81 FR 27303 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 88 (May 6, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 88 (Friday, May 6, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 27303-27305] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-10286] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3741; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-040-AD; Amendment 39-18507; AD 2016-09-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2013-08-17 for Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters. AD 2013-08-17 required initial and recurring inspections of the 9-degree fuselage frame for a crack and repairing the frame if a crack exists. This new AD modifies the compliance times and expands the inspection area of the 9-inch frame. The actions of this AD are intended to detect a crack in the 9-degree frame to prevent loss of structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. DATES: This AD is effective June 10, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of June 10, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641- 3775; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may review the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3741. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3741; or in person at the Docket Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any incorporated-by-reference service information, the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations Office, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to remove AD 2013-08-17, Amendment 39-17434 (78 FR 25380, May 1, 2013) and add a new AD. AD 2013-08-17 applied to Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters and required initial and recurring inspections of the inner angles and flanges of the 9-degree fuselage frame on the right-hand (RH) and left- hand (LH) sides for a crack. If a crack was found, AD 2013-08-17 required repairing the frame. AD 2013-08-17 was prompted by EASA Emergency AD No. 2010-0064-E, dated April 1, 2010, to correct an unsafe condition for the specified model [[Page 27304]] helicopters. EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, advises that of a crack found in the 9-degree frame of an AS 365 N2 helicopter that had logged a total of 10,786 flight hours. EASA states that the time required for initiation of a crack in this area varies according to the weight and balance data of the different aircraft versions. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2015 (80 FR 79274). The NPRM was prompted by EASA AD No. 2014-0159, dated July 7, 2014, which supersedes EASA Emergency AD No. 2010-0064-E. EASA advises of further analysis on the strength of the 9-degree frame by Airbus Helicopters, which indicates compliance times should be modified and the inspection area expanded. Consequently, the NPRM proposed retaining the inspections of the 9-degree fuselage frame for a crack but in the expanded area and within the modified compliance times. These actions are intended to detect a crack in the 9-degree frame to prevent loss of structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD, but we received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 79274, December 21, 2015). FAA's Determination These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of France and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with France, EASA, its technical representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the EASA AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these same type designs and that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD requirements as proposed. Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD We do not require contacting the manufacturer for approved repair instructions. We also do not allow flight with a known crack. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus Helicopters has issued an Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB), Revision 2, dated April 7, 2014, containing the following three numbers: No. 05.00.57 for the Model SA-365N and N1, and AS-365N2 and N3 and for military Model AS365F, Fs, Fi, and K helicopters; No. 05.39 for Model SA-366G1 and military Model SA 366-GA helicopters; and No. 05.00.25 for military Model AS565MA, MB, SA, SB, and UB helicopters. The EASB specifies checking at regular intervals for a crack in the areas of the inner angles and flanges of the 9-degree frame on the RH and LH sides, near the splice. Revision 2 of the EASB modifies the compliance times, adds a compliance time based on take-off/landing cycles, and expands the inspection areas up to the junction with the upper part of the frame. EASA classified this service information as mandatory and issued EASA AD No. 2014-0159 to ensure the continued airworthiness of these helicopters. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 40 helicopters of U.S. Registry and that labor costs average $85 a work hour. Based on these estimates, we expect the following costs:Inspecting the 9-degree frame requires 3 work-hours per inspection for a cost of $255 per helicopter and $10,200 for the fleet per inspection cycle. Repairing the 9-degree frame requires 24 work-hours for a labor cost of $2,040. Parts cost $3,350 for a total cost of $5,390 per helicopter. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on helicopters identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that it justifies making a regulatory distinction; and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-08-17, Amendment 39-17434 (78 FR 25380, May 1, 2013) and adding the following new AD: 2016-09-09 Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France): Amendment 39-18507; Docket No. FAA-2015-3741; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-040-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters, certificated in any category. