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 Range		74662-74663
FR Document		2016-25741

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 
george.schwab@faa.gov.

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 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

    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]
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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 December 1, 2016.
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]
FR Citation		81 FR 74662
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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