81 FR 36137 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 108 (June 6, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 108 (Monday, June 6, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 36137-36139] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-13103] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 108 / Monday, June 6, 2016 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 36137]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0903; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-043-AD; Amendment 39-18548; AD 2016-11-21] 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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135T1, EC135T2, and EC135T2+ helicopters. This AD requires reducing the life limit of certain parts and removing each part that has reached its life limit. The actions of this AD are intended to reduce the life limits of certain critical parts to prevent failure of a part and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. DATES: This AD is effective July 11, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may review the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. 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- 0903; 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, 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: Matt Fuller, Senior 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 November 13, 2014, at 79 FR 67382, the Federal Register published our notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Airbus Helicopters Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135T1, EC135T2, and EC135T2+ helicopters. The NPRM proposed to require, before further flight, revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the applicable maintenance manual and the component history card or equivalent record by reducing the life limit for various parts and removing from service any part that has reached its life limit. The proposed requirements were intended to reduce the life limits of certain critical parts to prevent failure of a part and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2013-0178, 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 (ECD) (now Airbus Helicopters) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC635T1, EC635P2+, and EC635T2+ helicopters. EASA advises that ECD has revised the airworthiness limitations for the EC135 and EC635 type design as published in the Master Servicing Manual (MSM) EC135 Chapter 04--ALS documents. Revision 14 of the MSM contains these new airworthiness limitations. EASA states that failure to comply with these limitations could result in an unsafe condition. For these reasons, EASA AD No. 2013-0178 requires revising the ALS to include the new life limits and replacing each part that has reached its life limit. 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 for a helicopter of foreign design. We have updated this information throughout this Final Rule. Comments After our NPRM (79 FR 67382, November 13, 2014) was published, we received comments from three commenters. Request Three commenters requested that the FAA not issue this AD. The commenters stated an AD to revise the airworthiness limitations of an aircraft manual is unnecessary because operators are required to use the most current revision of the manual. We disagree. The FAA must issue an AD to mandate an airworthiness limitations revision, such as a new life limit, for all operators. 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, considered the comments received, 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 This AD does not apply to Airbus Helicopters Model EC635T1, P2+, or EC635T2+ helicopters because those helicopters are not type certificated in the U.S. [[Page 36138]] Related Service Information The airworthiness limitations and maintenance procedures for certain parts are contained in the Airworthiness Limitations section, Chapter 4, of Eurocopter's MSM EC135, dated December 1, 2001. Revision 14 of the MSM, dated July 1, 2012, establishes a life limit for certain part-numbered main rotor blades and reduces the life limits for swashplate and mixing lever gear unit parts. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 267 helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD. Labor costs are estimated at $85 per work-hour. We estimate 2 work-hours to update the maintenance manual for a total cost of $170 for each helicopter and $45,390 for the U.S. fleet. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-11-21 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH): Amendment 39-18548; Docket No. FAA- 2014-0903; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-043-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135T1, EC135T2, and EC135T2+ helicopters, certificated in any category. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as failure of a critical part, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter. (c) Effective Date This AD becomes effective July 11, 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 Before further flight: (1) Revise the life limit of each part listed in paragraphs (e)(1)(i) and (ii) in the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the applicable maintenance manual and record the revised life limit on the component history card or equivalent record as follows: (i) For swashplate parts: (A) Ring (bearing ring), part number (P/N) L623M2001214, reduce the life limit from 8,300 hours time-in-service (TIS) to 8,000 hours TIS. (B) Ring (control ring), P/N L623M2001213, reduce the life limit from 8,300 hours TIS to 8,000 hours TIS. (C) Cardan ring (two-part), P/N L623M2005205, reduce the life limit from 14,400 hours TIS to 12,900 hours TIS. (D) Bolt (control ring), P/N L671M7001215, reduce the life limit from 14,400 hours TIS to 12,900 hours TIS. (E) Bolt (sliding sleeve), P/N L623M2006206 and P/N L623M2006213, reduce the life limit from 14,400 hours TIS to 12,900 hours TIS. (ii) For mixing lever gear unit parts: (A) Forked lever assembly, P/N L671M3012102, reduce the life limit from 9,000 hours TIS to 8,700 hours TIS. (B) Hinged support, P/N L671M7003210, reduce the life limit from 8,700 hours TIS to 8,400 hours TIS. (C) Bolt, P/N L671M7001220, reduce the life limit from 8,700 hours TIS to 8,400 hours TIS. (2) Remove from service any part listed in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD that has reached or exceeded its newly revised life limit. (f) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits are limited to a one-time flight to a maintenance facility to replace a part that has reached its life limit. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller, Senior 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 (1) Eurocopter Master Servicing Manual EC135 Chapter 04-- Airworthiness Limitations Section, Revision 14, dated July 1, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference, contains additional information about the subject of this final rule. For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may review a copy of the service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2013-0178, dated August 7, 2013. You may view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2014-0903. (i) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6300, 2700 Swashplate Ring, Cardan [[Page 36139]] Ring, Bolt, Mixing Lever Gear Unit (flight controls). Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 23, 2016. Scott A. Horn, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-13103 Filed 6-3-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– documents. Revision 14 of the MSM
contains regulatory documents having general 0903; or in person at the Docket contains these new airworthiness
applicability and legal effect, most of which Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 limitations. EASA states that failure to
are keyed to and codified in the Code of p.m., Monday through Friday, except comply with these limitations could
Federal Regulations, which is published under Federal holidays. The AD docket result in an unsafe condition. For these
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
contains this AD, the European Aviation reasons, EASA AD No. 2013–0178
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by Safety Agency (EASA) AD, the requires revising the ALS to include the
the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of economic evaluation, any comments new life limits and replacing each part
new books are listed in the first FEDERAL received, and other information. The that has reached its life limit.
REGISTER issue of each week. street address for the Docket Operations Since the NPRM was issued, the FAA
Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is U.S. Southwest Regional Office has relocated
Department of Transportation, Docket and a group email address has been
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Operations Office, M–30, West Building established for requesting an FAA
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 Alternative Method of Compliance for a
Federal Aviation Administration New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, helicopter of foreign design. We have
DC 20590. updated this information throughout
14 CFR Part 39 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt this Final Rule.
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0903; Directorate Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Comments
Identifier 2013–SW–043–AD; Amendment Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft
39–18548; AD 2016–11–21] Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood After our NPRM (79 FR 67382,
Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone November 13, 2014) was published, we
RIN 2120–AA64 received comments from three
(817) 222–5110; email matthew.fuller@
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus faa.gov. commenters.
Helicopters Deutschland GmbH SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request
(Previously Eurocopter Deutschland Three commenters requested that the
GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters) Discussion
FAA not issue this AD. The commenters
On November 13, 2014, at 79 FR stated an AD to revise the airworthiness
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 67382, the Federal Register published
Administration (FAA), DOT. limitations of an aircraft manual is
our notice of proposed rulemaking unnecessary because operators are
ACTION: Final rule. (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14 required to use the most current
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that revision of the manual.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
would apply to Airbus Helicopters We disagree. The FAA must issue an
airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, AD to mandate an airworthiness
Helicopters Model EC135P1, EC135P2,
EC135T1, EC135T2, and EC135T2+ limitations revision, such as a new life
EC135P2+, EC135T1, EC135T2, and
helicopters. The NPRM proposed to limit, for all operators.
