81 FR 71591 - Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 201 (October 18, 2016)

Page Range		71591-71593
FR Document		2016-24738

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters. This AD requires altering the fire bottle inertia switch wiring and performing a cartridge functional test of the fire extinguishing system. This AD was prompted by the inadvertent tripping of inertia-switches that has led to unintentional discharging of the fire bottles, leaving the helicopter's auxiliary power unit and engines without fire protection. The actions are intended to prevent unintentional and undetected fire bottle discharges and subsequent unavailability of fire suppression in case of a fire.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 201 (Tuesday, October 18, 2016)

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6640; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-084-AD; 
Amendment 39-18683; AD 2016-21-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation 
Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky)

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Model S-92A helicopters. This AD requires altering the fire bottle 
inertia switch wiring and performing a cartridge functional test of the 
fire extinguishing system. This AD was prompted by the inadvertent 
tripping of inertia-switches that has led to unintentional discharging 
of the fire bottles, leaving the helicopter's auxiliary power unit and 
engines without fire protection. The actions are intended to prevent 
unintentional and undetected fire bottle discharges and subsequent 
unavailability of fire suppression in case of a fire.

DATES: This AD is effective November 22, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain document listed in this AD as of November 22, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service Engineering, 
124 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1-800-Winged-S or 203-
416-4299; email [email protected]. You may review a 
copy of the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the 
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, 
Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
6640.

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-
6640; 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, any incorporated-by-reference service information, 
the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. 
The street address for the Docket Operations Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations Office, 
M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kris Greer, Aviation Safety Engineer, 
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 
238-7799; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On May 13, 2016, at 81 FR 29817, 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 certain serial-numbered 
Sikorsky Model S-92A helicopters. Sikorsky has informed us that the 
inadvertent tripping of inertia switches has caused several engine and 
auxiliary power unit fire bottle discharges during taxi, flight, and 
landing operations. Because these discharges are undetected, the fire 
bottles remain unavailable in the event of a fire.
    The NPRM proposed to require altering the fire bottle inertia 
switch wiring to disable the automatic feature of the fire 
extinguishing system and performing a cartridge functional test. The 
proposed requirements were intended to prevent an unintentional and 
undetected fire bottle discharge and subsequent unavailability of fire 
suppression in the event of a fire.
    Since the NPRM was issued, the email address for Sikorsky has 
changed. We have revised this email address throughout this final rule.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD, but we did not receive any comments on the NPRM.

FAA's Determination

    We have reviewed the relevant information and determined that an 
unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other 
products of the same type design and that air safety and the public 
interest require adopting the AD requirements as proposed.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92-26-005A, Revision A, 
dated June 27, 2014 (ASB 92-26-005A). ASB 92-26-005A specifies 
performing a one-time alteration of the fire bottle inertia switch 
wiring to disable the automatic actuation feature of the fire 
extinguishing system. ASB 92-26-005A includes figures that depict the 
wiring and electrical connector pin changes.
    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.

Other Related Service Information

    We also reviewed Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92-26-005, Basic 
Issue, dated June 18, 2014 (ASB 92-26-005). ASB 92-26-005 contains the 
same procedures as ASB 92-26-005A. However, ASB 92-26-005A contains an 
additional figure.

Differences Between This AD and the Service Information

    This AD has a compliance date within 90 days, and the service 
information has a calendar date, which has already passed. This AD does 
not require performing a cartridge functional test prior to alteration. 
The service information does specify performing a cartridge functional 
test prior to alteration.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 80 helicopters of U.S. 
Registry.
    We estimate that operators may incur the following costs to comply 
with this AD. Labor costs are estimated at $85 per work-hour. Altering 
the fire bottle switch and performing a cartridge functional test will 
take about 2 work-hours. No parts are needed for an estimated cost of 
$170 per helicopter and $13,600 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 products 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;

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    (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):

2016-21-02 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation: Amendment 39-18683; Docket 
No. FAA-2016-6640; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-084-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model S-92A helicopters, serial number 920006 
through 920250, certificated in any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as inadvertent tripping of 
a fire bottle inertia-switch. This condition results in an 
unintentional and undetected fire bottle discharge and subsequent 
unavailability of fire suppression in the event of a fire.

(c) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective November 22, 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

    Within 90 days:
    (1) Alter each fire bottle inertia switch by following the 
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of Sikorsky Alert 
Service Bulletin 92-26-005A, Revision A, dated June 27, 2014.
    (2) Perform a cartridge functional test.

(f) Credit for Actions Previously Completed

    Compliance with Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92-26-005, Basic 
Issue, dated June 18, 2014, before the effective date of this AD is 
considered acceptable for compliance with the actions specified in 
paragraph (e) of this AD.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may 
approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Kris Greer, 
Aviation Safety Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, 
Engine & Propeller Directorate,1200 District Avenue, Burlington, 
Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238-7799; 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

    Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92-26-005, Basic Issue, dated 
June 18, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference, contains 
additional information about the subject of this final rule. For 
service information identified in this final rule, contact Sikorsky 
Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, 
Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1-800-Winged-S or 203-416-4299; email 
[email protected]. You may review a copy of this 
service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, 
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 
76177.

