81_FR_74870 81 FR 74662 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

81 FR 74662 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 208 (October 27, 2016)

Page Range74662-74663
FR Document2016-25741

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting each terminal lug and replacing any lug that has discoloration, corrosion, incorrect crimping, or incorrect installation. This AD was prompted by the discovery that terminal lugs with incorrect crimping may have been installed on these helicopters. The actions of this AD are intended to detect incorrectly installed or crimped terminal lugs and prevent contact resistance and reduced gastightness between the wire and terminal lug, subsequent loss of electrical power, and an electrical fire.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5306; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-010-AD; 
Amendment 39-18697; AD 2016-22-08]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH 
Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus 
Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 
helicopters. This AD requires inspecting each terminal lug and 
replacing any lug that has discoloration, corrosion, incorrect 
crimping, or incorrect installation. This AD was prompted by the 
discovery that terminal lugs with incorrect crimping may have been 
installed on these helicopters. The actions of this AD are intended to 
detect incorrectly installed or crimped terminal lugs and prevent 
contact resistance and reduced gastightness between the wire and 
terminal lug, subsequent loss of electrical power, and an electrical 
fire.

DATES: This AD is effective December 1, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain document listed in this AD as of December 1, 
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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
5306.

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-
5306; or in person at the Docket Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any 
incorporated-by-reference service information, the economic evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The street address for 
the Docket Operations Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is U.S. Department 
of Transportation, Docket Operations Office, M-30, West Building Ground 
Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Schwab, 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 April 22, 2016, at 81 FR 23656, 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 
Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. The NPRM proposed to require 
inspecting each terminal lug and replacing any lug that has 
discoloration, corrosion, incorrect crimping, or incorrect 
installation. The proposed requirements were intended to detect 
incorrectly installed or crimped terminal lugs and prevent contact 
resistance and reduced gastightness between the wire and terminal lug, 
subsequent loss of electrical power, and an electrical fire.
    The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2015-0044, dated March 13, 2015, 
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of 
the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for certain serial-
numbered Airbus Helicopters Model MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters. EASA 
advises that terminal lugs with incorrect crimping, which can adversely 
affect contact resistance and gastightness of the contact between the 
wire and the terminal lug, may have been installed on some helicopters 
in production. EASA advises that this condition, if not detected and 
corrected, could lead to the loss of electrical power during flight. 
Because of this, the EASA AD requires a one-time visual inspection of 
the terminal lugs and replacement of affected lugs if incorrect 
crimping is found.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD, but we received no comments on the NPRM (81 FR 23656, April 
22, 2016).

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 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 Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin ASB MBB-BK117 
C-2-24A-013, Revision 1, dated November 25, 2014 (ASB). The ASB 
specifies a visual inspection of the terminal lugs in the distribution 
and diode boxes for correct crimping, damage, discoloration, corrosion, 
and correct installation. If any deviation is detected, the terminal 
lug must be replaced. The ASB also specifies reporting certain 
information to Airbus Helicopters.

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    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 183 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 about 9 work-hours to inspect the terminal lugs for a cost of 
$765 per helicopter and $139,995 for the U.S. operator fleet. The cost 
to replace a lug is minimal.

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-22-08 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters: 
Amendment 39-18697; Docket No. FAA-2016-5306; Directorate Identifier 
2015-SW-010-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters, 
certificated in any category, with a serial number as listed in the 
Planning Information, paragraph 1.A.1, of Airbus Helicopters Alert 
Service Bulletin ASB MBB-BK117 C-2-24A-013, Revision 1, dated 
November 25, 2014 (ASB).

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as a terminal lug with 
incorrect crimping. This condition could result in contact 
resistance and reduced gastightness between the wire and terminal 
lug and a subsequent loss of electrical power, which could cause an 
electrical fire.

(c) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective December 1, 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 100 hours time-in-service or 12 months, whichever occurs 
first:
    (1) Using a mirror, inspect each terminal lug for discoloration 
and corrosion, and for correct crimping and correct installation in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, Table 1, and the 
examples in Figure 1 through Figure 5 of the ASB.
    (2) If a terminal lug is not correctly crimped or installed or 
if it has any discoloration or corrosion, replace it before further 
flight.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs 
for this AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab, 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.

