81 FR 23656 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 78 (April 22, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 78 (April 22, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-09237 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 78 (Friday, April 22, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 23656-23658] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-09237] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5306; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-010-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23657]] SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting each terminal lug and replacing any lug that has discoloration, corrosion, incorrect crimping, or incorrect installation. This proposed AD is prompted by the discovery that terminal lugs with incorrect crimping may have been installed on these helicopters. The proposed actions are intended to detect incorrectly installed or crimped terminal lugs and prevent contact resistance and reduced gastightness between the wire and terminal lug, subsequent loss of electrical power, and an electrical fire. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 21, 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-2016- 5306; 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. 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, has issued AD No. 2015-0044, dated March 13, 2015, to correct an unsafe condition for certain serial-numbered Airbus Helicopters Model MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters. EASA advises that terminal lugs with incorrect crimping may have been installed on some helicopters in production, and that an incorrect crimping die or crimp tool setting may have been used to terminate the lugs. According to EASA, incorrect crimping may adversely affect contact resistance and gastightness of the contact between the wire and the terminal lug. EASA further advises that this condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the loss of electrical power during flight. Because of this, the EASA AD requires a one-time visual inspection of the terminal lugs and replacement of affected lugs if incorrect crimping is found. FAA's Determination These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of Germany and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with Germany, 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 ASB MBB-BK117 C-2-24A-013, Revision 1, dated November 25, 2014 (ASB). The ASB specifies a visual inspection of the terminal lugs in the distribution and diode boxes for correct crimping, damage, discoloration, corrosion, and correct installation. If any deviation is detected, the terminal lug must be replaced. The ASB also specifies reporting certain information to Airbus 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, within 100 hours time-in-service or 12 months, whichever occurs first, inspecting each terminal lug for discoloration and corrosion, and for correct crimping and correct installation. If a terminal lug is not correctly crimped or installed or if it has any discoloration or corrosion, this proposed AD would require replacing it before further flight. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 183 helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD. Labor costs are estimated at $85 per work-hour. We estimate about 9 work-hours to inspect the terminal lugs for a cost of $765 per helicopter and $139,995 for the U.S. operator fleet. The cost to replace a lug is minimal. 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 [[Page 23658]] 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH: Docket No. FAA-2016-5306; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-010-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters, certificated in any category, with a serial number as listed in the Planning Information, paragraph 1.A.1, of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin ASB MBB-BK117 C-2-24A-013, Revision 1, dated November 25, 2014 (ASB). (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as a terminal lug with incorrect crimping. This condition could result in contact resistance and reduced gastightness between the wire and terminal lug and a subsequent loss of electrical power, which could cause an electrical fire. (c) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 21, 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 100 hours time-in-service or 12 months, whichever occurs first: (1) Using a mirror, inspect each terminal lug for discoloration and corrosion, and for correct crimping and correct installation in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, Table 1, and the examples in Figure 1 through Figure 5 of the ASB. (2) If a terminal lug is not correctly crimped or installed or if it has any discoloration or corrosion, replace it before further flight. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: 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) 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. 2015-0044, dated March 13, 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: 24 Electrical Power. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 13, 2016. Scott A. Horn, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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natural condition weight by the use of varietal type, handlers shall report such applicable to the creditable weight of
factors applicable to the various degrees information for the different types of such lot.
of processing accomplished. The Other Seedless raisins. Such required * * * * *
applicable factor shall be that selected information shall be segregated as to:
by the inspector of the reconditioned Proposal Number 7
* * * * *
raisins from among factors established (d) * * * ■ 26. In § 989.28:
by the Committee with the approval of ■ a. Redesignate the introductory text as
(1) Any handler who transfers raisins
the Secretary. to another handler within the State of paragraph (a);
■ b. Revise newly redesignated
* * * * * California shall submit to the Committee
■ 24. In § 989.173:
paragraph (a); and
not later than five calendar days
■ c. Add paragraph (b).
