82 FR 28397 - Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 119 (June 22, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 119 (June 22, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-12799 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 119 (Thursday, June 22, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 28397-28399] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12799] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0078; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-026-AD; Amendment 39-18933; AD 2017-13-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This AD requires adding an identification number to life-limited rod ends that do not have a serial number (S/N). The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective July 27, 2017. [[Page 28398]] The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain document listed in this AD as of July 27, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0078. 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 AD, the Transport Canada AD, any incorporated-by- reference service information, the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations Office, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. 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: Discussion On February 17, 2017, at 82 FR 10976, the Federal Register published our notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Bell Model 429 helicopters, S/N 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. The NPRM proposed to require cleaning and marking each rod end with the S/N of the spring assembly. The NPRM also proposed prohibiting the installation of rod end P/N 427-010-210-105 on any helicopter unless it has been marked in accordance with the proposed requirements. The proposed requirements were intended to prevent a rod end from 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. 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 P/N and S/N. Transport Canada further states that the 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. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD, but we did not receive any comments on the NPRM. 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 issuing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by Transport Canada and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of the same type design and that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD requirements as proposed. 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 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will 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 will 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 will take about 3 work-hours and required parts will 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 helicopters identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; [[Page 28399]] (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that 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 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-13-03 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited: Amendment 39- 18933; 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) Effective Date This AD becomes effective July 27, 2017. (d) Compliance You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been accomplished prior to that time. (e) Required Actions (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 AD. For service information identified in this AD, 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 Docket No. FAA-2017-0078. (h) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 5101, Standard Practices/Structures. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 429-15-19, dated February 26, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Bell Helicopter service information identified in this AD, 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/. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N- 321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 2, 2017. Lance T. Gant, Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-12799 Filed 6-21-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Repair of Bore Holes and Bolt (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
DIRECTIVES Replacement (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(1) If, during any inspection required by approved the incorporation by reference
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 paragraph (g) of this AD, any defect is found, (IBR) of the service information listed in this
continues to read as follows: before further flight, repair the affected areas, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
and replace the bolts at FR36 and FR39, in part 51.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. accordance with Dassault Service Bulletin (2) You must use this service information
7X–379, dated February 29, 2016; except as applicable to do the actions required by
§ 39.13 [Amended] this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
where Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–379,
dated February 29, 2016, specifies to contact (i) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–379, dated
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding February 29, 2016.
the following new airworthiness Dassault Aviation for instructions, before
further flight, repair using a method (ii) Reserved.
directive (AD): (3) For service information identified in
approved by the Manager, International
2017–13–02 Dassault Aviation: Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Amendment 39–18932; Docket No. Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
FAA–2016–9504; Directorate Identifier Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
2016–NM–107–AD. telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
www.dassaultfalcon.com.
(a) Effective Date (2) If, during any inspection required by
(4) You may view this service information
paragraph (g) of this AD, no defect is found,
This AD is effective July 27, 2017. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
before further flight, replace the bolts at FR36
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(b) Affected ADs and FR39, in accordance with Dassault
information on the availability of this
None. Service Bulletin 7X–379, dated February 29, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
2016. (5) You may view this service information
(c) Applicability
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions that is incorporated by reference at the
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation National Archives and Records
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in The following provisions also apply to this
Administration (NARA). For information on
any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 2, 5, and AD:
the availability of this material at NARA, call
8 through 182 inclusive; except S/Ns 141, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
148, 149, 157, 159, 166, 170, 171, 174, 175, (AMOCs): The Manager, International www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
and 177 through 180 inclusive. Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to locations.html.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
(d) Subject using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 12,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 2017.
America Code 53, Fuselage. request to your principal inspector or local Dionne Palermo,
Flight Standards District Office, as Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(e) Reason appropriate. If sending information directly Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
This AD was prompted by reports that to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: [FR Doc. 2017–12808 Filed 6–21–17; 8:45 am]
during the assembly of structural elements on Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
some airplanes, lack of established BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
procedures and tools caused boring and Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
torqueing defects to be present at some Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
locations on the foot of frame (FR) 36 and telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FR39. We are issuing this AD to detect and Before using any approved AMOC, notify
correct defects in the bore holes at FR36 and your appropriate principal inspector, or Federal Aviation Administration
FR39 that could adversely affect the lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
structural integrity of the airplane. the local flight standards district office/ 14 CFR Part 39
(f) Compliance certificate holding district office.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0078; Directorate
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Comply with this AD within the Identifier 2015–SW–026–AD; Amendment
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
compliance times specified, unless already 39–18933; AD 2017–13–03]
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
done.
be accomplished using a method approved RIN 2120–AA64
(g) Inspection of Bore Holes by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
At the applicable time identified in 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Airworthiness Directives; Bell
paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, remove EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. If Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
the sheer bolts at FR36 and FR39, left hand approved by the DOA, the approval must
Helicopters
and right hand, as identified in Dassault include the DOA-authorized signature.
Service Bulletin 7X–379, dated February 29, (j) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation
2016, and do a detailed visual inspection of Administration (FAA), DOT.
the bore holes for defects, in accordance with (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA ACTION: Final rule.
Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–379, dated
February 29, 2016. Airworthiness Directive 2016–0116, dated
June 16, 2016, for related information. This SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(1) For airplanes with S/Ns 2 and 5: Before airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell
exceeding 4,100 flight cycles after the date of MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
release to service after the first C-Check or Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
within 3 months from the effective date of searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This AD
this AD, whichever occurs later. 2016–9504. requires adding an identification
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
(2) For airplanes other than those (2) For more information about this AD, number to life-limited rod ends that do
identified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, not have a serial number (S/N). The
Before exceeding 4,100 flight cycles since the International Branch, ANM–116, Transport actions of this AD are intended to
date of issuance of the original certificate of Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind address an unsafe condition on these
airworthiness or the original export Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; products.
certificate of airworthiness or within 3 telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
months from the effective date of this AD, Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- DATES: This AD is effective July 27,
whichever occurs later. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 2017.
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(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 429– Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 15–19, dated February 26, 2015. information on the availability of this
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (2) Do not install a forward rod end P/N material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
427–010–210–105 on any helicopter unless it (5) You may view this service information
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation has been marked with a serial number in that is incorporated by reference at the
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies accordance with paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. National Archives and Records
making a regulatory distinction; and Administration (NARA). For information on
(4) Will not have a significant (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(AMOCs)
economic impact, positive or negative, (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
on a substantial number of small entities (1) The Manager, Safety Management www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
under the criteria of the Regulatory Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this locations.html.
AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller,
Flexibility Act. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 2,
Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety
We prepared an economic evaluation Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, 2017.
of the estimated costs to comply with FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX Lance T. Gant,
this AD and placed it in the AD docket. 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9- Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. Certification Service.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (2) For operations conducted under a 14 [FR Doc. 2017–12799 Filed 6–21–17; 8:45 am]
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
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safety, Incorporation by reference, 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
Safety. you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
Adoption of the Amendment the local flight standards district office or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
certificate holding district office, before
Accordingly, under the authority operating any aircraft complying with this Federal Aviation Administration
delegated to me by the Administrator, AD through an AMOC.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 14 CFR Part 39
(g) Additional Information
follows:
(1) Bell Model 429 Maintenance Manual [Docket No. FAA–2017–0061; Directorate
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS BHT–429–MM–1, Chapter 4, Airworthiness Identifier 2016–SW–005–AD; Amendment
Limitations Schedule, Revision 24, approved 39–18934; AD 2017–13–04]
DIRECTIVES
June 12, 2015, which is not incorporated by
RIN 2120–AA64
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 reference, contains additional information
about the subject of this AD. For service
continues to read as follows: Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
information identified in this AD, contact
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec Helicopters
§ 39.13 [Amended] J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437–2862 or (800)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or at http://
www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may Administration (FAA), DOT.
the following new airworthiness ACTION: Final rule.
review the referenced service information at
directive (AD): the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
2017–13–03 Bell Helicopter Textron Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Canada Limited: Amendment 39–18933; Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
Docket No. FAA–2017–0078; Directorate (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus
Identifier 2015–SW–026–AD. Transport Canada AD No. CF–2015–15 dated Helicopters) Model MBB–BK 117 C–2
June 25, 2015. You may view the Transport (including configuration C–2e) and
(a) Applicability Canada AD on the Internet at http:// MBB–BK 117 D–2 helicopters. This AD
This AD applies to Model 429 helicopters, www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA–
serial number 57001 through 57260, with a 2017–0078.
requires replacing the main rotor (M/R)
pylon restraint spring assembly (spring blade vibration absorbers. This AD was
assembly) forward rod end (rod end) part (h) Subject prompted by a report of strong M/R
number (P/N) 427–010–210–105 installed, Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) blade vibrations on a Model MBB–BK
certificated in any category. Code: 5101, Standard Practices/Structures. 117 C–2 helicopter. The actions of this
(b) Unsafe Condition (i) Material Incorporated by Reference AD are intended to prevent an unsafe
condition on these products.
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a (1) The Director of the Federal Register
rod end remaining in service after reaching approved the incorporation by reference of DATES: This AD is effective July 27,
its life limit. This condition could result in the service information listed in this 2017.
failure of a rod end and subsequent loss of paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR The Director of the Federal Register
control of a helicopter. part 51. approved the incorporation by reference
(2) You must use this service information of certain documents listed in this AD
(c) Effective Date as applicable to do the actions required by as of July 27, 2017.
This AD becomes effective July 27, 2017. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin ADDRESSES: For service information
(d) Compliance 429–15–19, dated February 26, 2015. identified in this final rule, contact
You are responsible for performing each (ii) Reserved. Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum
action required by this AD within the (3) For Bell Helicopter service information Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
specified compliance time unless it has identified in this AD, contact Bell Helicopter telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
already been accomplished prior to that time. Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone www.airbushelicopters.com/website/en/
(e) Required Actions (450) 437–2862 or (800) 363–8023; fax (450)
(1) Within 140 hours time-in-service, clean 433–0272; or at http://
ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You
and identify each forward rod end with the www.bellcustomer.com/files/. may review the referenced service
spring assembly serial number in accordance (4) You may view this service information information at the FAA, Office of the
with the Accomplishment Instructions, at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
paragraphs 3 through 5, and 7 through 8, of Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective July 27, 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 28397 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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