(i) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2621 Fire Bottle, 
Fixed.

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this 
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92-26-005A, Revision A, 
dated June 27, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Sikorsky service information identified in this final 
rule, contact Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service 
Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1-800-
Winged-S or 203-416-4299; email [email protected].
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the 
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-
321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 3, 2016.
Lance T. Gant,
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-24738 Filed 10-17-16; 8:45 am]
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(c) Applicability 26, 2014, remain applicable in areas not still be done as specified, and the airplane
(1) This AD applies to the Boeing Company hidden by the repair. can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Model 767–200, -300, and -400ER series (h) Post-Repair Inspections (k) Related Information
airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Repairs identified in Part 2 of Boeing Alert For more information about this AD,
767–53A0260, dated August 26, 2014. Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated August contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer,
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type 26, 2014, specify post-repair airworthiness Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
Certificate (STC) ST01920SE (http:// limitation inspections for compliance with ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_ 14 CFR 25.57l(a)(3) at the repaired locations, 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6447; fax: 425–
Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ which support compliance with 14 CFR 917–6590; email: wayne.lockett@faa.gov.
59027F43B9A7486E86257B1D006591EE? 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2). As (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
OpenDocument&Highlight=st01920se) does airworthiness limitations, these inspections
are required by maintenance and operational (1) The Director of the Federal Register
not affect the ability to accomplish the approved the incorporation by reference
actions required by this AD. Therefore, for rules. It is therefore unnecessary to mandate
them in this AD. Deviations from these (IBR) of the service information listed in this
airplanes on which STC ST01920SE is paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
installed, a ‘‘change in product’’ alternative inspections require FAA approval, but do not
require an AMOC. part 51.
method of compliance (AMOC) approval (2) You must use this service information
request is not necessary to comply with the (i) Exception to the Service Information as applicable to do the actions required by
requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
(d) Subject 53A0260, dated August 26, 2014, specifies a (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date 53A0260, dated August 26, 2014.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires (ii) Reserved.
America Code 53, Fuselage.
compliance within the specified compliance (3) For Boeing service information
(e) Unsafe Condition time after the effective date of this AD. identified in this AD, contact Boeing
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC
the design approval holder indicating that (AMOCs)
the skin lap splice is subject to widespread 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone:
fatigue damage. We are issuing this AD to (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–
detect and correct fatigue cracking of this the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, 5680; Internet https://
skin lap splice, which could grow and result if requested using the procedures found in 14 www.myboeingfleet.com.
in possible rapid decompression and reduced CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, (4) You may view this referenced service
structural integrity of the airplane. send your request to your principal inspector information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
(f) Compliance appropriate. If sending information directly WA. For information on the availability of
Comply with this AD within the to the manager of the ACO, send it to the this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
compliance times specified, unless already attention of the person identified in (5) You may view this service information
done. paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be that is incorporated by reference at the
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- National Archives and Records
(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions Requests@faa.gov. Administration (NARA). For information on
At the applicable time specified in (2) Before using any approved AMOC, the availability of this material at NARA, call
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing notify your appropriate principal inspector, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
August 26, 2014, except as required by of the local flight standards district office/ locations.html.
paragraph (i) of this AD: Do a detailed certificate holding district office. Issued in Renton, Washington, on
inspection and a surface high frequency eddy (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable September 16, 2016.
current (HFEC) inspection at section 41, level of safety may be used for any repair, Suzanne Masterson,
stringer S–2R skin lap splice from body modification, or alteration required by this
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
station (STA) 368 to STA 434, for any AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
cracking, and do all applicable corrective Commercial Airplanes ODA that has been
actions, in accordance with the authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to [FR Doc. 2016–23076 Filed 10–17–16; 8:45 am]
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert make those findings. To be approved, the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated August repair method, modification deviation, or
26, 2014. Do all applicable corrective actions alteration deviation must meet the
before further flight. Repeat the inspections certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
thereafter at the applicable times specified in approval must specifically refer to this AD.
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing (4) Except as required by paragraph (i) of Federal Aviation Administration
Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated this AD: For service information that
August 26, 2014. If any existing external contains steps that are labeled as Required
repair is found in the inspection area, then for Compliance (RC), the provisions of 14 CFR Part 39
the inspections in Part 1 of the paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) apply. [Docket No. FAA–2016–6640; Directorate
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2015–SW–084–AD; Amendment
Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated August substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–18683; AD 2016–21–02]
26, 2014, are not required in the area hidden identified in an RC step, must be done to
by the repair, provided that the repair was comply with the AD. If a step or substep is RIN 2120–AA64
previously approved by the Manager, Seattle labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), or by the requirement is removed from that step or Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky
Authorized Representative of the Boeing substep. An AMOC is required for any Aircraft Corporation Helicopters
Commercial Airplanes Organization deviations to RC steps, including substeps
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
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Designation Authorization (ODA), or and identified figures.
installed as specified in Part 2 of the (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Administration (FAA), DOT.
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert deviated from using accepted methods in ACTION: Final rule.
Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated August accordance with the operator’s maintenance
26, 2014. Inspections in Part 1 of the or inspection program without obtaining SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, airworthiness directive (AD) for
Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated August including substeps and identified figures, can Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky)

