82 FR 13565 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 48 (March 14, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 14, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 13565-13567] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-04736] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 48 / Tuesday, March 14, 2017 / Proposed Rules [[Page 13565]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9143; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-037-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. This proposed AD would require modifying the emergency lubrication system (EMLUB). This proposed AD is prompted by two incidents of emergency ditching after there was a warning of a loss of oil pressure and a false EMLUB failure. The proposed actions are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 15, 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- 9143; 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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) 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 AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may review the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rao Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas 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 EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2013-0156, dated July 18, 2013, to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter) Model EC225LP helicopters. EASA advises of two incidents of emergency ditching in the North Sea after a warning indication of MGB loss of oil pressure and subsequent additional red alarm on the EMLUB. In both cases, the EMLUB provided a false failure indication. EASA states in its AD that the EMLUB system was designed to guarantee 30 minutes of continued safe flight in the event of total loss of the dual oil lubrication system of the MGB. According to EASA, an investigation revealed that a design nonconformity on the electrical outputs of some EMLUB air and glycol pressure-switches, resulting in a connection inconsistency between the pressure switches' electrical pins and the helicopter wiring, caused the false EMLUB warnings. EASA states that a false red EMLUB warning during an MGB emergency lubrication system operation could cause the flight crew to perform an immediate landing or ditching. As a result, EASA required several modifications that restore safe operation of the EMLUB system for the full Model EC225LP flight envelope. Modifications, include installing a new glycol pump and new air and glycol pressure switches, wiring harness modifications, and installing an improved EMLUB electronic board. The EASA AD also specifies a new amendment to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) emergency procedures and prohibits installing some EMLUB parts. FAA's Determination These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of France and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with France, EASA, 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 [[Page 13566]] develop on other products of the same type design. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. EC225-05A033, Revision 0, dated July 14, 2013, for Model EC225LP helicopters. This ASB specifies replacing the air and glycol pressure switches, modifying the helicopter wiring, replacing the glycol pump, replacing the MGB lubrication card, modifying the RFM emergency procedures in the event of EMLUB activation, and canceling the RFM limitations of Emergency ASB (EASB) No. 04A010, Revision 1, dated July 14, 2013. 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 reviewed the following Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) EASBs, each dated July 14, 2013: EASB, Revision 1, with two different numbers: No. 04A010 for Model EC225LP helicopters and No. 04A009 for military Model EC725AP helicopters, which are not FAA type certificated. This EASB specifies modifying the RFM emergency procedures in the event of activation of the EMLUB system and applies only to those helicopters that have not been altered by certain modifications. EASB No. 05A032, Revision 2, for both Model EC225LP and military Model EC725AP helicopters. This EASB specifies checking that the EMLUB electrical system (harness, control, alarm, and indicator panel) operates correctly and applies only to those helicopters that have not been altered by certain modifications (the same as those for EASB No. 04A010 and No. 04A009). Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require, within 500 hours time-in-service: Replacing the EMLUB glycol pump. Replacing the air and glycol pressure switches with switches from the same manufacturer. Modifying and re-identifying the helicopter wiring harness. Replacing the MGB lubrication card. Testing the function of the EMLUB system and the electrical system. Revising the Emergency Procedures section of the RFM. The proposed AD would also prohibit installing on any helicopter an EMLUB glycol pump part number (P/N) 332A32-5051-00, air pressure-switch P/N MA193-00 or P/N MC7014-0-00, glycol pressure-switch P/N MA194-01 or P/N MC7015-0-00, or an electronic board P/N 704A46580106 or P/N 704A46580127. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 4 helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate that operators may incur the following costs to comply with this AD: The estimated labor cost is $85 per work hour. We estimate a total of 34 work hours to replace the air and glycol pressure switches, modify the helicopter wiring, replace the glycol pump, and replace the MGB lubrication card. The required parts would cost $121,695 per helicopter. Based on these estimates, the total cost would be $124,585 per helicopter and $498,340 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 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus Helicopters (Formerly Eurocopter France): Docket No. FAA- 2016-9143; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-037-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Model EC225LP helicopters, certificated in any category. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as a false emergency lubrication system (EMLUB) warning. This condition when associated with a loss of the main gearbox (MGB) oil pressure could result in an unnecessary emergency landing or ditching. (c) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by May 15, 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 500 hours time-in-service: (i) Replace EMLUB glycol pump part number (P/N) 332A32-5051-00 with EMLUB glycol pump P/N 332A32-5043-00. (ii) Replace EMLUB air pressure switch P/N MA193-00 or MC7014-0- 00 with P/N MC7014-1-00, and replace EMLUB glycol pressure switch P/ N MA194-01 or MC7015- [[Page 13567]] 0-00 with P/N MC7015-1-00. P/N MC7014-1-00 and P/N MC7015-1-00 must be from the same manufacturer. (iii) Modify and re-identify the helicopter wiring harness. Refer to Figure 3 of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225- 05A033, Revision 0, dated July 14, 2013 (ASB EC225-05A033). (iv) Replace MGB lubrication card P/N 704A46580127 with P/N 704A46580146, and MGB lubrication card P/N 704A46580106 with P/N 704A46580146 or -147. (v) Accomplish a functional test of the EMLUB system and the electrical system. (vi) Revise the Emergency Procedures section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) by removing any pages from Section 3 of the RFM that pertain to the emergency procedures in the event of EMLUB activation and by inserting the pages from paragraph 4.C. Appendix 3, of ASB EC225-05A033 into Section 3 of the RFM. (2) Do not install on any helicopter EMLUB glycol pump P/N 332A32-5051-00, air pressure-switch P/N MA193-00 or P/N MC7014-0-00, glycol pressure-switch P/N MA194-01 or P/N MC7015-0-00, or electronic board P/N 704A46580106 or P/N 704A46580127. (f) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits are prohibited. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to Rao Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222- 5110; email [email protected]. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office or certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft complying with this AD through an AMOC. (h) Additional Information (1) Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.05A032, Revision 2, dated July 14, 2013, and Emergency ASB with two numbers (No. 04A010 and No. 04A009), Revision 1, dated July 14, 2013, which are not incorporated by reference, contain additional information about the subject of this AD. For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641- 3775; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may review the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N- 321, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2013-0156, dated July 18, 2013. You may view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2016-9143. (i) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6320, Main Rotor Gearbox. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 1, 2017. Scott A. Horn, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-04736 Filed 3-13-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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issuance of rules and regulations. The p.m., Monday through Friday, except proposal in light of the comments we
purpose of these notices is to give interested Federal holidays. The AD docket receive.
persons an opportunity to participate in the contains this proposed AD, the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final Discussion
rules.
European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, the economic evaluation, EASA, which is the Technical Agent
any comments received, and other for the Member States of the European
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information. The street address for the Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2013–
Docket Operations Office (telephone 0156, dated July 18, 2013, to correct an
Federal Aviation Administration 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES unsafe condition for Airbus Helicopters
section. Comments will be available in (formerly Eurocopter) Model EC225LP
14 CFR Part 39 the AD docket shortly after receipt. helicopters. EASA advises of two
For service information identified in incidents of emergency ditching in the
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9143; Directorate
Identifier 2013–SW–037–AD] this proposed AD, contact Airbus North Sea after a warning indication of
Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, MGB loss of oil pressure and subsequent
RIN 2120–AA64 Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone additional red alarm on the EMLUB. In
(972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax both cases, the EMLUB provided a false
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus (972) 641–3775; or at http:// failure indication. EASA states in its AD
Helicopters www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. that the EMLUB system was designed to
AGENCY: Federal Aviation You may review the referenced guarantee 30 minutes of continued safe
Administration (FAA), DOT. service information at the FAA, Office flight in the event of total loss of the
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
of the Regional Counsel, Southwest dual oil lubrication system of the MGB.
