82 FR 39355 - Airworthiness Directives; Romtex Anjou Aeronautique (Romtex) Torso Restraint Systems

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 159 (August 18, 2017)

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We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Romtex torso restraint systems (restraint systems) installed on but not limited to Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2, AS350B3, EC130B4, EC130T2, and AS355NP helicopters. This AD requires replacing certain restraint system buckles. This AD was prompted by a report of several restraint system buckle knobs breaking. The actions of this AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0068; Product Identifier 2014-SW-076-AD; Amendment
39-18981; AD 2017-16-04]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Romtex Anjou Aeronautique (Romtex)
Torso Restraint Systems

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Romtex
torso restraint systems (restraint systems) installed on but not
limited to Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2, AS350B3, EC130B4, EC130T2,
and AS355NP helicopters. This AD requires replacing certain restraint
system buckles. This AD was prompted by a report of several restraint
system buckle knobs breaking. The actions of this AD are intended to
correct an unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective September 22, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain document listed in this AD as of September 22,
2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Romtex Anjou Aeronautique, Strada Livezii nr. 98, 550042,
Sibiu, Romania; telephone +40 269 243 918; email
seatbelts@anjouaero.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. It is
also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0068.

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-
0068; 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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) 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: David Hatfield, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5116;
email david.hatfield@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

On February 17, 2017, at 82 FR 10971, 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 Romtex
restraint systems with a rotary buckle sub-assembly (buckle assembly)
with a part number and serial number listed in Romtex Service Bulletin
No. 358SB-14-101, Revision 1, dated December 12, 2014. These restraint
systems are installed on, but not limited to, Airbus Helicopters Model
AS350B2, AS350B3, EC130B4, EC130T2, and AS355NP helicopters. The NPRM
proposed to require inspecting the buckle assembly to determine whether
the straps release, marking the seat as inoperative if the buckle fails
to release the straps, and replacing the buckle assembly within 180
hours time-in-service (TIS). The NPRM also proposed to prohibit
installing the affected buckle assemblies on any helicopter. The
proposed requirements were intended to prevent a restraint system strap
from failing to release from the buckle, preventing occupants from
exiting the helicopter during an emergency.
The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2014-0279, dated December 19, 2014,
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for Romtex Model 358
torso restraint systems installed on Airbus Helicopters Model EC130T2,
AS350B2, and AS350B3 helicopters. EASA advises that ruptures have
occurred on the upper side (knob) of several rotary buckles installed
on these restraint systems. EASA states the material used in two
batches of the buckle assembly were altered by a supplier, resulting in
a specification different from the approved design data. The EASA AD
states that this condition could prevent the release of the restraint
system straps as intended after an emergency landing. To address this
unsafe condition, the EASA AD requires inspecting the buckle

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assembly for proper operation, replacing or marking as inoperative any
buckle assembly that fails to release the straps before further flight,
and replacing all buckle assemblies within 6 months. The EASA AD also
prohibits installing these buckle assemblies on any aircraft.

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 products have been approved by the aviation authority of
Romania and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with Romania, EASA, its technical
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in
the EASA AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all
information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these same
type designs and that air safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD requirements as proposed except we are correcting the
name in the related service bulletin from Romtex to Anjou Aero. This
change is consistent with the intent of the proposals in the NPRM and
will not increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the
scope of this AD.

Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD

The EASA AD requires compliance within 30 days for the buckle
inspection and 6 months for replacement; this AD requires the
inspection within 30 hours TIS and replacement within 180 hours TIS.
The EASA AD does not apply to Model EC130B4 and AS355NP helicopters,
and this AD does.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

We reviewed Anjou Aero Service Bulletin No. 358SB-14-101, Revision
1, dated December 12, 2014 (SB 358SB-14-101), which specifies removing
from service certain part-numbered and serial-numbered buckle
assemblies, consisting of the rotary buckle, belt, and attachment.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD affects 893 helicopters of U.S. Registry.
We estimate that operators will incur the following costs in order
to comply with this AD. At an average labor rate of $85 per hour,
inspecting the buckle assembly requires about .5 work-hour, for a cost
per helicopter of $43 and a total cost of $38,399 for the fleet.
Replacing each buckle assembly requires about .5 work-hour, and
required parts will cost $42,000, for a cost per helicopter of $42,043
and a total cost to U.S. operators of $37,544,399.
According to the Anjou Aero service information, some of the costs
of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage by
Anjou Aero. 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 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;
(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

