81 FR 3310 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus 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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| FR Document | 2016-00664 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 13 (Thursday, January 21, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 3310-3313] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00664] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0577; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-042-AD; Amendment 39-18375; AD 2015-12-09 R1] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters) AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are revising airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-12-09 for Airbus Helicopters Model EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2, EC135T2, EC135P2+, EC135T2+, and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. AD 2015-12-09 required inspecting certain washers for movement and making the appropriate repairs if the washers move. As published, AD 2015-12-09 referenced an incorrect date for the service information in the Credit for Previous Actions section. This AD corrects the error while retaining the requirements of AD 2015-12-09. These actions are intended to prevent loss of concerned control axis 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 certain documents listed in this AD as of July 23, 2015 (80 FR 34831, June 18, 2015). 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, Room 6N-321, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, 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-2014- 0577; or in person at the Docket Management Facility 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 [[Page 3311]] incorporated-by-reference information, the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Wilbanks, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On July 24, 2015, we issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to revise AD 2015-12-09, Amendment 39-18184 (80 FR 34831, June 18, 2015), which applied to Airbus Helicopters Model EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2, EC135T2, EC135P2+, EC135T2+, and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 3, 2015 (80 FR 45900). The NPRM was prompted by the discovery of an incorrectly dated Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) in the Credit for Previous Actions section of AD 2015-12-09. The NPRM proposed to retain the actions required by AD 2015-12-09 and correct the ASB date and revise other information throughout the AD. AD 2015-12-09 was prompted by AD No. 2013-0176, dated August 7, 2013, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC 135 P1 (CDS), EC 135 P1 (CPDS), EC 135 P2+, EC 135 P2 (CPDS), EC 135 T1 (CDS), EC 135 T1 (CPDS), EC 135 T2+, EC 135 T2 (CPDS), EC 635 P2+, EC 635 T1 (CPDS), EC 635 T2+, and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. EASA advises that during installation work on a helicopter, it was discovered that it was not possible to install attachment hardware on a threaded blind borehole between the Smart Electro Mechanical Actuator (SEMA) and the control rod without play. EASA advises that this condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to loss of the concerned control axis, possibly resulting in loss of helicopter control. For these reasons, EASA AD No. 2013-0176 requires a one-time inspection of the affected SEMA attachment hardware to detect improper connection and play and, depending on the findings, replacement of the affected hardware. After the issuance of EASA AD No. 2013-0176, Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH changed its name to Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH. When AD 2015-12-09 was published, an incorrect reference to the date of Eurocopter ASB EC135-22A-015, Revision 0, dated May 13, 2008, appeared in the text of the rule. Specifically, AD 2015-12-09 includes the following under paragraph (f), Credit for Previous Actions: ``If you performed the actions in Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin EC135- 22A-015, Revision 0, dated May 13, 2018, or Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin MBB BK117 C-2-22A-009, Revision 0, May 13, 2008, before the effective date of this AD, you met the requirements of this AD.'' As published, the reference to May 13, 2018, is incorrect. The correct date for Eurocopter ASB EC135-22A-015, Revision 0, is May 13, 2008. Accordingly, we are revising AD 2015-12-09 to correct the date for Eurocopter ASB EC135-22A-015, Revision 0. Further, we updated the physical address of the FAA Southwest Regional Office throughout this AD and the email address for requesting an Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC). We did not change any other part of the preamble or regulatory information. The final rule is reprinted in its entirety for the convenience of affected operators. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD, but we received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 45900, August 3, 2015). FAA's Determination These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of Germany and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with Germany, EASA, its technical representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in 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. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Eurocopter reported in ASBs EC135-22A-015, Revision 1, dated January 28, 2013, and MBB BK117 C-2-22A-009, Revision 1, dated August 3, 2009, that it was discovered during the installation work on a helicopter that it was not possible to establish attachment hardware on a threaded blind borehole between the SEMA and the control rod without play. The ASBs state that ``unfavourable adding of the tolerances'' of the individual attachment hardware elements caused the screw to push against the bottom of the threaded blind borehole on the SEMA, preventing any clamping force on the screw head. The ASBs call for inspecting the SEMA attachment hardware connected to their respective control rods for play and making the proper adjustments to eliminate any play. 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 385 helicopters of U.S. Registry and that labor costs average $85 per work-hour. Based on these estimates, we expect the following costs:Inspecting for movement of the washers requires 1.5 work- hours for a labor cost of $128 per helicopter and $49,280 for the U.S. fleet. Replacing the screws and related work requires an additional 0.5 work-hours for a labor cost of $43. Screws cost $4 each while washers cost $10 each. We estimate the cost at $79 per repair. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that 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 [[Page 3312]] 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, 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. 