82 FR 39506 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 160 (August 21, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 160 (August 21, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-17084 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 160 (Monday, August 21, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 39506-39509] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-17084] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0419; Product Identifier 2015-SW-077-AD; Amendment 39-18991; AD 2017-17-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) Model AS332L2 [[Page 39507]] and EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires inspections of the main rotor (M/R) blade attachment pins (attachment pins). This AD was prompted by a report of three cracked attachment pins. The actions of this AD are intended to detect and prevent an unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 25, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of September 25, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/Website/en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. 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-2017-0419. 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- 0419; 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 [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On May 11, 2017, at 82 FR 21956, 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 Airbus Model AS332L2 helicopters with an attachment pin part number (P/N) 332A31-2123-00 or P/N 332A31-2115-20 installed and Model EC225LP helicopters with an attachment pin P/N 332A31-3204-20 installed. The NPRM proposed to require an initial and recurring inspection of each attachment pin for corrosion, a crack, and any pitting. If there is a crack or any pitting, the NPRM proposed to require replacing the attachment pin. If there is corrosion, the NPRM proposed to require removing the corrosion up to a maximum of four times. The NPRM also proposed to require performing these inspections prior to installing an attachment pin. The proposed requirements were intended to detect corrosion or a crack in an attachment pin and prevent loss of an M/R blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2015-0016, dated January 30, 2015, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Model AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP helicopters with certain part-numbered attachment pins installed. EASA advises of three cracked attachment pins on a Model AS 332 L2 helicopter, which resulted from a combination of factors including corrosion that had initiated in the inner diameter area of the attachment pin chamfer. EASA states that if this condition is not detected and corrected, it may lead to failure of the attachment pin with loss of control of the helicopter. Due to design similarity, Model EC225LP helicopters are also affected by this issue. For these reasons, EASA AD No. 2015-0016 requires repetitive inspections of the attachment pins for corrosion. 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 France and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with France, EASA, its technical representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in its AD. We are 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. Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD The EASA AD does not require an inspection of the protective coating of each attachment pin for Model EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the protective coating of each attachment pin for both model helicopters. The EASA AD requires ensuring there are no corrosion pits without a corresponding corrective action. This AD requires replacing an attachment pin that has any pitting. The EASA AD requires a non-destructive inspection if in doubt about whether there is a crack, while this AD does not. Lastly, the EASA AD requires contacting and returning to Airbus Helicopters any attachment pin with a crack, and this AD does not. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS332-05.00.99, Revision 0, dated December 22, 2014 (AS332-05.00.99), for Model AS332L2 helicopters and Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC225- 05A040, Revision 0, dated December 22, 2014 (EC225-05A040), for Model EC225LP helicopters. Airbus Helicopters advises of cracks discovered in attachment pins that resulted from a combination of factors, but mainly corrosion which initiated in the inner diameter at the chamfer. This service information specifies repetitively inspecting for corrosion and cracks and ensuring there are no corrosion pits in the attachment pins. If there is corrosion, this service information allows an attachment pin to be reworked up to four times before removing it from service. If there is a crack, this service information specifies contacting and sending the attachment pin to Airbus Helicopters. 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 5 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. For Model AS332L2 helicopters, there are no costs of compliance with this AD because there are no helicopters with this type certificate on the U.S. Registry. For Model EC225LP helicopters, which have ten attachment pins [[Page 39508]] installed, inspecting the attachment pins takes about 1 work-hour for a total cost of $85 per helicopter and $425 for the U.S. fleet. Removing corrosion takes about 1 work-hour for a total cost of $85 per attachment pin. Replacing an attachment pin takes negligible additional labor time and required parts would cost about $5,720. 