81 FR 21493 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 70 (April 12, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 70 (April 12, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-08247 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 12, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 21493-21495] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-08247] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-5807; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-063-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS355NP helicopters with certain fire extinguishing systems. This proposed AD would require removing and installing the fire extinguishing system so that each squib on the engine compartment fire extinguisher is controlled by a matching control button. This proposed AD is prompted by the discovery that the left-hand discharge system of the fire extinguishing system was incorrectly connected to the right-hand engine compartment and the right-hand discharge system was incorrectly connected to the left-hand engine compartment. The proposed actions would correct the connections and would prevent the fire extinguishing system discharging to the wrong engine compartment, failure of the fire extinguishing system to control a fire, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 13, 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- 5807; 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, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Schwab, 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 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. [[Page 21494]] 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 EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, issued EASA Emergency AD No. 2011-0192-E, dated October 4, 2011, to correct an unsafe condition for Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) Model AS355NP helicopters equipped with an Arrius 1A1 engine fire extinguishing system through production modification OP- 3931. EASA advises that during an inspection of the engine fire extinguishing system on an AS355NP helicopter, the left hand (LH) fire extinguisher discharge system was found connected to the right hand (RH) engine compartment and the RH discharge system was connected to the LH engine compartment. An investigation showed that this erroneous installation was inherent in Eurocopter production modification OP- 3931. According to EASA, this condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the discharge of the fire extinguisher in the wrong engine compartment in the event of a fire. Pending the development of a modified extinguishing system, EASA Emergency AD No. 2011-0192-E required installing a placard warning the flight crew of the erroneous installation until the squibs on each fire extinguisher are exchanged. After EASA issued Emergency AD No. 2011-0192-E, Airbus Helicopters developed a permanent modification of the discharge system to reconfigure the position of the squibs on each fire extinguisher to line up with the control buttons. EASA subsequently issued superseding EASA AD No. 2015-0181, dated August 31, 2015, to retain the requirements of its previous Emergency AD and require the modification of the engine fire extinguishing discharge system within 12 months. 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 We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS355- 26.00.10, Revision 0, dated July 2, 2015 (ASB AS355-26.00.10). ASB AS355-26.00.10 provides procedures for removing the fire extinguishing system and re-installing it in a configuration where the squibs match the positioning of the fire extinguisher discharge heads. ASB AS355- 26.00.10 also specifies removing any previously-affixed placard on the instrument panel and installing new discharge system pipes. Helicopters with modification 07-3990 installed have already complied with ASB AS355-26.00.10. 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. Other Related Service Information We also reviewed Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 26.00.09, Revision 0, dated September 15, 2011 (EASB 26.00.09), issued prior to the permanent modification developed by Airbus Helicopters. EASB 26.00.09 provided procedures for interchanging the squibs on each fire extinguisher. Until this was accomplished, EASB 26.00.09 specified affixing a label on the instrument panel to make the flight crew aware of the crossed connection. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require within 600 hours time-in-service or at the next annual inspection, whichever occurs first, removing and correctly installing the fire extinguishing system, and removing any placards on the instrument panel if installed. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD The EASA AD requires installing a placard on the instrument panel to warn the flight crew of the erroneous installation until the squibs on each fire extinguisher are exchanged, and then, within 12 months, removing and re-installing the fire extinguishing system to position the squibs in line with the control buttons. This proposed AD would not require installation of the placards or the temporary exchange of the squibs. Also, this proposed AD would require removing and re-installing the fire extinguisher system within 600 hours TIS or at the next annual inspection, whichever occurs first. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 2 helicopters of U.S. Registry and that labor costs average $85 per work hour. We expect that removing and installing the fire extinguishing system would require 24 work hours and required parts would cost $6,367. Based on these estimates, we expect a total cost of $8,407 per helicopter and $16,814 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 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 [[Page 21495]] under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus Helicopters: Docket No. FAA-2015-5807; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-063-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS355NP helicopters, certificated in any category, with an Arrius 1A1 fire extinguishing system installed. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as an incorrectly connected fire extinguishing discharge system. This condition could result in the fire extinguishing system discharging to the wrong engine compartment, failure of the fire extinguishing system to contain a fire, and loss of control of the helicopter. (c) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 13, 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 600 hours time-in-service or at the next annual inspection, whichever occurs first, remove and install the fire extinguishing system, and remove any placards on the instrument panel if installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B. and 3.B.1 through 3.B.2, of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS355-26.00.10, Revision 0, dated July 2, 2015. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab, 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) Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 26.00.09, Revision 0, dated September 15, 2011, which is not incorporated by reference, contains additional information about the subject of this AD. For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 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. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015-0181, dated August 31, 2015. You may view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket. (h) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2620, Extinguishing System. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 4, 2016. Scott A. Horn, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-08247 Filed 4-11-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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9702 inclusive: Bombardier Service Bulletin Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– • Fax: 202–493–2251.
