81 FR 3308 - Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 13 (January 21, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 13 (January 21, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 13 (Thursday, January 21, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 3308-3310] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00659] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-1935; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-008-AD; Amendment 39-18374; AD 2016-01-15] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This AD requires visually inspecting certain subfloor frames for a crack. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on in-service helicopters. The actions of this AD are intended to detect or prevent a crack in the subfloor frame, which could result in failure of the pilot and co-pilot pedal support frame and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. DATES: This AD is effective February 25, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain document listed in this AD as of February 25, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this rule, contact AgustaWestland, Product Support Engineering, Via del Gregge, 100, 21015 Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN: Maurizio D'Angelo; telephone 39-0331- 664757; fax 39-0331-664680; or at http://www.agustawestland.com/technical-bulletins. You may review the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 1935 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, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On June 5, 2015, at 80 FR 32072, the Federal Register published our notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which [[Page 3309]] proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Agusta Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters, serial number (S/N) 31005 through 31517 (except S/N 31007, 31415, 31431, 31491, 31500, 31508, and 31516) and S/N 41001 through 41356 (except S/N 41355). The NPRM proposed to require visually inspecting certain subfloor frames for a crack. The proposed requirements were intended to detect or prevent a crack in the subfloor frame, which could result in failure of the pilot and co-pilot pedal support frame and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2014-0048, dated March 4, 2014, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for Agusta Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters with a S/N 31005 through 31517 (except S/N 31007, 31415, 31431, 31491, 31500, 31508, and 31516) and S/N 41001 through 41356 (except S/N 41355). EASA advises that cracks have been reported in the subfloor frame at station (STA) 2105 on in-service helicopters. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure of the pedals supporting the frame, which in turn could lead to the pedals being inoperative and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, EASA advises. The EASA AD requires repetitive inspections of the subfloor frame at STA 2105 for a crack. The EASA AD also requires installation of frame reinforcements before further flight if there is a crack or within 1,200 flight hours if there is no crack. The EASA AD provides that installation of the frame reinforcements constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by the AD. Since the NPRM was issued, the FAA Southwest Regional Office has relocated and a group email address has been established for requesting an FAA Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) for a helicopter of foreign design. This AD contains the current physical address of the FAA Southwest Regional Office and the new email address for requesting an AMOC. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD, but we received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 32072, June 5, 2015). FAA's Determination These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of Italy and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with Italy, 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 The EASA AD requires conducting the initial inspection within 30 flight hours or 2 months, whichever occurs first, and thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 300 flight hours or 6 months, whichever occurs first. This AD requires conducting the initial inspection within 30 hours time-in-service (TIS), and thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 300 hours TIS. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed AgustaWestland Bolletino Tecnico No. 139-311, Revision B, dated June 4, 2014 (BT), for certain serial-numbered Agusta Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. The BT calls for visual inspections of the subfloor frames within 30 flight hours or two months, whichever occurs first, and thereafter at intervals of 300 flight hours or 6 months, whichever comes first, until frame reinforcements are installed to prevent future failures. The BT also specifies installing the frame reinforcements immediately if a crack is found and within 1,200 flight hours if a crack is not found. 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 102 U.S.