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 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): 2017-17-01 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-18991; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0419; Product Identifier 2015-SW-077-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to the following helicopters, certificated in any category: (1) Model AS332L2 helicopters with a main rotor (M/R) blade attachment pin (attachment pin) part number (P/N) 332A31-2123-00 or P/N 332A31-2115-20 installed; and (2) Model EC225LP helicopters with an attachment pin P/N 332A31- 3204-20 installed. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as corrosion or a crack in an attachment pin. This condition could result in loss of an M/R blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. (c) Effective Date This AD becomes effective September 25, 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) For Model AS332L2 helicopters, within 410 hours time-in- service (TIS), and for Model EC225LP helicopters within 660 hours TIS, remove each attachment pin and inspect the protective coating on the inside of the attachment pin for scratches and missing protective coating. (i) If there is a scratch or any missing protective coating, sand the attachment pin to remove the varnish in the area depicted as ``Area A'' in Figure 1 of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS332-05.00.99, Revision 0, dated December 22, 2014 (AS332-05.00.99), or Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC225-05A040, Revision 0, dated December 22, 2014 (EC225-05A040), as applicable to your model helicopter. (ii) Using a 10X or higher power magnifying glass, inspect for corrosion and pitting at the chamfer. An example of pitting is shown in the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.3., Note 1, of AS332-05.00.99, and paragraph 3.B.2., Note 1, of EC225-05A040. If there is any corrosion, remove the corrosion. If there is any pitting, replace the attachment pin. Do not sand the attachment pin to remove a corrosion pit. (iii) Using a 10X or higher power magnifying glass, inspect the inside and outside of the attachment pin for a crack in the areas depicted as ``Area A'' and ``Area B'' in Figure 1 of AS332-05.00.99 or EC225-05A040, as applicable to your model helicopter. Pay particular attention to the chamfer in ``Area A.'' If there is a crack, remove the attachment pin from service. (2) Thereafter, for Model AS332L2 helicopters, at intervals not to exceed 825 hours TIS or 26 months, whichever occurs first; and for Model EC225LP helicopters, at intervals not to exceed 1,320 hours TIS or 26 months, whichever occurs first; perform the actions specified in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. Corrosion may be removed from an attachment pin as specified in paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this AD a maximum of four times. If there is a fifth occurrence of corrosion on an attachment pin, before further flight, remove the attachment pin from service. (3) Do not install an attachment pin P/N 332A31-2123-00, P/N 332A31-2115-20, or P/N 332A31-3204-20 on any helicopter unless you have complied with the actions in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. (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 [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 The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) No. 2015-0016, dated January 30, 2015. You may view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2017-0419. (h) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6200, Main Rotor System. (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. [[Page 39509]] (i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS332- 05.00.99, Revision 0, dated December 22, 2014. (ii) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC225-05A040, Revision 0, dated December 22, 2014. (3) For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/Website/en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. (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 August 7, 2017. Scott A. Horn, Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-17084 Filed 8-18-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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that a violation of Loan Program (e) * * * (4) Is in good standing with SBA (as
Requirements constitutes default under (3) Apply to any Federal court of the SBA determines), and is Satisfactory
their respective agreements with SBA. competent jurisdiction for the court to with the Office of the Comptroller of the
(1) Additional agreements by CDCs. take exclusive jurisdiction, without Currency (OCC) if it is a national bank,
By obtaining approval for 504 loans notice, of the CDC, and SBA shall be the Federal Deposit Insurance
after October 20, 2017, a CDC consents entitled to the appointment of a receiver Corporation if it is a bank not regulated
to the remedies in § 120.1500(e)(3) and of SBA’s choosing to hold, administer, by the OCC, the Financial Institutions
waives in advance any right it may have operate and/or liquidate the CDC; and to Regulatory Authority if it is a member,
to contest the validity of the such injunctive or other equitable relief the National Credit Union
appointment of a receiver. The CDC as may be appropriate. Without limiting Administration if it is a credit union, as
agrees that its consent to SBA’s the foregoing and with SBA’s consent, determined by SBA; and
application to a Federal court of the receiver may take possession of the * * * * *
competent jurisdiction for appointment portfolio of 504 loans and/or pending ■ 50. Amend § 120.1707 by revising the
of a receiver of SBA’s choosing, an 504 loan applications, including for the fifth sentence and adding a sixth
injunction or other equitable relief, and purpose of carrying out an enforcement sentence to read as follows:
the CDC’s consent in advance to the order under paragraph (e)(1) of this
court’s granting of SBA’s application, section. § 120.1707 Seller’s retained Loan Interest.