EC135T2+ helicopters. This AD requires
require, before further flight, revising
reducing the life limit of certain parts FAA’s Determination
the Airworthiness Limitations Section
and removing each part that has reached
(ALS) of the applicable maintenance These helicopters have been approved
its life limit. The actions of this AD are
manual and the component history card by the aviation authority of Germany
intended to reduce the life limits of
or equivalent record by reducing the life and are approved for operation in the
certain critical parts to prevent failure of
limit for various parts and removing United States. Pursuant to our bilateral
a part and subsequent loss of control of
from service any part that has reached agreement with Germany, EASA, its
the helicopter.
its life limit. The proposed requirements technical representative, has notified us
DATES: This AD is effective July 11, were intended to reduce the life limits of the unsafe condition described in the
2016. of certain critical parts to prevent failure EASA AD. We are issuing this AD
ADDRESSES: For service information of a part and subsequent loss of control because we evaluated all information
identified in this final rule, contact of the helicopter. provided by EASA, considered the
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum The NPRM was prompted by AD No. comments received, and determined the
Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; 2013–0178, dated August 7, 2013, unsafe condition exists and is likely to
telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232– issued by EASA, which is the Technical exist or develop on other helicopters of
0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// Agent for the Member States of the these same type designs and that air
www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. European Union, to correct an unsafe safety and the public interest require
You may review the referenced service condition for Eurocopter Deutschland adopting the AD requirements as
information at the FAA, Office of the GmbH (ECD) (now Airbus Helicopters) proposed.
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+,
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES
10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, Differences Between This AD and the
Fort Worth, TX 76177. EC635T1, EC635P2+, and EC635T2+ EASA AD
helicopters. EASA advises that ECD has This AD does not apply to Airbus
Examining the AD Docket revised the airworthiness limitations for Helicopters Model EC635T1, P2+, or
You may examine the AD docket on the EC135 and EC635 type design as EC635T2+ helicopters because those
the Internet at http:// published in the Master Servicing helicopters are not type certificated in
www.regulations.gov by searching for Manual (MSM) EC135 Chapter 04—ALS the U.S.
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Related Service Information (4) Will not have a significant (C) Cardan ring (two-part), P/N
economic impact, positive or negative, L623M2005205, reduce the life limit from
The airworthiness limitations and 14,400 hours TIS to 12,900 hours TIS.
maintenance procedures for certain on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory (D) Bolt (control ring), P/N L671M7001215,
parts are contained in the Airworthiness reduce the life limit from 14,400 hours TIS
Limitations section, Chapter 4, of Flexibility Act. to 12,900 hours TIS.
Eurocopter’s MSM EC135, dated We prepared an economic evaluation (E) Bolt (sliding sleeve), P/N
December 1, 2001. Revision 14 of the of the estimated costs to comply with L623M2006206 and P/N L623M2006213,
MSM, dated July 1, 2012, establishes a this AD and placed it in the AD docket. reduce the life limit from 14,400 hours TIS
life limit for certain part-numbered List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 to 12,900 hours TIS.
main rotor blades and reduces the life (ii) For mixing lever gear unit parts:
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (A) Forked lever assembly, P/N
limits for swashplate and mixing lever
safety, Incorporation by reference, L671M3012102, reduce the life limit from
gear unit parts.
Safety. 9,000 hours TIS to 8,700 hours TIS.
Costs of Compliance (B) Hinged support, P/N L671M7003210,
Adoption of the Amendment reduce the life limit from 8,700 hours TIS to
We estimate that this AD affects 267
Accordingly, under the authority 8,400 hours TIS.
helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate (C) Bolt, P/N L671M7001220, reduce the
delegated to me by the Administrator,
that operators may incur the following life limit from 8,700 hours TIS to 8,400 hours
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
costs in order to comply with this AD. TIS.
follows:
Labor costs are estimated at $85 per (2) Remove from service any part listed in
work-hour. We estimate 2 work-hours to PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraph (e)(1) of this AD that has reached
update the maintenance manual for a or exceeded its newly revised life limit.
DIRECTIVES
total cost of $170 for each helicopter (f) Special Flight Permits
and $45,390 for the U.S. fleet. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Special flight permits are limited to a one-
continues to read as follows: time flight to a maintenance facility to
Authority for This Rulemaking
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. replace a part that has reached its life limit.
