80 FR 79466 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 245 (December 22, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 245 (December 22, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 245 (Tuesday, December 22, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 79466-79469] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-31849] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-2714; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-052-AD; Amendment 39-18349; AD 2015-26-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy absorbing seat (seat). This AD requires inspecting for the presence of labels that prohibit stowing anything under the seat. If a label is missing or not clearly visible to each occupant, we require installing a label. This AD was prompted by the discovery that required labels had not been systematically installed. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent objects from being stowed under the seat as these objects could reduce the energy-absorbing function of the seat, resulting in injury to the seat occupants during an accident. DATES: This AD is effective January 26, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of January 26, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final 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 the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 2714; 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, any incorporated-by-reference service [[Page 79467]] information, the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations Office, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On July 14, 2015, at 80 FR 40947, the Federal Register published our notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with certain energy absorbing seats. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting for the presence of labels that would prohibit stowing anything under the seat. If a label is missing or not clearly visible to each occupant, the NPRM proposed to require installing a label. The proposed requirements were intended to prevent objects from being stowed under the seat as these objects could reduce the energy-absorbing function of the seat, resulting in injury to the seat occupants during an accident. The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2014-0204, dated September 11, 2014, and corrected September 12, 2014, by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters. EASA advises that during certification of an energy absorbing seat with a new part number, the labels that require keeping the space under the seat free of any object were not systematically installed. EASA states that this condition, if not corrected, could prompt occupants to stow objects under an energy absorbing seat, which would reduce the effectiveness of the seat and the occupants' chance of surviving an accident. The EASA AD consequently requires a one-time inspection for the presence of labels and, if they are missing or unreadable, making and installing labels prohibiting the placing of an object under an energy absorbing seat. Since the NPRM was issued, the FAA Southwest Regional Office has relocated and a group email address has been established for requesting an FAA Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) for a helicopter of foreign design. Therefore, we have revised the physical address throughout the AD and the email address for requesting an AMOC. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD, but we received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 40947, July 14, 2015). FAA's Determination These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of France and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with France, EASA, its technical representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the EASA AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by France and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these same type designs and that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD requirements as proposed. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus Helicopters issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS332- 01.00.85 for Model AS332C1, AS332L1, and AS332L2 helicopters; ASB No. AS365-01.00.66 for Model AS-365N2 and AS 365 N3 helicopters; ASB No. EC155-04A013 for EC 155B and EC155B1 helicopters; and ASB No. EC225- 04A012 for Model EC225LP helicopters. All ASBs are Revision 0 and dated August 26, 2014. The ASBs state that during certification of an energy absorbing seat with a new part number, it was observed that the label, which indicates that the space under the seats must remain free of objects, was not systematically installed. Objects stowed under these seats reduce the energy absorbing function and thus jeopardize the occupant's survival in the event of a crash, the ASBs state. Pending a definitive solution, Airbus Helicopters calls for affixing a label that states that nothing can be stored under the seats. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 52 helicopters of U.S. Registry and that labor costs average $85 a work-hour. Based on these estimates, we expect that the inspection for the presence of a label takes a quarter work-hour for a labor cost of about $21. The cost of parts and time for installing a label are minimal, for a total cost of $21 per helicopter and $1,092 for the U.S. 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 helicopters identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that it justifies making a regulatory distinction; and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. [[Page 79468]] 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): 2015-26-01 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-18349; Docket No. FAA- 2015-2714; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-052-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy absorbing seat (seat) listed in Figure 1 to paragraph (a) of this AD, certificated in any category. Figure 1 to Paragraph (a) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Seat manufacturer Seat type Generic part No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fischer + Entwicklungen........ H110............. 9606-()-()-() H140............. 0520-()-()-() H160............. 0718-()-()-()-() 185/410.......... 9507-()-()-() 236/406.......... 9608-()-()-() SICMA Aero Seat or Zodiac Seats Sicma 192........ 192xx-xx-xx France. Sicma 159........ 1591718-xx 159110 Socea Sogerma.................. ST102............ 2510102-xx-xx ST107............ 2010107-xx-xx ST120............ 2520120-xx ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note 1 to Figure 1 to paragraph (a) of this AD: ``xx'' can be any two alphanumeric characters and ``()'' can be any number of alphanumeric characters. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as an object stowed under an energy absorbing seat. This condition could reduce the efficiency of the energy-absorbing function of the seat, resulting in injury to the seat occupants during an accident. (c) Effective Date This AD becomes effective January 26, 2016. (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 110 hours time in service: (1) For Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters: (i) Inspect the cabin and cockpit for labels, placards, or markings that prohibit stowing anything under the seats in the locations shown in the figure in the Appendix of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85 (ASB AS332-01.00.85) or No. EC225-04A012 (ASB EC225-04A012), both Revision 0 and dated August 26, 2014, as applicable for your model helicopter. (ii) If a label, placard, or marking is not located in every location depicted in the figure in the Appendix or is not visible and legible to every occupant, before further flight, install a placard in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of ASB AS332-01.00.85 or ASB EC225-04A012, as applicable for your model helicopter. (2) For Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters: (i) Inspect each seat leg in the cabin and cockpit for labels, placards, or markings that prohibit stowing anything under the seats. (ii) If a label, placard, or marking does not exist on one leg of each seat or is not visible and legible, before further flight, install a placard in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., and the Appendix of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-01.00.66 or No. EC155-04A013, both Revision 0 and dated August 26, 2014, as applicable for your model helicopter. (f) 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, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222-5110; email 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 The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2014-0204, dated September 11, 2014, and corrected September 12, 2014. You may view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2015-2714. (h) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 1100, Placards and Markings. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332- 01.00.85, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014. (ii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014. (iii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365- 01.00.66, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014. (iv) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155-04A013, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014. (3) For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N- 321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records [[Page 79469]] Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 11, 2015. Lance T. Gant, Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-31849 Filed 12-21-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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inspections of cam latch 1 and cam latch 2 (2) Before using any approved AMOC, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
for any cracks. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Federal Aviation Administration
(h) Repetitive MCD Post-Rigging Inspections
and Corrective Actions of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. 14 CFR Part 39
At the applicable times specified in table (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
2 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing [Docket No. FAA–2015–2714; Directorate
level of safety may be used for any repair,
Alert Service Bulletin 757–52A0091, Identifier 2014–SW–052–AD; Amendment
modification, or alteration required by this
Revision 1, dated December 19, 2014: Do 39–18349; AD 2015–26–01]
general visual inspections for any broken or AD if it is approved by the Boeing
missing cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin Commercial Airplanes Organization RIN 2120–AA64
cross bolts; a detailed inspection of the cam Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
latches and latch pins for any cracks, or any been authorized by the Manager, Seattle Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
gouges in critical areas; and an HFEC or ACO, to make those findings. To be Helicopters
magnetic particle inspection of cam latch 1 approved, the repair method, modification
and cam latch 2 for cracks; and do all deviation, or alteration deviation must meet AGENCY: Federal Aviation
applicable corrective actions, in accordance the certification basis of the airplane and the Administration (FAA), DOT.
with the Accomplishment Instructions of approval must specifically refer to this AD. ACTION: Final rule.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–52A0091,
Revision 1, dated December 19, 2014; except (m) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Do (1) For more information about this AD, airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
all applicable corrective actions before contact Kimberly DeVoe, Aerospace Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1,
further flight. Repeat the inspections Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental
thereafter at the applicable times specified in AS332L2, EC225LP, AS–365N2, AS 365
Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters
table 2 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–52A0091, with an energy absorbing seat (seat).