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(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (f) Credit for Actions Previously Completed National Archives and Records
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Compliance with Sikorsky Alert Service Administration (NARA). For information on
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Bulletin 92–26–005, Basic Issue, dated June the availability of this material at NARA, call
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 18, 2014, before the effective date of this AD (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
is considered acceptable for compliance with www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
the actions specified in paragraph (e) of this locations.html.
making a regulatory distinction; and
(4) Will not have a significant AD. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 3,
economic impact, positive or negative, (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2016.
on a substantial number of small entities (AMOCs) Lance T. Gant,
under the criteria of the Regulatory (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
Flexibility Act. Certification Office, FAA, may approve Certification Service.
We prepared an economic evaluation AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: [FR Doc. 2016–24738 Filed 10–17–16; 8:45 am]
of the estimated costs to comply with Kris Greer, Aviation Safety Engineer, Boston BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
this AD and placed it in the AD docket. Aircraft Certification Office, Engine &
Propeller Directorate,1200 District Avenue,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone
(781) 238–7799; email kristopher.greer@ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation faa.gov.
safety, Incorporation by reference, (2) For operations conducted under a 14 Federal Aviation Administration
Safety. CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that 14 CFR Part 39
Adoption of the Amendment you notify your principal inspector, or
Accordingly, under the authority lacking a principal inspector, the manager of [Docket No. FAA–2016–6418; Directorate
delegated to me by the Administrator, the local flight standards district office or Identifier 2015–NM–158–AD; Amendment
certificate holding district office before 39–18676; AD 2016–20–10]
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows: operating any aircraft complying with this
RIN 2120–AA64
AD through an AMOC.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Additional Information Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
DIRECTIVES Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92–26–005, Airplanes
Basic Issue, dated June 18, 2014, which is not
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 incorporated by reference, contains AGENCY: Federal Aviation
continues to read as follows: additional information about the subject of Administration (FAA), DOT.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. this final rule. For service information ACTION: Final rule.
identified in this final rule, contact Sikorsky
§ 39.13 [Amended] Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT airworthiness directive (AD) for all
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
06611; telephone 1–800–Winged–S or 203– Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter,
the following new airworthiness 416–4299; email wcs_cust_service_eng.gr-
directive (AD): –200, and –300 series airplanes; and
sik@lmco.com. You may review a copy of
this service information at the FAA, Office of
Airbus Model A340–200, –300, –500,
2016–21–02 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation:
the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, and –600 series airplanes. This AD was
Amendment 39–18683; Docket No.
FAA–2016–6640; Directorate Identifier 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort prompted by reports of fuel leaking
2015–SW–084–AD. Worth, TX 76177. through fuel pump electrical connectors
and of fuel pump electrical connector
(a) Applicability (i) Subject
damage caused by the build-up of
This AD applies to Model S–92A Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) moisture behind the electrical
helicopters, serial number 920006 through Code: 2621 Fire Bottle, Fixed.
connectors. This AD requires an
920250, certificated in any category. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference inspection of the fuel pumps to identify
(b) Unsafe Condition (1) The Director of the Federal Register their part numbers and replacement of
This AD defines the unsafe condition as approved the incorporation by reference of affected pumps. We are issuing this AD
inadvertent tripping of a fire bottle inertia- the service information listed in this to prevent a potential ignition source
switch. This condition results in an paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR and a fuel leak through damaged fuel
unintentional and undetected fire bottle part 51. pump electrical connectors, which
discharge and subsequent unavailability of (2) You must use this service information
creates a flammability risk in an area
fire suppression in the event of a fire. as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. adjacent to the fuel tank.
(c) Effective Date (i) Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92–26– DATES: This AD is effective November
This AD becomes effective November 22, 005A, Revision A, dated June 27, 2014. 22, 2016.
2016. (ii) Reserved. The Director of the Federal Register
(3) For Sikorsky service information approved the incorporation by reference
(d) Compliance identified in this final rule, contact Sikorsky of certain publications listed in this AD
You are responsible for performing each Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service
action required by this AD within the Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT as of November 22, 2016.
specified compliance time unless it has 06611; telephone 1–800–Winged–S or 203– ADDRESSES: For service information
already been accomplished prior to that time. 416–4299; email wcs_cust_service_eng.gr- identified in this final rule, contact
sik@lmco.com. Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
(e) Required Actions (4) You may view this service information EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
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Within 90 days: at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
(1) Alter each fire bottle inertia switch by Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
following the Accomplishment Instructions, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45
paragraph 3.B., of Sikorsky Alert Service information on the availability of this 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@
Bulletin 92–26–005A, Revision A, dated June material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. airbus.com; Internet http://
27, 2014. (5) You may view this service information www.airbus.com. You may view this
(2) Perform a cartridge functional test. that is incorporated by reference at the referenced service information at 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 November 22, 2016.
Contact		Kris Greer, Aviation Safety Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238-7799; email [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 71591
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 71591 - Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

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