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended] (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (AMOCs)
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
section 106, describes the authority of the following new airworthiness (1) The Manager, Safety Management
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
directive (AD): AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2016–11–21 Airbus Helicopters Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety
Deutschland GmbH (Previously Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate,
authority. Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH): FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
We are issuing this rulemaking under Amendment 39–18548; Docket No. 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-
the authority described in Subtitle VII, FAA–2014–0903; Directorate Identifier ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2013–SW–043–AD. (2) For operations conducted under a 14
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
(a) Applicability
section, Congress charges the FAA with 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Model EC135P1, you notify your principal inspector, or
air commerce by prescribing regulations EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135T1, EC135T2, lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
and EC135T2+ helicopters, certificated in the local flight standards district office or
for practices, methods, and procedures any category.
the Administrator finds necessary for certificate holding district office, before
(b) Unsafe Condition operating any aircraft complying with this
safety in air commerce. This regulation
AD through an AMOC.
is within the scope of that authority This AD defines the unsafe condition as
because it addresses an unsafe condition failure of a critical part, which could result (h) Additional Information
that is likely to exist or develop on in loss of control of the helicopter. (1) Eurocopter Master Servicing Manual
helicopters identified in this rulemaking (c) Effective Date EC135 Chapter 04—Airworthiness
action. This AD becomes effective July 11, 2016. Limitations Section, Revision 14, dated July
1, 2012, which is not incorporated by
Regulatory Findings (d) Compliance reference, contains additional information
This AD will not have federalism You are responsible for performing each about the subject of this final rule. For
implications under Executive Order action required by this AD within the service information identified in this AD,
specified compliance time unless it has contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum
13132. This AD will not have a
already been accomplished prior to that time. Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone
substantial direct effect on the States, on (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972)
the relationship between the national (e) Required Actions 641–3775; or at http://
government and the States, or on the Before further flight: www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You
distribution of power and (1) Revise the life limit of each part listed may review a copy of the service information
responsibilities among the various in paragraphs (e)(1)(i) and (ii) in the at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
levels of government. Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
For the reasons discussed above, I applicable maintenance manual and record Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
certify that this AD: the revised life limit on the component (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory history card or equivalent record as follows: European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (i) For swashplate parts: No. 2013–0178, dated August 7, 2013. You
(A) Ring (bearing ring), part number (P/N) may view the EASA AD on the Internet at
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
L623M2001214, reduce the life limit from http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 8,300 hours time-in-service (TIS) to 8,000 FAA–2014–0903.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); hours TIS.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (B) Ring (control ring), P/N (i) Subject
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies L623M2001213, reduce the life limit from Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
making a regulatory distinction; and 8,300 hours TIS to 8,000 hours TIS. Code: 6300, 2700 Swashplate Ring, Cardan
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Ring, Bolt, Mixing Lever Gear Unit (flight DATES: This final rule is effective June As published, the wing locations of
controls). 6, 2016. engine TIO–540–JJ2B and LTIO–540–
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 23, J2B in table 1 of the Applicability,
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
2016. paragraph (c), section are incorrect. This
docket on the Internet at http://
Scott A. Horn, document corrects that error.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Although no other part of the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
Aircraft Certification Service. preamble or regulatory information has
0338; or in person at the Docket been corrected, we are publishing the
[FR Doc. 2016–13103 Filed 6–3–16; 8:45 am]
Management Facility between 9 a.m. entire rule in the Federal Register.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, The effective date of this AD remains
except Federal holidays. The AD docket June 6, 2016.
contains this AD, the regulatory
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
evaluation, any comments received, and PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Federal Aviation Administration other information. The address for the DIRECTIVES
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
14 CFR Part 39 Document Management Facility, U.S. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Department of Transportation, Docket continues to read as follows:
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0338; Directorate Operations, M–30, West Building
Identifier 2014–CE–010–AD; Amendment Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
39–18495; AD 2016–08–18] § 39.13 [Amended]
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
RIN 2120–AA64 DC 20590. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary the following new airworthiness
Airworthiness Directives; Piper directive (AD):
Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 2016–08–18 Piper Aircraft, Inc.:
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Amendment 39–18495; Docket No.