(g) Additional Information

    The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety 
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015-0044, dated March 13, 2015. You may view 
the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket 
No. FAA-2016-5306.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2400 Electrical 
Power System.

(i) 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) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin ASB MBB-BK117 C-2-
24A-013, Revision 1, dated November 25, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Airbus Helicopters 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.
    (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 18, 2016.
James A. Grigg,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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                                                period was provided for in the proposed                 between the wire and terminal lug,                    proposed requirements were intended to
                                                rule.                                                   subsequent loss of electrical power, and              detect incorrectly installed or crimped
                                                                                                        an electrical fire.                                   terminal lugs and prevent contact
                                                List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 922
                                                                                                        DATES: This AD is effective December 1,               resistance and reduced gastightness
                                                  Apricots, Marketing agreements,                       2016.                                                 between the wire and terminal lug,
                                                Reporting and recordkeeping                                The Director of the Federal Register               subsequent loss of electrical power, and
                                                requirements.                                           approved the incorporation by reference               an electrical fire.
                                                  For the reasons set forth in the                      of a certain document listed in this AD                  The NPRM was prompted by AD No.
                                                preamble, 7 CFR part 922 is amended as                  as of December 1, 2016.                               2015–0044, dated March 13, 2015,
                                                follows:                                                ADDRESSES: For service information                    issued by EASA, which is the Technical
                                                                                                        identified in this final rule, contact                Agent for the Member States of the
                                                PART 922—APRICOTS GROWN IN                                                                                    European Union, to correct an unsafe
                                                                                                        Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum
                                                DESIGNATED COUNTIES IN                                                                                        condition for certain serial-numbered
                                                                                                        Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
                                                WASHINGTON                                                                                                    Airbus Helicopters Model MBB–BK117
                                                                                                        telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
                                                ■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR                   0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://               C–2 helicopters. EASA advises that
                                                part 922 continues to read as follows:                  www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.                    terminal lugs with incorrect crimping,
                                                                                                        You may review the referenced service                 which can adversely affect contact
                                                    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.                                                                              resistance and gastightness of the
                                                                                                        information at the FAA, Office of the
                                                ■ 2. Section 922.235 is revised to read                 Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,                   contact between the wire and the
                                                as follows:                                             10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,                    terminal lug, may have been installed
                                                                                                        Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also                      on some helicopters in production.
                                                § 922.235    Assessment rate.                                                                                 EASA advises that this condition, if not
                                                                                                        available on the Internet at http://
                                                  On or after April 1, 2016, an                         www.regulations.gov by searching for                  detected and corrected, could lead to
                                                assessment rate of $1.40 per ton is                     and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     the loss of electrical power during flight.
                                                established for Washington apricots                     5306.                                                 Because of this, the EASA AD requires
                                                handled in the production area.                                                                               a one-time visual inspection of the
                                                                                                        Examining the AD Docket                               terminal lugs and replacement of
                                                  Dated: October 19, 2016.
                                                Elanor Starmer,                                            You may examine the AD docket on                   affected lugs if incorrect crimping is
                                                Administrator, Agricultural Marketing                   the Internet at http://                               found.
                                                Service.                                                www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                        and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     Comments
