81_FR_24091 81 FR 24012 - Airworthiness Directives; Kaman Aerospace Corporation

81 FR 24012 - Airworthiness Directives; Kaman Aerospace Corporation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 79 (April 25, 2016)

Page Range24012-24014
FR Document2016-09434

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Kaman Aerospace Corporation (Kaman) Model K-1200 helicopters. This AD requires revising the ``Flight Limitations--NO LOAD'' and ``Flight Limitations-- LOAD'' sections of the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM). This AD was prompted by a report of certain flight maneuvers that may lead to main rotor (M/R) blade to opposing hub contact. These actions are intended to prevent damage to the M/R flight controls and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 79 (Monday, April 25, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 79 (Monday, April 25, 2016)]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09434]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-0183; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-016-
AD;Amendment 39-18498; AD 2016-08-21]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Kaman Aerospace Corporation

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Kaman 
Aerospace Corporation (Kaman) Model K-1200 helicopters. This AD 
requires revising the ``Flight Limitations--NO LOAD'' and ``Flight 
Limitations--

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LOAD'' sections of the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM). This AD was 
prompted by a report of certain flight maneuvers that may lead to main 
rotor (M/R) blade to opposing hub contact. These actions are intended 
to prevent damage to the M/R flight controls and subsequent loss of 
control of the helicopter.

DATES: This AD is effective May 31, 2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Kaman Aerospace Corporation, Old Windsor Rd., P.O. Box 2, 
Bloomfield, Connecticut 06002-0002; telephone (860) 242-4461; fax (860) 
243-7047; or at http://www.kamanaero.com. You may review a copy of 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-2016-
0183; 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 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: Kirk Gustafson, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & Propeller 
Directorate, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 
01803; telephone (781) 238-7190; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    On January 21, 2016, at 81 FR 3344, 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 Kaman Model K-1200 
helicopters. The NPRM proposed to require revising the ``Flight 
Limitations-NO LOAD'' and ``Flight Limitations-LOAD'' sections of the 
RFM by inserting a warning and limitations about rearward to forward 
flight, establishing maximum rearward and sideward flight speeds, and 
prohibiting weather-vanning takeoffs and departures to turn the 
helicopter. The NPRM was prompted by a report of a Model K-1200 
helicopter turning suddenly and causing blade contact with the hub. The 
report suggests that a rapid aircraft yaw rate and subsequent yaw 
arresting maneuver may cause low clearance of the M/R blades with the 
opposing M/R hub. This condition could cause an M/R blade to strike the 
opposing rotor's flight controls. The proposed requirements were 
intended to prevent damage to the M/R flight controls and subsequent 
loss of control of the helicopter.
    The NPRM published with the previous mailing address for the Boston 
Aircraft Certification Office. We have revised this contact information 
in this final rule to reflect the new mailing address.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD, but we did not receive any comments on the NPRM (81 FR 3344, 
January 21, 2016).

FAA's Determination

    We have reviewed the relevant information and determined that an 
unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other 
products of the same type design and that air safety and the public 
interest require adopting the AD requirements as proposed.

Related Service Information

    Kaman has issued Kaman K-1200 RFM, Revision 5, dated April 14, 
2015. This revision of the limitations section of the RFM inserts, for 
both load operations and no load operations, a warning and limitations 
about departing from rearward to forward flight, a maximum rearward 
flight speed of 25 knots, a maximum sideward flight speed of 17 knots, 
and a prohibition on weather-vanning takeoffs and departures as a 
method to turn aircraft.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 16 helicopters of U.S. 
Registry. We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in 
order to comply with this AD. At an average labor rate of $85 per work-
hour, we expect revising the RFM will require 0.5 work-hour, for cost 
of about $43 per helicopter, or $688 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

    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.

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-08-21 Kaman Aerospace Corporation (Kaman): Amendment 39-18498; 
Docket

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No. FAA-2016-0183; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-016-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model K-1200 helicopters, certificated in any 
category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as a main rotor (M/R) blade 
striking the opposing rotor's flight controls. This condition could 
result in damage to the M/R flight controls and subsequent loss of 
control of the helicopter.

