82 FR 10976 - Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 32 (February 17, 2017)

Page Range		10976-10978
FR Document		2017-02863

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This proposed AD would require adding an identification number to life- limited rod ends that do not have a serial number (S/N). The proposed actions are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0078; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-026-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 
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 
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. 
This proposed AD would require adding an identification number to life-
limited rod ends that do not have a serial number (S/N). The proposed 
actions are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 18, 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-2017-
0078 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 Transport Canada 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 
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, 
Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437-2862 or (800) 363-8023; fax 
(450) 433-0272; or at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. 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: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety 
Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 
Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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

    Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has 
issued AD No. CF-2015-15, dated June 25, 2015, to correct an unsafe 
condition for Bell Model 429 helicopters, S/Ns 57001 through 57260. 
Transport Canada advises that, per its regulations, life-limited parts 
must be marked with their part number (P/N) and S/N. Transport Canada 
further states that the pylon restraint spring assembly (spring 
assembly) rod end P/N 427-010-210-105 has a life limit of 5,000 hours; 
however, it is not serialized, causing difficulties in tracking its 
accumulated air time. According to Transport Canada, this condition 
could result in a rod end remaining in service beyond its life limit. 
Therefore, the Transport Canada AD requires adding identification 
markings on each spring assembly rod end.

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of 
Canada and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to 
our bilateral agreement with Canada, Transport Canada, its technical 
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in 
its AD. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all known 
relevant information and determined that an unsafe condition is likely 
to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bell Helicopter has issued Alert Service Bulletin 429-15-19, dated 
February 26, 2015. This service information specifies procedures for 
permanently marking each forward and aft rod end with the S/N of the 
spring assembly. This service information

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applies to certain serial-numbered helicopters, as subsequent 
helicopters will have these actions performed during the manufacturing 
process.
    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.

Other Related Service Information

    We also reviewed Bell Model 429 Maintenance Manual BHT-429-MM-1, 
Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations Schedule, Revision 24, approved 
June 12, 2015, which specifies airworthiness life limits and inspection 
intervals for parts installed on Model 429 helicopters.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require cleaning and marking each forward 
rod end with the S/N of the spring assembly. This proposed AD would 
also prohibit installing a forward rod end P/N 427-010-210-105 on any 
helicopter unless it has been marked in accordance with this proposed 
AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 70 helicopters of 
U.S. Registry.
    We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order 
to comply with this AD. Labor costs are estimated at $85 per work-hour. 
Marking the rod ends would take about 0.5 work-hour for a total 
estimated cost of $43 per helicopter and $3,010 for the U.S. fleet. 
Replacing a rod end that has exceeded its life limit would take about 3 
work-hours and required parts would cost about $4,100 for an estimated 
replacement cost of $4,355 per rod end.

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):

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited: Docket No. FAA-2017-0078; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-026-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model 429 helicopters, serial number 57001 
through 57260, with a pylon restraint spring assembly (spring 
assembly) forward rod end (rod end) part number (P/N) 427-010-210-
105 installed, certificated in any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as a rod end remaining in 
service after reaching its life limit. This condition could result 
in failure of a rod end and subsequent loss of control of a 
helicopter.

(c) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 18, 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

    (1) Within 140 hours time-in-service, clean and identify each 
forward rod end with the spring assembly serial number in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3 through 5, and 7 
through 8, of Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 429-15-19, 
dated February 26, 2015.
    (2) Do not install a forward rod end P/N 427-010-210-105 on any 
helicopter unless it has been marked with a serial number in 
accordance with paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.

(f) 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, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-
5110; email [email protected].
    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating 
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you 
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office or 
certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft 
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(g) Additional Information

    (1) Bell Model 429 Maintenance Manual BHT-429-MM-1, Chapter 4, 
Airworthiness Limitations Schedule, Revision 24, approved June 12, 
2015, which is not incorporated by reference, contains additional 
information about the subject of this proposed rule. For service 
information identified in this proposed rule, contact Bell 
Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, 
Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437-2862 or (800) 363-8023; fax (450) 
433-0272; or at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. 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 Transport Canada AD 
No. CF-2015-15 dated June 25, 2015. You may view the Transport 
Canada AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in the AD 
Docket.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 5101 Standard 
Practices/Structures.


