82_FR_26085 82 FR 25978 - Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS)

82 FR 25978 - Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 107 (June 6, 2017)

Page Range25978-25980
FR Document2017-11174

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various normal and transport category rotorcraft with certain Honeywell EGPWS installed. This proposed AD would require updating the software version of the EGPWS. This proposed AD is prompted by a software defect that prevents the EGPWS from providing terrain warnings. The proposed actions are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 107 (Tuesday, June 6, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 6, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 25978-25980]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-11174]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0492; Directorate Identifier 2016-SW-025-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. 
(Honeywell) Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS)

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 
various normal and transport category rotorcraft with certain Honeywell 
EGPWS installed. This proposed AD would require updating the software 
version of the EGPWS. This proposed AD is prompted by a software defect 
that prevents the EGPWS from providing terrain warnings. The proposed 
actions are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 7, 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-
0492; or in person at the Docket Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the economic evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
    For service information identified in this proposed rule, contact 
Honeywell International Inc., 15001 NE. 36 Street, Redmond, Washington 
98052-5317; telephone (800) 601-3099; internet address 
www.myaerospace.com. 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: Judy Heredia, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, California 90712; 
telephone (562) 627-5335; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

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

Discussion

    We propose to adopt a new AD for Honeywell MK XXI EGPWS part number 
(P/N) 965-1227-005 and MK XXII EGPWS P/N 965-1595-020, P/N 965-1595-
021, 965-1595-022, 965-1595-024, 965-1595-026, 965-1595-028, and 965-
1595-030 installed on various normal and transport category helicopters 
from five manufacturers. This proposed AD would require updating the 
software of the EGPWS. This proposed AD is prompted by a software 
defect found by Honeywell in certain MK XXI and MK XXII EGPWSs during 
testing. The testing revealed the terrain alerting feature will not 
function as intended in certain specific geographical areas under 
altitudes of 175-feet mean sea level (MSL). According to Honeywell, the 
terrain display is not affected by the defect and will correctly 
present terrain and its corresponding elevation information. However, 
in some locations, the EGPWS will not issue a warning or caution for 
terrain, water, or obstacles below 175 feel MSL. Without this feature 
of the EGPWS, the helicopter could potentially operate into threatening 
terrain or obstacles without providing any warning to the crew, 
resulting in loss of the helicopter. Since the defect was discovered, 
Honeywell has developed a software modification (MOD) that corrects 
this condition.

Record of Ex Parte Communication

    In preparation of AD actions such as notices of proposed rulemaking 
and immediately adopted final rules, it is the practice of the FAA to 
obtain technical information and information on the operational and 
economic impact from design approval holders and aircraft operators. We 
discussed certain aspects of this proposed AD by email with Honeywell. 
A copy of each email contact can be found in the rulemaking docket. For 
information on locating the docket, see ``Examining the AD Docket.''

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FAA's Determination

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

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Honeywell Service Bulletin (SB) 965-1227-34-0001, 
Revision 0, dated May 4, 2015 (SB 965-1227-34-0001); Honeywell SB 965-
1595-34-0034, Revision 0, dated February 18, 2015 (SB 965-1595-34-
0034); and Honeywell SB 965-1595-34-0035, Revision 0, dated March 25, 
2015 (SB 965-1595-34-0035). SB 965-1227-34-0001 specifies procedures 
for installing and verifying a software MOD to a certain part-numbered 
MK XXI EGPWS and for replacing the front panel label identifying the 
software version. SB 965-1595-34-0034 specifies procedures for 
installing and verifying a software MOD to certain part-numbered MK 
XXII EGPWS and for replacing the front panel label identifying the 
software version. SB 965-1595-34-0035 specifies procedures for 
installing and verifying a software MOD to certain part-numbered MK 
XXII EGPWS and for replacing the front panel label identifying the 
software version. This service information also states that terrain 
database version 437 must be installed prior to updating the EGPWS 
software.
    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 of this 
NPRM.

Other Related Service Information

    We also reviewed Honeywell SB ATA No. 965-1590/1595-34-18, dated 
July 30, 2004. This service information contains procedures for 
updating the MK XXII EGPWS with terrain database version 437 and 
verifying the updated software was successfully installed.