(NPRM). Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room According to EASA, an investigation
6N–321, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. revealed that a design nonconformity on
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rao the electrical outputs of some EMLUB
airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer, air and glycol pressure-switches,
Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. Regulations and Policy Group, resulting in a connection inconsistency
This proposed AD would require Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 between the pressure switches’
modifying the emergency lubrication Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas electrical pins and the helicopter
system (EMLUB). This proposed AD is 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email wiring, caused the false EMLUB
prompted by two incidents of rao.edupuganti@faa.gov. warnings. EASA states that a false red
emergency ditching after there was a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EMLUB warning during an MGB
warning of a loss of oil pressure and a emergency lubrication system operation
false EMLUB failure. The proposed Comments Invited could cause the flight crew to perform
actions are intended to address an We invite you to participate in this an immediate landing or ditching. As a
unsafe condition on these products. rulemaking by submitting written result, EASA required several
DATES: We must receive comments on comments, data, or views. We also modifications that restore safe operation
this proposed AD by May 15, 2017. invite comments relating to the of the EMLUB system for the full Model
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by economic, environmental, energy, or EC225LP flight envelope. Modifications,
any of the following methods: federalism impacts that might result include installing a new glycol pump
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to from adopting the proposals in this and new air and glycol pressure
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the document. The most helpful comments switches, wiring harness modifications,
online instructions for sending your reference a specific portion of the and installing an improved EMLUB
comments electronically. proposal, explain the reason for any electronic board. The EASA AD also
• Fax: 202–493–2251. recommended change, and include specifies a new amendment to the
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S. supporting data. To ensure the docket Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM)
Department of Transportation, Docket does not contain duplicate comments, emergency procedures and prohibits
Operations, M–30, West Building commenters should send only one copy installing some EMLUB parts.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 of written comments, or if comments are
FAA’s Determination
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, filed electronically, commenters should
DC 20590–0001. submit only one time. These helicopters have been approved
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the We will file in the docket all by the aviation authority of France and
‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 comments that we receive, as well as a are approved for operation in the United
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except report summarizing each substantive States. Pursuant to our bilateral
Federal holidays. public contact with FAA personnel agreement with France, EASA, its
concerning this proposed rulemaking. technical representative, has notified us
Examining the AD Docket Before acting on this proposal, we will of the unsafe condition described in its
You may examine the AD docket on consider all comments we receive on or AD. We are proposing this AD because
the Internet at http:// before the closing date for comments. we evaluated all known relevant
www.regulations.gov by searching for We will consider comments filed after information and determined that an
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– the comment period has closed if it is unsafe condition is likely to exist or
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develop on other products of the same glycol pump part number (P/N) 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
type design. 332A32–5051–00, air pressure-switch P/ DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
N MA193–00 or P/N MC7014–0–00, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
Related Service Information Under 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
glycol pressure-switch P/N MA194–01
1 CFR Part 51 Alaska to the extent that it justifies
or P/N MC7015–0–00, or an electronic
We reviewed Eurocopter (now Airbus board P/N 704A46580106 or P/N making a regulatory distinction; and
Helicopters) Alert Service Bulletin 704A46580127. 4. Will not have a significant
(ASB) No. EC225–05A033, Revision 0, economic impact, positive or negative,
dated July 14, 2013, for Model EC225LP Costs of Compliance on a substantial number of small entities
helicopters. This ASB specifies We estimate that this proposed AD under the criteria of the Regulatory
replacing the air and glycol pressure would affect 4 helicopters of U.S. Flexibility Act.
switches, modifying the helicopter Registry. We prepared an economic evaluation
wiring, replacing the glycol pump, of the estimated costs to comply with
We estimate that operators may incur
replacing the MGB lubrication card, this proposed AD and placed it in the
the following costs to comply with this
modifying the RFM emergency AD docket.
AD:
procedures in the event of EMLUB List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
activation, and canceling the RFM The estimated labor cost is $85 per
limitations of Emergency ASB (EASB) work hour. We estimate a total of 34 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
No. 04A010, Revision 1, dated July 14, work hours to replace the air and glycol safety, Incorporation by reference,
2013. pressure switches, modify the helicopter Safety.
This service information is reasonably wiring, replace the glycol pump, and
replace the MGB lubrication card. The The Proposed Amendment
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal required parts would cost $121,695 per Accordingly, under the authority
course of business or by the means helicopter. Based on these estimates, the delegated to me by the Administrator,
identified in the ADDRESSES section. total cost would be $124,585 per the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
helicopter and $498,340 for the U.S. 39 as follows:
Other Related Service Information fleet.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
We reviewed the following Authority for This Rulemaking DIRECTIVES
Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters)
EASBs, each dated July 14, 2013: Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
• EASB, Revision 1, with two specifies the FAA’s authority to issue continues to read as follows:
different numbers: No. 04A010 for rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Model EC225LP helicopters and No.