■ a. Remove paragraphs (b)(2)(ii), (f) and following such transfer a report The revisions and addition read as
(g)(1)(ii); showing: follows:
■ b. Redesignate paragraphs (b)(2)(iii), * * * * *
(g) and (g)(1)(iii) as paragraphs (b)(2)(ii), (v) If packed, the transferring handler § 989.28 Term of office.
and (f)(1)(ii), respectively; and shall certify that such handler is (a) The term of office of all
■ c. Revise paragraphs (a), (b)(2)(i), transferring only acquired raisins that representatives serving on the
newly redesignated paragraph (b)(2)(ii), meet all applicable marketing order Committee shall be for two years and
(c)(1), (d)(1), (d)(1)(v), and newly requirements, including reporting, shall end on April 30 of even numbered
redesignated paragraph (f). incoming inspection, and assessments. calendar years; Provided, That each
The revisions read as follows: such member and alternate member
* * * * *
§ 989.173 Reports. (f) * * * shall continue to serve until their
(1) * * * successor is selected and has qualified.
(a) Inventory reports. Each handler (b) Representatives may serve up to
shall submit to the Committee as of the (i) The quantity of raisins, segregated four consecutive, two-year terms of
close of business on July 31 of each crop as to locations where they are stored office. In no event shall any
year, and not later than the following and whether they are natural condition representative serve more than eight
August 6, an inventory report which or packed; consecutive years on the Committee. For
shall show, with respect to each varietal (ii) * * * purposes of determining when a
type of raisins held by such handler, the (2) * * * representative has served four
quantity of off-grade raisins segregated (i) The total net weight of the standard consecutive terms, the accrual of terms
as to those for reconditioning and those raisins acquired during the reporting shall begin following any period of at
for disposition as such. Provided, That, period; and least twelve consecutive months out of
for the Other Seedless varietal type, * * * * * office. This limitation on tenure shall
handlers shall report the information (3) Disposition report of organically- not include service on the Committee
required in this paragraph separately for produced raisins. No later than the prior to implementation of this
the different types of Other Seedless seventh day of each month, handlers amendment.
raisins. Upon request by the Committee, who are not processors shall submit to
each handler shall file at other times, the Committee, on an appropriate form Proposal Number 8
and as of other dates, any of the said provided by the Committee, a report Make other such changes as may be
information which may reasonably be showing the aggregate quantity of necessary to the order to conform with
necessary and which the Committee packed raisins and standard natural any amendment thereto that may result
shall specify in its request. condition raisins which were shipped or from the hearing.
(b) * * * otherwise disposed of by such handler Dated: April 14, 2016.
(2) * * * during the preceding month (exclusive Elanor Starmer,
(i) The total net weight of the standard of transfer within the State of California Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
raisins acquired during the reporting between the plants of any such handler Service.
period; and and from such handler to other [FR Doc. 2016–09144 Filed 4–21–16; 8:45 am]
(ii) The cumulative totals of such handlers). Such information shall BILLING CODE P
acquisitions from the beginning of the include:
then current crop year. * * * * *
* * * * * ■ 25. In § 989.210: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(c) * * * ■ a. Remove paragraphs (b), (c) and (e);
(1) Each month each handler who is ■ b. Redesignate paragraph (d) as (b), Federal Aviation Administration
not a processor shall furnish to the paragraph (f) as (c), and paragraph (g) as
Committee, on an appropriate form (d); and 14 CFR Part 39
provided by the Committee and so that ■ c. Revise newly redesignated
it is received by the Committee not later [Docket No. FAA–2016–5306; Directorate
paragraph (b). Identifier 2015–SW–010–AD]
than the seventh day of the month, a The revisions read as follows:
report showing the aggregate quantity of RIN 2120–AA64
each varietal type of packed raisins and § 989.210 Handling of varietal types of
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standard natural condition raisins raisins acquired pursuant to a weight Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
which were shipped or otherwise dockage system. Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
disposed of by such handler during the * * * * * Helicopters
preceding month (exclusive of transfers (b) Assessments. Assessments on any AGENCY: Federal Aviation
within the State of California between lot of raisins of the varietal types Administration (FAA), DOT.
plants of any such handler and from specified in paragraph (a) of this section
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
such handler to other handlers): acquired by a handler pursuant to a
(NPRM).
Provided, That, for the Other Seedless weight dockage system shall be
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detail the scope of the Agency’s § 39.13 [Amended] (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
authority. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
the following new airworthiness No. 2015–0044, dated March 13, 2015. You
We are issuing this rulemaking under may view the EASA AD on the Internet at
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, directive (AD):
http://www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH:
General requirements.’’ Under that Docket No. FAA–2016–5306; Directorate (h) Subject
section, Congress charges the FAA with Identifier 2015–SW–010–AD. Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Code: 24 Electrical Power.