Proposed AD Requirements

    By following certain procedures in the manufacturer's service 
bulletin, this proposed AD would require, within 1,080 hours time-in-
service (TIS), installing terrain database version 437 if not already 
installed; updating, installing, and confirming software MOD 1 or MOD 2 
as determined by the model and serial number of the EGPWS; and 
replacing the software version label on the EGPWS front face.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    The service information requires the software MODs to be 
accomplished within 60 months, while this proposed AD would require 
compliance within 1,080 hours TIS.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 3,000 appliances 
installed on helicopters of U.S. Registry.
    We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order 
to comply with this proposed AD. At an average labor rate of $85 per 
hour, updating and confirming the software and replacing the software 
version label would require about 0.5 work-hour, and required parts 
would cost $2,500, for a total cost of $2,543 per helicopter and 
$7,629,000 for the U.S. fleet.
    According to Honeywell's service information all of the costs of 
this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the 
cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty 
coverage by Honeywell. Accordingly, we have included all costs in our 
cost estimate.

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):

Honeywell International, Inc. (Honeywell): Docket No. FAA-2017-0492; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-SW-025-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Honeywell MK XXI Enhanced Ground Proximity 
Warning System (EGPWS) part number (P/N) 965-1227-005 with software 
modification (MOD) 1 and MK XXII EGPWS P/N 965-1595-020 with MOD 1, 
P/N 965-1595-021 with MOD 1, 965-1595-022 with MOD 1, 965-1595-024 
with MOD 1, 965-1595-026 with MOD 1, 965-1595-028 with MOD 0, and 
965-1595-030 with MOD 0. These EGPWSs are installed on, but not 
limited to, the following helicopters, certificated in any category:
    (1) Agusta S.p.A. Model A109 and AW139;
    (2) Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, 
AS350BA, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, 
AS355N, AS355NP, SA-365N, EC130B4, EC130T2, EC 155B, EC155B1, and 
EC225LP;
    (3) Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, 
EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3;
    (4) Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Model 212 and 412;
    (5) Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 407;

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    (6) Bell Helicopter Textron Model 430;
    (7) MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900; and
    (8) Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76B, S-76C, S-76D, and 
S-92A.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as failure of an EGPWS to 
generate a terrain warning, which could result in flight into 
terrain.

(c) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 7, 2017.

(d) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this 
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been 
accomplished prior to that time.

(e) Required Actions

    Within 1,080 hours time-in-service:
    (1) Install terrain database version 437 if not already 
installed.
    (2) For helicopters with an MK XXI EGPWS P/N 965-1227-005:
    (i) Update the software by following the Accomplishment 
Instructions, paragraphs 3.B.(1)(a) through 3.B.(1)(j), of Honeywell 
Service Bulletin (SB) 965-1227-34-0001, Revision 0, dated May 4, 
2015 (SB 965-1227-34-0001).
    (ii) Determine whether the software updated by following 
paragraphs 3.B.(2)(a) through 3.B.(2)(d) of SB 965-1227-34-0001.
    (iii) Install a new software version label on the EGPWS by 
following paragraph 3.D.(1) or 3.D.(2), as appropriate for your 
model EGPWS, of SB 965-1227-34-0001.
    (3) For helicopters with an MK XXII EGPWS P/N 965-1595-020, P/N 
965-1595-021, or P/N 965-1595-022:
    (i) Update the software by following the Accomplishment 
Instructions, paragraphs 3.C.(1)(a) through (h), of Honeywell SB 
965-1595-34-0035, Revision 0, dated March 25, 2015 (SB 965-1595-34-
0035).
    (ii) Determine whether the software updated by following 
paragraphs 3.C.(2)(a) through 3.C.(2)(d)6 or 3.C.(3)(a) through (g) 
of SB 965-1595-34-0035.
    (iii) Install a new software version label on the EGPWS by 
following paragraph 3.E.(1) or 3.E.(2), as appropriate for your 
model EGPWS, of SB 965-1595-34-0035.
    (4) For helicopters with an MK XXII EGPWS P/N 965-1595-024, P/N 
965-1595-026, P/N 965-1595-028, or P/N 965-1595-030:
    (i) Update the software by following the Accomplishment 
Instructions, paragraphs 3.C.(1)(a) through 3.C.(1)(h), of Honeywell 
Service Bulletin 965-1595-34-0034, Revision 0, dated February 18, 
2015 (SB 965-1595-34-0034).
    (ii) Determine whether the software updated by following 
paragraphs 3.C.(2)(a) through 3.C.(2)(d)6 or 3.C.(3)(a) through 
3.C.(3)(g) of SB 965-1595-34-0034.
    (iii) Install a new software version label on the EGPWS by 
following paragraph 3.E.(1) or 3.E.(2), as appropriate for your 
model EGPWS, of SB 965-1595-34-0034.
    (5) Do not install an EGPWS on any helicopter unless you have 
complied with the requirements in this AD.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC)

