81 FR 94944 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 248 (December 27, 2016)

Page Range		94944-94946
FR Document		2016-30053

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model BO-105LS A-3 helicopters. This AD requires establishing a life limit for the tension-torsion (TT) straps. This AD is prompted by an error in the Airworthiness Limitations section of the maintenance manual. These actions are intended to prevent the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5247; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-008-AD; 
Amendment 39-18740; AD 2016-25-14]
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 BO-105LS A-3 
helicopters. This AD requires establishing a life limit for the 
tension-torsion (TT) straps. This AD is prompted by an error in the 
Airworthiness Limitations section of the maintenance manual. These 
actions are intended to prevent the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 31, 2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 
75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; 
or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
    You may review the referenced service information at the FAA, 
Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, 
Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
5247; or in person at the Docket Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, the 
economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The 
street address for the Docket Operations Office (phone: 800-647-5527) 
is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations Office, M-30, 
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety 
Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 
Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    On March 25, 2016, at 81 FR 16100, the Federal Register published 
our notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14 
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Airbus Helicopters 
Model BO-105LS A-3 helicopters with a TT strap part number (P/N) 
2604067 or P/N 117-14110 installed. The NPRM proposed to require 
inspecting the helicopter records to determine if there is a life limit 
for the TT straps installed in the helicopter lifting system, 
establishing a life limit if none exists, and replacing each TT strap 
that has met or exceeded its life limit. The proposed requirements were 
intended to prevent failure of a TT strap and subsequent loss of 
control of a helicopter.
    The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2015-0042, dated March 9, 2015, 
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of 
the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for the Airbus 
Helicopters Model BO105 LS A-3 helicopters. EASA advises that life 
limits have been introduced for TT

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strap P/N 2604067 and P/N 117-14110 installed on the helicopter lifting 
system. During a revision of the Airworthiness Limitations section of 
the Model BO105LS A-3 maintenance manual, the life limit for the TT 
strap was inadvertently deleted. Accordingly, EASA issued AD No. 2015-
0042 to correct this error. EASA AD No. 2015-0042 requires replacing TT 
straps upon reaching their life limit and entering the life limit into 
the aircraft maintenance manual. EASA states that failure to comply 
with the life limit could result in an unsafe condition.

Comments

    After our NPRM (81 FR 16100, March 25, 2016) was published, we 
received comments from one commenter.

Request

    The commenter supported the NPRM but asked why the FAA proposed a 
drastically shorter compliance time of 20 hours time-in-service (TIS) 
instead of the two-month compliance time that EASA requires. We 
disagree that the compliance time in this AD is drastically shorter. We 
determined that, because of the average utilization of this model 
helicopter, 20 hours TIS is roughly equivalent to EASA's two-month 
compliance time.

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, reviewed the relevant information, 
considered the comment received, and determined the unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these 
same type designs and that air safety and the public interest require 
adopting the AD requirements as proposed.

Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD

    This AD requires compliance within 20 hours TIS. The EASA AD allows 
two months to calculate the flight cycles or calendar time of each TT 
strap.

Related Service Information

    Airbus Helicopters issued Alert Service Bulletin ASB BO105LS-10A-
013, Revision 0, dated March 9, 2015 (ASB). The ASB specifies adding a 
life limit for the TT strap P/N 2604067 or 117-14110 of 25,000 flights 
or 10 years, whichever occurs first, in the list of life-limited parts 
and corresponding log cards. The ASB also states TT straps that have 
exceeded the retirement time must be replaced and that only TT straps 
that have not exceeded the retirement time may be installed.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 8 helicopters of U.S. Registry. 
Labor costs are estimated at $85 per work hour. We estimate that it 
takes 2 work hours to inspect and revise the Airworthiness Limitations 
section and to calculate and record a life limit for the TT strap for a 
total cost of $170 per helicopter and $1,360 for the fleet. If a TT 
strap is replaced, we estimate it takes 8 work hours and $16,617 for 
required parts for a total cost of $17,297 per helicopter per TT strap.