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as a crack in the 9-degree frame, which could result in the loss of structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. [[Page 27305]] (c) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2013-08-17, Amendment 39-17434 (78 FR 25380, May 1, 2013). (d) Effective Date This AD becomes effective June 10, 2016. (e) Compliance You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been accomplished prior to that time. (f) Required Actions (1) Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS) after reaching the hours or landings threshold, whichever occurs first, listed in Table 1 to Paragraph (f)(1) of this AD or within 110 hours TIS from the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 110 hours TIS, using a 10X or higher magnifying glass and a light, inspect the 9-degree fuselage frame on the right-hand and left-hand sides for a crack in the areas depicted in Figures 1 and 2 of Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No. AS365 05.00.57, Revision 2, dated April 7, 2014, or EASB No. SA366 05.39, Revision 2, dated April 7, 2014, as applicable to your model helicopter. For purposes of this AD, a landing would be counted anytime the helicopter lifts off into the air and then lands again regardless of the duration of the landing and regardless of whether the engine is shut down. Table 1 to Paragraph (f)(1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Helicopter model Hours TIS Landings ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SA-365N........................................... 11,490 22,980 SA-365N1.......................................... 10,490 20,980 AS-365N2.......................................... 9,140 18,280 AS-365N3.......................................... 8,740 17,480 SA-366G1.......................................... 8,390 16,780 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) If there is a crack, before further flight, repair the frame. Repairing a frame does not constitute terminating actions for the repetitive inspection requirements of this AD. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office or certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft complying with this AD through an AMOC. (h) Additional Information The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2014-0159, dated July 7, 2014. You may view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2015-3741. (i) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 5311, Fuselage Main, Frame. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.00.57, Revision 2, dated April 7, 2014. (ii) Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.39, Revision 2, dated April 7, 2014. Note 1 to paragraph (j)(2): Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.00.57 and Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.39, both Revision 2, and both dated April 7, 2014, are co-published as one document along with Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.00.25, Revision 2, dated April 7, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (3) For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N- 321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 22, 2016. Scott A. Horn, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-10286 Filed 5-5-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– of certain documents listed in this AD
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB500009–00, 81205–SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated as of June 10, 2016.
Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. November 16, 2015.
ADDRESSES: For service information
(ii) Reserved.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (3) For service information identified in identified in this final rule, contact
(AMOCs) this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
requested using the procedures found in 14 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review the referenced service
send your request to your principal inspector (4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
information at the FAA, Office of the
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
appropriate. If sending information directly 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be (5) You may view this service information available on the Internet at http://
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- that is incorporated by reference at the www.regulations.gov by searching for
National Archives and Records and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Requests@faa.gov.
Administration (NARA). For information on 3741.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
the availability of this material at NARA, call
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Examining the AD Docket
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
of the local flight standards district office/ locations.html. You may examine the AD docket on
certificate holding district office. the Internet at http://
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 25, www.regulations.gov by searching for
level of safety may be used for any repair, 2016.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
modification, or alteration required by this Ross Landes,
3741; or in person at the Docket
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
Commercial Airplanes Organization Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
[FR Doc. 2016–10404 Filed 5–5–16; 8:45 am] Federal holidays. The AD docket
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P contains this AD, the European Aviation
approved, the repair method, modification Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet incorporated-by-reference service
the certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information, the economic evaluation,
approval must specifically refer to this AD. any comments received, and other
(4) For service information that contains
Federal Aviation Administration
information. The street address for the
steps that are labeled as Required for Docket Operations Office (phone: 800–
Compliance (RC), the provisions of 14 CFR Part 39
647–5527) is U.S. Department of
paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD [Docket No. FAA–2015–3741; Directorate Transportation, Docket Operations
apply. Identifier 2014–SW–040–AD; Amendment
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Office, M–30, West Building Ground
39–18507; AD 2016–09–09] Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to RIN 2120–AA64 Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
for any deviations to RC steps, including Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer,
substeps and identified figures. Helicopters (Type Certificate Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Previously Held by Eurocopter France) Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas
deviated from using accepted methods in
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining Administration (FAA), DOT. robert.grant@faa.gov.