    (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 
may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Judy Heredia, 
Aviation Safety Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, 
California 90712; telephone (562) 627-5335; 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

    Honeywell SB ATA No. 965-1590/1595-34-18, dated July 30, 2004, 
which is not incorporated by reference, contains additional 
information about the subject of this AD. For service information 
identified in this AD, contact Honeywell International Inc., 15001 
NE. 36 Street, Redmond, Washington, 98052-5317; telephone (800) 601-
3099; internet address www.myaerospace.com. You may review a copy of 
information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest 
Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

 (h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 3444 Ground 
Proximity System.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 15, 2017.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-11174 Filed 6-5-17; 8:45 am]
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25978 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 107 / Tuesday, June 6, 2017 / Proposed Rules (k) Related Information • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to of written comments, or if comments are (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the filed electronically, commenters should Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA online instructions for sending your submit only one time. Airworthiness Directive 2016–0129, dated comments electronically. We will file in the docket all June 23, 2016, for related information. This • Fax: 202–493–2251. comments that we receive, as well as a MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the • Mail: Send comments to the U.S. report summarizing each substantive Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Department of Transportation, Docket public contact with FAA personnel searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– concerning this proposed rulemaking. 2017–0529. Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 Before acting on this proposal, we will (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, consider all comments we receive on or International Branch, ANM–116, Transport DC 20590–0001. before the closing date for comments. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the We will consider comments filed after Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 the comment period has closed if it is telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. p.m., Monday through Friday, except possible to do so without incurring (3) For service information identified in Federal holidays. expense or delay. We may change this this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet proposal in light of the comments we Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box Examining the AD Docket receive. 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// You may examine the AD docket on Discussion www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for We propose to adopt a new AD for service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Honeywell MK XXI EGPWS part Renton, WA. For information on the 0492; or in person at the Docket number (P/N) 965–1227–005 and MK availability of this material at the FAA, call Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 XXII EGPWS P/N 965–1595–020, P/N 425–227–1221. p.m., Monday through Friday, except 965–1595–021, 965–1595–022, 965– Federal holidays. The AD docket 1595–024, 965–1595–026, 965–1595– Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 23, 2017. contains this proposed AD, the 028, and 965–1595–030 installed on economic evaluation, any comments various normal and transport category Michael Kaszycki, received, and other information. The helicopters from five manufacturers. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane This proposed AD would require Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. street address for the Docket Operations Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in updating the software of the EGPWS. [FR Doc. 2017–11259 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am] the ADDRESSES section. Comments will This proposed AD is prompted by a BILLING CODE 4910–13–P software defect found by Honeywell in be available in the AD docket shortly certain MK XXI and MK XXII EGPWSs after receipt. during testing. The testing revealed the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For service information identified in terrain alerting feature will not function this proposed rule, contact Honeywell Federal Aviation Administration as intended in certain specific International Inc., 15001 NE. 36 Street, geographical areas under altitudes of Redmond, Washington 98052–5317; 14 CFR Part 39 175-feet mean sea level (MSL). telephone (800) 601–3099; internet According to Honeywell, the terrain [Docket No. FAA–2017–0492; Directorate address www.myaerospace.com. You display is not affected by the defect and Identifier 2016–SW–025–AD] may review the referenced service will correctly present terrain and its information at the FAA, Office of the RIN 2120–AA64 corresponding elevation information. Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, However, in some locations, the EGPWS 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell will not issue a warning or caution for Fort Worth, TX 76177. International Inc. (Honeywell) terrain, water, or obstacles below 175 Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy feel MSL. Without this feature of the System (EGPWS) Heredia, Aviation Safety Engineer, Los EGPWS, the helicopter could potentially Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, operate into threatening terrain or AGENCY: Federal Aviation Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, obstacles without providing any Administration (FAA), DOT. 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, warning to the crew, resulting in loss of ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking California 90712; telephone (562) 627– the helicopter. Since the defect was (NPRM). 5335; email judy.heredia@faa.gov. discovered, Honeywell has developed a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: software modification (MOD) that SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Comments Invited corrects this condition. airworthiness directive (AD) for various normal and transport category rotorcraft We invite you to participate in this Record of Ex Parte Communication with certain Honeywell EGPWS rulemaking by submitting written In preparation of AD actions such as installed. This proposed AD would comments, data, or views. We also notices of proposed rulemaking and require updating the software version of invite comments relating to the immediately adopted final rules, it is the EGPWS. 