(c) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective May 31, 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 10 hours time-in-service, revise Section 2 Limitations of 
the Kaman K-1200 Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) by inserting a copy 
of this AD into the RFM or by making pen-and-ink changes, as 
follows:
    (1) In the ``Flight Limitations--NO LOAD'' and ``Flight 
Limitations--WITH LOAD'' sections, add the information in Figure 1 
to paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR25AP16.011

    (2) In the ``Flight Limitations--NO LOAD'' and ``Flight 
Limitations--WITH LOAD'' sections, add the following: Maximum 
rearward flight speed: 25 knots. Maximum sideward flight speed: 17 
knots. Weather-vanning takeoffs/departures as a method to turn 
aircraft: Prohibited.

(f) Credit for Actions Previously Completed

    Incorporating the changes contained in Kaman K-1200 RFM, 
Revision 5, dated April 14, 2015, before the effective date of this 
AD is considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding 
actions specified in paragraph (e) of this AD.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may 
approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Kirk Gustafson, 
Aviation Safety Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, 
Engine & Propeller Directorate, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238-7190; email 
[email protected].
    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating 
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you 
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office or 
certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft 
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(h) Additional Information

    Kaman K-1200 RFM, Revision 5, dated April 14, 2015, which is not 
incorporated by reference, contains additional information about the 
subject of this final rule. For service information identified in 
this final rule, contact Kaman Aerospace Corporation, Old Windsor 
Rd., P.O. Box 2, Bloomfield, Connecticut 06002-0002; telephone (860) 
242-4461; fax (860) 243-7047; or at http://www.kamanaero.com. You 
may review a copy of this service information at the FAA, Office of 
the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 
6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

(i) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6710, Main Rotor 
Control.