700–35–5001, Revision 01, dated July 22, 855–7401; email thd.crj@ • Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
2015. aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// Department of Transportation, Docket
www.bombardier.com. You may view this Operations, M–30, West Building
(h) Parts Installation Prohibition
service information at the FAA, Transport
As of the effective date of this AD, no Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
person may install oxygen hoses in the low Renton, WA. For information on the New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
pressure/high pressure discharge system with availability of this material at the FAA, call DC 20590–0001.
part numbers listed in the ‘‘Used Part No.’’ 425–227–1221. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
column of Section 3.A, ‘‘Kit,’’ of the ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
applicable service information specified in Issued in Renton, Washington, on March p.m., Monday through Friday, except
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD. 30, 2016.
Federal holidays.
Victor Wicklund,
(i) Credit for Previous Actions Examining the AD Docket
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
This paragraph provides credit for actions Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. You may examine the AD docket on
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
[FR Doc. 2016–08270 Filed 4–11–16; 8:45 am] the Internet at http://
date of this AD using the applicable service BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.regulations.gov by searching for
information identified in paragraphs (i)(1) and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
through (i)(4) of this AD, which are not 5807; or in person at the Docket
incorporated by reference in this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–35– p.m., Monday through Friday, except
013, dated February 20, 2015; Federal Aviation Administration Federal holidays. The AD docket
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–35– contains this proposed AD, the
5001, dated February 20, 2015; 14 CFR Part 39 European Aviation Safety Agency
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–35–
6001, dated February 20, 2015; and [Docket No. FAA–2015–5807; Directorate (EASA AD), the economic evaluation,
(4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– Identifier 2015–SW–063–AD] any comments received, and other
1A11–35–012, dated February 20, 2015. information. The street address for the
RIN 2120–AA64 Docket Operations Office (telephone
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
The following provisions also apply to this Airworthiness Directives; Airbus section. Comments will be available in
AD: Helicopters the AD docket shortly after receipt.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance For service information identified in
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. this proposed rule, contact Airbus
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
AD, if requested using the procedures found Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone
(NPRM). (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new (972) 641–3775; or at http://
inspector or local Flight Standards District airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information You may review the referenced
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Helicopters Model AS355NP helicopters
with certain fire extinguishing systems. service information at the FAA, Office
Program Manager, Continuing Operational of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart This proposed AD would require
removing and installing the fire Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. extinguishing system so that each squib 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify on the engine compartment fire FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
your appropriate principal inspector, or extinguisher is controlled by a matching George Schwab, Aviation Safety
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of control button. This proposed AD is Engineer, Safety Management Group,
the local flight standards district office/ Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
prompted by the discovery that the left-
hand discharge system of the fire Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177;
approval letter must specifically reference telephone (817) 222–5110; email
this AD. extinguishing system was incorrectly
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any connected to the right-hand engine george.schwab@faa.gov.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective compartment and the right-hand SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
actions from a manufacturer, the action must discharge system was incorrectly Comments Invited
be accomplished using a method approved connected to the left-hand engine
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, compartment. The proposed actions We invite you to participate in this
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation rulemaking by submitting written
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
would correct the connections and
would prevent the fire extinguishing comments, data, or views. We also
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by invite comments relating to the
the DAO, the approval must include the system discharging to the wrong engine
compartment, failure of the fire economic, environmental, energy, or
DAO-authorized signature.
extinguishing system to control a fire, federalism impacts that might result
(k) Related Information from adopting the proposals in this
and subsequent loss of control of the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing helicopter. document. The most helpful comments
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian reference a specific portion of the
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Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–25, dated DATES: We must receive comments on proposal, explain the reason for any
September 10, 2015, for related information. this proposed AD by June 13, 2016. recommended change, and include
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket ADDRESSES: You may send comments by supporting data. To ensure the docket
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. any of the following methods: does not contain duplicate comments,
FAA–2016–5459. • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to commenters should send only one copy
(2) For service information identified in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the of written comments, or if comments are
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- online instructions for sending your filed electronically, commenters should
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, comments electronically. submit only one time.
