this AD or DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
within 110 hours TIS from the effective date
negotiated rulemaking committee to
of this AD, whichever occurs later, and address for loans made under the
34 CFR Chapter VI
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 110 hours William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan
TIS, using a 10X or higher magnifying glass [Docket ID ED–2015–OPE–0103] (Direct Loan) Program: (1) The
and a light, inspect the 9-degree fuselage procedures to be used for a borrower to
frame on the right-hand (RH) and left-hand Negotiated Rulemaking Committee; establish a defense to repayment; (2) the
(LH) sides for a crack in the areas depicted Negotiator Nominations and Schedule criteria that the Department will use to
in Figures 1 and 2 of Airbus Helicopters of Committee Meetings—Borrower identify acts or omissions of an
Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No. Defenses
AS365 05.00.57, Revision 2, dated April 7, institution that constitute defenses to
2014, or EASB No. SA366 05.39, Revision 2, AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary repayment of Direct Loans, including
dated April 7, 2014, as applicable to your Education, Department of Education. the creation of a Federal standard; (3)
model helicopter. For purposes of this AD, a ACTION: Intent to establish negotiated the standards and procedures that the
landing would be counted anytime the Department will use to determine the
rulemaking committee.
helicopter lifts off into the air and then lands liability of the institution for amounts
again regardless of the duration of the SUMMARY: On October 20, 2015, we based on borrower defenses; (4) the
landing and regardless of whether the engine
announced our intention to establish a effect of borrower defenses on
is shut down.
negotiated rulemaking committee to institutional capability assessments; and
prepare proposed regulations for the (5) other loan discharges. We noted that,
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (f)(1)
Federal Student Aid programs in addition, the committee may also
Helicopter model Hours TIS Landings authorized under title IV of the Higher consider if and how these issues will
Education Act of 1965, as amended affect the Federal Family Education
SA–365N .......... 11,490 22,980 (HEA), and solicited nominations for Loan (FFEL) Program.
SA–365N1 ........ 10,490 20,980 individual negotiators for the In that notice, we set a schedule for
AS–365N2 ........ 9,140 18,280 committee. We are requesting additional the committee meetings and requested
AS 365 N3 ........ 8,740 17,480 nominations for individual negotiators nominations for individual negotiators
SA–366G1 ........ 8,390 16,780 who represent specific stakeholder who represent stakeholder
constituencies for the issues to be constituencies for the issues to be
(2) If there is a crack, before further flight,
repair the frame. Repairing a frame does not negotiated to serve on the committee. negotiated to serve on the committee.
constitute terminating actions for the DATES: We must receive your We are requesting additional
repetitive inspection requirements of this nominations for negotiators to serve on nominations for individual negotiators
AD. the committee on or before December who represent the following stakeholder
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance 28, 2015. The dates, times, and locations constituencies for the issues to be
(AMOCs) of the committee meetings are set out in negotiated to serve on the committee:
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
the Schedule for Negotiations section in • State higher education executive
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. officers.
AD. Send your proposal to: Robert Grant, ADDRESSES: Please send your • Institutions of higher education
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management nominations for negotiators to Barbara eligible to receive Federal assistance
Group, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Hoblitzell, U.S. Department of under title III, parts A, B, and F, and
Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222– Education, 1990 K Street NW., Room title V of the HEA, which include
5110; email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@ 8019, Washington, DC 20006. Historically Black Colleges and
faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 Telephone: (202) 502–7649 or by email: Universities, Hispanic-Serving
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under Barbara.Hoblitzell@ed.gov. Institutions, American Indian Tribally
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Controlled Colleges and Universities,
you notify your principal inspector, or information about the content of this Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of notice, including information about the Serving Institutions, Predominantly
the local flight standards district office or negotiated rulemaking process or the Black Institutions, and other institutions
certificate holding district office before nomination submission process, with a substantial enrollment of needy
operating any aircraft complying with this
contact: Barbara Hoblitzell, U.S. students as defined in title III of the
AD through an AMOC.
Department of Education, 1990 K Street HEA.
(h) Additional Information NW., Room 8019, Washington, DC • Two-year public institutions of
The subject of this AD is addressed in 20006. Telephone: (202) 502–7649 or by higher education.
• Private, for-profit institutions of
Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD email: Barbara.Hoblitzell@ed.gov.
No. 2014–0159, dated July 7, 2014. You may For information about negotiated higher education.
view the EASA AD on the Internet at rulemaking in general, see The • National, regional, or specialized
http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. Negotiated Rulemaking Process for Title accrediting agencies.
FAA–2015–3741.
IV Regulations, Frequently Asked We intend to select negotiators for the
(i) Subject Questions at www2.ed.gov/policy/ committee who represent the interests
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) highered/reg/hearulemaking/hea08/neg- significantly affected by the topics
Code: 5311, Fuselage Main, Frame. reg-faq.html. proposed for negotiations. In so doing,
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 19, 2016. | |
| Contact | Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 79274 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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