    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 15, 2016.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-09434 Filed 4-22-16; 8:45 am]
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                                                (e) Compliance                                          actuator with servo actuator P/N 222–382–             (j) Subject
                                                   You are responsible for performing each              001–111 or P/N 222–382–001–111FM.                        Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
                                                action required by this AD within the                     (5) Inspect the portion of the piston rod for       Code: 6730, Rotorcraft Servo System.
                                                specified compliance time unless it has                 any absence of cadmium plating (bare base
                                                already been accomplished prior to that time.           metal), as shown in Figure 7 of the                   (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                                                                        Woodward ASB. If there is any bare base                  (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                                (f) Required Actions                                    metal on the piston rod in this area, apply           approved the incorporation by reference
                                                   Before further flight:                               brush cadmium plating to all bare and                 (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                                   (1) Disassemble each servo actuator to gain          reworked areas using SPS5070 or equivalent            paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                                access to the piston rod as shown in Figures            0.0002 to 0.0005 inch thick and rework the            part 51.
                                                1 through 5 and by following the                        piston rod by following the Accomplishment               (2) You must use this service information
                                                Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph                  Instructions, paragraph C., Part III, C.1.1.1.        as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                3.A., Part I., of Woodward HRT Alert Service            through C.1.1.3., of the Woodward ASB.                this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
                                                Bulletin No. 141600–67–02, dated August 18,               (6) Reassemble the servo actuator by                   (3) The following service information was
                                                2010 (Woodward ASB).                                    following the Accomplishment Instructions,            approved for IBR on December 9, 2010 (75 FR
                                                   (2) Clean the entire piston rod and nut              paragraph C, Part III, 1.1.4. through 3.3.4. of
                                                                                                                                                              71540, November 24, 2010).
                                                using acetone and a nylon bristle brush                 the Woodward ASB.
                                                                                                                                                                 (i) Woodward HRT Alert Service Bulletin
                                                removing all contaminates to allow for                  (g) Credit for Actions Previously Completed           No. 141600–67–02, dated August 18, 2010.
                                                inspection. Inspect the grind relief                                                                             (ii) Reserved.
                                                configuration for the piston rod and nut as                Compliance with the Woodward ASB or
                                                                                                        with AD 2010–19–51 (75 FR 71540,                         (4) For Woodward HRT service information
                                                shown in Figure 6 of the Woodward ASB. If                                                                     identified in this AD, contact Bell Helicopter
                                                the grind relief is unacceptable as shown in            November 24, 2010) before the effective date
                                                                                                        of this AD is considered acceptable for               Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de
                                                Figure 6, replace the piston rod and the nut                                                                  l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone
                                                with airworthy parts.                                   compliance with the corresponding
                                                                                                        inspections specified in paragraph (f) of this        (450) 437–2862 or (800) 363–8023; fax (450)
                                                   (3) Using a 10X or higher magnifying glass,                                                                433–0272; or at http://
                                                visually inspect the nut for any corrosion or           AD. If you replaced the piston rod pursuant
                                                                                                        to the Woodward ASB or paragraph (d)(1) or            www.bellcustomer.com/files/.
                                                any damage to the threads. If you find any                                                                       (5) You may view this service information
                                                corrosion or any damage to the threads,                 (d)(3) of AD 2010–19–51, apply the
                                                                                                        requirements of paragraph (f)(4)(iv) of this          at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
                                                replace the nut with an airworthy nut.                                                                        Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
                                                   (4) Using a 10X or higher magnifying glass,          AD.
                                                                                                                                                              Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
                                                visually inspect the piston rod as shown in             (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 information on the availability of this
                                                Figure 7 of the Woodward ASB for any                    (AMOCs)                                               material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
                                                corrosion, visible lack of cadmium plate                                                                         (6) You may view this service information
                                                                                                          (1) The Manager, Safety Management
                                                (gold or gray color), or damage to the piston                                                                 that is incorporated by reference at the
                                                                                                        Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
                                                rod. For the purposes of this AD, damage to                                                                   National Archives and Records
                                                                                                        AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Wilbanks,
