81 FR 95854 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 250 (December 29, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 250 (December 29, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-30020 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 250 (Thursday, December 29, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 95854-95857] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30020] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0498; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-052-AD; Amendment 39-18745; AD 2016-25-19] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2010-21-07 for Eurocopter France (now Airbus Helicopters) Model AS350B3 and EC130B4 helicopters. AD 2010-21-07 required inspecting the pilot's and co- pilot's throttle twist for proper operation of the contactors. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2010-21-07, includes additional inspection procedures, and revises the inspection interval. These actions are intended to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 2, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 2, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 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 view this referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, 76177. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0498. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2014-0498; or in person at the Docket Management Facility 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 information, the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800- 647-5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 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 Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, 76101; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to remove AD 2010-21-07, Amendment 39-16467 (75 FR 63052, [[Page 95855]] October 14, 2010) and add a new AD. AD 2010-21-07 required repetitively inspecting the pilot's and co-pilot's throttle twist for proper operation of the contactors, which provide for changes between the ``IDLE'' and ``FLIGHT'' positions of the throttle twist grip control. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 30, 2014 (79 FR 44142), and proposed to retain the inspection requirements of AD 2010- 21-07 and included additional requirements to inspect for proper operation of contactors 53Ka and 53Kb and the pilot and copilot throttle twist grip controls for proper functioning. The NPRM also proposed to reduce the intervals of the inspections from 600 hours time-in-service (TIS) to 300 hours TIS. The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2013-0191-E, dated August 22, 2013, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union. EASA advises that the switches in the engine ``IDLE'' or ``FLIGHT'' control system could be affected by the corrosive effects of a salt-laden atmosphere, which could lead to engine power loss. EASA states that these corrosive effects are not prevented by MOD 074263, which Eurocopter designed to address the unsafe condition identified in AD 2010-21-07. According to EASA, a subsequent accident occurred which involved power loss in flight of a Model AS350B3 helicopter with MOD 074263 installed. As a result, EASA AD No. 2013-0191-E does not accept MOD 074263 as terminating action for the required repetitive maintenance actions. Accordingly, the two letters we issued approving MOD 074263 as an Alternate Method of Compliance for AD 2010-21-07 are no longer valid. Comments After our NPRM (79 FR 44142, July 30, 2014) was published, we received comments from three commenters. Request Two commenters requested that we change the compliance times for the recurring inspection to allow for a longer compliance time for helicopters that do not operate in corrosive or salt laden environments. One commenter noted that the failures have been attributed to operations in a corrosive environment. The other commenter stated the proposed AD would penalize operators in non-salt laden environments by requiring the shorter compliance time. The commenters also requested that we adopt the same compliance intervals, 330 hours TIS or 660 hours TIS for helicopters that do not operate in salt laden environments, allowed by the manufacturer's service information. The commenters stated that this would facilitate maintenance scheduling. We agree. We are adding a longer recurring inspection compliance interval for helicopters that do not operate in salt laden conditions to match the manufacturer's service information. We have also increased the compliance intervals for the recurring inspection to 330 hours TIS for helicopters operating in salt-laden environments and to 660 hours TIS for all other helicopters. One commenter requested that the proposed AD condition compliance with paragraph 3.B.2 of the manufacturer's service information on the results of the inspection in paragraph 3.B.1. The commenter noted that the proposed AD requires compliance with paragraph 3.B.1 through 3.B.6 of the service information, but does not clarify that compliance with paragraph 3.B.2 is only required if the aircraft fails the prior inspection. We agree that compliance with paragraph 3.B.2 of the service information is conditional, but we do not agree that a change to the AD language is necessary. There is no ambiguity in the service information incorporated by reference in the AD as to when compliance with paragraph 3.B.2 is necessary. FAA's Determination We have reviewed the relevant information and determined that an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these same type designs and that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD requirements as proposed, except for the changes described previously. We have also changed the service information that is incorporated by reference to the most current revision. These changes are consistent with the intent of the proposals in the NPRM (79 FR 44142, July 30, 2014) and will not increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. The design approval holder is currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe condition identified in this proposed AD. Once this modification is developed, approved, and available, we might consider additional rulemaking. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Since we published the NPRM (79 FR 44142, July 30, 2014), Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter) revised its service information. We reviewed one document that co-publishes 3 Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) identification numbers: No. 05.00.61, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, for Model AS350B3 helicopters; No. 05.00.41, Revision 2, dated June 15, 2015, for the non-FAA type-certificated Model AS550C3 helicopter; and No. 05A009, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, for Model EC130B4 helicopters. EASB Nos. 05.00.61 and 05A009 are incorporated by reference in this AD. EASB No. 05.00.41 is not incorporated by reference in this AD. This service information describes procedures for a functional check and installation of a protection for micro-contacts (microswitches) 53Ka, 53Kb, and 65K (IDLE/FLIGHT mode). EASA classified the prior revision of this service information as mandatory and issued EASA Emergency AD No. 2013-0191-E, dated August 22, 2013, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these helicopters. Because this revision of EASB No. 05.00.61 and No. 05A009 specifies the same actions but clarifies the procedures used in applying varnish to the microswitches, we are incorporating this revision by reference in this AD. 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 will affect 517 helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate that operators will incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work hour. It will take about 4 work hours for the inspections and any necessary maintenance, for a total cost of $340 per helicopter and $175,780 for the U.S. fleet per inspection cycle. 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 [[Page 95856]] 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 have determined that 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 a regulatory distinction is required, 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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-21-07, Amendment 39-16467 (75 FR 63052, October 14, 2010), and adding the following new AD: 2016-25-19 Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Helicopters: Amendment 39-18745; Docket No. FAA-2014-0498; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-052-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Model AS350B3 and EC130B4 helicopters, certificated in any category, with the ARRIEL 2B1 engine with the two-channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) and with new twist grip modification (MOD) 073254 for the Model AS350B3 helicopter or MOD 073773 for the Model EC130B4 helicopter, installed. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as failure of one of the two contactors, 53Ka or 53Kb, which can prevent switching from ``IDLE'' mode to ``FLIGHT'' mode during autorotation training making it impossible to recover from the practice autorotation and compelling the pilot to continue the autorotation to the ground. This condition could result in unintended touchdown to the ground at a flight-idle power setting during a practice autorotation, damage to the helicopter, and injury to occupants. (c) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2010-21-07, Amendment 39-16467 (75 FR 63052, October 14, 2010). (d) Effective Date This AD becomes effective February 2, 2017. (e) 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. (f) Required Actions (1) Before the next practice autorotation or on or before 100 hours time-in-service (TIS), whichever occurs first, inspect the wiring, perform an insulation test, inspect the pilot and copilot throttle twist grip controls, and test the pilot and copilot throttle twist grip controls for proper functioning by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.1 through 3.B.6, of Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No. 05.00.61, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, for Model AS350B3 helicopters or EASB No. 05A009, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, for Model EC130B4 helicopters, as appropriate for your model helicopter. (2) Repeat the inspections in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD at intervals not to exceed the following compliance times. For purposes of this AD, salt laden conditions exist when a helicopter performs a flight from a takeoff and landing area, heliport, or airport less than 0.5 statute mile from salt water or performs a flight within 0.5 statute mile from salt water below an altitude of 1,000 ft. above ground or sea level. (i) For helicopters that have operated in salt laden conditions since the previous inspection required by this AD, at intervals not to exceed 330 hours TIS. (ii) For helicopters that have not operated in salt laden conditions since the previous inspection required by this AD, at intervals not to exceed 660 hours TIS. (g) 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, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, 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 The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD No. 2013-0191-E, dated August 22, 2013. You may view the EASA AD at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2014-0498. (i) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 76 Engine Controls. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No. 05.00.61, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015. (ii) Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 05A009, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015. Note 1 to paragraph (j)(2): Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 05.00.61, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, and Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 05A009, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015 are co-published as one document along with Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 05.00.41, Revision 2, dated June 15, 2015, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (3) For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 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. [[Page 95857]] Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 6, 2016. Scott A. Horn, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-30020 Filed 12-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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or more (as adjusted for inflation) in any Components for Purposes of 18 U.S.C. Helicopters) Model AS350B3 and
one year. 207(c) EC130B4 helicopters. AD 2010–21–07
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Congressional Review Act
pilot’s throttle twist for proper operation
Parent: Department of Labor
The final rule is not a major rule as of the contactors. This new AD retains
defined in 5 U.S.C. chapter 8, Components: the requirements of AD 2010–21–07,
Congressional Review of Agency Bureau of Labor Statistics. includes additional inspection
Rulemaking. Employee Benefits Security Administration procedures, and revises the inspection
(formerly Pension and Welfare Benefits
interval. These actions are intended to
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 Administration) (effective May 16, 1997).
Employment and Training Administration. address the unsafe condition on these
In promulgating this final rule, the Employment Standards Administration. products.
