81 FR 67102 - Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 190 (September 30, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 190 (September 30, 2016)
| Page Range | 67102-67104 | |
| FR Document | 2016-23345 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 190 (Friday, September 30, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 67102-67104] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-23345] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9144; Directorate Identifier 2016-SW-014-AD; Amendment 39-18667; AD 2016-20-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Model 427 and Model 429 helicopters. This AD requires replacing certain engine and transmission oil check valves. This AD also prohibits installing the affected check valves on any helicopter. This AD is prompted by a report of several cracked or leaking check valves. These actions are intended to detect and prevent a cracked or leaking check valve which could result in loss of lubrication to the engine or transmission, failure of the engine or transmission, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. DATES: This AD becomes effective October 17, 2016. We must receive comments on this AD by November 29, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9144; 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 Transport Canada AD, the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437-2862 or (800) 363-8023; fax (450) 433-0272; or at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rao Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email rao.edupuganti@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to provide your comments prior to it becoming effective. [[Page 67103]] However, we invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that resulted from adopting this AD. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the AD, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed electronically, commenters should submit them only one time. We will file in the docket all comments that we receive, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this rulemaking during the comment period. We will consider all the comments we receive and may conduct additional rulemaking based on those comments. Discussion On December 7, 2015, Transport Canada issued AD No. CF-2015-29 to correct an unsafe condition for certain serial-numbered Bell Model 427 and Model 429 helicopters. Transport Canada advises that part numbered 209-062-520-001 check valves manufactured by Circor Aerospace as replacement parts have been found cracked or leaking on several helicopters. According to Transport Canada, these check valves are used in the lubrication systems of the Model 429 engines and main rotor transmission and the Model 427 engines. Finally, Transport Canada advises that loss of lubrication may cause catastrophic failure of the transmission or the engine, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter. Transport Canada AD No. CF-2015-29 requires a one-time inspection of the transmission and engine check valves for cracks and leaks. If there is a crack or leaking fluid, the Transport Canada AD requires replacing the check valve before further flight. Otherwise, the Transport Canada AD requires replacing each check valve within 60 days for the main rotor transmission and one year for the engine with a check valve marked ``TQL'' as shown in the manufacturer's service bulletins. The Transport Canada AD also prohibits installing a part number (P/N) 209-062-520-001 check valve on any helicopter if the check valve was manufactured by Circor Aerospace, marked ``Circle Seal,'' and manufactured between October 2011 and March 2015. FAA's Determination These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of Canada and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with Canada, Transport Canada, its technical representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in its AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by Transport Canada and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these same type designs. Related Service Information We reviewed Bell Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 427-15-37 for Model 427 helicopters and Bell ASB 429-15-23 for Model 429 helicopters, both dated September 4, 2015. Both ASBs describe procedures for inspecting and replacing the check valve, P/N 209-062-520-001, installed on certain serial-numbered Model 427 and Model 429 helicopters. AD Requirements This AD requires, within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS), replacing the transmission and engine oil check valves. This AD also prohibits installing a check valve P/N 209-062-520-001 that was manufactured by Circor Aerospace, marked ``Circle Seal,'' and marked with a manufacturing date code of ``10/11'' (October 2011) through ``03/15'' (March 2015) on any helicopter. Differences Between This AD and the Transport Canada AD The Transport Canada AD requires inspecting the valves for cracks and leaks to determine when they must be replaced. This AD requires replacing all check valves within 25 hours TIS. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 105 (29 Model 427 and 76 Model 429) helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD. At an average labor rate of $85, replacing each check valve (transmission or engine) will require about 1 work-hour, and required parts will cost $85. For the Model 427, we estimate a total cost of $170 per helicopter and $4,930 for the U.S. fleet. For the Model 429, we estimate a total cost of $340 per helicopter and $25,840 for the U.S. fleet. According to Bell's service information some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage by Bell. Accordingly, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date Providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adopting these AD requirements would delay implementing the safety actions needed to correct this known unsafe condition. Therefore, we find that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to the adoption of this rule because the actions required by this AD must be accomplished within 25 hours TIS, a very short interval for helicopters used in offshore transportation. Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. 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 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 responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed, 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); [[Page 67104]] 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): 2016-20-01 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell): Amendment 39-18667; Docket No. FAA-2016-9144; Directorate Identifier 2016-SW- 014-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Bell Model 427 and 429 helicopters, certificated in any category, with an engine and transmission oil check valve part number (P/N) 209-062-520-001 manufactured by Circor Aerospace, marked ``Circle Seal'' and with a manufacturing date code of ``10/11'' (October 2011) through ``03/15'' (March 2015), installed. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as a cracked or leaking check valve. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in loss of lubrication to the engine or transmission, failure of the transmission or engine, and loss of control of the helicopter. (c) Effective Date This AD becomes effective October 17, 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 25 hours time-in-service: (i) Replace each transmission oil check valve. (ii) For Model 429 helicopters, replace each engine oil check valve. (2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any check valve P/N 209-062-520-001 manufactured by Circor Aerospace, marked ``Circle Seal'' and with a manufacturing date code of ``10/ 11'' (October 2011) through ``03/15'' (March 2015), on any helicopter. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Rao Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222- 5110; email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (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. (g) Additional Information (1) Bell Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 427-15-37 for Model 427 helicopters and Bell ASB 429-15-23 for Model 429 helicopters, both dated September 4, 2015, which are not incorporated by reference, contain additional information about the subject of this final rule. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437-2862 or (800) 363-8023; fax (450) 433-0272; or at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. 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 Transport Canada AD No. CF-2015-29, dated December 7, 2015. You may view the Transport Canada AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2016-9144. (h) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6300 Engine and Transmission Lubrication System. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 16, 2016. Scott A. Horn, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-23345 Filed 9-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Related Information engine or transmission, and subsequent
DIRECTIVES (1) For more information about this AD, loss of control of the helicopter.