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):

2016-25-14 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters: 
Amendment 39-18740; Docket No. FAA-2016-5247; Directorate Identifier 
2015-SW-008-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model BO-105LS A-3 helicopters with a tension 
torsion (TT) strap part number (P/N) 2604067 or P/N 117-14110 
installed, certificated in any category.

 (b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as a TT strap remaining in 
service beyond its fatigue life. This condition could result in 
failure of a TT strap and loss of control of a helicopter.

 (c) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective January 31, 2017.

 (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 20 hours time-in-service:
    (1) Inspect the Airworthiness Limitations section of the 
applicable maintenance manual or Instructions for Continued 
Airworthiness (ICA) and the component history card or equivalent 
record for TT strap P/N 2604067 and P/N 117-14110. Determine whether 
those records specify a life limit of 25,000 flights or 10 years 
since the date of manufacture, whichever occurs first.
    (2) If the Airworthiness Limitations section of the applicable 
maintenance manual or ICA

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or the component history card or equivalent record do not specify a 
life limit for the TT strap, or if they specify a different life 
limit than in paragraph (e)(1), do the following:
    (i) Revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the 
applicable maintenance manual or ICA by establishing a life limit of 
25,000 flights or 10 years since date of manufacture, whichever 
occurs first, for each TT strap P/N 2604067 and P/N 117-14110 by 
making pen-and-ink changes or by inserting a copy of this AD into 
the Airworthiness Limitations section of the maintenance manual or 
the ICA. For purposes of this AD, a flight would be counted anytime 
the helicopter lifts off into the air and then lands again 
regardless of the duration of the landing and regardless of whether 
the engine is shut down.
    (ii) Create a component history card or equivalent record for 
each TT strap P/N 2604067 and P/N 117-14110, if one does not exist, 
and record a life limit of 25,000 flights or 10 years since date of 
manufacture, whichever occurs first.
    (3) Remove from service each TT strap that has reached or 
exceeded its life limit.

 (f) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits are prohibited.

 (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs 
for this AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation 
Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, 
FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 
222-5110; email [email protected].
    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating 
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you 
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office or 
certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft 
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

 (h) Additional Information

    (1) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin ASB BO105LS-10A-
013, Revision 0, dated March 9, 2015, which is not incorporated by 
reference, contains additional information about the subject of this 
AD. For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus 
Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone 
(972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may review the referenced 
service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, 
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 
76177.
    (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015-0042, dated March 9, 2015. You may 
view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in 
Docket No. FAA-2016-5247.