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
including substeps and identified figures, can
SUMMARY: We are superseding Discussion
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition. airworthiness directive (AD) 2013–08– We issued a notice of proposed
17 for Airbus Helicopters Model SA– rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(j) Related Information
365N, SA–365N1, AS–365N2, AS 365 part 39 to remove AD 2013–08–17,
For more information about this AD, N3, and SA–366G1 helicopters. AD Amendment 39–17434 (78 FR 25380,
contact Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer,
2013–08–17 required initial and May 1, 2013) and add a new AD. AD
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft recurring inspections of the 9-degree 2013–08–17 applied to Airbus
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue fuselage frame for a crack and repairing Helicopters Model SA–365N, SA–
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425– the frame if a crack exists. This new AD 365N1, AS–365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA–
917–6414; fax: 425–917–6590; email: modifies the compliance times and 366G1 helicopters and required initial
caspar.wang@faa.gov. expands the inspection area of the and recurring inspections of the inner
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
9-inch frame. The actions of this AD are angles and flanges of the 9-degree
intended to detect a crack in the fuselage frame on the right-hand (RH)
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 9-degree frame to prevent loss of and left-hand (LH) sides for a crack. If
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approved the incorporation by reference
structural integrity and subsequent loss a crack was found, AD 2013–08–17
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of control of the helicopter. required repairing the frame. AD 2013–
part 51. DATES: This AD is effective June 10, 08–17 was prompted by EASA
(2) You must use this service information 2016. Emergency AD No. 2010–0064–E, dated
as applicable to do the actions required by The Director of the Federal Register April 1, 2010, to correct an unsafe
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference condition for the specified model
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helicopters. EASA, which is the and N1, and AS–365N2 and N3 and for Regulatory Findings
Technical Agent for the Member States military Model AS365F, Fs, Fi, and K
This AD will not have federalism
of the European Union, advises that of helicopters; No. 05.39 for Model SA–
implications under Executive Order
a crack found in the 9-degree frame of 366G1 and military Model SA 366–GA
13132. This AD will not have a
an AS 365 N2 helicopter that had logged helicopters; and No. 05.00.25 for
substantial direct effect on the States, on
a total of 10,786 flight hours. EASA military Model AS565MA, MB, SA, SB,
the relationship between the national
states that the time required for and UB helicopters.
government and the States, or on the
initiation of a crack in this area varies The EASB specifies checking at distribution of power and
according to the weight and balance regular intervals for a crack in the areas responsibilities among the various
data of the different aircraft versions. of the inner angles and flanges of the 9- levels of government.
The NPRM published in the Federal degree frame on the RH and LH sides,
Register on December 21, 2015 (80 FR For the reasons discussed above, I
near the splice. Revision 2 of the EASB certify that this AD:
79274). The NPRM was prompted by modifies the compliance times, adds a
EASA AD No. 2014–0159, dated July 7, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
compliance time based on take-off/ action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2014, which supersedes EASA landing cycles, and expands the
Emergency AD No. 2010–0064–E. EASA (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
inspection areas up to the junction with DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
advises of further analysis on the the upper part of the frame. EASA
strength of the 9-degree frame by Airbus (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
classified this service information as
Helicopters, which indicates (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
mandatory and issued EASA AD No.
compliance times should be modified in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
2014–0159 to ensure the continued
and the inspection area expanded. making a regulatory distinction; and
airworthiness of these helicopters.