                                                [FR Doc. 2016–25694 Filed 10–26–16; 8:45 am]
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                                                                                                        5306; or in person at the Docket                        We gave the public the opportunity to
                                                                                                        Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5                participate in developing this AD, but
                                                                                                        p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   we received no comments on the NPRM
                                                                                                        Federal holidays. The AD docket                       (81 FR 23656, April 22, 2016).
                                                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                                        contains this AD, the European Aviation
                                                                                                        Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any                          FAA’s Determination
                                                Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                        incorporated-by-reference service                       These helicopters have been approved
                                                14 CFR Part 39                                          information, the economic evaluation,                 by the aviation authority of Germany
                                                                                                        any comments received, and other                      and are approved for operation in the
                                                [Docket No. FAA–2016–5306; Directorate                  information. The street address for the               United States. Pursuant to our bilateral
                                                Identifier 2015–SW–010–AD; Amendment                    Docket Operations Office (phone: 800–
                                                39–18697; AD 2016–22–08]
                                                                                                                                                              agreement with Germany, EASA, its
                                                                                                        647–5527) is U.S. Department of                       technical representative, has notified us
                                                RIN 2120–AA64                                           Transportation, Docket Operations                     of the unsafe condition described in the
                                                                                                        Office, M–30, West Building Ground                    EASA AD. We are issuing this AD
                                                Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                        Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey                  because we evaluated all information
                                                Helicopters Deutschland GmbH                            Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.                     provided by EASA and determined the
                                                Helicopters                                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      unsafe condition exists and is likely to
                                                AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               George Schwab, Aviation Safety                        exist or develop on other helicopters of
                                                Administration (FAA), DOT.                              Engineer, Safety Management Group,                    these same type designs and that air
                                                ACTION: Final rule.                                     Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101                    safety and the public interest require
                                                                                                        Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;                 adopting the AD requirements as
                                                SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new                        telephone (817) 222–5110; email                       proposed.
                                                airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus                 george.schwab@faa.gov.
                                                                                                                                                              Related Service Information Under 1
                                                Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            CFR Part 51
                                                Helicopters) Model MBB–BK 117 C–2
                                                helicopters. This AD requires inspecting                Discussion                                              We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert
                                                each terminal lug and replacing any lug                   On April 22, 2016, at 81 FR 23656, the              Service Bulletin ASB MBB–BK117 C–2–
                                                that has discoloration, corrosion,                      Federal Register published our notice of              24A–013, Revision 1, dated November
                                                incorrect crimping, or incorrect                        proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which                     25, 2014 (ASB). The ASB specifies a
                                                installation. This AD was prompted by                   proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by                   visual inspection of the terminal lugs in
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                                                the discovery that terminal lugs with                   adding an AD that would apply to                      the distribution and diode boxes for
                                                incorrect crimping may have been                        certain serial-numbered Model MBB–BK                  correct crimping, damage, discoloration,
                                                installed on these helicopters. The                     117 C–2 helicopters. The NPRM                         corrosion, and correct installation. If
                                                actions of this AD are intended to detect               proposed to require inspecting each                   any deviation is detected, the terminal
                                                incorrectly installed or crimped                        terminal lug and replacing any lug that               lug must be replaced. The ASB also
                                                terminal lugs and prevent contact                       has discoloration, corrosion, incorrect               specifies reporting certain information
                                                resistance and reduced gastightness                     crimping, or incorrect installation. The              to Airbus Helicopters.