 (i) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6200 Main Rotor 
System.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 1, 2016.
Lance T. Gant,
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-30053 Filed 12-23-16; 8:45 am]
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(d) Compliance (2) You must use this service information Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum
You are responsible for performing each as applicable to do the actions required by Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
action required by this AD within the this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
specified compliance time unless it has (i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
Bulletin No. AS355–26.00.10, Revision 0,
0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
already been accomplished prior to that time. www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
dated July 2, 2015.
(e) Required Actions (ii) Reserved. You may review the referenced
Within 600 hours time-in-service or at the (3) For Airbus Helicopters service service information at the FAA, Office
next annual inspection, whichever occurs information identified in this AD, contact of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
first, remove and install the fire Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room
extinguishing system pipes, and remove any Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
placards on the instrument panel if installed, 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–
in accordance with the Accomplishment 3775; or at http:// Examining the AD Docket
Instructions, paragraph 3.B. and 3.B.1 www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
(4) You may view this service information
You may examine the AD docket on
through 3.B.2, of Airbus Helicopters Alert the Internet at http://
Service Bulletin No. AS355–26.00.10, at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Revision 0, dated July 2, 2015. Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, www.regulations.gov by searching for
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Note 1 to paragraph (e) of this AD: Airbus
Helicopters identifies Alert Service Bulletin information on the availability of this 5247; or in person at the Docket
No. AS355–26.00.10, Revision 0, dated July material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
2, 2015, as mod 073990. (5) You may view this service information p.m., Monday through Friday, except
that is incorporated by reference at the Federal holidays. The AD docket
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance National Archives and Records contains this AD, the European Aviation
(AMOCs) Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, the
(1) The Manager, Safety Management economic evaluation, any comments
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this received, and other information. The
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab, street address for the Docket Operations
locations.html.
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December
Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is U.S.
Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; 8, 2016. Department of Transportation, Docket
telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW- Scott A Horn,
Operations Office, M–30, West Building
FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
Aircraft Certification Service.
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under DC 20590.
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that [FR Doc. 2016–30116 Filed 12–23–16; 8:45 am]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt
you notify your principal inspector, or BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer,
the local flight standards district office or Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft
certificate holding district office, before DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood
operating any aircraft complying with this Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas 76177;
AD through an AMOC. Federal Aviation Administration telephone (817) 222–5110; email
(g) Additional Information matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
(1) Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service
14 CFR Part 39 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Bulletin No. AS–355–26.00.09, Revision 0, [Docket No. FAA–2016–5247; Directorate Discussion
dated September 15, 2011, which is not Identifier 2015–SW–008–AD; Amendment
incorporated by reference, contains 39–18740; AD 2016–25–14] On March 25, 2016, at 81 FR 16100,
additional information about the subject of the Federal Register published our
this final rule. For service information RIN 2120–AA64 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM),
identified in this final rule, contact Airbus which proposed to amend 14 CFR part
Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
39 by adding an AD that would apply
Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000 Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
to Airbus Helicopters Model BO–105LS
or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at Helicopters
http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. A–3 helicopters with a TT strap part
You may review a copy of the service AGENCY: Federal Aviation number (P/N) 2604067 or P/N 117–
information at the FAA, Office of the Administration (FAA), DOT. 14110 installed. The NPRM proposed to
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 ACTION: Final rule. require inspecting the helicopter records
Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, to determine if there is a life limit for
TX 76177. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new the TT straps installed in the helicopter
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus lifting system, establishing a life limit if
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus none exists, and replacing each TT strap
No. 2015–0181, dated August 31, 2015. You Helicopters) Model BO–105LS A–3 that has met or exceeded its life limit.
may view the EASA AD on the Internet at helicopters. This AD requires
http://www.regulations.gov in AD Docket No. The proposed requirements were
establishing a life limit for the tension- intended to prevent failure of a TT strap
FAA–2016–2015–5807.
torsion (TT) straps. This AD is and subsequent loss of control of a
(h) Subject prompted by an error in the helicopter.
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES

Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Airworthiness Limitations section of the The NPRM was prompted by AD No.
Code: 2620, Extinguishing System. maintenance manual. These actions are 2015–0042, dated March 9, 2015, issued
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
intended to prevent the unsafe by EASA, which is the Technical Agent
condition on these products. for the Member States of the European
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
DATES: This AD is effective January 31, Union, to correct an unsafe condition
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in this 2017. for the Airbus Helicopters Model BO105
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR ADDRESSES: For service information LS A–3 helicopters. EASA advises that
part 51. identified in this final rule, contact life limits have been introduced for TT