                                                the piston rod is defined as pitting, a visible                                                               Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                                                                        Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and
                                                scratch, a crack, or a visible abrasion.                                                                      the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                                                                        Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA,
                                                   (i) If there is any corrosion or visible lack                                                              (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                                                                        10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
                                                of cadmium plate or any damage to the                                                                         www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                        76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9–
                                                piston rod in the Critical Areas as shown in                                                                  locations.html.
                                                                                                        ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
                                                Figure 7 of the Woodward ASB, replace the
                                                                                                          (2) For operations conducted under a 14               Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 13,
                                                servo actuator with servo actuator P/N 222–
                                                                                                        CFR part 119 operating certificate or under           2016.
                                                382–001–111 or P/N 222–382–001–111FM
                                                                                                        14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
                                                before further flight.                                  you notify your principal inspector, or               Scott A. Horn,
                                                   (ii) If there is any corrosion or visible lack       lacking a principal inspector, the manager of         Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
                                                of cadmium plate on the piston rod in areas             the local flight standards district office or         Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                that are not considered Critical Areas as               certificate holding district office, before           [FR Doc. 2016–09236 Filed 4–22–16; 8:45 am]
                                                shown in Figure 7 of the Woodward ASB,                  operating any aircraft complying with this
                                                rework the piston rod by removing any                                                                         BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                        AD through an AMOC.
                                                surface corrosion that has not penetrated into
                                                the base material by lightly buffing. Clean the         (i) Additional Information
                                                part using acetone and a nylon bristle brush               (1) Bell Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.          DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                to remove any residue. Comply with                      222–11–111 for Model 222 and 222B
                                                paragraphs (f)(5) through (f)(6) of this AD.            helicopters, ASB No. 222U–11–82 for Model             Federal Aviation Administration
                                                Within 1,200 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 1           222U helicopters, ASB No. 230–11–43 for
                                                year, whichever occurs first, replace the               Model 230 helicopters, and ASB No. 430–11–            14 CFR Part 39
                                                servo actuator with servo actuator P/N 222–             46 for Model 430 helicopters, all Revision A
                                                382–001–111 or P/N 222–382–001–111FM.                   and all dated June 22, 2012, which are not            [Docket No. FAA–2016–0183; Directorate
                                                   (iii) If there is any corrosion that is red or       incorporated by reference, contain additional         Identifier 2015–SW–016–AD;Amendment
                                                orange in color, magnetic particle inspect the          information about the subject of this AD. For         39–18498; AD 2016–08–21]
                                                piston rod for a crack.                                 service information identified in this AD,            RIN 2120–AA64
                                                   (A) If there is a crack, replace the servo           contact Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
                                                actuator with servo actuator, P/N 222–382–              Limited, 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel,             Airworthiness Directives; Kaman
                                                001–111 or P/N 222–382–001–111FM before                 Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437–2862 or            Aerospace Corporation
                                                further flight.                                         (800) 363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or at
                                                   (B) If there is no crack, comply with                http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may           AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                paragraphs (f)(5) through (f)(6) of this AD.            review a copy of the service information at           Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                Within 2,400 hours TIS or 2 years, whichever            the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
                                                                                                                                                              ACTION: Final rule.
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                                                occurs first, replace the servo actuator with           Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
                                                servo actuator P/N 222–382–001–111 or P/N               Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.                    SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new
                                                222–382–001–111FM.                                         (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
                                                   (iv) If there is no corrosion, visible lack of       the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA)
                                                                                                                                                              airworthiness directive (AD) for Kaman
                                                cadmium plate, or damage to the piston rod,             AD No. CF–2010–29R1, dated July 26, 2012.             Aerospace Corporation (Kaman) Model
                                                comply with paragraphs (f)(5) through (f)(6)            You may view the TCCA AD on the Internet              K–1200 helicopters. This AD requires
                                                of this AD. Within 3,000 hours TIS or 4 years,          at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.           revising the ‘‘Flight Limitations—NO
                                                whichever occurs first, replace the servo               FAA–2013–0734.                                        LOAD’’ and ‘‘Flight Limitations—