may be enforced upon any basis in law ■ 48. Amend § 120.1600 by: * * * In addition, in order to
or equity recognized by the court. ■ a. Revising paragraph (a) introductory complete such sale, Seller must have the
(2) Additional agreements by SBA text; purchaser of its rights to the Pool Loan
Supervised Lenders (except Other ■ b. Adding paragraph (a)(6); and execute an allonge to the Seller’s First
Regulated SBLCs). By making SBA 7(a) ■ c. Revising paragraph (b)(4). Lien Position 504 Loan Pool Guarantee
guaranteed loans after October 20, 2017, The revisions and addition read as Agreement in a form acceptable to SBA,
an SBA Supervised Lender (except an follows: acknowledging and accepting all terms
Other Regulated SBLC) consents to the of the Seller’s First Lien Position 504
§ 120.1600 General procedures for
remedies in § 120.1500(c)(3) and waives enforcement actions against SBA Lenders, Loan Pool Guarantee Agreement, and
in advance any right it may have to SBA Supervised Lenders, Other Regulated deliver the executed original allonge
contest the validity of the appointment SBLCs, Management Officials, Other and a copy of the corresponding First
of a receiver. The SBA Supervised Persons, Intermediaries, and NTAPs. Lien Position 504 Loan Pool Guarantee
Lender agrees that its consent to SBA’s (a) In general. Except as otherwise set Agreement to the CSA. All Pool Loan
application to a Federal court of forth for the enforcement actions listed payments related to a Seller Receipt and
competent jurisdiction for appointment in paragraphs (a)(6), (b) and (c) of this Servicing Retention Amount proposed
of a receiver of SBA’s choosing, an section, SBA will follow the procedures for sale will be withheld by the CSA
injunction or other equitable relief, and listed below. pending SBA acknowledgement of
the SBA Supervised Lender’s consent in * * * * * receipt of all executed documents
advance to the court’s granting of SBA’s (6) Receiverships of Certified required to complete the transfer.
application, may be enforced upon any Development Companies and/or other
basis in law or equity recognized by the relief. If SBA undertakes the Subpart K—[Removed]
court. appointment of a receiver for a Certified ■ 51. Remove Subpart K, consisting of
* * * * * Development Company and/or §§ 120.1800 through 120.1900.
■ 47. Amend § 120.1500 by revising injunctive or other equitable relief,
paragraph (c)(3) and adding paragraph paragraphs (a)(1) through (5) of this Dated: August 11, 2017.
(e)(3) to read as follows: section will not apply and SBA will Linda E. McMahon,
follow the applicable procedures under Administrator.
§ 120.1500 Types of enforcement Federal law to obtain such remedies and [FR Doc. 2017–17447 Filed 8–18–17; 8:45 am]
actions—SBA Lenders.
to enforce the Certified Development BILLING CODE 8025–01–P
* * * * * Company’s consent and waiver in
(c) * * * advance to those remedies.
(3) Initiate request for appointment of (b) * * * DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
receiver and/or other relief. The SBA (4) Receiverships, transfer of assets
may make application to any Federal and servicing activities. If SBA Federal Aviation Administration
court of competent jurisdiction for the undertakes the appointment of a
court to take exclusive jurisdiction, receiver for, or the transfer of assets or 14 CFR Part 39
without notice, of an SBA Supervised servicing rights of an SBA Supervised
Lender, and SBA shall be entitled to the [Docket No. FAA–2017–0419; Product
Lender and/or injunctive or other Identifier 2015–SW–077–AD; Amendment
appointment of a receiver of SBA’s equitable relief, SBA will follow the 39–18991; AD 2017–17–01]
choosing to hold, administer, operate, applicable procedures under Federal
and/or liquidate the SBA Supervised law to obtain such remedies and to RIN 2120–AA64
Lender; and to such injunctive or other enforce the SBA Supervised Lender’s
equitable relief as may be appropriate. consent and waiver in advance to those Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Without limiting the foregoing and with remedies. Helicopters
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SBA’s written consent, the receiver may * * * * * AGENCY: Federal Aviation
take possession of the portfolio of 7(a) Administration (FAA), DOT.