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; This AD requires inspecting for the
Revision 1, dated December 19, 2014.
phone: 425–917–6495; fax: 425–917–6590;
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
presence of labels that prohibit stowing
email: kimberly.devoe@faa.gov.
anything under the seat. If a label is
As of the effective date of this AD, no (2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
missing or not clearly visible to each
person may install an alloy steel bolt as a
cross bolt through any latch pin fitting available at the addresses specified in occupant, we require installing a label.
assembly in the lower sill of the MCD on any paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. This AD was prompted by the discovery
airplane. that required labels had not been
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference systematically installed. The actions of
(j) Exceptions to Service Bulletin
(1) The Director of the Federal Register this AD are intended to prevent objects
Specifications
approved the incorporation by reference from being stowed under the seat as
The following exceptions apply in this AD. (IBR) of the service information listed in this these objects could reduce the energy-
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
757–52A0091, Revision 1, dated December
absorbing function of the seat, resulting
part 51. in injury to the seat occupants during an
19, 2014, specifies a compliance time after
(2) You must use this service information accident.
the original issue date of that service bulletin,
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD requires compliance within the DATES: This AD is effective January 26,
specified compliance time after the effective this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
2016.
date of this AD. The Director of the Federal Register
(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 52A0091, Revision 1, dated December 19,
2014. approved the incorporation by reference
757–52A0091, Revision 1, dated December
19, 2014, specifies to contact Boeing for (ii) Reserved. of certain documents listed in this AD
appropriate action: Before further flight, (3) For service information identified in as of January 26, 2016.
repair using a method approved in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial ADDRESSES: For service information
accordance with the procedures specified in Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services identified in this final rule, contact
paragraph (l) of this AD. Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum
(k) Credit for Previous Actions Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
This paragraph provides credit for the
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
corresponding actions required by
(4) You may view this service information www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those
actions were done before the effective date of at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, You may review the referenced service
this AD, using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information at the FAA, Office of the
757–52A0091, dated March 9, 2010, which is information on the availability of this
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
not incorporated by reference in this AD. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321,
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance that is incorporated by reference at the Fort Worth, TX 76177.
(AMOCs) National Archives and Records Examining the AD Docket
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Administration (NARA). For information on
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the the availability of this material at NARA, call You may examine the AD docket on
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. the Internet at http://
requested using the procedures found in 14 gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. www.regulations.gov by searching for
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
send your request to your principal inspector Issued in Renton, Washington, on
2714; or in person at the Docket
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or local Flight Standards District Office, as November 25, 2015.
Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
appropriate. If sending information directly Michael Kaszycki,
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Federal holidays. The AD docket
attention of the person identified in
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. contains this AD, the European Aviation
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- [FR Doc. 2015–30818 Filed 12–21–15; 8:45 am] Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 2015–26–01 Airbus Helicopters:
DIRECTIVES Amendment 39–18349; Docket No.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation FAA–2015–2714; Directorate Identifier
safety, Incorporation by reference, 2014–SW–052–AD.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Safety. continues to read as follows: (a) Applicability
Adoption of the Amendment Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters
Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2,
Accordingly, under the authority § 39.13 [Amended] EC225LP, AS–365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B,
delegated to me by the Administrator, and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding absorbing seat (seat) listed in Figure 1 to
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as the following new airworthiness paragraph (a) of this AD, certificated in any
follows: directive (AD): category.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (a)
Generic part
Seat manufacturer Seat type No.
Fischer + Entwicklungen ......................................................................................................................... H110 .............................. 9606-()-()-()
H140 .............................. 0520-()-()-()
H160 .............................. 0718-()-()-()-()
185/410 .......................... 9507-()-()-()
236/406 .......................... 9608-()-()-()
SICMA Aero Seat or Zodiac Seats France ............................................................................................ Sicma 192 ...................... 192xx-xx-xx
Sicma 159 ...................... 1591718-xx
159110
Socea Sogerma ...................................................................................................................................... ST102 ............................ 2510102-xx-xx
ST107 ............................ 2010107-xx-xx
ST120 ............................ 2520120-xx
Note 1 to Figure 1 to paragraph (a) of this 04A012, as applicable for your model http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
AD: ‘‘xx’’ can be any two alphanumeric helicopter. FAA–2015–2714.
characters and ‘‘()’’ can be any number of (2) For Model AS–365N2, AS 365 N3, EC
(h) Subject
alphanumeric characters. 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters:
(i) Inspect each seat leg in the cabin and Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
(b) Unsafe Condition cockpit for labels, placards, or markings that Code: 1100, Placards and Markings.