Consequently, the NPRM proposed (4) Will not have a significant
This service information is reasonably economic impact, positive or negative,
retaining the inspections of the 9-degree
available because the interested parties on a substantial number of small entities
fuselage frame for a crack but in the
have access to it through their normal under the criteria of the Regulatory
expanded area and within the modified
course of business or by the means Flexibility Act.
compliance times. These actions are
identified in the ADDRESSES section. We prepared an economic evaluation
intended to detect a crack in the
9-degree frame to prevent loss of Costs of Compliance of the estimated costs to comply with
structural integrity and subsequent loss this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
of control of the helicopter. We estimate that this AD affects 40
helicopters of U.S. Registry and that List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Comments labor costs average $85 a work hour. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We gave the public the opportunity to Based on these estimates, we expect the safety, Incorporation by reference,
participate in developing this AD, but following costs: Safety.
we received no comments on the NPRM • Inspecting the 9-degree frame
Adoption of the Amendment
(80 FR 79274, December 21, 2015). requires 3 work-hours per inspection for
a cost of $255 per helicopter and Accordingly, under the authority
FAA’s Determination delegated to me by the Administrator,
$10,200 for the fleet per inspection
These helicopters have been approved cycle. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
by the aviation authority of France and • Repairing the 9-degree frame follows:
are approved for operation in the United requires 24 work-hours for a labor cost
States. Pursuant to our bilateral PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
of $2,040. Parts cost $3,350 for a total
agreement with France, EASA, its DIRECTIVES
cost of $5,390 per helicopter.
technical representative, has notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
EASA AD. We are issuing this AD continues to read as follows:
Title 49 of the United States Code
because we evaluated all information specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
provided by EASA and determined the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
unsafe condition exists and is likely to § 39.13 [Amended]
section 106, describes the authority of
exist or develop on other helicopters of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
these same type designs and that air Aviation Programs, describes in more removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
safety and the public interest require detail the scope of the Agency’s 2013–08–17, Amendment 39-17434 (78
adopting the AD requirements as authority. FR 25380, May 1, 2013) and adding the
proposed. following new AD:
We are issuing this rulemaking under
Differences Between This AD and the the authority described in Subtitle VII, 2016–09–09 Airbus Helicopters (Previously
EASA AD Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Eurocopter France): Amendment 39–
18507; Docket No. FAA–2015–3741;
We do not require contacting the ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Directorate Identifier 2014–SW–040–AD.
manufacturer for approved repair section, Congress charges the FAA with
instructions. We also do not allow flight promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (a) Applicability
with a known crack. air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters
for practices, methods, and procedures Model SA–365N, SA–365N1, AS–365N2, AS
Related Service Information Under 1 the Administrator finds necessary for 365 N3, and SA–366G1 helicopters,
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CFR Part 51 safety in air commerce. This regulation certificated in any category.
Airbus Helicopters has issued an is within the scope of that authority (b) Unsafe Condition
Emergency Alert Service Bulletin because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
(EASB), Revision 2, dated April 7, 2014, that is likely to exist or develop on crack in the 9-degree frame, which could
containing the following three numbers: helicopters identified in this rulemaking result in the loss of structural integrity and
No. 05.00.57 for the Model SA–365N action. subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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(c) Affected ADs (h) Additional Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD supersedes AD 2013–08–17, The subject of this AD is addressed in
Amendment 39–17434 (78 FR 25380, May 1, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD Federal Aviation Administration
2013). No. 2014–0159, dated July 7, 2014. You may
view the EASA AD on the Internet at 14 CFR Part 39
(d) Effective Date
http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. [Docket No. FAA–2015–8427; Directorate
This AD becomes effective June 10, 2016.
FAA–2015–3741. Identifier 2014–NM–212–AD; Amendment
(e) Compliance 39–18508; AD 2016–09–10]
(i) Subject
You are responsible for performing each RIN 2120–AA64
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
action required by this AD within the
specified compliance time unless it has Code: 5311, Fuselage Main, Frame.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
already been accomplished prior to that time. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference Airplanes
(f) Required Actions (1) The Director of the Federal Register AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(1) Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS) approved the incorporation by reference of Administration (FAA), Department of
after reaching the hours or landings the service information listed in this
Transportation (DOT).
threshold, whichever occurs first, listed in paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. ACTION: Final rule.