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                                                LOAD’’ sections of the rotorcraft flight                suddenly and causing blade contact                       We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                manual (RFM). This AD was prompted                      with the hub. The report suggests that                the authority described in Subtitle VII,
                                                by a report of certain flight maneuvers                 a rapid aircraft yaw rate and subsequent              Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                that may lead to main rotor (M/R) blade                 yaw arresting maneuver may cause low                  ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                to opposing hub contact. These actions                  clearance of the M/R blades with the                  section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                are intended to prevent damage to the                   opposing M/R hub. This condition                      promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                M/R flight controls and subsequent loss                 could cause an M/R blade to strike the                air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                of control of the helicopter.                           opposing rotor’s flight controls. The                 for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                DATES: This AD is effective May 31,                     proposed requirements were intended to                the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                2016.                                                   prevent damage to the M/R flight                      safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                ADDRESSES: For service information                      controls and subsequent loss of control               is within the scope of that authority
                                                identified in this final rule, contact                  of the helicopter.                                    because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                Kaman Aerospace Corporation, Old                           The NPRM published with the                        that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                Windsor Rd., P.O. Box 2, Bloomfield,                    previous mailing address for the Boston               products identified in this rulemaking
                                                Connecticut 06002–0002; telephone                       Aircraft Certification Office. We have                action.
                                                (860) 242–4461; fax (860) 243–7047; or                  revised this contact information in this              Regulatory Findings
                                                at http://www.kamanaero.com. You may                    final rule to reflect the new mailing
                                                                                                        address.                                                This AD will not have federalism
                                                review a copy of the referenced service
                                                                                                                                                              implications under Executive Order
                                                information at the FAA, Office of the                   Comments                                              13132. This AD will not have a
                                                Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
                                                                                                          We gave the public the opportunity to               substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
                                                                                                        participate in developing this AD, but                the relationship between the national
                                                Fort Worth, TX 76177.
                                                                                                        we did not receive any comments on the                government and the States, or on the
                                                Examining the AD Docket                                 NPRM (81 FR 3344, January 21, 2016).                  distribution of power and
                                                  You may examine the AD docket on                                                                            responsibilities among the various
                                                                                                        FAA’s Determination                                   levels of government.
                                                the Internet at http://
                                                www.regulations.gov by searching for                      We have reviewed the relevant                         For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                       information and determined that an                    certify that this AD:
                                                0183; or in person at the Docket                        unsafe condition exists and is likely to                (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5                  exist or develop on other products of the             action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
                                                                                                                                                                (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                                p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     same type design and that air safety and
                                                                                                                                                              DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                                Federal holidays. The AD docket                         the public interest require adopting the
                                                                                                                                                              (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                                contains this AD, the economic                          AD requirements as proposed.                            (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
                                                evaluation, any comments received, and                                                                        in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
                                                                                                        Related Service Information
                                                other information. The street address for                                                                     making a regulatory distinction; and
                                                the Docket Operations Office (phone:                      Kaman has issued Kaman K–1200                         (4) Will not have a significant
                                                800–647–5527) is U.S. Department of                     RFM, Revision 5, dated April 14, 2015.                economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                Transportation, Docket Operations                       This revision of the limitations section              on a substantial number of small entities
                                                Office, M–30, West Building Ground                      of the RFM inserts, for both load                     under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey                    operations and no load operations, a                  Flexibility Act.
                                                Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.                       warning and limitations about departing                 We prepared an economic evaluation
                                                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kirk                   from rearward to forward flight, a                    of the estimated costs to comply with
                                                Gustafson, Aviation Safety Engineer,                    maximum rearward flight speed of 25                   this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
                                                Boston Aircraft Certification Office,                   knots, a maximum sideward flight speed
                                                Engine & Propeller Directorate, FAA,                    of 17 knots, and a prohibition on                     List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                1200 District Avenue, Burlington,                       weather-vanning takeoffs and                            Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781)                    departures as a method to turn aircraft.              safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                238–7190; email kirk.gustafson@faa.gov.                 Costs of Compliance                                   Safety.
                                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                          We estimate that this AD will affect                Adoption of the Amendment
                                                Discussion                                              16 helicopters of U.S. Registry. We                     Accordingly, under the authority
                                                   On January 21, 2016, at 81 FR 3344,                  estimate that operators may incur the                 delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                the Federal Register published our                      following costs in order to comply with               the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                                notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM),                   this AD. At an average labor rate of $85              follows:
                                                which proposed to amend 14 CFR part                     per work-hour, we expect revising the
                                                39 by adding an AD that would apply                     RFM will require 0.5 work-hour, for cost              PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                to Kaman Model K–1200 helicopters.                      of about $43 per helicopter, or $688 for              DIRECTIVES
                                                The NPRM proposed to require revising                   the U.S. fleet.
                                                the ‘‘Flight Limitations–NO LOAD’’ and                                                                        ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                                                                        Authority for This Rulemaking                         continues to read as follows:
                                                ‘‘Flight Limitations–LOAD’’ sections of
                                                the RFM by inserting a warning and                        Title 49 of the United States Code                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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                                                limitations about rearward to forward                   specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                                                                                                                              § 39.13    [Amended]
                                                flight, establishing maximum rearward                   rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                and sideward flight speeds, and                         section 106, describes the authority of               ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                prohibiting weather-vanning takeoffs                    the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                  the following new airworthiness
                                                and departures to turn the helicopter.                  Aviation Programs, describes in more                  directive (AD):
                                                The NPRM was prompted by a report of                    detail the scope of the Agency’s                      2016–08–21 Kaman Aerospace Corporation
                                                a Model K–1200 helicopter turning                       authority.                                                (Kaman): Amendment 39–18498; Docket