Administration (FAA), DOT. Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474– FAA–2014–0338; Directorate Identifier
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
2014–CE–010–AD.
5575; fax: (404) 474–5606; email:
gary.wechsler@faa.gov. (a) Effective Date
SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an
This AD is effective June 6, 2016.
airworthiness directive (AD) that SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
published in the Federal Register. That Airworthiness Directive 2016–08–18, (b) Affected ADs
AD applies to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Amendment 39–18495 (81 FR 26106, None.
Model PA–31–350 airplanes. The wing May 2, 2016), currently requires
(c) Applicability
locations of engine TIO–540–J2B and inspecting the fuel hose assembly and
LTIO–540–J2B in table 1 of the the turbocharger support assembly for This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Applicability, paragraph (c), section are proper clearance between them, Model PA–31–350 airplanes, serial numbers
31–5001 through 31–5004, 31–7305005
incorrect. This document corrects that inspecting each assembly for any sign of through 31–8452024, and 31–8253001
error. In all other respects, the original damage, and making any necessary through 31–8553002, certificated in any
document remains the same; however repairs or replacements for certain Piper category, that are equipped with the
we are publishing the entire rule in the Aircraft, Inc. Model PA–31–350 following engines and fuel pump hose
Federal Register. airplanes. assemblies:
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (c) OF THIS AD—APPLICABLE ENGINES AND FUEL PUMP HOSE ASSEMBLIES
Manufacturer’s part No.
Engine Manufacturer’s hose name Hose description
(P/N)
LTIO–540–J2B (right wing) ............ Hose Assembly—Fuel .................. Piper 39995–034 .......................... Inlet fuel hose to engine fuel
pump.
TIO–540–J2B (left wing) ................ Hose, Fuel pump to Injector ......... Lycoming LW–12877–6S142 ....... Exit fuel hose from engine fuel
pump.
LTIO–540–J2BD (right wing) ......... Hose, Fuel pump to Injector ......... Lycoming LW–12877–6S142 ....... Exit fuel hose from engine fuel
pump.
TIO–540–J2BD (left wing) ............. Hose Assembly—Fuel .................. Piper 39995–034 .......................... Inlet fuel hose to engine fuel
pump.
(d) Subject (g)(1) through (j)(2) of this AD, unless already turbocharger support assembly, Lycoming
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ done. P/N LW–18302. There should be a minimum
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America 3/16-inch clearance. Do the inspection
(g) Ensure Proper Clearance Between the following the INSTRUCTIONS section of
Code 73: Engine Fuel and Control. Fuel Hose Assembly and the Turbocharger Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
(e) Unsafe Condition Support Assembly 1257A, dated August 4, 2015.
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This AD was prompted by a report of an (1) Within the next 60 hours time-in- (2) Before further flight after the inspection
engine fire caused by a leak in the fuel pump service (TIS) after June 6, 2016 (the effective required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if the
inlet hose. We are issuing this AD to correct date of this AD) or within the next 6 months measured clearance is less than 3/16-inch,
the unsafe condition on these products. after June 6, 2016 (the effective date of this make all necessary adjustments to make the
AD), whichever occurs first, inspect to clearance a minimum of 3/16-inch between
(f) Compliance determine the clearance between the inlet the inlet and exit fuel hose assemblies listed
Comply with this AD within the and exit fuel hose assemblies listed in table in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD and
compliance times specified in paragraphs 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, and each each turbocharger support assembly,
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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 July 11, 2016. | |
| Contact | Matt Fuller, Senior 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 36137 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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