This AD defines the unsafe condition as an prohibit stowing anything under the seats. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
object stowed under an energy absorbing (ii) If a label, placard, or marking does not
exist on one leg of each seat or is not visible (1) The Director of the Federal Register
seat. This condition could reduce the approved the incorporation by reference of
efficiency of the energy-absorbing function of and legible, before further flight, install a
placard in accordance with the the service information listed in this
the seat, resulting in injury to the seat paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
occupants during an accident. part 51.
3.B., and the Appendix of Airbus Helicopters
(c) Effective Date Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365–01.00.66 or (2) You must use this service information
No. EC155–04A013, both Revision 0 and as applicable to do the actions required by
This AD becomes effective January 26, this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
dated August 26, 2014, as applicable for your
2016. (i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
model helicopter.
(d) Compliance Bulletin No. AS332–01.00.85, Revision 0,
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance dated August 26, 2014.
You are responsible for performing each (AMOCs) (ii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
action required by this AD within the (1) The Manager, Safety Management Bulletin No. EC225–04A012, Revision 0,
specified compliance time unless it has Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this dated August 26, 2014.
already been accomplished prior to that time. AD. Send your proposal to: Robert Grant, (iii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
(e) Required Actions Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Bulletin No. AS365–01.00.66, Revision 0,
Group, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort dated August 26, 2014.
Within 110 hours time in service: Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222– (iv) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
(1) For Model AS332C1, AS332L1, 5110; email email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC- Bulletin No. EC155–04A013, Revision 0,
AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters: Requests@faa.gov. dated August 26, 2014.
(i) Inspect the cabin and cockpit for labels, (2) For operations conducted under a 14 (3) For Airbus Helicopters service
placards, or markings that prohibit stowing CFR part 119 operating certificate or under information identified in this AD, contact
anything under the seats in the locations 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum
shown in the figure in the Appendix of you notify your principal inspector, or Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone
Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. lacking a principal inspector, the manager of (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972)
AS332–01.00.85 (ASB AS332–01.00.85) or the local flight standards district office or 641–3775; or at http://www.airbus
No. EC225–04A012 (ASB EC225–04A012), certificate holding district office, before helicopters.com/techpub.
both Revision 0 and dated August 26, 2014, operating any aircraft complying with this (4) You may view this service information
as applicable for your model helicopter. AD through an AMOC. at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with RULES
(ii) If a label, placard, or marking is not Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
located in every location depicted in the (g) Additional Information Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
figure in the Appendix or is not visible and The subject of this AD is addressed in information on the availability of this
legible to every occupant, before further European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
flight, install a placard in accordance with No. 2014–0204, dated September 11, 2014, (5) You may view this service information
the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph and corrected September 12, 2014. You that is incorporated by reference at the
3.B., of ASB AS332–01.00.85 or ASB EC225– may view the EASA AD on the Internet at National Archives and Records
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Administration (NARA). For information on airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; door, which could ultimately jeopardise the
the availability of this material at NARA, call Internet http://www.airbus.com. You aeroplane’s safe flight.
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http://www. may view this referenced service Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued
archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- information at the FAA, Transport Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
locations.html. A52L010–14 to provide instructions for a
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue one-time inspection of frames 20A, 20B and
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December SW., Renton, WA. For information on 21 in the area of beam 3, until the half pitch
11, 2015. the availability of this material at the between beam 2 and beam 3.
Lance T. Gant, FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also For the reasons described above, this
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft available on the Internet at http:// [EASA] AD requires identification of the Part
Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for Number (P/N) of the affected forward cargo
[FR Doc. 2015–31849 Filed 12–21–15; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– doors, a one-time detailed inspection (DET)
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 0675. of each affected door and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: corrective action(s) [contacting Airbus].
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, This [EASA] AD is considered to be an
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
International Branch, ANM–116, interim action and further AD action may
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, follow.