■ 49. Amend § 120.1703 by revising
loans and sell such loans to a third
paragraph (a)(4) to read as follows: ACTION: Final rule.
party, and/or take possession of
servicing activities of 7(a) loans and sell § 120.1703 Qualifications to be a Pool SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
such servicing rights to a third party. Originator. airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
* * * * * (a) * * * Helicopters (Airbus) Model AS332L2
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installed, inspecting the attachment Adoption of the Amendment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.3., Note 1, of
pins takes about 1 work-hour for a total AS332–05.00.99, and paragraph 3.B.2., Note
Accordingly, under the authority 1, of EC225–05A040. If there is any
cost of $85 per helicopter and $425 for delegated to me by the Administrator,
the U.S. fleet. Removing corrosion takes corrosion, remove the corrosion. If there is
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as any pitting, replace the attachment pin. Do
about 1 work-hour for a total cost of $85 follows: not sand the attachment pin to remove a
per attachment pin. Replacing an corrosion pit.
attachment pin takes negligible PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (iii) Using a 10X or higher power
additional labor time and required parts DIRECTIVES magnifying glass, inspect the inside and
would cost about $5,720. outside of the attachment pin for a crack in
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the areas depicted as ‘‘Area A’’ and ‘‘Area B’’
Authority for This Rulemaking continues to read as follows: in Figure 1 of AS332–05.00.99 or EC225–
Title 49 of the United States Code Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 05A040, as applicable to your model
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue helicopter. Pay particular attention to the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, § 39.13 [Amended] chamfer in ‘‘Area A.’’ If there is a crack,
remove the attachment pin from service.
section 106, describes the authority of ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (2) Thereafter, for Model AS332L2
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: the following new airworthiness helicopters, at intervals not to exceed 825
Aviation Programs, describes in more directive (AD): hours TIS or 26 months, whichever occurs
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2017–17–01 Airbus Helicopters: first; and for Model EC225LP helicopters, at
authority. Amendment 39–18991; Docket No. intervals not to exceed 1,320 hours TIS or 26
We are issuing this rulemaking under FAA–2017–0419; Product Identifier months, whichever occurs first; perform the
the authority described in Subtitle VII, 2015–SW–077–AD. actions specified in paragraph (e)(1) of this
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: AD. Corrosion may be removed from an
(a) Applicability attachment pin as specified in paragraph
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
This AD applies to the following (e)(1)(ii) of this AD a maximum of four times.
section, Congress charges the FAA with
helicopters, certificated in any category: If there is a fifth occurrence of corrosion on
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (1) Model AS332L2 helicopters with a an attachment pin, before further flight,
air commerce by prescribing regulations main rotor (M/R) blade attachment pin remove the attachment pin from service.
for practices, methods, and procedures (attachment pin) part number (P/N) 332A31– (3) Do not install an attachment pin P/N
the Administrator finds necessary for 2123–00 or P/N 332A31–2115–20 installed; 332A31–2123–00, P/N 332A31–2115–20, or
safety in air commerce. This regulation and P/N 332A31–3204–20 on any helicopter
is within the scope of that authority (2) Model EC225LP helicopters with an unless you have complied with the actions in
because it addresses an unsafe condition attachment pin P/N 332A31–3204–20 paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
that is likely to exist or develop on installed.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
helicopters identified in this rulemaking (b) Unsafe Condition (AMOCs)
action. This AD defines the unsafe condition as (1) The Manager, Safety Management
Regulatory Findings corrosion or a crack in an attachment pin. Section, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
This condition could result in loss of an M/ AD. Send your proposal to: David Hatfield,
This AD will not have federalism R blade and subsequent loss of control of the Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
implications under Executive Order helicopter. Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
13132. This AD will not have a 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
(c) Effective Date 76177; telephone (817) 222–5116; email 9–
substantial direct effect on the States, on
This AD becomes effective September 25, ASW–FTW–AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
the relationship between the national
2017. (2) For operations conducted under a 14
government and the States, or on the CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
distribution of power and (d) Compliance
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
responsibilities among the various You are responsible for performing each you notify your principal inspector, or
levels of government. action required by this AD within the lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
For the reasons discussed above, I specified compliance time unless it has the local flight standards district office or
certify that this AD: already been accomplished prior to that time. certificate holding district office, before
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) Required Actions operating any aircraft complying with this
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; AD through an AMOC.
(1) For Model AS332L2 helicopters, within
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 410 hours time-in-service (TIS), and for (g) Additional Information
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Model EC225LP helicopters within 660 hours The subject of this AD is addressed in
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); TIS, remove each attachment pin and inspect European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation the protective coating on the inside of the No. 2015–0016, dated January 30, 2015. You
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies attachment pin for scratches and missing may view the EASA AD on the Internet at
protective coating. http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
making a regulatory distinction; and
(i) If there is a scratch or any missing FAA–2017–0419.