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under the criteria of the Regulatory AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab, This proposed AD was prompted by a
Flexibility Act. Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management report of heat damage found on a
We prepared an economic evaluation Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 nacelle firewall after an unsuccessful
of the estimated costs to comply with Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177;
engine ground start and several events
telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW-
this proposed AD and placed it in the FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. of heat damage found on direct current
AD docket. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 starter/generator terminal block
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under assemblies. This proposed AD would
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that require an inspection for damage on the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation you notify your principal inspector, or nacelle firewalls and the terminal block
safety, Incorporation by reference, lacking a principal inspector, the manager of assemblies and to make sure the
Safety. the local flight standards district office or insulating sleeves are installed and have
certificate holding district office before
The Proposed Amendment no damage, and corrective action if
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC. necessary. We are proposing this AD to
Accordingly, under the authority
prevent arcing between the firewall and
delegated to me by the Administrator, (g) Additional Information terminal blocks that are missing
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (1) Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service insulating sleeves on the conductive
39 as follows: Bulletin No. 26.00.09, Revision 0, dated bushings, which could, in combination
September 15, 2011, which is not with a fuel or hydraulic fluid leak, be
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS incorporated by reference, contains
DIRECTIVES an ignition source for a fire.
additional information about the subject of
this AD. For service information identified in DATES: We must receive comments on
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. this proposed AD by May 27, 2016.
continues to read as follows: Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; using the procedures found in 14 CFR
fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
§ 39.13 [Amended] www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You
may review the referenced service methods:
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
information at the FAA, Office of the
the following new airworthiness Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
directive (AD): Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, instructions for submitting comments.
Airbus Helicopters: Docket No. FAA–2015– TX 76177. • Fax: 202–493–2251.
5807; Directorate Identifier 2015–SW– (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in • Mail: U.S. Department of
063–AD. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
No. 2015–0181, dated August 31, 2015. You 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(a) Applicability may view the EASA AD on the Internet at
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters http://www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Model AS355NP helicopters, certificated in Washington, DC 20590.
any category, with an Arrius 1A1 fire (h) Subject • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
extinguishing system installed. Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Code: 2620, Extinguishing System. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(b) Unsafe Condition
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 4, Federal holidays.
This AD defines the unsafe condition as an For service information identified in
2016.
incorrectly connected fire extinguishing
discharge system. This condition could result Scott A. Horn, this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-
in the fire extinguishing system discharging Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt
to the wrong engine compartment, failure of Aircraft Certification Service. Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5,
the fire extinguishing system to contain a [FR Doc. 2016–08247 Filed 4–11–16; 8:45 am] Canada; telephone 416–375–4000; fax
fire, and loss of control of the helicopter.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
416–375–4539; email thd.qseries@
(c) Comments Due Date aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
www.bombardier.com. You may view
We must receive comments by June 13,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this referenced service information at
2016.
the FAA, Transport Airplane
(d) Compliance Federal Aviation Administration Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
You are responsible for performing each Renton, WA. For information on the
action required by this AD within the 14 CFR Part 39 availability of this material at the FAA,
specified compliance time unless it has call 425–227–1221.
already been accomplished prior to that time. [Docket No. FAA–2016–5044; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–166–AD] Examining the AD Docket
(e) Required Actions
RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on
Within 600 hours time-in-service or at the
next annual inspection, whichever occurs the Internet at http://
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, www.regulations.gov by searching for
first, remove and install the fire
Inc. Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
extinguishing system, and remove any
placards on the instrument panel if installed, AGENCY: Federal Aviation 5044; or in person at the Docket
in accordance with the Accomplishment Management Facility between 9 a.m.
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Administration (FAA), DOT.
Instructions, paragraph 3.B. and 3.B.1 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
through 3.B.2, of Airbus Helicopters Alert except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Service Bulletin No. AS355–26.00.10, (NPRM).
contains this proposed AD, the
Revision 0, dated July 2, 2015.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new regulatory evaluation, any comments
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance airworthiness directive (AD) for certain received, and other information. The
(AMOCs) Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–102, street address for the Docket Operations
(1) The Manager, Safety Management –103, and –106 airplanes, and Model office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this DHC–8–200 and –300 series airplanes. the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
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| Contact | George Schwab, 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 | 81 FR 21493 | |
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