81 FR 95066 - Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range		95066-95068
FR Document		2016-30051

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters. This proposed AD would require installing an engine flame detector bracket assembly and harness assembly. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of false fire warnings. The proposed 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-2016-5443; Directorate Identifier 2016-SW-021-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation 
Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters. This 
proposed AD would require installing an engine flame detector bracket 
assembly and harness assembly. This proposed AD is prompted by reports 
of false fire warnings. The proposed actions are intended to prevent 
the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 27, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
5443; 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 proposed AD, the economic evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
    For service information identified in this proposed rule, contact 
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service Engineering, 124 Quarry 
Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1-800-Winged-S or 203-416-4299; 
email [email protected]. You may review the 
referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional 
Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort 
Worth, TX 76177.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting 
written comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to 
the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might 
result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful 
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the 
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To 
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters 
should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed 
electronically, commenters should submit only one time.
    We will file in the docket all comments that we receive, as well as 
a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel 
concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, we 
will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for 
comments. We will consider comments filed after the comment period has 
closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. 
We may change this proposal in light of the comments we receive.

Discussion

    We propose to adopt a new AD for Sikorsky Model S-92A helicopters 
with serial numbers 920006 through 920298. This proposed AD would 
require installing a No. 2 engine outboard flame detector bracket 
assembly (bracket) and a No. 2 engine flame detector harness assembly 
(harness), if not already installed or if the bracket was not installed 
before the harness. This proposed AD is prompted by reports received by 
Sikorsky of false fire indications from the No. 2 engine outboard flame 
detectors. Sikorsky attributed the root cause of the false fire 
warnings to micro pin fretting at the bayonet connection between the 
sensor and wire harness. Sikorsky consequently developed a new harness 
to increase stability and reduce the component wear. The proposed 
actions are intended to prevent a false fire indication, which could 
lead to an unnecessary emergency landing or ditching.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all known relevant 
information and determined that an unsafe condition exists and is 
likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type 
designs.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Sikorsky S-92 Customer Service Notice 92-094, Revision 
B, dated June 14, 2016, which provides procedures for installing 
harness part number (P/N) 92310-04201-041.
    We also reviewed Sikorsky Special Service Instructions No. 92-107, 
Revision G, dated February 25, 2016, (SSI No. 92-107) which specifies 
installing new brackets, P/N 92070-30033-011, 92070-30033-014, and 
92070-30033-015, to increase the stability of the No. 2 engine outboard 
flame detector.
    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.

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Other Related Service Information

    We reviewed Sikorsky S-92 Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 92-26-006, 
Basic Issue, dated February 25, 2016. This service information provides 
instructions for installing a new bracket by complying with SSI No. 92-
107.
    We also reviewed S-92 ASB 92-26-007, Basic Issue, dated June 14, 
2016. This service information specifies installing harness P/N 92310-
04201-041 after or concurrently with the new bracket.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require installing a bracket and a harness, 
if not already installed or if the bracket was not installed before the 
harness, in accordance with Sikorsky service information.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 50 helicopters of 
U.S. Registry and that labor costs average $85 per work-hour. Based on 
these estimates, we expect that installing a new bracket and harness 
would require 15.25 work hours for a labor cost of about $1,296. Parts 
would cost $100 for a total cost of about $1,396 per helicopter and 
$69,800 for the U.S. fleet.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed, I certify this proposed regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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 proposed 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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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):

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation: Docket No. FAA-2016-5443; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-SW-021-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) 
Model S-92A helicopters, serial numbers 920006 through 920298, 
certificated in any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as a false fire warning. 
This condition could result in an unnecessary emergency landing or 
ditching.