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) 2015-12-09, Amendment 39-18184 (80 FR 34831, June 18, 2015), and adding the following new AD: 2015-12-09 R1 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters): Amendment 39- 18375; Docket No. FAA-2014-0577; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-042- AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2, EC135T2, EC135P2+, EC135T2+, and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters, certificated in any category. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as loose attachment hardware between the Smart Electro Mechanical Actuator (SEMA) and a control rod. This condition could result in loss of the control axis 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 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), for Model EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2, EC135T2, EC135P2+, and EC135T2+ helicopters, do the following: (i) Using Figure 1 and Figure 2 of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin EC135-22A-015, Revision 1, dated January 28, 2013 (ASB EC135-22A-015) as reference, inspect the attachment hardware between the SEMA and the longitudinal actuator control rod to determine whether any of the washers can be moved. (A) If no washer can be moved, no further action is needed. (B) If a washer can be moved, replace the four screws and install two additional washers, part number (P/N) EN2139-05016, to connect the SEMA with the control rod. Torque-tighten each screw to 5-6 Nm. (ii) Using Figure 1 and Figure 2 of ASB EC135-22A-015 as reference, inspect the attachment hardware between the SEMA and the lateral actuator control rod to determine whether any of the washers can be moved. (A) If no washer can be moved, no further action is needed. (B) If a washer can be moved, replace the four screws and install two additional washers, P/N EN2139-05016, to connect the SEMA with the control rod. Torque-tighten each screw to 5-6 Nm. (iii) Using Figure 1, Figure 3, and Figure 4 of ASB EC135-22A- 015 as reference, inspect the attachment hardware between the SEMA and the yaw actuator control rod to determine whether any of the washers can be moved. (A) If no washer can be moved, no further action is needed. (B) If a washer can be moved, replace the four screws and install two additional washers, P/N EN2139-05016, to connect the SEMA with the control rod. Torque-tighten each screw to 5-6 Nm. (2) Within 50 hours TIS, for Model MBB BK117 C-2 helicopters, using Figure 1 of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin MBB BK117 C-2- 22A-009, Revision 1, dated August 3, 2009, as reference, inspect the attachment hardware between the Yaw-SEMA and the Yaw-SEMA control rod to determine whether any of the washers can be moved. (i) If no washer can be moved, no further action is needed. (ii) If a washer can be moved, replace the four screws and install two additional washers, P/N EN2139-05016, to connect the SEMA with the control rod. Torque-tighten each screw to 5-6 Nm and apply polyurethane lacquer onto the attachment hardware. (f) Affected ADs This AD revises AD 2015-12-09, Amendment 39-18184 (80 FR 34831, June 18, 2015). (g) Credit for Previous Actions If you performed the actions in Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin EC135-22A-015, Revision 0, dated May 13, 2008, or Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin MBB BK117 C-2-22A-009, Revision 0, May 13, 2008, before the effective date of this AD, you met the requirements of this AD. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Wilbanks, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy 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. (i) Additional Information The subject of this AD is addressed in the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2013-0176, dated August 7, 2013. You may view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA 2014-0577. (j) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2213, Flight Controller. (k) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on July 23, 2015, (80 FR 34831, June 18, 2015). (i) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin EC135-22A-015, Revision 1, dated January 28, 2013. (ii) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin MBB BK117 C-2-22A-009, Revision 1, dated August 3, 2009. (4) 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. (5) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, Room 6N-321, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. (6) 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. [[Page 3313]] Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 6, 2016. Bruce E. Cain, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-00664 Filed 1-20-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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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responsibilities among the various (e) Required Actions (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
levels of government. (1) Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), (AMOCs)
For the reasons discussed above, I for Model EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2, (1) The Manager, Safety Management
certify that this AD: EC135T2, EC135P2+, and EC135T2+ Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
helicopters, do the following: AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Wilbanks,
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (i) Using Figure 1 and Figure 2 of
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and
Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin EC135–
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA,
22A–015, Revision 1, dated January 28, 2013
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (ASB EC135–22A–015) as reference, inspect 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), the attachment hardware between the SEMA 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation and the longitudinal actuator control rod to SW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
in Alaska, and determine whether any of the washers can be (2) For operations conducted under a 14
(4) Will not have a significant moved. CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
economic impact, positive or negative, (A) If no washer can be moved, no further 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
action is needed. you notify your principal inspector, or
on a substantial number of small entities (B) If a washer can be moved, replace the
under the criteria of the Regulatory lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
four screws and install two additional the local flight standards district office or
Flexibility Act. washers, part number (P/N) EN2139–05016,
certificate holding district office before
to connect the SEMA with the control rod.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Torque-tighten each screw to 5–6 Nm. operating any aircraft complying with this
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (ii) Using Figure 1 and Figure 2 of ASB AD through an AMOC.