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                                                  This service information is reasonably                  We prepared an economic evaluation                  (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                available because the interested parties                of the estimated costs to comply with                 (AMOCs)
                                                have access to it through their normal                  this AD and placed it in the AD docket.                  (1) The Manager, Safety Management
                                                course of business or by the means                                                                            Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
                                                                                                        List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab,
                                                identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                                                                                          Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
                                                Costs of Compliance                                                                                           Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
                                                                                                        safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                  We estimate that this AD affects 183                  Safety.                                               Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177;
                                                                                                                                                              telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW-
                                                helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate
                                                                                                        Adoption of the Amendment                             FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
                                                that operators may incur the following                                                                           (2) For operations conducted under a 14
                                                costs in order to comply with this AD.                    Accordingly, under the authority                    CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
                                                Labor costs are estimated at $85 per                    delegated to me by the Administrator,                 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
                                                work-hour. We estimate about 9 work-                    the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                      you notify your principal inspector, or
                                                hours to inspect the terminal lugs for a                follows:                                              lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
                                                cost of $765 per helicopter and $139,995                                                                      the local flight standards district office or
                                                for the U.S. operator fleet. The cost to                PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 certificate holding district office, before
                                                replace a lug is minimal.                               DIRECTIVES                                            operating any aircraft complying with this
                                                                                                                                                              AD through an AMOC.
                                                Authority for This Rulemaking                           ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                                                                                                                              (g) Additional Information
                                                   Title 49 of the United States Code                   continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                                                                                The subject of this AD is addressed in
                                                specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
                                                rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                                                         No. 2015–0044, dated March 13, 2015. You
                                                section 106, describes the authority of                 § 39.13    [Amended]
                                                                                                                                                              may view the EASA AD on the Internet at
                                                the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                    ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                 http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
                                                Aviation Programs, describes in more                    the following new airworthiness                       FAA–2016–5306.
                                                detail the scope of the Agency’s                        directive (AD):                                       (h) Subject
                                                authority.                                              2016–22–08 Airbus Helicopters
                                                   We are issuing this rulemaking under                                                                         Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
                                                                                                            Deutschland GmbH Helicopters:                     Code: 2400 Electrical Power System.
                                                the authority described in Subtitle VII,                    Amendment 39–18697; Docket No.
                                                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                         FAA–2016–5306; Directorate Identifier             (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                        2015–SW–010–AD.                                      (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                                section, Congress charges the FAA with                  (a) Applicability                                     approved the incorporation by reference of
                                                promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                                                                    the service information listed in this
                                                                                                          This AD applies to Model MBB–BK 117 C–
                                                air commerce by prescribing regulations                 2 helicopters, certificated in any category,
                                                                                                                                                              paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                                for practices, methods, and procedures                                                                        part 51.
                                                                                                        with a serial number as listed in the Planning
                                                the Administrator finds necessary for                                                                            (2) You must use this service information
                                                                                                        Information, paragraph 1.A.1, of Airbus
                                                safety in air commerce. This regulation                                                                       as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                                                                        Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin ASB MBB–
                                                is within the scope of that authority                   BK117 C–2–24A–013, Revision 1, dated                  this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
                                                                                                        November 25, 2014 (ASB).                                 (i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
                                                because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                                                                                                                              Bulletin ASB MBB–BK117 C–2–24A–013,
                                                that is likely to exist or develop on                   (b) Unsafe Condition                                  Revision 1, dated November 25, 2014.
                                                helicopters identified in this rulemaking                                                                        (ii) Reserved.
                                                                                                          This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
                                                action.                                                 terminal lug with incorrect crimping. This               (3) For Airbus Helicopters service
                                                Regulatory Findings                                     condition could result in contact resistance          information identified in this final rule,
                                                                                                        and reduced gastightness between the wire             contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum
                                                  This AD will not have federalism                      and terminal lug and a subsequent loss of             Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone
                                                implications under Executive Order                      electrical power, which could cause an                (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972)
                                                13132. This AD will not have a                          electrical fire.                                      641–3775; or at http://
                                                substantial direct effect on the States, on                                                                   www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
                                                                                                        (c) Effective Date                                       (4) You may view this service information
                                                the relationship between the national
                                                                                                           This AD becomes effective December 1,              at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
                                                government and the States, or on the
                                                                                                        2016.                                                 Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
                                                distribution of power and
                                                                                                        (d) Compliance                                        Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
                                                responsibilities among the various                                                                            information on the availability of this
                                                levels of government.                                     You are responsible for performing each             material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
                                                  For the reasons discussed above, I                    action required by this AD within the                    (5) You may view this service information
                                                certify that this AD:                                   specified compliance time unless it has               that is incorporated by reference at the
                                                  (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                 already been accomplished prior to that time.         National Archives and Records
                                                action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                   (e) Required Actions                                  Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                  (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                                                                     the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                                                                           Within 100 hours time-in-service or 12
                                                DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                                                                        (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                                                                        months, whichever occurs first:
                                                (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                                                                             www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                           (1) Using a mirror, inspect each terminal
                                                                                                        lug for discoloration and corrosion, and for          locations.html.
                                                  (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
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                                                in Alaska to the extent that it justifies               correct crimping and correct installation in            Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 18,
                                                making a regulatory distinction; and                    accordance with the Accomplishment                    2016.
                                                                                                        Instructions, Table 1, and the examples in            James A. Grigg,
                                                  (4) Will not have a significant                       Figure 1 through Figure 5 of the ASB.
                                                economic impact, positive or negative,                                                                        Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
                                                                                                           (2) If a terminal lug is not correctly
                                                on a substantial number of small entities                                                                     Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                        crimped or installed or if it has any
                                                under the criteria of the Regulatory                    discoloration or corrosion, replace it before         [FR Doc. 2016–25741 Filed 10–26–16; 8:45 am]
                                                Flexibility Act.                                        further flight.                                       BILLING CODE 4910–13–P




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Document Created: 2016-10-27 01:52:19
Document Modified: 2016-10-27 01:52:19
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective December 1, 2016.
ContactGeorge Schwab, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 74662 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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