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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 107 / Tuesday, June 6, 2017 / Proposed Rules 25979 FAA’s Determination Differences Between This Proposed AD 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory and the Service Information action’’ under Executive Order 12866; We are proposing this AD because we 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the evaluated all known relevant The service information requires the software MODs to be accomplished DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures information and determined that an (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); unsafe condition exists and is likely to within 60 months, while this proposed AD would require compliance within 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in exist or develop on other helicopters of Alaska to the extent that it justifies these same type designs. 1,080 hours TIS. making a regulatory distinction; and Related Service Information Under 1 Costs of Compliance 4. Will not have a significant CFR Part 51 We estimate that this proposed AD economic impact, positive or negative, would affect 3,000 appliances installed on a substantial number of small entities We reviewed Honeywell Service on helicopters of U.S. Registry. under the criteria of the Regulatory Bulletin (SB) 965–1227–34–0001, We estimate that operators may incur Flexibility Act. Revision 0, dated May 4, 2015 (SB 965– the following costs in order to comply We prepared an economic evaluation 1227–34–0001); Honeywell SB 965– with this proposed AD. At an average of the estimated costs to comply with 1595–34–0034, Revision 0, dated labor rate of $85 per hour, updating and this proposed AD and placed it in the February 18, 2015 (SB 965–1595–34– confirming the software and replacing AD docket. 0034); and Honeywell SB 965–1595–34– the software version label would require 0035, Revision 0, dated March 25, 2015 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 about 0.5 work-hour, and required parts (SB 965–1595–34–0035). SB 965–1227– would cost $2,500, for a total cost of Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 34–0001 specifies procedures for $2,543 per helicopter and $7,629,000 for safety, Incorporation by Reference, installing and verifying a software MOD the U.S. fleet. Safety. to a certain part-numbered MK XXI According to Honeywell’s service The Proposed Amendment EGPWS and for replacing the front information all of the costs of this panel label identifying the software proposed AD may be covered under Accordingly, under the authority version. SB 965–1595–34–0034 specifies warranty, thereby reducing the cost delegated to me by the Administrator, procedures for installing and verifying a impact on affected individuals. We do the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part software MOD to certain part-numbered not control warranty coverage by 39 as follows: MK XXII EGPWS and for replacing the Honeywell. Accordingly, we have front panel label identifying the PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS included all costs in our cost estimate. software version. SB 965–1595–34–0035 DIRECTIVES Authority for This Rulemaking specifies procedures for installing and ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 verifying a software MOD to certain Title 49 of the United States Code continues to read as follows: part-numbered MK XXII EGPWS and for specifies the FAA’s authority to issue replacing the front panel label rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. identifying the software version. This section 106, describes the authority of § 39.13 [Amended] service information also states that the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: ■ 2.The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding terrain database version 437 must be Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the following new airworthiness installed prior to updating the EGPWS detail the scope of the Agency’s directive (AD): software. authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under Honeywell International, Inc. (Honeywell): This service information is reasonably Docket No. FAA–2017–0492; Directorate the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, available because the interested parties Identifier 2016–SW–025–AD. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: have access to it through their normal General requirements.’’ Under that (a) Applicability course of business or by the means section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to Honeywell MK XXI identified in the ADDRESSES section of promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System this NPRM. air commerce by prescribing regulations (EGPWS) part number (P/N) 965–1227–005 Other Related Service Information for practices, methods, and procedures with software modification (MOD) 1 and MK the Administrator finds necessary for XXII EGPWS P/N 965–1595–020 with MOD We also reviewed Honeywell SB ATA safety in air commerce. This regulation 1, P/N 965–1595–021 with MOD 1, 965– No. 965–1590/1595–34–18, dated July is within the scope of that authority 1595–022 with MOD 1, 965–1595–024 with 30, 2004. This service information because it addresses an unsafe condition MOD 1, 965–1595–026 with MOD 1, 965– contains procedures for updating the 1595–028 with MOD 0, and 965–1595–030 that is likely to exist or develop on with MOD 0. These EGPWSs are installed on, MK XXII EGPWS with terrain database products identified in this rulemaking version 437 and verifying the updated but not limited to, the following helicopters, action. certificated in any category: software was successfully installed. Regulatory Findings (1) Agusta S.p.A. Model A109 and AW139; Proposed AD Requirements (2) Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, We determined that this proposed AD AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, By following certain procedures in the would not have federalism implications AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, manufacturer’s service bulletin, this under Executive Order 13132. This AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, proposed AD would require, within proposed AD would not have a AS355NP, SA–365N, EC130B4, EC130T2, EC mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS 1,080 hours time-in-service (TIS), substantial direct effect on the States, on 155B, EC155B1, and EC225LP; installing terrain database version 437 if the relationship between the national (3) Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH not already installed; updating, Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, Government and the States, or on the EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, installing, and confirming software distribution of power and and EC135T3; MOD 1 or MOD 2 as determined by the responsibilities among the various (4) Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Model 212 model and serial number of the EGPWS; levels of government. and 412; and replacing the software version label For the reasons discussed, I certify (5) Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited on the EGPWS front face. this proposed regulation: Model 407; VerDate Sep<11>2014 02:12 Jun 06, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\06JNP1.SGM 06JNP1