(c) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by February 27, 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 180 hours time-in-service:
    (1) For helicopters with a No. 2 engine outboard flame detector 
bracket assembly (bracket) (either part number (P/N) 92070-30033-
014, or both P/N 92070-30033-011 and 92070-30033-015) installed, and 
with a No. 2 engine flame detector harness assembly (harness) P/N 
92310-04201-041 installed: If the harness was installed before the 
bracket, replace the harness.
    (2) For helicopters with a bracket (either P/N 92070-30033-014, 
or both P/N 92070-30033-011 and 92070-30033-015) installed, and 
without a harness P/N 92310-04201-041 installed: remove the harness 
and install harness P/N 92310-04201-041 by following the 
Accomplishment Instructions, section 3.C.1, of Sikorsky S-92 
Customer Service Notice 92-094, Revision B, dated June 14, 2016 (CSN 
92-094).
    (3) For helicopters without a bracket (either P/N 92070-30033-
014, or both P/N 92070-30033-011 and 92070-30033-015) installed, and 
with a harness P/N 92310-04201-041 installed:
    (i) Install a bracket P/N 92070-30033-014 by following the 
Instructions, paragraph D, of Sikorsky Special Service Instructions 
No. 92-107, Revision G, dated February 25, 2016 (SSI 92-107).
    (ii) Replace the harness.
    (4) For helicopters without a bracket (either P/N 92070-30033-
014, or both P/N 92070-30033-011 and 92070-30033-015) installed, and 
without a harness P/N 92310-04201-041 installed:
    (i) Install a bracket P/N 92070-30033-014 by following the 
Instructions, paragraph D, of SSI 92-107.
    (ii) Remove the harness and install harness P/N 92310-04201-041 
by following the Accomplishment Instructions, section 3.C.1, of CSN 
92-094.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC)

    (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may 
approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Kristopher Greer, 
Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, 
Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238-7799; email 
[email protected].
    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating 
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you 
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office or 
certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft 
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(g) Additional Information

    Sikorsky S-92 Alert Service Bulletin 92-26-006, Basic Issue, 
dated February 25, 2016, and Sikorsky S-92 Alert Service Bulletin 
92-26-007, Basic Issue, dated June 14, 2016, which are not 
incorporated by reference, contain additional information about the 
subject of this proposed rule. For service information identified in 
this proposed rule, contact Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer 
Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 
1-800-