-registered helicopters and that labor costs average $85 a work hour. Based on these estimates, we expect the following costs:The visual inspection requires 2 work-hours for a labor cost of $170 per helicopter. No parts are needed, so the cost totals $170 per helicopter, $17,340 for the U.S. fleet. If there are no cracks, installing the frame reinforcements requires 240 work-hours for a labor cost of $20,400 and $2,274 for parts. The total cost is $22,674 per helicopter. If there is a crack, installing the frame reinforcements requires 240 work-hours for a labor cost of $20,400 and $3,401 for parts. The total cost is $23,801 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: [[Page 3310]] PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-01-15 Agusta S.p.A.: Amendment 39-18374; Docket No. FAA-2015- 1935; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-008-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Agusta S.p.A. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters, serial number (S/N) 31005 through 31517 (except S/N 31007, 31415, 31431, 31491, 31500, 31508, and 31516) and S/N 41001 through 41356 (except S/N 41355), certificated in any category. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as a crack in a subfloor frame. This condition could result in failure of the pilot and co- pilot pedal support frame and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. (c) Effective Date This AD becomes effective February 25, 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 (1) Within 30 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours TIS, using a light, inspect all visible surfaces of the left hand subfloor frame, right hand subfloor frame, and middle subfloor frame at station (STA) 2105 for a crack as shown in Figures 10 through 13 of AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico No. 139-311, Revision B, dated June 4, 2014 (BT 139-311). (2) If there is a crack, before further flight, install frame STA 2105 retromod part number (P/N) 3G5306P47211 by following the Compliance Instructions, Part II, paragraphs 7 through 7.10. of BT 139-311. (3) If there are no cracks, within 1200 hours TIS, install frame STA 2105 retromod P/N 3G5306P47211 by following the Compliance Instructions, Part II, paragraphs 7 through 7.10. of BT 139-311. (4) Installing frame STA 2105 retromod P/N 3G5306P47211 terminates the repetitive inspection requirements in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. (f) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits are prohibited. (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, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222- 5110; email [email protected]. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office or certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft complying with this AD through an AMOC. (h) Additional Information The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2014-0048, dated March 4, 2014. You may view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2015-1935. (i) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 5300, Fuselage Structure (General). (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) AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico No. 139-311, Revision B, dated June 4, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Agusta S.p.A. service information identified in this AD, contact AgustaWestland, Product Support Engineering, Via del Gregge, 100, 21015 Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN: Maurizio D'Angelo; telephone 39-0331-664757; fax 39-0331-664680; or at http://www.agustawestland.com/technical-bulletins. (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 January 6, 2016. Bruce E. Cain, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH): (g) Additional Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Amendment 39–18373; Docket No. The subject of this AD is addressed in airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta
FAA–2015–0669; Directorate Identifier European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and
2013–SW–038–AD. No. 2013–0154, dated July 22, 2013. You may AW139 helicopters. This AD requires
(a) Applicability view the EASA AD on the Internet at http:// visually inspecting certain subfloor
www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA– frames for a crack. This AD was
This AD applies to AHD Model MBB–BK 2015–0669.
117 A–1, A–3, A–4, B–1, B–2, C–1, and C– prompted by reports of cracks on in-
2 helicopters, certificated in any category. (h) Subject service helicopters. The actions of this
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) AD are intended to detect or prevent a
(b) Unsafe Condition
Code: Engine Controls, 7600. crack in the subfloor frame, which could
This AD defines the unsafe condition as result in failure of the pilot and co-pilot
corrosion, a crack, or a scratch on an N2 (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
pedal support frame and subsequent
control arm. This condition could lead to (1) The Director of the Federal Register loss of control of the helicopter.
failure of the N2 control arm, resulting in a approved the incorporation by reference of
reduction in rotor speed and subsequent loss DATES: This AD is effective February 25,
the service information listed in this
of control of the helicopter. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 2016.
part 51. The Director of the Federal Register
(c) Effective Date (2) You must use this service information approved the incorporation by reference
This AD becomes effective February 25, as applicable to do the actions required by of a certain document listed in this AD
2016. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. as of February 25, 2016.