25980 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 107 / Tuesday, June 6, 2017 / Proposed Rules (6) Bell Helicopter Textron Model 430; (5) Do not install an EGPWS on any FALCON 900 airplanes. This proposed (7) MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900; helicopter unless you have complied with AD was prompted by a determination and the requirements in this AD. that new or more restrictive (8) Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S– (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance maintenance requirements and/or 76B, S–76C, S–76D, and S–92A. (AMOC) airworthiness limitations are necessary. (b) Unsafe Condition (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft This proposed AD would require This AD defines the unsafe condition as Certification Office, FAA, may approve revising the maintenance or inspection failure of an EGPWS to generate a terrain AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: program, as applicable, to incorporate warning, which could result in flight into Judy Heredia, Aviation Safety Engineer, Los new or more restrictive maintenance terrain. Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, requirements and/or airworthiness Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 3960 (c) Comments Due Date limitations. We are proposing this AD to Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, California 90712; telephone (562) 627–5335; email 9- address the unsafe condition on these We must receive comments by August 7, products. 2017. ANM-LAACO-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 DATES: We must receive comments on (d) Compliance CFR part 119 operating certificate or under this proposed AD by July 21, 2017. You are responsible for performing each 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you notify your principal inspector, or ADDRESSES: You may send comments, action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has lacking a principal inspector, the manager of using the procedures found in 14 CFR already been accomplished prior to that time. the local flight standards district office or 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following certificate holding district office before methods: (e) Required Actions operating any aircraft complying with this • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Within 1,080 hours time-in-service: AD through an AMOC. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the (1) Install terrain database version 437 if (g) Additional Information instructions for submitting comments. not already installed. Honeywell SB ATA No. 965–1590/1595– • Fax: 202–493–2251. (2) For helicopters with an MK XXI EGPWS P/N 965–1227–005: 34–18, dated July 30, 2004, which is not • Mail: U.S. Department of (i) Update the software by following the incorporated by reference, contains Transportation, Docket Operations, M– additional information about the subject of 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs this AD. For service information identified in W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 3.B.(1)(a) through 3.B.(1)(j), of Honeywell this AD, contact Honeywell International Service Bulletin (SB) 965–1227–34–0001, Washington, DC 20590. Inc., 15001 NE. 36 Street, Redmond, Revision 0, dated May 4, 2015 (SB 965–1227– Washington, 98052–5317; telephone (800) • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 34–0001). address above between 9 a.m. and 5 601–3099; internet address (ii) Determine whether the software www.myaerospace.com. You may review a p.m., Monday through Friday, except updated by following paragraphs 3.B.(2)(a) copy of information at the FAA, Office of the Federal holidays. through 3.B.(2)(d) of SB 965–1227–34–0001. Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 For service information identified in (iii) Install a new software version label on Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, the EGPWS by following paragraph 3.D.