Federal Aviation Administration
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Required actions also include sending
14 CFR Part 39 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; inspection results to Airbus. You may
fax 425–227–1149. examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0675; Directorate
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the Internet at http://www.regulations.
Identifier 2014–NM–213–AD; Amendment
39–18340; AD 2015–25–02] gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-
Discussion 0675-0002.
RIN 2120–AA64 We issued a notice of proposed Correction for Service Information
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Typo
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
part 39 by adding an AD that would
Airplanes On page 1 of Airbus AOT A52L010–
apply to certain Airbus Model A330–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 200, –200 Freighter, and –300 series 14, dated September 30, 2014, at section
Administration (FAA), Department of airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340– ‘‘2. Referenced Documentation,’’ ‘‘Ref.
Transportation (DOT). 200, –300, –500, and –600 series 5’’ specifies page block ‘‘PB.801,’’ which
airplanes. The NPRM published in the is incorrect. This page block should be
ACTION: Final rule.
Federal Register on March 31, 2015 (80 ‘‘PB.401’’ instead. We have added new
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new FR 17000). We are issuing this AD to paragraph (k) to this AD to account for
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain detect and correct cracking at certain this correction, and have redesignated
Airbus Model A330–200, –200 frames, which could result in the loss of subsequent paragraphs.
Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and structural integrity of the forward cargo Comments
all Airbus Model A340–200, –300, –500, door.
and –600 series airplanes. This AD was The European Aviation Safety Agency We gave the public the opportunity to
prompted by reports of cracks at certain (EASA), which is the Technical Agent participate in developing this AD. The
frames of the forward cargo door. This for the Member States of the European following presents the comments
AD requires a detailed inspection for Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness received on the NPRM (80 FR 17000,
cracking of certain forward cargo doors, Directive 2014–0228, dated October 20, March 31, 2015) and the FAA’s response
and repair if necessary. We are issuing 2014 (referred to after this as the to each comment.
this AD to detect and correct cracking at Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Request To Revise Part Number List
certain frames, which could result in the Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Sequencing
loss of structural integrity of the forward an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
American Airlines (AA) requested
cargo door. Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and
that we revise the proposed AD (80 FR
DATES: This AD becomes effective –300 series airplanes; and all Airbus
17000, March 31, 2015) by swapping the
January 26, 2016. Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600
part numbers listed in paragraphs
The Director of the Federal Register series airplanes. The MCAI states:
(g)(1)(ii) and (g)(1)(x) of the proposed
approved the incorporation by reference An A330 aeroplane operator reported AD to maintain alphanumeric order.
of a certain publication listed in this AD recently cases of crack findings on two American Airlines reasoned that the
as of January 26, 2016. different aeroplanes, at frame 20A and at flow of the list is confusing.
frame 20B close to beam 3 of the forward
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD We agree to revise paragraphs (g)(1)(ii)
cargo door. The first finding was detected
docket on the Internet at http://www. during scheduled maintenance, while the and (g)(1)(x) of this AD for the reasons
regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA- second one was found during an inspection requested by American Airlines.
2015-0675; or in person at the Docket prompted by the first finding. Subsequent
Management Facility, U.S. Department Request for Justification
analyses of these cracks identified that the
of Transportation, Docket Operations, first crack initiated at frame 20B, which is the AA asked whether a root cause has
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, first primary load path, leading to excessive been determined that justifies the
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey loads at frame 20A and consequent cracking. proposed inspection threshold. AA
Avenue SE., Washington, DC. Nevertheless, on the other aeroplane, a crack noted that paragraph (g)(1) of the
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with RULES
For service information identified in was detected on frame 20A only. Rupture of proposed AD (80 FR 17000, March 31,
both frames 20A and 20B could lead to frame
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, 21 failure after a limited number of flight
2015) proposed that inspections on all
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond cycles (FC). affected doors be completed within 200
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac This condition, if not detected and flight cycles from the effective date of
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 corrected, may potentially result in the loss the AD. AA further noted from Airbus
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email of structural integrity of the forward cargo AOT A52L010–14, dated September 30,
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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. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective January 26, 2016. | |
| Contact | Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 79466 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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