safety, Incorporation by reference, EC135–22A–015 as reference, inspect the (i) Additional Information
Safety. attachment hardware between the SEMA and
the lateral actuator control rod to determine The subject of this AD is addressed in the
Adoption of the Amendment whether any of the washers can be moved. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
(A) If no washer can be moved, no further No. 2013–0176, dated August 7, 2013. You
Accordingly, under the authority
action is needed. may view the EASA AD on the Internet at
delegated to me by the Administrator, (B) If a washer can be moved, replace the http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as four screws and install two additional FAA 2014–0577.
follows: washers, P/N EN2139–05016, to connect the
SEMA with the control rod. Torque-tighten (j) Subject
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS each screw to 5–6 Nm.
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
DIRECTIVES (iii) Using Figure 1, Figure 3, and Figure
4 of ASB EC135–22A–015 as reference, Code: 2213, Flight Controller.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 inspect the attachment hardware between the (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
continues to read as follows: SEMA and the yaw actuator control rod to
determine whether any of the washers can be (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. moved. approved the incorporation by reference of
(A) If no washer can be moved, no further the service information listed in this
§ 39.13 [Amended]
action is needed. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (B) If a washer can be moved, replace the part 51.
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) four screws and install two additional (2) You must use this service information
2015–12–09, Amendment 39–18184 (80 washers, P/N EN2139–05016, to connect the as applicable to do the actions required by
FR 34831, June 18, 2015), and adding SEMA with the control rod. Torque-tighten this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
the following new AD: each screw to 5–6 Nm.
(3) The following service information was
(2) Within 50 hours TIS, for Model MBB
2015–12–09 R1 Airbus Helicopters BK117 C–2 helicopters, using Figure 1 of approved for IBR on July 23, 2015, (80 FR
Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin MBB 34831, June 18, 2015).
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus BK117 C–2–22A–009, Revision 1, dated (i) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin
Helicopters): Amendment 39–18375; August 3, 2009, as reference, inspect the EC135–22A–015, Revision 1, dated January
Docket No. FAA–2014–0577; Directorate attachment hardware between the Yaw- 28, 2013.
Identifier 2013–SW–042–AD. SEMA and the Yaw-SEMA control rod to (ii) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin MBB
determine whether any of the washers can be BK117 C–2–22A–009, Revision 1, dated
(a) Applicability moved. August 3, 2009.
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters (i) If no washer can be moved, no further (4) For Airbus Helicopters service
Model EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2, action is needed. information identified in this final rule,
EC135T2, EC135P2+, EC135T2+, and MBB– (ii) If a washer can be moved, replace the contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N.
BK 117 C–2 helicopters, certificated in any four screws and install two additional Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
category. washers, P/N EN2139–05016, to connect the
telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323;
SEMA with the control rod. Torque-tighten
(b) Unsafe Condition each screw to 5–6 Nm and apply fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
This AD defines the unsafe condition as polyurethane lacquer onto the attachment www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
loose attachment hardware between the hardware. (5) You may view this service information
Smart Electro Mechanical Actuator (SEMA) at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
(f) Affected ADs Southwest Region, Room 6N–321, 10101
and a control rod. This condition could result
in loss of the control axis and subsequent This AD revises AD 2015–12–09, Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
loss of control of the helicopter. Amendment 39–18184 (80 FR 34831, June information on the availability of this
18, 2015). material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
(c) Effective Date
(g) Credit for Previous Actions (6) You may view this service information
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This AD becomes effective February 25, that is incorporated by reference at the
2016. If you performed the actions in Eurocopter
Alert Service Bulletin EC135–22A–015, National Archives and Records
(d) Compliance Revision 0, dated May 13, 2008, or Administration (NARA). For information on
You are responsible for performing each Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin MBB the availability of this material at NARA, call
action required by this AD within the BK117 C–2–22A–009, Revision 0, May 13, (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
specified compliance time unless it has 2008, before the effective date of this AD, you www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
already been accomplished prior to that time. met the requirements of this AD. locations.html.
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 6, 4000; fax 416–375–4539; email cracks, if not detected, could propagate to
2016. thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; result in the structural failure of the steps.