(i) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) ADDRESSES: For service information
(d) Compliance
MBB–BK117–60A–126, Revision 0, dated identified in this rule, contact
You are responsible for performing each June 24, 2013.
action required by this AD within the (ii) Eurocopter ASB MBB–BK117 C–2–
AgustaWestland, Product Support
specified compliance time unless it has 76A–005, Revision 0, dated June 24, 2013. Engineering, Via del Gregge, 100, 21015
already been accomplished prior to that time. (3) For Eurocopter service information Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN:
identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Maurizio D’Angelo; telephone 39–0331–
(e) Required Actions 664757; fax 39–0331–664680; or at
Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive,
For helicopters that have not reached 2 Grand Prairie, Texas 75052; telephone (972) http://www.agustawestland.com/
years from the date of first flight, within 1 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641– technical-bulletins. You may review the
year or before reaching 2 years from the date 3775; or at http:// referenced service information at the
of first flight, whichever occurs first; and for www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
helicopters that have reached or exceeded 2 (4) You may view this service information
years from the date of first flight, within 50 at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
hours TIS: Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX
(1) Visually inspect each N2 control arm Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For 76177.
for corrosion, a crack, and a scratch as information on the availability of this Examining the AD Docket
depicted in Figure 1 of Eurocopter Alert material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
Service Bulletin (ASB) MBB–BK117–60A– (5) You may view this service information You may examine the AD docket on
126 or ASB MBB–BK117 C–2–76A–005, both that is incorporated by reference at the the Internet at http://
Revision 0, and both dated June 24, 2013, as National Archives and Records www.regulations.gov by searching for
applicable to your model helicopter. Administration (NARA). For information on and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(i) If an N2 control arm has corrosion or a the availability of this material at NARA, call 1935 or in person at the Docket
scratch less than 0.5 millimeter (mm) (0.020 (202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
inch) in depth, before further flight, remove www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
the corrosion and repair the scratch. Federal holidays. The AD docket
(ii) If an N2 control arm has any exfoliation Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 6, contains this AD, the European Aviation
corrosion, a crack, or has corrosion or a 2016.
scratch 0.5 mm (0.020 inch) or greater in
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
Bruce E. Cain, incorporated-by-reference service
depth, before further flight, replace the N2
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, information, the economic evaluation,
control arm.
Aircraft Certification Service. any comments received, and other
(2) Thereafter, perform the requirements in
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD at intervals not to [FR Doc. 2016–00658 Filed 1–20–16; 8:45 am] information. The street address for the
exceed 12 months. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Docket Operations Office (phone: 800–
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
647–5527) is U.S. Department of
(AMOCs) Transportation, Docket Operations
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office, M–30, West Building Ground
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this Federal Aviation Administration
AD. Send your proposal to: James Blyn,
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
14 CFR Part 39
Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX [Docket No. FAA–2015–1935; Directorate Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft
76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9- Identifier 2014–SW–008–AD; Amendment Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood
ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 39–18374; AD 2016–01–15] Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 RIN 2120–AA64 (817) 222–5110; email robert.grant@
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under faa.gov.
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that Airworthiness Directives; Agusta
you notify your principal inspector, or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
S.p.A. Helicopters
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Discussion
the local flight standards district office or AGENCY: Federal Aviation
certificate holding district office, before Administration (FAA), DOT. On June 5, 2015, at 80 FR 32072, the
operating any aircraft complying with this Federal Register published our notice of
ACTION: Final rule.
AD through an AMOC. proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIRECTIVES Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; Federal Aviation Administration
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW-
continues to read as follows: FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 14 CFR Part 39
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (2) For operations conducted under a 14
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0577; Directorate
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
Identifier 2013–SW–042–AD; Amendment
§ 39.13 [Amended] 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that 39–18375; AD 2015–12–09 R1]
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of RIN 2120–AA64
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD): the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
2016–01–15 Agusta S.p.A.: Amendment 39– operating any aircraft complying with this Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
18374; Docket No. FAA–2015–1935; (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland
AD through an AMOC.
Directorate Identifier 2014–SW–008–AD. GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters)
(a) Applicability (h) Additional Information
The subject of this AD is addressed in
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
This AD applies to Agusta S.p.A. Model Administration (FAA), DOT.
AB139 and AW139 helicopters, serial European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
number (S/N) 31005 through 31517 (except No. 2014–0048, dated March 4, 2014. You ACTION: Final rule.