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Winged-S or 203-416-4299; email [email protected]. You may review a copy of information at the FAA, 
Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood 
Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2612, Fire 
Detection.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 7, 2016.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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issuance of rules and regulations. The Federal holidays. The AD docket receive.
purpose of these notices is to give interested contains this proposed AD, the
persons an opportunity to participate in the economic evaluation, any comments Discussion
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
received, and other information. The We propose to adopt a new AD for
rules.
street address for the Docket Operations Sikorsky Model S–92A helicopters with
Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in serial numbers 920006 through 920298.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the ADDRESSES section. Comments will This proposed AD would require
be available in the AD docket shortly installing a No. 2 engine outboard flame
Federal Aviation Administration after receipt. detector bracket assembly (bracket) and
For service information identified in
a No. 2 engine flame detector harness
14 CFR Part 39 this proposed rule, contact Sikorsky
assembly (harness), if not already
Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5443; Directorate Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, installed or if the bracket was not
Identifier 2016–SW–021–AD]
Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800- installed before the harness. This
RIN 2120–AA64 Winged-S or 203–416–4299; email wcs_ proposed AD is prompted by reports
cust_service_eng.gr-sik@lmco.com. You received by Sikorsky of false fire
Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky may review the referenced service indications from the No. 2 engine
Aircraft Corporation Helicopters information at the FAA, Office of the outboard flame detectors. Sikorsky
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, attributed the root cause of the false fire
AGENCY: Federal Aviation warnings to micro pin fretting at the
Administration (FAA), DOT. 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
Fort Worth, TX 76177. bayonet connection between the sensor
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and wire harness. Sikorsky
(NPRM). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
consequently developed a new harness
Kristopher Greer, Aerospace Engineer,
to increase stability and reduce the
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Boston Aircraft Certification Office,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 component wear. The proposed actions
airworthiness directive (AD) for
District Avenue, Burlington, are intended to prevent a false fire
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky)
Model S–92A helicopters. This Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) indication, which could lead to an
proposed AD would require installing 238–7799; email kristopher.greer@ unnecessary emergency landing or
an engine flame detector bracket faa.gov. ditching.
assembly and harness assembly. This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FAA’s Determination
proposed AD is prompted by reports of
false fire warnings. The proposed Comments Invited We are proposing this AD because we
actions are intended to prevent the We invite you to participate in this evaluated all known relevant
unsafe condition on these products. rulemaking by submitting written information and determined that an
DATES: We must receive comments on comments, data, or views. We also unsafe condition exists and is likely to
this proposed AD by February 27, 2017. invite comments relating to the exist or develop on other products of
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by economic, environmental, energy, or these same type designs.
any of the following methods: federalism impacts that might result Related Service Information Under 1
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to from adopting the proposals in this CFR Part 51
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the document. The most helpful comments
online instructions for sending your reference a specific portion of the We reviewed Sikorsky S–92 Customer
comments electronically. proposal, explain the reason for any Service Notice 92–094, Revision B,
• Fax: 202–493–2251. recommended change, and include dated June 14, 2016, which provides
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S. supporting data. To ensure the docket procedures for installing harness part
Department of Transportation, Docket does not contain duplicate comments, number (P/N) 92310–04201–041.
Operations, M–30, West Building commenters should send only one copy
We also reviewed Sikorsky Special
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 of written comments, or if comments are
Service Instructions No. 92–107,
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, filed electronically, commenters should
Revision G, dated February 25, 2016,
DC 20590–0001. submit only one time.
(SSI No. 92–107) which specifies
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the We will file in the docket all
comments that we receive, as well as a installing new brackets, P/N 92070–
‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
report summarizing each substantive 30033–011, 92070–30033–014, and
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
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public contact with FAA personnel 92070–30033–015, to increase the
Federal holidays.
concerning this proposed rulemaking. stability of the No. 2 engine outboard
Examining the AD Docket Before acting on this proposal, we will flame detector.
You may examine the AD docket on consider all comments we receive on or This service information is reasonably
the Internet at http:// before the closing date for comments. available because the interested parties
www.regulations.gov by searching for We will consider comments filed after have access to it through their normal
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– the comment period has closed if it is course of business or by the means
5443; or in person at the Docket possible to do so without incurring identified in the ADDRESSES.