Bruce E. Cain, Internet http://www.bombardier.com. In the event of an emergency egress
You may view this referenced service situation, the failure of the airstair step
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
assembly could impede the evacuation of
Aircraft Certification Service. information at the FAA, Transport passengers.
[FR Doc. 2016–00664 Filed 1–20–16; 8:45 am] Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue This [Canadian] AD mandates the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SW., Renton, WA. For information on replacement of the affected forward
the availability of this material at the passenger airstair step assembly with a new
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also or reworked step assembly.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION available on the Internet at http:// Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD provides
www.regulations.gov by searching for additional instructions for performing an
Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– electronic tap test of the airstair step
0447. assembly if the Serial Number (S/N) of the
14 CFR Part 39 airstair step assembly cannot be found.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Required actions include an
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0447; Directorate Jeffrey Zimmer, Aerospace Engineer,
Identifier 2014–NM–019–AD; Amendment inspection to determine the serial
Airframe and Mechanical Systems number of the airstair door step
39–18368; AD 2016–01–09]
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York assembly, and if necessary, an electronic
RIN 2120–AA64 Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 tap test and reidentification and
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, replacement of the assembly. You may
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7306; fax
Inc. Airplanes examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
516–794–5531. the Internet at http://
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: www.regulations.gov/
Administration (FAA), Department of Discussion #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0447-
Transportation (DOT). 0004.
ACTION: Final rule. We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Comments
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would We gave the public the opportunity to
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain apply to certain Bombardier Model participate in developing this AD. The
Bombardier Model DHC–8–400 series DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The NPRM following presents the comments
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a published in the Federal Register on received on the NPRM (79 FR 41661,
report of several cracks found on the July 17, 2014 (79 FR 41661). The NPRM July 17, 2014) and the FAA’s response
forward passenger airstair door step was prompted by a report of several to each comment.
assembly. This AD requires an cracks found on the forward passenger Request To Refer to Latest Service
inspection to determine the serial airstair door step assembly. The NPRM Information
number of the airstair door step proposed to require an inspection to
assembly, and if necessary, an electronic determine the serial number of the Republic Airlines and Horizon Air
tap test, reidentification of the airstair airstair door step assembly, and if requested that we revise the NPRM (79
door step assembly, and replacement of necessary, an electronic tap test, FR 41661, July 17, 2014) to refer to the
the airstair door step assembly. We are reidentification of the airstair door step latest service information.
issuing this AD to detect and correct assembly, and replacement of the We agree with the request. The
cracks in the forward passenger airstair airstair door step assembly. We are revised service information, Bombardier
door step assembly; such cracking could issuing this AD to detect and correct Service Bulletin 84–52–77, Revision C,
propagate and result in the structural cracks in the forward passenger airstair dated June 5, 2014, provides minor
failure of the steps and impede the door step assembly; such cracking could wording changes but does not change
evacuation of passengers in the event of propagate and result in the structural the procedures or add any airplanes. We
an emergency egress situation. failure of the steps and impede the have revised paragraphs (g) and (h) in
evacuation of passengers in the event of this AD to refer to the new service
DATES: This AD becomes effective
an emergency egress situation. information, and added Bombardier
February 25, 2016. Service Bulletin 84–52–77, Revision B,
The Director of the Federal Register Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority dated October 31, 2013, to paragraph (i)
approved the incorporation by reference of this AD, to provide credit for
of a certain publication listed in this AD for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–20R1, previous actions done before the
as of February 25, 2016. effective date of this AD.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
dated December 30, 2013 (referred to
docket on the Internet at http:// after this as the Mandatory Continuing Request To Allow Records Review
www.regulations.gov/ Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Horizon Air requested that we revise
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0447; or in MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD (79 FR
person at the Docket Management for the specified products. The MCAI
41661, July 17, 2014) to allow a review
Facility, U.S. Department of states:
of aircraft records, in addition to a
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– There has been one in-service report of physical inspection, as a way to
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room several cracks being found on the forward determine the serial number of the
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W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., passenger airstair door step assembly airstair door step assembly.
Washington, DC. between the steps and the sidewall panels. We disagree with the request. A
The investigation revealed that the
For service information identified in application of potting compound may have
review of aircraft records may provide
this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., been omitted during the bonding at the joint an appropriate means to determine
Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 of the airstair door steps and the sidewalls. serial numbers. For the airstair door step
Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario The omission of potting compound could assembly, however, we understand that
M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416–375– cause the bonding sealant to crack. The operators may remove and exchange the
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective February 25, 2016. | |
| Contact | Matt Wilbanks, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 3310 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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