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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):

2017-16-04 Romtex Anjou Aeronautique (Romtex) Torso Restraint
Systems: Amendment 39-18981; Docket No. FAA-2017-0068; Product
Identifier 2014-SW-076-AD.

(a) Applicability

This AD applies to Romtex torso restraint systems (restraint
systems) with a rotary buckle sub-assembly (buckle assembly) with a
part number and serial number as listed in the Effectivity,
paragraph 1.2, of Anjou Aero Service Bulletin No. 358SB-14-101,
Revision 1, dated December 12, 2014. These restraint systems are
installed on, but not limited to, Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2,
AS350B3, EC130B4, EC130T2, and AS355NP helicopters, certificated in
any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

This AD defines the unsafe condition as a broken buckle knob.
This condition could result in a restraint system strap failing to
release from the buckle, preventing occupants from exiting the
helicopter during an emergency.

This AD becomes effective September 22, 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 30 hours time-in-service (TIS), inspect each
restraint system for correct operation.
(i) If the straps do not release from the buckle assembly,
placard the seat as inoperative. Within 180 hours TIS, replace

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the buckle assembly with a buckle assembly not identified in
paragraph (a) of this AD.
(ii) If the straps release, within 180 hours TIS, replace the
buckle assembly with a buckle assembly not identified in paragraph
(a) of this AD.
(2) Do not install a restraint system with a buckle assembly
identified in paragraph (a) of this AD on any helicopter.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

(1) The Manager, Safety Management Section, FAA, may approve
AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: David Hatfield, Aviation
Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards
Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone
(817) 222-5116; email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(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

The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2014-0279, dated December 19, 2014. You may
view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in
Docket No. FAA-2017-0068.

(h) Subject

Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2500 Cabin
Equipment/Furnishings.