contact Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, DATES: This AD becomes effective
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, October 17, 2016.
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960 We must receive comments on this
continues to read as follows:
Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712–
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
AD by November 29, 2016.
4137; phone: 562–627–5246; fax: 562–627–
5210; email: joseph.costa@faa.gov. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) Honeywell SB TPE331–72–2208, dated any of the following methods:
July 29, 2014, which is not incorporated by • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding reference in this AD, can be obtained from http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
the following new airworthiness Honeywell, using the contact information in online instructions for sending your
directive (AD): paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. comments electronically.
2016–18–17 Honeywell International Inc. (3) For Honeywell service information • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(Type Certificate Previously Held by identified in this AD, contact Honeywell • Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett Engine International Inc., 111 S 34th Street, Phoenix,
AZ 85034–2802; phone: 800–601–3099;
Department of Transportation, Docket
Division; Garrett Turbine Engine Operations, M–30, West Building
Company; and AiResearch Internet: https://
myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/portal/!ut/. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Manufacturing Company of Arizona): New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
(4) You may view this service information
Amendment 39–18648; Docket No.
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 DC 20590–0001.
FAA–2015–4866; Directorate Identifier
2015–NE–33–AD.
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
information on the availability of this ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
(a) Effective Date material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
This AD is effective November 4, 2016. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference Federal holidays.
(b) Affected ADs None. Examining the AD Docket
None. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on You may examine the AD docket on
August 26, 2016. the Internet at http://
(c) Applicability
Colleen M. D’Alessandro, www.regulations.gov by searching for
This AD applies to Honeywell
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
International Inc. (Honeywell) TPE331–3U, Aircraft Certification Service.
–3UW, –5, –5A, –5AB, –5B, –6, –6A, –8, –10, 9144; or in person at the Docket
–10AV, –10GP, –10GT, –10N, –10P, –10R, [FR Doc. 2016–23263 Filed 9–29–16; 8:45 am] Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
–10T, –10U, –10UA, –10UF, –10UG, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P p.m., Monday through Friday, except
–10UGR, –10UR, and –11U model turboprop Federal holidays. The AD docket
engines, and TSE331–3U model turboshaft contains this AD, the Transport Canada
engines, with a 2nd stage compressor DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AD, the economic evaluation, any
impeller, part number (P/N) 893482–1 comments received, and other
through –5, inclusive, or P/N 3107056–1 or Federal Aviation Administration information. The street address for the
P/N 3107056–2, installed. Docket Operations Office (telephone
14 CFR Part 39 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
(d) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the discovery of [Docket No. FAA–2016–9144; Directorate section. Comments will be available in
cracks in a 2nd stage compressor impeller Identifier 2016–SW–014–AD; Amendment the AD docket shortly after receipt.
during a routine shop visit. We are issuing 39–18667; AD 2016–20–01] For service information identified in
this AD to prevent failure of the compressor this final rule, contact Bell Helicopter
impeller, uncontained part release, damage to RIN 2120–AA64 Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de
the engine, and damage to the airplane. l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4;
Airworthiness Directives; Bell telephone (450) 437–2862 or (800) 363–
(e) Compliance Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or at http://
Comply with this AD within the (Bell) Helicopters
compliance times specified, unless already
www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may
done. AGENCY: Federal Aviation review the referenced service
(1) Remove from service the 2nd stage Administration (FAA), Department of information at the FAA, Office of the
compressor impeller at next removal of the Transportation (DOT). Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
2nd stage compressor impeller from the 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
ACTION: Final rule; request for
engine or before exceeding 11,500 cycles in Fort Worth, TX 76177.
service after the effective date of this AD, comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rao
whichever occurs first. Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer,
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(2) Reserved.
airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Regulations and Policy Group,
(f) Installation Prohibition Model 427 and Model 429 helicopters. Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
After the effective date of this AD, do not This AD requires replacing certain Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
install a 2nd stage compressor impeller, part engine and transmission oil check telephone (817) 222–5110; email
number (P/N) 893482–1 through –5, valves. This AD also prohibits installing rao.edupuganti@faa.gov.