(1) or this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet TX 76177. Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. 3.D.(2), as appropriate for your model EGPWS, of SB 965–1227–34–0001. (h) Subject Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; (3) For helicopters with an MK XXII Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) telephone 201–440–6700; Internet EGPWS P/N 965–1595–020, P/N 965–1595– Code: 3444 Ground Proximity System. http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You 021, or P/N 965–1595–022: may view this referenced service Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 15, (i) Update the software by following the information at the FAA, Transport 2017. Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue 3.C.(1)(a) through (h), of Honeywell SB 965– Scott A. Horn, SW., Renton, WA. For information on 1595–34–0035, Revision 0, dated March 25, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, the availability of this material at the 2015 (SB 965–1595–34–0035). Aircraft Certification Service. (ii) Determine whether the software FAA, call 425–227–1221. [FR Doc. 2017–11174 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am] updated by following paragraphs 3.C.(2)(a) BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Examining the AD Docket through 3.C.(2)(d)6 or 3.C.(3)(a) through (g) of SB 965–1595–34–0035. You may examine the AD docket on (iii) Install a new software version label on the Internet at http:// DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for the EGPWS by following paragraph 3.E.(1) or 3.E.(2), as appropriate for your model Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– EGPWS, of SB 965–1595–34–0035. 0525; or in person at the Docket (4) For helicopters with an MK XXII Management Facility between 9 a.m. EGPWS P/N 965–1595–024, P/N 965–1595– 14 CFR Part 39 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 026, P/N 965–1595–028, or P/N 965–1595– [Docket No. FAA–2017–0525; Directorate except Federal holidays. The AD docket 030: Identifier 2016–NM–121–AD] (i) Update the software by following the contains this proposed AD, the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs RIN 2120–AA64 regulatory evaluation, any comments 3.C.(1)(a) through 3.C.(1)(h), of Honeywell received, and other information. The Service Bulletin 965–1595–34–0034, Airworthiness Directives; Dassault street address for the Docket Operations Revision 0, dated February 18, 2015 (SB 965– Aviation Airplanes office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS 1595–34–0034). the ADDRESSES section. Comments will (ii) Determine whether the software AGENCY: Federal Aviation be available in the AD docket shortly updated by following paragraphs 3.C.(2)(a) Administration (FAA), DOT. after receipt. through 3.C.(2)(d)6 or 3.C.(3)(a) through ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 3.C.(3)(g) of SB 965–1595–34–0034. (NPRM). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom (iii) Install a new software version label on Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, the EGPWS by following paragraph 3.E.(1) or SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new International Branch, ANM–116, 3.E.(2), as appropriate for your model airworthiness directive (AD) for all Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, EGPWS, of SB 965–1595–34–0034. Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE– 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA VerDate Sep<11>2014 02:12 Jun 06, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\06JNP1.SGM 06JNP1


Document Created: 2017-06-06 06:21:08
Document Modified: 2017-06-06 06:21:08
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 7, 2017.
ContactJudy Heredia, Aviation Safety Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, California 90712; telephone (562) 627-5335; email [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 25978 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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