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Other Related Service Information responsibilities among the various (1) For helicopters with a No. 2 engine
levels of government. outboard flame detector bracket assembly
We reviewed Sikorsky S–92 Alert (bracket) (either part number (P/N) 92070–
For the reasons discussed, I certify
Service Bulletin (ASB) 92–26–006, Basic 30033–014, or both P/N 92070–30033–011
this proposed regulation:
Issue, dated February 25, 2016. This and 92070–30033–015) installed, and with a
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
service information provides No. 2 engine flame detector harness assembly
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (harness) P/N 92310–04201–041 installed: If
instructions for installing a new bracket 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
by complying with SSI No. 92–107. the harness was installed before the bracket,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures replace the harness.
We also reviewed S–92 ASB 92–26– (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (2) For helicopters with a bracket (either
007, Basic Issue, dated June 14, 2016. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in P/N 92070–30033–014, or both P/N 92070–
This service information specifies Alaska to the extent that it justifies 30033–011 and 92070–30033–015) installed,
installing harness P/N 92310–04201– making a regulatory distinction; and and without a harness P/N 92310–04201–041
041 after or concurrently with the new 4. Will not have a significant installed: remove the harness and install
bracket. economic impact, positive or negative, harness P/N 92310–04201–041 by following
on a substantial number of small entities the Accomplishment Instructions, section
Proposed AD Requirements 3.C.1, of Sikorsky S–92 Customer Service
under the criteria of the Regulatory Notice 92–094, Revision B, dated June 14,
This proposed AD would require Flexibility Act.
installing a bracket and a harness, if not 2016 (CSN 92–094).
We prepared an economic evaluation (3) For helicopters without a bracket (either
already installed or if the bracket was of the estimated costs to comply with P/N 92070–30033–014, or both P/N 92070–
not installed before the harness, in this proposed AD and placed it in the 30033–011 and 92070–30033–015) installed,
accordance with Sikorsky service AD docket. and with a harness P/N 92310–04201–041
information. installed:
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (i) Install a bracket P/N 92070–30033–014
Costs of Compliance
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation by following the Instructions, paragraph D, of
We estimate that this proposed AD safety, Incorporation by reference, Sikorsky Special Service Instructions No. 92–
would affect 50 helicopters of U.S. 107, Revision G, dated February 25, 2016
Safety.
Registry and that labor costs average $85 (SSI 92–107).
per work-hour. Based on these The Proposed Amendment (ii) Replace the harness.
(4) For helicopters without a bracket (either
estimates, we expect that installing a Accordingly, under the authority P/N 92070–30033–014, or both P/N 92070–
new bracket and harness would require delegated to me by the Administrator, 30033–011 and 92070–30033–015) installed,
15.25 work hours for a labor cost of the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part and without a harness P/N 92310–04201–041
about $1,296. Parts would cost $100 for 39 as follows: installed:
a total cost of about $1,396 per (i) Install a bracket P/N 92070–30033–014
helicopter and $69,800 for the U.S. fleet. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS by following the Instructions, paragraph D, of
DIRECTIVES SSI 92–107.
Authority for This Rulemaking (ii) Remove the harness and install harness
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 P/N 92310–04201–041 by following the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue continues to read as follows: Accomplishment Instructions, section 3.C.1,
of CSN 92–094.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
section 106, describes the authority of (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: § 39.13 [Amended] (AMOC)
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft
detail the scope of the Agency’s the following new airworthiness Certification Office, FAA, may approve
authority. directive (AD): AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:
We are issuing this rulemaking under Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation: Docket No. Kristopher Greer, Aerospace Engineer,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, FAA–2016–5443; Directorate Identifier Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2016–SW–021–AD.
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone
General requirements.’’ Under that (a) Applicability (781) 238–7799; email kristopher.greer@
section, Congress charges the FAA with faa.gov.
This AD applies to Sikorsky Aircraft
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S–92A (2) For operations conducted under a 14
air commerce by prescribing regulations helicopters, serial numbers 920006 through CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
for practices, methods, and procedures 920298, certificated in any category. 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
the Administrator finds necessary for you notify your principal inspector, or
safety in air commerce. This regulation (b) Unsafe Condition lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
is within the scope of that authority This AD defines the unsafe condition as a the local flight standards district office or
false fire warning. This condition could certificate holding district office before
because it addresses an unsafe condition operating any aircraft complying with this
that is likely to exist or develop on result in an unnecessary emergency landing
or ditching. AD through an AMOC.
products identified in this rulemaking
action. (c) Comments Due Date (g) Additional Information
We must receive comments by February Sikorsky S–92 Alert Service Bulletin 92–
Regulatory Findings 26–006, Basic Issue, dated February 25, 2016,
27, 2017.
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We determined that this proposed AD and Sikorsky S–92 Alert Service Bulletin 92–
(d) Compliance 26–007, Basic Issue, dated June 14, 2016,
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This You are responsible for performing each which are not incorporated by reference,
action required by this AD within the contain additional information about the
proposed AD would not have a subject of this proposed rule. For service
specified compliance time unless it has
substantial direct effect on the States, on already been accomplished prior to that time. information identified in this proposed rule,
the relationship between the national contact Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation,
Government and the States, or on the (e) Required Actions Customer Service Engineering, 124 Quarry
distribution of power and Within 180 hours time-in-service: Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800–

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 27, 2017.
Contact		Kristopher Greer, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238-7799; email [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 95066
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 95066 - Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

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