04A009 for military Model EC725AP the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: § 39.13 [Amended]
helicopters, which are not FAA type Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
certificated. This EASB specifies detail the scope of the Agency’s the following new airworthiness
modifying the RFM emergency authority. directive (AD):
procedures in the event of activation of We are issuing this rulemaking under Airbus Helicopters (Formerly Eurocopter
the EMLUB system and applies only to the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, France): Docket No. FAA–2016–9143;
those helicopters that have not been Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Directorate Identifier 2013–SW–037–AD.
altered by certain modifications. General requirements.’’ Under that
• EASB No. 05A032, Revision 2, for section, Congress charges the FAA with (a) Applicability
both Model EC225LP and military promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Model EC225LP
Model EC725AP helicopters. This EASB air commerce by prescribing regulations helicopters, certificated in any category.
specifies checking that the EMLUB for practices, methods, and procedures (b) Unsafe Condition
electrical system (harness, control, the Administrator finds necessary for This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
alarm, and indicator panel) operates safety in air commerce. This regulation false emergency lubrication system (EMLUB)
correctly and applies only to those is within the scope of that authority warning. This condition when associated
helicopters that have not been altered by because it addresses an unsafe condition with a loss of the main gearbox (MGB) oil
certain modifications (the same as those that is likely to exist or develop on pressure could result in an unnecessary
for EASB No. 04A010 and No. 04A009). products identified in this rulemaking emergency landing or ditching.
Proposed AD Requirements action. (c) Comments Due Date
This proposed AD would require, Regulatory Findings We must receive comments by May 15,
2017.
within 500 hours time-in-service: We determined that this proposed AD
• Replacing the EMLUB glycol pump. would not have federalism implications (d) Compliance
• Replacing the air and glycol You are responsible for performing each
under Executive Order 13132. This
pressure switches with switches from action required by this AD within the
proposed AD would not have a
the same manufacturer. specified compliance time unless it has
substantial direct effect on the States, on
• Modifying and re-identifying the already been accomplished prior to that time.
the relationship between the national
helicopter wiring harness. (e) Required Actions
Government and the States, or on the
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• Replacing the MGB lubrication
distribution of power and (1) Within 500 hours time-in-service:
card.
• Testing the function of the EMLUB responsibilities among the various (i) Replace EMLUB glycol pump part
levels of government. number (P/N) 332A32–5051–00 with EMLUB
system and the electrical system. glycol pump P/N 332A32–5043–00.
• Revising the Emergency Procedures For the reasons discussed, I certify
(ii) Replace EMLUB air pressure switch
section of the RFM. this proposed regulation: P/N MA193–00 or MC7014–0–00 with P/N
The proposed AD would also prohibit 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory MC7014–1–00, and replace EMLUB glycol
installing on any helicopter an EMLUB action’’ under Executive Order 12866; pressure switch P/N MA194–01 or MC7015–
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0–00 with P/N MC7015–1–00. P/N MC7014– www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA– www.regulations.gov by searching for
1–00 and P/N MC7015–1–00 must be from 2016–9143. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
the same manufacturer. 4007; or in person at the Docket
(i) Subject
(iii) Modify and re-identify the helicopter Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
wiring harness. Refer to Figure 3 of Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225– Code: 6320, Main Rotor Gearbox. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
05A033, Revision 0, dated July 14, 2013 (ASB Federal holidays. The AD docket
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 1,
EC225–05A033). contains this proposed AD, the
2017.