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
inclusive, or P/N 3107056–1 or P/N the affected check valves on any SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
3107056–2, into any engine. helicopter. This AD is prompted by a
report of several cracked or leaking Comments Invited
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) check valves. These actions are This AD is a final rule that involves
The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft intended to detect and prevent a requirements affecting flight safety, and
Certification Office, FAA, may approve cracked or leaking check valve which we did not provide you with notice and
AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures could result in loss of lubrication to the an opportunity to provide your
found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. engine or transmission, failure of the comments prior to it becoming effective.
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3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (2) After the effective date of this AD, do DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Alaska to the extent that it justifies not install any check valve P/N 209–062–
making a regulatory distinction; and 520–001 manufactured by Circor Aerospace, Federal Aviation Administration
4. Will not have a significant marked ‘‘Circle Seal’’ and with a
economic impact, positive or negative, manufacturing date code of ‘‘10/11’’ (October 14 CFR Part 71
on a substantial number of small entities 2011) through ‘‘03/15’’ (March 2015), on any
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5574; Airspace
under the criteria of the Regulatory helicopter.
Docket No. 16–AWP–5]
Flexibility Act. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
We prepared an economic evaluation (AMOCs) Modification of Class E Airspace;
of the estimated costs to comply with Napa, CA
this AD and placed it in the AD docket. (1) The Manager, Safety Management
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AGENCY: Federal Aviation
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 AD. Send your proposal to: Rao Edupuganti, Administration (FAA), DOT.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and
ACTION: Final rule.
safety, Incorporation by reference, Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA,
Safety. 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class
76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9- E airspace extending upward from 700
Adoption of the Amendment ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. feet above the surface at Napa County
Accordingly, under the authority (2) For operations conducted under a 14 Airport, Napa, CA, by removing an
delegated to me by the Administrator, CFR part 119 operating certificate or under irregular shaped area located
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that approximately 20 miles southwest of
follows: you notify your principal inspector, or Napa County Airport. This airspace area
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of is discontinuous from the airspace
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the local flight standards district office or surrounding Napa County Airport and is
DIRECTIVES certificate holding district office, before not essential to instrument flight rules
operating any aircraft complying with this
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (IFR) operations at the airport. This
AD through an AMOC.
continues to read as follows: action also updates the airport’s
(g) Additional Information geographic coordinates, and is necessary
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(1) Bell Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 427– for the safety and management of
§ 39.13 [Amended] 15–37 for Model 427 helicopters and Bell instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding ASB 429–15–23 for Model 429 helicopters, at the airport, with the minimum
the following new airworthiness both dated September 4, 2015, which are not amount of airspace restriction.
directive (AD): incorporated by reference, contain additional DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 5,
information about the subject of this final 2017. The Director of the Federal
2016–20–01 Bell Helicopter Textron
Canada Limited (Bell): Amendment 39– rule. For service information identified in Register approves this incorporation by
18667; Docket No. FAA–2016–9144; this final rule, contact Bell Helicopter reference action under Title 1, Code of
Directorate Identifier 2016–SW–014–AD. Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone the annual revision of FAA Order
(a) Applicability
(450) 437–2862 or (800) 363–8023; fax (450) 7400.11A and publication of conforming
This AD applies to Bell Model 427 and 429 433–0272; or at http:// amendments.
helicopters, certificated in any category, with www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may
an engine and transmission oil check valve ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
review a copy of the service information at Airspace Designations and Reporting
part number (P/N) 209–062–520–001
manufactured by Circor Aerospace, marked the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Points, and subsequent amendments can
‘‘Circle Seal’’ and with a manufacturing date Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
code of ‘‘10/11’’ (October 2011) through ‘‘03/ Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. air_traffic/publications/. For further
15’’ (March 2015), installed. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
information, you can contact the U.S.
Transport Canada AD No. CF–2015–29, dated
(b) Unsafe Condition Department of Transportation, Docket
December 7, 2015. You may view the
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
Transport Canada AD on the Internet at
cracked or leaking check valve. This SE., West Bldg. Ground Floor, Rm.
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
condition, if not detected and corrected, W12–140, Washington, DC 20590;
could result in loss of lubrication to the and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2016–
Telephone: 1–800–647–5527, or 202–
engine or transmission, failure of the 9144.
366–9826. The Order is also available
transmission or engine, and loss of control of (h) Subject for inspection at the National Archives
the helicopter.
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) and Records Administration (NARA).
(c) Effective Date Code: 6300 Engine and Transmission For information on the availability of
This AD becomes effective October 17, Lubrication System. FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call
2016. 202–741–6030, or go to http://
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September
(d) Compliance www.archives.gov/federal_register/
16, 2016.
code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
You are responsible for performing each Scott A. Horn,
action required by this AD within the locations.html.
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
specified compliance time unless it has Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
already been accomplished prior to that time. Aircraft Certification Service. Designations and Reporting Points, is
[FR Doc. 2016–23345 Filed 9–29–16; 8:45 am] published yearly and effective on
(e) Required Actions
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P September 15.
(1) Within 25 hours time-in-service:
(i) Replace each transmission oil check FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
valve. Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
(ii) For Model 429 helicopters, replace each Operations Support Group, Western
engine oil check valve. Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
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| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective October 17, 2016. | |
| Contact | Rao Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 67102 | |
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