S/N 31007, 31415, 31431, 31491, 31500, may view the EASA AD on the Internet at
31508, and 31516) and S/N 41001 through http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
SUMMARY: We are revising airworthiness
41356 (except S/N 41355), certificated in any FAA–2015–1935. directive (AD) 2015–12–09 for Airbus
category. Helicopters Model EC135P1, EC135T1,
(i) Subject EC135P2, EC135T2, EC135P2+,
(b) Unsafe Condition
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) EC135T2+, and MBB–BK 117 C–2
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a helicopters. AD 2015–12–09 required
Code: 5300, Fuselage Structure (General).
crack in a subfloor frame. This condition
inspecting certain washers for
could result in failure of the pilot and co- (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
pilot pedal support frame and subsequent movement and making the appropriate
loss of control of the helicopter. (1) The Director of the Federal Register repairs if the washers move. As
approved the incorporation by reference of published, AD 2015–12–09 referenced
(c) Effective Date the service information listed in this an incorrect date for the service
This AD becomes effective February 25, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR information in the Credit for Previous
2016. part 51. Actions section. This AD corrects the
(d) Compliance (2) You must use this service information error while retaining the requirements
as applicable to do the actions required by of AD 2015–12–09. These actions are
You are responsible for performing each this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
action required by this AD within the intended to prevent loss of concerned
(i) AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico No. control axis and subsequent loss of
specified compliance time unless it has
already been accomplished prior to that time. 139–311, Revision B, dated June 4, 2014. control of the helicopter.
(ii) Reserved.
(e) Required Actions DATES: This AD is effective February 25,
(3) For Agusta S.p.A. service information
2016.
(1) Within 30 hours time-in-service (TIS) identified in this AD, contact
and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 AgustaWestland, Product Support
The Director of the Federal Register
hours TIS, using a light, inspect all visible Engineering, Via del Gregge, 100, 21015
approved the incorporation by reference
surfaces of the left hand subfloor frame, right Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN: Maurizio of certain documents listed in this AD
hand subfloor frame, and middle subfloor D’Angelo; telephone 39–0331–664757; fax as of July 23, 2015 (80 FR 34831, June
frame at station (STA) 2105 for a crack as 39–0331–664680; or at http:// 18, 2015).
shown in Figures 10 through 13 of ADDRESSES: For service information
www.agustawestland.com/technical-
AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico No. 139–
bulletins. identified in this final rule, contact
311, Revision B, dated June 4, 2014 (BT 139–
311). (4) You may view this service information Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum
(2) If there is a crack, before further flight, at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
install frame STA 2105 retromod part Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
number (P/N) 3G5306P47211 by following Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
the Compliance Instructions, Part II, information on the availability of this www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
paragraphs 7 through 7.10. of BT 139–311. material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. You may review the referenced service
(3) If there are no cracks, within 1200 (5) You may view this service information information at the FAA, Office of the
hours TIS, install frame STA 2105 retromod that is incorporated by reference at the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
P/N 3G5306P47211 by following the National Archives and Records Room 6N–321, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
Compliance Instructions, Part II, paragraphs
Administration (NARA). For information on Fort Worth, TX 76177.
7 through 7.10. of BT 139–311.
(4) Installing frame STA 2105 retromod P/ the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// Examining the AD Docket
N 3G5306P47211 terminates the repetitive
inspection requirements in paragraph (e)(1) www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on
of this AD. locations.html. the Internet at http://
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 6, www.regulations.gov by searching for
(f) Special Flight Permits
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
2016. and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
Special flight permits are prohibited. 0577; or in person at the Docket
Bruce E. Cain,
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(AMOCs) Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Aircraft Certification Service.
(1) The Manager, Safety Management except Federal holidays. The AD docket
[FR Doc. 2016–00659 Filed 1–20–16; 8:45 am] contains this AD, the European Aviation
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: Robert Grant, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
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| Dates | This AD is effective February 25, 2016. | |
| Contact | Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 3308 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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