Office of Government Ethics has Mine Safety and Health Administration. DATES: This AD is effective February 2,
adhered to the regulatory philosophy Occupational Safety and Health 2017.
and the applicable principles of Administration. The Director of the Federal Register
regulation set forth in Executive Orders Office of Disability Employment Policy
(effective January 30, 2003). approved the incorporation by reference
12866 and 13563. This rule has not been of certain publications listed in this AD
Office of Federal Contract Compliance
reviewed by the Office of Management Programs (effective December 29, 2016). as of February 2, 2017.
and Budget under Executive Order Office of Labor Management Standards ADDRESSES: For service information
12866 because it is not a ‘‘significant’’ (effective December 29, 2016). identified in this final rule, contact
regulatory action for the purposes of Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum
that order. (effective December 29, 2016).
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
Executive Order 12988 (effective May 25, 2011). telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
Wage and Hour Division (effective December 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
As Director of the Office of 29, 2016). www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
Government Ethics, I have reviewed this You may view this referenced service
final rule in light of section 3 of * * * * *
Parent: Department of Transportation
information at the FAA, Office of the
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Regional Counsel, 10101 Hillwood
Reform, and certify that it meets the Components: Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, 76177. It is
applicable standards provided therein. Federal Aviation Administration. also available on the Internet at http://
Federal Highway Administration. www.regulations.gov by searching for
List of Subjects in 5 CFR Part 2641 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(effective January 30, 2003). and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
Conflict of interests, Government 0498.
employees. Federal Railroad Administration.
Federal Transit Administration. Examining the AD Docket
Approved: December 22, 2016. Maritime Administration.
Walter M. Shaub, Jr., National Highway Traffic Safety You may examine the AD docket on
Director,Office of Government Ethics. Administration. the Internet at http://
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
Accordingly, for the reasons set forth Administration (effective December 29, FAA–2014–0498; or in person at the
in the preamble, the Office of 2016). Docket Management Facility between 9
Government Ethics is amending 5 CFR Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
part 2641 as set forth below: Corporation.
Surface Transportation Board (effective May Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
PART 2641—POST-EMPLOYMENT 16, 1997). docket contains this AD, the European
CONFLICT OF INTEREST Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
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RESTRICTIONS [FR Doc. 2016–31457 Filed 12–28–16; 8:45 am]
incorporated-by-reference information,
the economic evaluation, any comments
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continues to read as follows: address for the Docket Office (phone:
800–647–5527) is Document
Authority: 5 U.S.C. app. (Ethics in DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Government Act of 1978); 18 U.S.C. 207; E.O.
Management Facility, U.S. Department
12674, 54 FR 15159, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. Federal Aviation Administration of Transportation, Docket Operations,
215, as modified by E.O. 12731, 55 FR 42547, M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
3 CFR, 1990 Comp., p. 306. 14 CFR Part 39 Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
■ 2. Amend appendix B to part 2641 as [Docket No. FAA–2014–0498; Directorate FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
follows: Identifier 2013–SW–052–AD; Amendment
39–18745; AD 2016–25–19]
George Schwab, Aviation Safety
■ a. Revise the listings for Parent:
Engineer, Safety Management Group,
Department of Labor and Parent: RIN 2120–AA64 Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
Department of Transportation. Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas,
■ b. Effective March 29, 2017, remove Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 76101; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
the Employment Standards Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter george.schwab@faa.gov.
Administration component from the France) Helicopters
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
listing for Parent: Department of Labor AGENCY: Federal Aviation
■ c. Effective March 29, 2017, remove Discussion
Administration (FAA), DOT.
the Surface Transportation Board We issued a notice of proposed
ACTION: Final rule.
component from the listing for Parent: rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Department of Transportation. SUMMARY: We are superseding part 39 to remove AD 2010–21–07,
The revisions read as follows: airworthiness directive (AD) 2010–21– Amendment 39–16467 (75 FR 63052,
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section, Congress charges the FAA with (a) Applicability (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Model AS350B3 and (AMOCs)
air commerce by prescribing regulations EC130B4 helicopters, certificated in any (1) The Manager, Safety Management
for practices, methods, and procedures category, with the ARRIEL 2B1 engine with Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
the Administrator finds necessary for the two-channel Full Authority Digital AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab,
safety in air commerce. This regulation Engine Control (FADEC) and with new twist Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
is within the scope of that authority grip modification (MOD) 073254 for the Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, 10101
Model AS350B3 helicopter or MOD 073773 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177;
because it addresses an unsafe condition
for the Model EC130B4 helicopter, installed. telephone (817) 222–5110; email
that is likely to exist or develop on george.schwab@faa.gov.