(a) Applicability
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to Model MBB–BK 117 C– Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 13,
for practices, methods, and procedures 2 helicopters, certificated in any category, 2016.
the Administrator finds necessary for with a serial number as listed in the Planning Scott A. Horn,
safety in air commerce. This regulation Information, paragraph 1.A.1, of Airbus Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
is within the scope of that authority Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin ASB MBB– Aircraft Certification Service.
because it addresses an unsafe condition BK117 C–2–24A–013, Revision 1, dated [FR Doc. 2016–09237 Filed 4–21–16; 8:45 am]
that is likely to exist or develop on November 25, 2014 (ASB).
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products identified in this rulemaking (b) Unsafe Condition
action. This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
Regulatory Findings terminal lug with incorrect crimping. This DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
condition could result in contact resistance
We determined that this proposed AD and reduced gastightness between the wire Federal Aviation Administration
would not have federalism implications and terminal lug and a subsequent loss of
under Executive Order 13132. This electrical power, which could cause an 14 CFR Part 71
electrical fire.
proposed AD would not have a [Docket No. FAA–2015–4074; Airspace
substantial direct effect on the States, on (c) Comments Due Date Docket No. 15–AWP–16]
the relationship between the national We must receive comments by June 21,
Government and the States, or on the 2016. Proposed Amendment of Class E
distribution of power and Airspace, Truckee, CA
(d) Compliance
responsibilities among the various
You are responsible for performing each AGENCY: Federal Aviation
levels of government.
action required by this AD within the Administration (FAA), DOT.
For the reasons discussed, I certify specified compliance time unless it has ACTION: Supplemental notice of
this proposed regulation: already been accomplished prior to that time.
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) Required Actions
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Within 100 hours time-in-service or 12
SUMMARY: This supplemental notice of
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the months, whichever occurs first: proposed rulemaking would establish
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (1) Using a mirror, inspect each terminal Class E surface area airspace within a
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); lug for discoloration and corrosion, and for 4.2-mile radius of Truckee-Tahoe
correct crimping and correct installation in Airport, Truckee, CA, to increase safety
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in accordance with the Accomplishment and enhance existing instrument flight
Alaska to the extent that it justifies Instructions, Table 1, and the examples in rules (IFR) procedures in the immediate
making a regulatory distinction; and Figure 1 through Figure 5 of the ASB. vicinity of Truckee-Tahoe Airport,
4. Will not have a significant (2) If a terminal lug is not correctly
Truckee, CA. In an NPRM published in
economic impact, positive or negative, crimped or installed or if it has any
discoloration or corrosion, replace it before the Federal Register on December 18,
on a substantial number of small entities 2015, the FAA proposed to amend Class
further flight.
under the criteria of the Regulatory E airspace extending upward from 700
Flexibility Act. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance feet above the surface at Truckee-Tahoe
(AMOCs)
We prepared an economic evaluation Airport. The FAA concurs with a
of the estimated costs to comply with (1) The Manager, Safety Management comment received regarding the
this proposed AD and placed it in the Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this proposal, and finds establishing Class E
AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab,
AD docket. surface area airspace along with the
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 proposed Class E airspace modification
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; is warranted for the safety and
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW- management of IFR operations.
safety, Incorporation by reference, FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. DATES: Comments must be received on
Safety. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 or before June 6, 2016.
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
The Proposed Amendment ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or proposal to the U.S. Department of
Accordingly, under the authority lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
delegated to me by the Administrator, the local flight standards district office or 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part certificate holding district office before W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
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39 as follows: operating any aircraft complying with this Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
AD through an AMOC. 366–9826. You must identify Docket No.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS FAA–2015–4074/Airspace Docket No.
(g) Additional Information
DIRECTIVES 15–AWP–16, at the beginning of your
(1) You may review the referenced service
information at the FAA, Office of the comments. You may also submit
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 comments through the Internet at
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101
continues to read as follows: Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, http://www.regulations.gov. You may
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. TX 76177. review the public docket containing the
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| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 21, 2016. | |
| 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 23656 | |
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