(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) Anjou Aero Service Bulletin No. 358SB-14-101, Revision 1,
dated December 12, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Anjou Aero service information identified in this AD,
contact Romtex Anjou Aeronautique, Strada Livezii nr. 98, 550042,
Sibiu, Romania; telephone +40 269 243 918; email
seatbelts@anjouaero.com.
(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 July 27, 2017.
Scott A. Horn,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Operations Office (phone: 800–
changes to procedures or tests identified as 647–5527) is U.S. Department of
RC require approval of an AMOC. Federal Aviation Administration Transportation, Docket Operations
(l) Related Information Office, M–30, West Building Ground
14 CFR Part 39 Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA [Docket No. FAA–2017–0068; Product
Identifier 2014–SW–076–AD; Amendment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0100, dated
May 24, 2016, for related information. This
39–18981; AD 2017–16–04] David Hatfield, Aviation Safety
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the RIN 2120–AA64
Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Airworthiness Directives; Romtex 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
2016–9052. Anjou Aeronautique (Romtex) Torso 76177; telephone (817) 222–5116; email
(2) For more information about this AD, Restraint Systems david.hatfield@faa.gov.
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
International Section, Transport Standards
Administration (FAA), DOT. Discussion
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425– ACTION: Final rule. On February 17, 2017, at 82 FR 10971,
227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. the Federal Register published our
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM),
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference airworthiness directive (AD) for Romtex which proposed to amend 14 CFR part
(1) The Director of the Federal Register torso restraint systems (restraint 39 by adding an AD that would apply
approved the incorporation by reference systems) installed on but not limited to to Romtex restraint systems with a
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2, rotary buckle sub-assembly (buckle
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR AS350B3, EC130B4, EC130T2, and assembly) with a part number and serial
part 51. AS355NP helicopters. This AD requires number listed in Romtex Service
(2) You must use this service information replacing certain restraint system Bulletin No. 358SB–14–101, Revision 1,
as applicable to do the actions required by buckles. This AD was prompted by a dated December 12, 2014. These
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. report of several restraint system buckle restraint systems are installed on, but
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–0396, knobs breaking. The actions of this AD not limited to, Airbus Helicopters
dated November 25, 2015. are intended to correct an unsafe Model AS350B2, AS350B3, EC130B4,
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–0397, condition on these products. EC130T2, and AS355NP helicopters.
dated January 18, 2016. DATES: This AD is effective September The NPRM proposed to require
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53– 22, 2017. inspecting the buckle assembly to
6182, dated November 17, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register determine whether the straps release,
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53– approved the incorporation by reference marking the seat as inoperative if the
6186, dated January 18, 2016. of a certain document listed in this AD buckle fails to release the straps, and
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–53–2142, as of September 22, 2017. replacing the buckle assembly within
dated November 17, 2015.
ADDRESSES: For service information 180 hours time-in-service (TIS). The
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–53–
identified in this final rule, contact NPRM also proposed to prohibit
2144, dated January 18, 2016.
Romtex Anjou Aeronautique, Strada installing the affected buckle assemblies
(3) For service information identified in
Livezii nr. 98, 550042, Sibiu, Romania; on any helicopter. The proposed
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
telephone +40 269 243 918; email requirements were intended to prevent
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; seatbelts@anjouaero.com. You may a restraint system strap from failing to
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 review the referenced service release from the buckle, preventing
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ information at the FAA, Office of the occupants from exiting the helicopter
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, during an emergency.
(4) You may view this service information 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, The NPRM was prompted by AD No.
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also 2014–0279, dated December 19, 2014,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For available on the Internet at http:// issued by EASA, which is the Technical
information on the availability of this www.regulations.gov by searching for Agent for the Member States of the
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– European Union, to correct an unsafe
(5) You may view this service information 0068. condition for Romtex Model 358 torso
that is incorporated by reference at the restraint systems installed on Airbus
Examining the AD Docket Helicopters Model EC130T2, AS350B2,
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on You may examine the AD docket on and AS350B3 helicopters. EASA advises
the availability of this material at NARA, call the Internet at http:// that ruptures have occurred on the
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for upper side (knob) of several rotary
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– buckles installed on these restraint
locations.html. 0068; or in person at the Docket systems. EASA states the material used
Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 in two batches of the buckle assembly
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 26,
p.m., Monday through Friday, except were altered by a supplier, resulting in
2017.
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Federal holidays. The AD docket a specification different from the
Jeffrey E. Duven, contains this AD, the European Aviation approved design data. The EASA AD
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any states that this condition could prevent
Certification Service. incorporated-by-reference service the release of the restraint system straps
[FR Doc. 2017–16359 Filed 8–17–17; 8:45 am] information, the economic evaluation, as intended after an emergency landing.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P any comments received, and other To address this unsafe condition, the
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assembly for proper operation, replacing We estimate that operators will incur on a substantial number of small entities