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    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 30, 2017.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-02863 Filed 2-16-17; 8:45 am]
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including the time for reviewing instructions, ADDRESSES: You may send comments by supporting data. To ensure the docket
completing and reviewing the collection of any of the following methods: does not contain duplicate comments,
information. All responses to this collection • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to commenters should send only one copy
of information are mandatory. Comments http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the of written comments, or if comments are
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
online instructions for sending your filed electronically, commenters should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence comments electronically. submit only one time.
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will file in the docket all
Information Collection Clearance Officer, • Mail: Send comments to the U.S. comments that we receive, as well as a
AES–200. Department of Transportation, Docket report summarizing each substantive
Operations, M–30, West Building public contact with FAA personnel
(i) Related Information
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 concerning this proposed rulemaking.
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, Before acting on this proposal, we will
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016–0224, dated consider all comments we receive on or
DC 20590–0001.
November 9, 2016 for related information.
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the before the closing date for comments.
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 We will consider comments filed after
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0053. p.m., Monday through Friday, except the comment period has closed if it is
For service information related to this AD, Federal holidays. possible to do so without incurring
contact BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd, expense or delay. We may change this
Customer Information Department, Prestwick
Examining the AD Docket proposal in light of the comments we
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, You may examine the AD docket on receive.
Scotland, United Kingdom; phone: +44 1292 the Internet at http://
675207, fax: +44 1292 675704; email: Discussion
www.regulations.gov by searching for
RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet: and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Transport Canada, which is the
http://www.jetstreamcentral.com. You may aviation authority for Canada, has
review copies of the referenced service
0078 or in person at the Docket
Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 issued AD No. CF–2015–15, dated June
information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, p.m., Monday through Friday, except 25, 2015, to correct an unsafe condition
Missouri 64106. For information on the Federal holidays. The AD docket for Bell Model 429 helicopters, S/Ns
availability of this material at the FAA, call contains this proposed AD, the 57001 through 57260. Transport Canada
(816) 329–4148. Transport Canada AD, the economic advises that, per its regulations, life-
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January evaluation, any comments received, and limited parts must be marked with their
19, 2017. other information. The street address for part number (P/N) and S/N. Transport
Melvin Johnson, the Docket Operations Office (telephone Canada further states that the pylon
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES restraint spring assembly (spring
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service. section. Comments will be available in assembly) rod end P/N 427–010–210–
the AD docket shortly after receipt. 105 has a life limit of 5,000 hours;
[FR Doc. 2017–02771 Filed 2–16–17; 8:45 am]
For service information identified in however, it is not serialized, causing
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this proposed rule, contact Bell difficulties in tracking its accumulated
Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, air time. According to Transport
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec Canada, this condition could result in a
J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437–2862 or rod end remaining in service beyond its
Federal Aviation Administration (800) 363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or life limit. Therefore, the Transport
at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. Canada AD requires adding
14 CFR Part 39 You may review the referenced service identification markings on each spring
information at the FAA, Office of the assembly rod end.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0078; Directorate
Identifier 2015–SW–026–AD]
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA’s Determination
10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321,
RIN 2120–AA64 Fort Worth, TX 76177. These helicopters have been approved
by the aviation authority of Canada and
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt
Airworthiness Directives; Bell are approved for operation in the United
Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer,
Helicopter Textron Canada Limited States. Pursuant to our bilateral
Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft
Helicopters agreement with Canada, Transport
Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood
Canada, its technical representative, has
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone
notified us of the unsafe condition
Administration (FAA), DOT. (817) 222–5110; email matthew.fuller@
described in its AD. We are proposing
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking faa.gov.
this AD because we evaluated all known
(NPRM). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: relevant information and determined
Comments Invited that an unsafe condition is likely to
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new exist or develop on other products of the
airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell We invite you to participate in this same type design.
Helicopter Textron Canada Limited rulemaking by submitting written
(Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This comments, data, or views. We also Related Service Information Under 1
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proposed AD would require adding an invite comments relating to the CFR Part 51
identification number to life-limited rod economic, environmental, energy, or Bell Helicopter has issued Alert
ends that do not have a serial number federalism impacts that might result Service Bulletin 429–15–19, dated
(S/N). The proposed actions are from adopting the proposals in this February 26, 2015. This service
intended to address an unsafe condition document. The most helpful comments information specifies procedures for
on these products. reference a specific portion of the permanently marking each forward and
DATES: We must receive comments on proposal, explain the reason for any aft rod end with the S/N of the spring
this proposed AD by April 18, 2017. recommended change, and include assembly. This service information