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                                                     No. FAA–2016–0183; Directorate                     and subsequent loss of control of the                 (e) Required Actions
                                                     Identifier 2015–SW–016–AD.                         helicopter.                                             Within 10 hours time-in-service, revise
                                                (a) Applicability                                       (c) Effective Date                                    Section 2 Limitations of the Kaman K–1200
                                                  This AD applies to Model K–1200                                                                             Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) by inserting
                                                                                                          This AD becomes effective May 31, 2016.
                                                helicopters, certificated in any category.                                                                    a copy of this AD into the RFM or by making
                                                                                                        (d) Compliance                                        pen-and-ink changes, as follows:
                                                (b) Unsafe Condition
                                                                                                          You are responsible for performing each               (1) In the ‘‘Flight Limitations—NO LOAD’’
                                                  This AD defines the unsafe condition as a                                                                   and ‘‘Flight Limitations—WITH LOAD’’
                                                main rotor (M/R) blade striking the opposing            action required by this AD within the
                                                                                                        specified compliance time unless it has               sections, add the information in Figure 1 to
                                                rotor’s flight controls. This condition could
                                                                                                        already been accomplished prior to that time.         paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
                                                result in damage to the M/R flight controls




                                                  (2) In the ‘‘Flight Limitations—NO LOAD’’             www.kamanaero.com. You may review a                   regulations affect foundation managers
                                                and ‘‘Flight Limitations—WITH LOAD’’                    copy of this service information at the FAA,          who participate in the making of
                                                sections, add the following: Maximum                    Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest             program-related investments.
                                                rearward flight speed: 25 knots. Maximum                Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–
                                                sideward flight speed: 17 knots. Weather-               321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.                            DATES: These regulations are effective
                                                vanning takeoffs/departures as a method to                                                                    April 25, 2016.
                                                turn aircraft: Prohibited.                              (i) Subject
                                                                                                                                                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                           Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)            Robin Ehrenberg at (202) 317–4086 (not
                                                (f) Credit for Actions Previously Completed
                                                                                                        Code: 6710, Main Rotor Control.
                                                   Incorporating the changes contained in                                                                     a toll-free number).
                                                Kaman K–1200 RFM, Revision 5, dated April                 Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 15,           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                14, 2015, before the effective date of this AD          2016.
                                                is considered acceptable for compliance with            Scott A. Horn,                                        Background
                                                the corresponding actions specified in                  Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,                  This document contains amendments
                                                paragraph (e) of this AD.                               Aircraft Certification Service.                       to 26 CFR part 53 under section 4944(a)
                                                (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   [FR Doc. 2016–09434 Filed 4–22–16; 8:45 am]           of the Internal Revenue Code (Code).
                                                (AMOCs)                                                 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                Section 4944(a) imposes an excise tax
                                                   (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft                                                                           on a private foundation that makes an
                                                Certification Office, FAA, may approve                                                                        investment that jeopardizes the carrying
                                                AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:                                                                     out of its exempt purposes (a
                                                Kirk Gustafson, Aviation Safety Engineer,               DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
                                                                                                                                                              ‘‘jeopardizing investment’’). Section
                                                Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine &                                                                4944(c) provides that investments that
                                                Propeller Directorate, FAA, 1200 District               Internal Revenue Service
                                                Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803;                                                                      are program-related investments
                                                telephone (781) 238–7190; email                         26 CFR Part 53                                        (‘‘PRIs’’) are not jeopardizing
                                                kirk.gustafson@faa.gov.                                                                                       investments. Section 4944(c) defines a
                                                   (2) For operations conducted under a 14              [T.D. 9762]                                           PRI as an investment: (1) The primary
                                                CFR part 119 operating certificate or under                                                                   purpose of which is to accomplish one
                                                                                                        RIN 1545–BK76
                                                14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that                                                                    or more of the purposes described in
                                                you notify your principal inspector, or                                                                       section 170(c)(2)(B); and (2) no
                                                lacking a principal inspector, the manager of           Examples of Program-Related
                                                the local flight standards district office or           Investments                                           significant purpose of which is the
                                                certificate holding district office before                                                                    production of income or the
                                                operating any aircraft complying with this
                                                                                                        AGENCY:  Internal Revenue Service (IRS),              appreciation of property.1
                                                AD through an AMOC.                                     Treasury.                                                The regulations under section 4944(c)
                                                                                                        ACTION: Final regulations.                            provide that an investment is made
                                                (h) Additional Information
                                                                                                                                                              primarily to accomplish one or more of
                                                  Kaman K–1200 RFM, Revision 5, dated                   SUMMARY:   This document contains final               the purposes described in section
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                                                April 14, 2015, which is not incorporated by            regulations that provide guidance to
                                                reference, contains additional information              private foundations on program-related                  1 The regulations under section 4944(c) further
                                                about the subject of this final rule. For
                                                service information identified in this final
                                                                                                        investments. The final regulations                    provide that no purpose of a PRI may be to
                                                                                                        provide a series of examples illustrating             accomplish one or more of the purposes described
                                                rule, contact Kaman Aerospace Corporation,                                                                    in section 170(c)(2)(D) (attempting to influence
                                                Old Windsor Rd., P.O. Box 2, Bloomfield,                investments that qualify as program-                  legislation or participating in or intervening in any
                                                Connecticut 06002–0002; telephone (860)                 related investments. In addition to                   political campaign). Treas. Reg. § 53.4944–
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ER25AP16.011</GPH>




                                                242–4461; fax (860) 243–7047; or at http://             private foundations, these final                      3(a)(1)(iii).



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Document Created: 2016-04-23 01:39:19
Document Modified: 2016-04-23 01:39:19
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective May 31, 2016.
ContactKirk Gustafson, Aviation Safety Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & Propeller Directorate, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238-7190; email [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 24012 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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