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or the component history card or equivalent (i) Subject Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
record do not specify a life limit for the TT Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) p.m., Monday through Friday, except
strap, or if they specify a different life limit Code: 6200 Main Rotor System. Federal holidays. The AD docket
than in paragraph (e)(1), do the following: contains this AD, the European Aviation
(i) Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December
1, 2016. Safety Agency (EASA) AD, the
section of the applicable maintenance
Lance T. Gant, economic evaluation, any incorporated-
manual or ICA by establishing a life limit of
25,000 flights or 10 years since date of Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
by-reference service information, any
manufacture, whichever occurs first, for each Certification Service. comments received, and other
TT strap P/N 2604067 and P/N 117–14110 by [FR Doc. 2016–30053 Filed 12–23–16; 8:45 am]
information. The street address for the
making pen-and-ink changes or by inserting Docket Operations Office (phone: 800–
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
a copy of this AD into the Airworthiness 647–5527) is U.S. Department of
Limitations section of the maintenance Transportation, Docket Operations
manual or the ICA. For purposes of this AD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office, M–30, West Building Ground
a flight would be counted anytime the Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
helicopter lifts off into the air and then lands Federal Aviation Administration Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
again regardless of the duration of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt
landing and regardless of whether the engine
14 CFR Part 39 Wilbanks, Aviation Safety Engineer,
is shut down.
(ii) Create a component history card or [Docket No. FAA–2016–4278; Directorate
Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft
equivalent record for each TT strap P/N Identifier 2012–SW–022–AD; Amendment Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood
2604067 and P/N 117–14110, if one does not 39–18758; AD 2016–26–01] Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177;
exist, and record a life limit of 25,000 flights telephone (817) 222–5110; email
RIN 2120–AA64 matt.wilbanks@faa.gov.
or 10 years since date of manufacture,
whichever occurs first. Airworthiness Directives; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(3) Remove from service each TT strap that
AgustaWestland S.p.A. (Agusta) Discussion
has reached or exceeded its life limit.
Helicopters
(f) Special Flight Permits On March 11, 2016, at 81 FR 12838,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the Federal Register published our
Special flight permits are prohibited.
Administration (FAA), DOT. notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM),
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance ACTION: Final rule. which proposed to amend 14 CFR part
(AMOCs) 39 by adding an AD that would apply
(1) The Manager, Safety Management SUMMARY: We are adopting a new to certain serial-numbered Agusta
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters.
AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller, Agusta Model AB139 and AW139 The NPRM proposed to require, within
Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety helicopters. This AD requires 50 hours time-in-service (TIS),
Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, performing operational checks of both performing operational tests of the
FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, hydraulic systems. This AD was Number 1 and Number 2 hydraulic
Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; prompted by an assessment of the systems power control modules (PCMs),
email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. hydraulic systems of the helicopter the tail shut-off valve, the PCM1 and
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 following an accident. These actions are PCM2 flight control shut-off valves, and
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under intended to prevent the unsafe
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that the emergency landing gear shut-off
condition on these products. valve for correct functionality.
you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of DATES: This AD is effective January 31, Depending on the results of the
the local flight standards district office or 2017. operational checks, the NPRM proposed
certificate holding district office, before The Director of the Federal Register to require replacing a PCM, the tail shut-
operating any aircraft complying with this approved the incorporation by reference off valve, a flight control shut-off valve,
AD through an AMOC. of a certain document listed in this AD the number 2 hydraulic control panel,
as of January 31, 2017. the number 1 hydraulic module, the
(h) Additional Information
ADDRESSES: For service information number 1 or number 2 PCM pressure
(1) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service switch, or repairing the electrical
identified in this final rule, contact
Bulletin ASB BO105LS–10A–013, Revision 0,
AgustaWestland, Product Support wiring. The proposed requirements
dated March 9, 2015, which is not
incorporated by reference, contains Engineering, Via del Gregge, 100, 21015 were intended to prevent loss of
additional information about the subject of Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN: hydraulic power to the flight controls
this AD. For service information identified in Maurizio D’Angelo; telephone 39–0331– and subsequent loss of control of the
this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. 664757; fax 39 0331–664680; or at helicopter.
Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; http://www.agustawestland.com/ The NPRM was prompted by AD No.
telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; technical-bulletins. You may review the 2011–0207, dated October 20, 2011 (AD
fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// referenced service information at the No. 2011–0207), issued by EASA, which
www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, is the Technical Agent for the Member
may review the referenced service Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood States of the European Union, to correct
information at the FAA, Office of the Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX an unsafe condition for certain serial-
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES

Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 numbered Agusta Model AB139 and
76177.
Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth,
AW139 helicopters. EASA advises that
TX 76177. Examining the AD Docket
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
an accident involving a Model AW139
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD You may examine the AD docket on helicopter caused the tail rotor (T/R),
No. 2015–0042, dated March 9, 2015. You the Internet at http:// the T/R gearbox, and part of the fin to
may view the EASA AD on the Internet at www.regulations.gov by searching for detach from the aircraft, rupturing the
http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– hydraulic lines and draining all of the
FAA–2016–5247. 4278; or in person at the Docket hydraulic fluid. According to EASA, an

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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 January 31, 2017.
Contact		Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 94944
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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