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applies to certain serial-numbered products identified in this rulemaking its life limit. This condition could result in
helicopters, as subsequent helicopters action. failure of a rod end and subsequent loss of
will have these actions performed control of a helicopter.
Regulatory Findings
during the manufacturing process. (c) Comments Due Date
This service information is reasonably We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications We must receive comments by April 18,
available because the interested parties
2017.
have access to it through their normal under Executive Order 13132. This
course of business or by the means proposed AD would not have a (d) Compliance
identified in the ADDRESSES section. substantial direct effect on the States, on You are responsible for performing each
the relationship between the national action required by this AD within the
Other Related Service Information Government and the States, or on the specified compliance time unless it has
We also reviewed Bell Model 429 distribution of power and already been accomplished prior to that time.
Maintenance Manual BHT–429–MM–1, responsibilities among the various
(e) Required Actions
Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations levels of government.
Schedule, Revision 24, approved June For the reasons discussed, I certify (1) Within 140 hours time-in-service, clean
12, 2015, which specifies airworthiness this proposed regulation: and identify each forward rod end with the
life limits and inspection intervals for 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory spring assembly serial number in accordance
parts installed on Model 429 action’’ under Executive Order 12866; with the Accomplishment Instructions,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the paragraphs 3 through 5, and 7 through 8, of
helicopters.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 429–
Proposed AD Requirements (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 15–19, dated February 26, 2015.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (2) Do not install a forward rod end P/N
This proposed AD would require
Alaska to the extent that it justifies 427–010–210–105 on any helicopter unless it
cleaning and marking each forward rod has been marked with a serial number in
end with the S/N of the spring making a regulatory distinction; and
accordance with paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
assembly. This proposed AD would also 4. Will not have a significant
prohibit installing a forward rod end P/ economic impact, positive or negative, (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
N 427–010–210–105 on any helicopter on a substantial number of small entities (AMOCs)
unless it has been marked in accordance under the criteria of the Regulatory (1) The Manager, Safety Management
with this proposed AD. Flexibility Act. Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
We prepared an economic evaluation AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller,
Costs of Compliance of the estimated costs to comply with Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety
We estimate that this proposed AD this proposed AD and placed it in the Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate,
would affect 70 helicopters of U.S. AD docket. FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX
Registry. 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
We estimate that operators may incur
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (2) For operations conducted under a 14
the following costs in order to comply
safety, Incorporation by reference, CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
with this AD. Labor costs are estimated 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
at $85 per work-hour. Marking the rod Safety.
you notify your principal inspector, or
ends would take about 0.5 work-hour The Proposed Amendment lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
for a total estimated cost of $43 per the local flight standards district office or
helicopter and $3,010 for the U.S. fleet. Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator, certificate holding district office before
Replacing a rod end that has exceeded operating any aircraft complying with this
its life limit would take about 3 work- the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
AD through an AMOC.
hours and required parts would cost 39 as follows:
(g) Additional Information
about $4,100 for an estimated PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
replacement cost of $4,355 per rod end. (1) Bell Model 429 Maintenance Manual
DIRECTIVES BHT–429–MM–1, Chapter 4, Airworthiness
Authority for This Rulemaking Limitations Schedule, Revision 24, approved
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 June 12, 2015, which is not incorporated by
Title 49 of the United States Code continues to read as follows: reference, contains additional information
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. about the subject of this proposed rule. For
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, service information identified in this
section 106, describes the authority of § 39.13 [Amended] proposed rule, contact Bell Helicopter
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the following new airworthiness l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone
detail the scope of the Agency’s directive (AD): (450) 437–2862 or (800) 363–8023; fax (450)
authority. 433–0272; or at http://
We are issuing this rulemaking under Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited:
www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may
Docket No. FAA–2017–0078; Directorate
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Identifier 2015–SW–026–AD.
review the referenced service information at
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
General requirements.’’ Under that (a) Applicability Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to Model 429 helicopters, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
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promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in serial number 57001 through 57260, with a (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
air commerce by prescribing regulations pylon restraint spring assembly (spring Transport Canada AD No. CF–2015–15 dated
assembly) forward rod end (rod end) part June 25, 2015. You may view the Transport
for practices, methods, and procedures
number (P/N) 427–010–210–105 installed, Canada AD on the Internet at http://
the Administrator finds necessary for www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket.
certificated in any category.
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority (b) Unsafe Condition (h) Subject
because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as a Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
that is likely to exist or develop on rod end remaining in service after reaching Code: 5101 Standard Practices/Structures.

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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		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 18, 2017.
Contact		Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 10976
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 10976 - Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

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