or marking as inoperative any buckle the following costs in order to comply under the criteria of the Regulatory
assembly that fails to release the straps with this AD. At an average labor rate Flexibility Act.
before further flight, and replacing all of $85 per hour, inspecting the buckle We prepared an economic evaluation
buckle assemblies within 6 months. The assembly requires about .5 work-hour, of the estimated costs to comply with
EASA AD also prohibits installing these for a cost per helicopter of $43 and a this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
buckle assemblies on any aircraft. total cost of $38,399 for the fleet.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Replacing each buckle assembly
Comments Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
requires about .5 work-hour, and
We gave the public the opportunity to required parts will cost $42,000, for a safety, Incorporation by reference,
participate in developing this AD, but cost per helicopter of $42,043 and a Safety.
we did not receive any comments on the total cost to U.S. operators of Adoption of the Amendment
NPRM. $37,544,399.
According to the Anjou Aero service Accordingly, under the authority
FAA’s Determination delegated to me by the Administrator,
information, some of the costs of this
These products have been approved AD may be covered under warranty, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
by the aviation authority of Romania thereby reducing the cost impact on follows:
and are approved for operation in the affected individuals. We do not control
United States. Pursuant to our bilateral warranty coverage by Anjou Aero. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
agreement with Romania, EASA, its Accordingly, we have included all costs DIRECTIVES
technical representative, has notified us in our cost estimate.
of the unsafe condition described in the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
EASA AD. We are issuing this AD Authority for This Rulemaking continues to read as follows:
because we evaluated all information Title 49 of the United States Code Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
provided by EASA and determined the specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
unsafe condition exists and is likely to § 39.13 [Amended]
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
exist or develop on other helicopters of section 106, describes the authority of ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
these same type designs and that air the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: the following new airworthiness
safety and the public interest require Aviation Programs, describes in more directive (AD):
adopting the AD requirements as detail the scope of the Agency’s 2017–16–04 Romtex Anjou Aeronautique
proposed except we are correcting the authority. (Romtex) Torso Restraint Systems:
name in the related service bulletin We are issuing this rulemaking under Amendment 39–18981; Docket No.
from Romtex to Anjou Aero. This the authority described in Subtitle VII, FAA–2017–0068; Product Identifier
change is consistent with the intent of Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2014–SW–076–AD.
the proposals in the NPRM and will not ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (a) Applicability
increase the economic burden on any section, Congress charges the FAA with
This AD applies to Romtex torso restraint
operator nor increase the scope of this promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in systems (restraint systems) with a rotary
AD. air commerce by prescribing regulations buckle sub-assembly (buckle assembly) with
for practices, methods, and procedures a part number and serial number as listed in
Differences Between This AD and the
the Administrator finds necessary for the Effectivity, paragraph 1.2, of Anjou Aero
EASA AD
safety in air commerce. This regulation Service Bulletin No. 358SB–14–101, Revision
The EASA AD requires compliance is within the scope of that authority 1, dated December 12, 2014. These restraint
within 30 days for the buckle inspection because it addresses an unsafe condition systems are installed on, but not limited to,
and 6 months for replacement; this AD that is likely to exist or develop on Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2,
requires the inspection within 30 hours helicopters identified in this rulemaking AS350B3, EC130B4, EC130T2, and AS355NP
TIS and replacement within 180 hours helicopters, certificated in any category.
action.
TIS. The EASA AD does not apply to (b) Unsafe Condition
Model EC130B4 and AS355NP Regulatory Findings
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
helicopters, and this AD does. This AD will not have federalism broken buckle knob. This condition could
implications under Executive Order result in a restraint system strap failing to
Related Service Information Under 1
13132. This AD will not have a release from the buckle, preventing
CFR Part 51 occupants from exiting the helicopter during
substantial direct effect on the States, on
We reviewed Anjou Aero Service the relationship between the national an emergency.
Bulletin No. 358SB–14–101, Revision 1, government and the States, or on the (c) Effective Date
dated December 12, 2014 (SB 358SB– distribution of power and This AD becomes effective September 22,
14–101), which specifies removing from responsibilities among the various 2017.
service certain part-numbered and levels of government.
serial-numbered buckle assemblies, For the reasons discussed above, I (d) Compliance
consisting of the rotary buckle, belt, and certify that this AD: You are responsible for performing each
attachment. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action required by this AD within the
This service information is reasonably action’’ under Executive Order 12866; specified compliance time unless it has
available because the interested parties (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under already been accomplished prior to that time.
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have access to it through their normal DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (e) Required Actions
course of business or by the means (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (1) Within 30 hours time-in-service (TIS),
identified in the ADDRESSES section. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation inspect each restraint system for correct
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies operation.
Costs of Compliance making a regulatory distinction; and (i) If the straps do not release from the
We estimate that this AD affects 893 (4) Will not have a significant buckle assembly, placard the seat as
helicopters of U.S. Registry. economic impact, positive or negative, inoperative. Within 180 hours TIS, replace

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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 September 22, 2017.
Contact		David Hatfield, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5116; email [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 39355
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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