Table 1 to Paragraph (f)(1) of this AD or
within 110 hours TIS from the effective date (2) You must use this service information SUMMARY: We are superseding
of this AD, whichever occurs later, and as applicable to do the actions required by Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–10–
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 110 hours this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
TIS, using a 10X or higher magnifying glass
10 R1 for all Airbus Model A300 B4–
(i) Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert
and a light, inspect the 9-degree fuselage 600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
Service Bulletin No. 05.00.57, Revision 2,
frame on the right-hand and left-hand sides airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
dated April 7, 2014.
for a crack in the areas depicted in Figures Variant F airplanes (collectively called
(ii) Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert
1 and 2 of Airbus Helicopters Emergency Model A300–600 series airplanes). AD
Service Bulletin No. 05.39, Revision 2, dated
Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No. AS365 2007–10–10 R1 required revising the
April 7, 2014.
05.00.57, Revision 2, dated April 7, 2014, or Airworthiness Limitations Section
EASB No. SA366 05.39, Revision 2, dated Note 1 to paragraph (j)(2): Airbus (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued
April 7, 2014, as applicable to your model Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin Airworthiness to incorporate new
helicopter. For purposes of this AD, a landing No. 05.00.57 and Airbus Helicopters limitations for fuel tank systems. This
would be counted anytime the helicopter lifts Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.39,
new AD requires revising the
off into the air and then lands again both Revision 2, and both dated April 7,
maintenance program or inspection
regardless of the duration of the landing and 2014, are co-published as one document
regardless of whether the engine is shut
program to incorporate revised fuel
along with Airbus Helicopters Emergency
down. maintenance and inspection tasks. This
Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.00.25, Revision
AD was prompted by issuance of more
2, dated April 7, 2014, which is not
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (f)(1) restrictive maintenance requirements
incorporated by reference in this AD.
and/or airworthiness limitations by the
(3) For Airbus Helicopters service manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to
Hours information identified in this final rule,
Helicopter model Landings prevent the potential of ignition sources
TIS
contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. inside fuel tanks, which, in combination
SA–365N .................. 11,490 22,980 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
with flammable fuel vapors caused by
SA–365N1 ................ 10,490 20,980 telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323;
latent failures, alterations, repairs, or
AS–365N2 ................ 9,140 18,280 fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
maintenance actions, could result in
AS–365N3 ................ 8,740 17,480 www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
fuel tank explosions and consequent
SA–366G1 ................ 8,390 16,780 (4) You may view this service information
loss of the airplane.
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
(2) If there is a crack, before further flight, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., DATES: This AD becomes effective June
repair the frame. Repairing a frame does not Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For 10, 2016.
constitute terminating actions for the information on the availability of this The Director of the Federal Register
repetitive inspection requirements of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. approved the incorporation by reference
AD. (5) You may view this service information of a certain publication listed in this AD
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance that is incorporated by reference at the as of June 10, 2016.
(AMOCs) National Archives and Records The Director of the Federal Register
(1) The Manager, Safety Management Administration (NARA). For information on approved the incorporation by reference
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this the availability of this material at NARA, call of a certain other publication listed in
AD. Send your proposal to: Robert Grant, (202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// this AD as of December 28, 2009 (74 FR
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 65398, December 10, 2009).
Group, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort locations.html. The Director of the Federal Register
Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222– approved the incorporation by reference
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 22,
5110; email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@ of certain other publications listed in
2016.
faa.gov. this AD as of June 27, 2007 (72 FR
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 Scott A. Horn, 28827, May 23, 2007).
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, ADDRESSES: For service information
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
Aircraft Certification Service.
you notify your principal inspector, or identified in this final rule, contact
[FR Doc. 2016–10286 Filed 5–5–16; 8:45 am] Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or BILLING CODE 4910–13–P EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
certificate holding district office, before 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
operating any aircraft complying with this +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
AD through an AMOC. 51; email account.airworth-eas@
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective June 10, 2016. | |
| Contact | Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 27303 | |
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