products identified in this rulemaking (b) Unsafe Condition (2) For operations conducted under a 14
action. This AD defines the unsafe condition as CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
Regulatory Findings failure of one of the two contactors, 53Ka or 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
53Kb, which can prevent switching from you notify your principal inspector, or
We have determined that this AD will ‘‘IDLE’’ mode to ‘‘FLIGHT’’ mode during lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
not have federalism implications under autorotation training making it impossible to the local flight standards district office or
Executive Order 13132. This AD will recover from the practice autorotation and certificate holding district office, before
operating any aircraft complying with this
not have a substantial direct effect on compelling the pilot to continue the
AD through an AMOC.
the States, on the relationship between autorotation to the ground. This condition
the national government and the States, could result in unintended touchdown to the (h) Additional Information
or on the distribution of power and ground at a flight-idle power setting during The subject of this AD is addressed in
responsibilities among the various a practice autorotation, damage to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
levels of government. helicopter, and injury to occupants. Emergency AD No. 2013–0191–E, dated
For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Affected ADs August 22, 2013. You may view the EASA
AD at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket
certify that this AD: This AD supersedes AD 2010–21–07, No. FAA–2014–0498.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Amendment 39–16467 (75 FR 63052, October
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 14, 2010). (i) Subject
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
(d) Effective Date
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Code: 76 Engine Controls.
This AD becomes effective February 2,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 2017. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (1) The Director of the Federal Register
in Alaska to the extent that a regulatory (e) Compliance
approved the incorporation by reference of
distinction is required, and You are responsible for performing each the service information listed in this
(4) Will not have a significant action required by this AD within the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
specified compliance time unless it has part 51.
economic impact, positive or negative,
already been accomplished prior to that time. (2) You must use this service information
on a substantial number of small entities as applicable to do the actions required by
under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Required Actions this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Flexibility Act. (1) Before the next practice autorotation or (i) Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert
on or before 100 hours time-in-service (TIS), Service Bulletin (EASB) No. 05.00.61,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
whichever occurs first, inspect the wiring, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation perform an insulation test, inspect the pilot (ii) Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 05A009,
safety, Incorporation by reference, and copilot throttle twist grip controls, and Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015.
Safety. test the pilot and copilot throttle twist grip Note 1 to paragraph (j)(2): Airbus
controls for proper functioning by following Helicopters EASB No. 05.00.61, Revision 3,
Adoption of the Amendment the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph dated June 15, 2015, and Airbus Helicopters
3.B.1 through 3.B.6, of Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 05A009, Revision 3, dated June 15,
Accordingly, under the authority 2015 are co-published as one document along
Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No.
delegated to me by the Administrator, with Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 05.00.41,
05.00.61, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, for
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Model AS350B3 helicopters or EASB No. Revision 2, dated June 15, 2015, which is not
follows: 05A009, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, for incorporated by reference in this AD.
Model EC130B4 helicopters, as appropriate (3) For Airbus Helicopters service
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS for your model helicopter. information identified in this final rule,
DIRECTIVES (2) Repeat the inspections in paragraph contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N.
(f)(1) of this AD at intervals not to exceed the Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 following compliance times. For purposes of telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323;
continues to read as follows: this AD, salt laden conditions exist when a fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
helicopter performs a flight from a takeoff www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (4) You may view this service information
and landing area, heliport, or airport less
§ 39.13 [Amended] at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
than 0.5 statute mile from salt water or
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
performs a flight within 0.5 statute mile from Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by salt water below an altitude of 1,000 ft. above
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) information on the availability of this
ground or sea level. material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
2010–21–07, Amendment 39–16467 (75 (i) For helicopters that have operated in (5) You may view this service information
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FR 63052, October 14, 2010), and salt laden conditions since the previous that is incorporated by reference at the
adding the following new AD: inspection required by this AD, at intervals National Archives and Records
2016–25–19 Airbus Helicopters (Previously not to exceed 330 hours TIS. Administration (NARA). For information on
Eurocopter France) Helicopters: (ii) For helicopters that have not operated the availability of this material at NARA, call
Amendment 39–18745; Docket No. in salt laden conditions since the previous (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
FAA–2014–0498; Directorate Identifier inspection required by this AD, at intervals www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
2013–SW–052–AD. not to exceed 660 hours TIS. locations.html.
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6, 2016. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– NPRM to the following: Boeing
Scott A. Horn, 6898; or in person at the Docket Commercial Airplanes, Attention:
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Management Facility between 9 a.m. Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57,
[FR Doc. 2016–30020 Filed 12–28–16; 8:45 am] except Federal holidays. The AD docket Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P contains this AD, the regulatory 562–797–1092; Internet https://
evaluation, any comments received, and www.myboeingfleet.com. Boeing stated
other information. The address for the that this address is valid for this and all
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is future ADs affecting Boeing airplanes.