(iv) Replace MGB lubrication card P/N economic evaluation, the Special
Scott A. Horn,
704A46580127 with P/N 704A46580146, and Airworthiness Information Bulletin
MGB lubrication card P/N 704A46580106 Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, (SAIB), any comments received, and
with P/N 704A46580146 or –147. Aircraft Certification Service.
other information. The street address for
(v) Accomplish a functional test of the [FR Doc. 2017–04736 Filed 3–13–17; 8:45 am] the Docket Operations Office (telephone
EMLUB system and the electrical system. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
(vi) Revise the Emergency Procedures
section. Comments will be available in
section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM)
by removing any pages from Section 3 of the the AD docket shortly after receipt.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For service information identified in
RFM that pertain to the emergency
procedures in the event of EMLUB activation this proposed AD, contact Boeing
Federal Aviation Administration
and by inserting the pages from paragraph Helicopters, The Boeing Company, 1 S.
4.C. Appendix 3, of ASB EC225–05A033 into Stewart Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078,
14 CFR Part 39
Section 3 of the RFM. telephone 610–591–2121, and Columbia
(2) Do not install on any helicopter EMLUB [Docket No. FAA–2015–4007; Directorate Helicopters, Inc. (Columbia), 14452
glycol pump P/N 332A32–5051–00, air Identifier 2015–SW–064–AD] Arndt Road NE., Aurora OR 97002,
pressure-switch P/N MA193–00 or P/N telephone (503) 678–1222, fax (503)
MC7014–0–00, glycol pressure-switch P/N RIN 2120–AA64
678–5841, or at http://www.colheli.com.
MA194–01 or P/N MC7015–0–00, or
electronic board P/N 704A46580106 or P/N Airworthiness Directives; Various You may review the referenced service
704A46580127. Model 234 and Model CH–47D information at the FAA, Office of the
Helicopters Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
(f) Special Flight Permit 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
Special flight permits are prohibited. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Fort Worth, TX 76177.
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(AMOCs) ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
(1) The Manager, Safety Management (NPRM). Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
AD. Send your proposal to Rao Edupuganti, SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and airworthiness directive (AD) for various Washington 98057; telephone (425)
Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, Model 234 and Model CH–47D 917–6426; email Kathleen.Arrigotti@
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas helicopters. This proposed AD would faa.gov.
76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email require inspections of the pitch housing
rao.edupuganti@faa.gov. and revising the pitch housing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 retirement life. This proposed AD is Comments Invited
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under prompted by reports of cracking in the
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
pitch housing lugs. The proposed We invite you to participate in this
you notify your principal inspector, or
actions are intended to detect and rulemaking by submitting written
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of comments, data, or views. We also
the local flight standards district office or prevent an unsafe condition on these
products. invite comments relating to the
certificate holding district office before economic, environmental, energy, or
operating any aircraft complying with this DATES: We must receive comments on
AD through an AMOC.
federalism impacts that might result
this proposed AD by May 15, 2017. from adopting the proposals in this
(h) Additional Information ADDRESSES: You may send comments by document. The most helpful comments
(1) Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) any of the following methods: reference a specific portion of the
No.05A032, Revision 2, dated July 14, 2013, • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to proposal, explain the reason for any
and Emergency ASB with two numbers (No. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the recommended change, and include
04A010 and No. 04A009), Revision 1, dated online instructions for sending your supporting data. To ensure the docket
July 14, 2013, which are not incorporated by does not contain duplicate comments,
comments electronically.
reference, contain additional information
about the subject of this AD. For service • Fax: 202–493–2251. commenters should send only one copy
information identified in this AD, contact • Mail: Send comments to the U.S. of written comments, or if comments are
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Department of Transportation, Docket filed electronically, commenters should
Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) Operations, M–30, West Building submit only one time.
641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 We will file in the docket all
3775; or at http:// New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, comments that we receive, as well as a
www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You DC 20590–0001. report summarizing each substantive
rmajette on DSK30RV082PROD with PROPOSALS
may review the referenced service • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the public contact with FAA personnel
information at the FAA, Office of the concerning this proposed rulemaking.
‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Before acting on this proposal, we will
Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth,
Texas 76177. Federal holidays. consider all comments we receive on or
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in before the closing date for comments.
Examining the AD Docket We will consider comments filed after
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2013–0156, dated July 18, 2013. You may You may examine the AD docket on the comment period has closed if it is
view the EASA AD on the Internet at http:// the Internet at http:// possible to do so without incurring
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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 May 15, 2017. | |
| Contact | Rao Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222- 5110; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 13565 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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