Docket Management Facility, U.S. We agree with the commenter’s
Federal Aviation Administration Department of Transportation, Docket request. We have updated the contact
Operations, M–30, West Building information accordingly. However, we
14 CFR Part 39 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 have corrected the telephone number; it
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6898; Directorate New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, should be 562–797–1717. We have
Identifier 2016–NM–010–AD; Amendment DC 20590. changed this AD to include this new
39–18752; AD 2016–25–26] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric mailing address for Boeing service
RIN 2120–AA64 Igama, Aerospace Engineer, Systems information.
and Equipment Branch, ANM–130L,
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Request To Clarify Certain Language in
Company Airplanes Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount the NPRM
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; Boeing asked that we clarify the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation phone: 562–627–5388; fax: 562–627–
Administration (FAA), DOT. language specifying what prompted the
5210; email: roderick.igama@faa.gov. AD action, and the description of the
ACTION: Final rule.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: unsafe condition, as specified in the
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUMMARY section. Boeing stated that the
Discussion
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The reported incident occurred ‘‘on Model
Boeing Company Model MD–90–30 We issued a notice of proposed 717–200 airplanes’’ and included
airplanes. This AD was prompted by rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR further description of what prompted
reports of stick shaker activation at part 39 by adding an AD that would the AD action. Boeing also stated that
airspeeds that were above the stall apply to all The Boeing Company Model including this description clarifies the
protection system’s stick shaker MD–90–30 airplanes. The NPRM airplane model on which the safety
schedule. This AD requires installing published in the Federal Register on issue was identified. Boeing also asked
angle-of-attack (AOA) sensor external June 13, 2016 (81 FR 38113) (‘‘the that we revise the description of the
case heaters on the existing AOA NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by unsafe condition, which stated that ‘‘the
sensors, installing additional wires, and reports of stick shaker activation at vane’’ could become immobilized.
doing a functional test and applicable airspeeds that were above the stall Boeing noted that the safety issue is a
corrective actions. We are issuing this protection system’s stick shaker common cause failure (both vanes could
AD to address the unsafe condition on schedule. The NPRM proposed to become immobilized) due to an external
these products. require installing AOA sensor external threat (i.e., weather).
case heaters on the existing AOA We agree to add ‘‘both vanes’’ to the
DATES: This AD is effective February 2,
sensors, installing additional wires, and Discussion section and paragraph (e) of
2017. doing a functional test and applicable
The Director of the Federal Register this AD for clarification. Information
corrective actions. We are issuing this concerning the origin of the safety issue
approved the incorporation by reference
AD to prevent ice formation between the on Model 717–200 airplanes was
of a certain publication listed in this AD
AOA sensor vane and face plate, which included in the Discussion section of
as of February 2, 2017.
could cause both vanes to become the NPRM. Since the information in the
ADDRESSES: For service information
immobilized. If both vanes become Discussion section of the NPRM does
identified in this final rule, contact immobilized, the stall protection system
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, not reappear in the final rule, we have
could become unreliable or non- not changed this AD in this regard. In
Attention: Contractual & Data Services functional, which could result in loss of
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC addition, we do not agree that the
control of the airplane. requested changes are necessary in the
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet Comments SUMMARY section, which merely
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You provides a high-level description of the
We gave the public the opportunity to
may view this referenced service relevant information. Details concerning
participate in developing this AD. The
information at the FAA, Transport the unsafe condition that appeared in
following presents the comments
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue the SUMMARY section of the NPRM have
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
SW., Renton, WA. For information on been removed from this final rule in
response to each comment.
the availability of this material at the response to new guidance from the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also Support of the NPRM Office of the Federal Register.
available on the Internet at http:// The Air Line Pilots Association, Boeing also asked that we clarify the
AD requirements by specifying
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with RULES
www.regulations.gov by searching for International provided comments that
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– supported the intent of the NPRM. ‘‘installing additional wires’’ in lieu of
6898. ‘‘changing wires’’ and installing AOA
Request To Change Boeing Address sensor external case heaters ‘‘on the
Examining the AD Docket Identified in the NPRM AOA sensors’’ in lieu of ‘‘and AOA
You may examine the AD docket on Boeing asked that we change its sensors.’’ Delta Air Lines (Delta) asked
the Internet at http:// mailing address for obtaining copies of that we change ‘‘and AOA sensors’’ to
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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 February 2, 2017. | |
| Contact | George Schwab, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, 76101; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 95854 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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