(4) Will not have a significant protective coating, sand the attachment pin
economic impact, positive or negative, to remove the varnish in the area depicted as (h) Subject
on a substantial number of small entities ‘‘Area A’’ in Figure 1 of Airbus Helicopters Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
under the criteria of the Regulatory Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS332– Code: 6200, Main Rotor System.
Flexibility Act. 05.00.99, Revision 0, dated December 22,
2014 (AS332–05.00.99), or Airbus (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
We prepared an economic evaluation
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of the estimated costs to comply with Helicopters ASB No. EC225–05A040, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Revision 0, dated December 22, 2014 approved the incorporation by reference of
this AD and placed it in the AD docket. the service information listed in this
(EC225–05A040), as applicable to your model
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 helicopter. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(ii) Using a 10X or higher power part 51.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation magnifying glass, inspect for corrosion and (2) You must use this service information
safety, Incorporation by reference, pitting at the chamfer. An example of pitting as applicable to do the actions required by
Safety. is shown in the Accomplishment this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
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(i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service of a certain publication listed in this AD following presents the comments
Bulletin (ASB) No. AS332–05.00.99, Revision as of September 25, 2017. received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
0, dated December 22, 2014. response to each comment.
(ii) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC225– ADDRESSES: For service information
05A040, Revision 0, dated December 22, identified in this final rule, contact Support for the NPRM
2014. Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
(3) For Airbus Helicopters service Attention: Contractual & Data Services Boeing and Robert Simpson
information identified in this AD, contact (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC concurred with the content of the
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; NPRM.
Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) telephone 562–797–1717; Internet
641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641– Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
3775; or at http://
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You of the Proposed Actions
www.helicopters.airbus.com/Website/en/ref/ may view this service information at the
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
Technical-Support_73.html. FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
accomplishing the supplemental type
(4) You may view this service information Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not
information on the availability of this
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., affect compliance with the actions
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For specified in the NPRM.
It is also available on the Internet at
information on the availability of this We agree with the commenter. We
http://www.regulations.gov by searching
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. have redesignated paragraph (c) of the
(5) You may view this service information for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) and
that is incorporated by reference at the 0335.
added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to
National Archives and Records
Examining the AD Docket state that installation of STC ST01219SE
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call You may examine the AD docket on does not affect the ability to accomplish
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// the Internet at http:// the actions required by this AD.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for Therefore, for airplanes on which STC
locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change in
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 7, 0335; or in person at the Docket product’’ alternative method of
2017. Management Facility between 9 a.m. compliance (AMOC) approval request is
Scott A. Horn, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, not necessary to comply with the
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, except Federal holidays. The AD docket requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
Compliance & Airworthiness Division, contains this final rule, the regulatory Conclusion
Aircraft Certification Service. evaluation, any comments received, and
[FR Doc. 2017–17084 Filed 8–18–17; 8:45 am] We reviewed the relevant data,
other information. The address for the
considered the comments received, and
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
determined that air safety and the
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
public interest require adopting this
Department of Transportation, Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION final rule with the change described
Operations, M–30, West Building
previously and minor editorial changes.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Federal Aviation Administration We have determined that these minor
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
changes:
DC 20590.
14 CFR Part 39 • Are consistent with the intent that
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: was proposed in the NPRM for
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0335; Product Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer,
Identifier 2017–NM–025–AD; Amendment correcting the unsafe condition; and
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles • Do not add any additional burden
39–18994; AD 2017–17–04]
ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount upon the public than was already
RIN 2120–AA64 Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; proposed in the NPRM.
phone: 562–627–5313; fax: 562–627– We also determined that these
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 5210; email: payman.soltani@faa.gov. changes will not increase the economic
Company Airplanes
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: burden on any operator or increase the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation scope of this final rule.
Discussion
Administration (FAA), DOT.
We issued a notice of proposed Related Service Information Under 1
ACTION: Final rule.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR CFR Part 51
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The apply to all Model 737–100, –200, Bulletin 737–57A1332, dated January 3,
Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series 2017. This service information describes
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the procedures for repetitive detailed
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a Federal Register on May 17, 2017 (82 inspections of the upper aft skin of the
report of cracks in the upper aft skin of FR 22619) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM wings for cracking. This service
the right wing at certain fastener holes was prompted by a report of cracks in information is reasonably available
along the rear spar upper chord. This the upper aft skin of the right wing at because the interested parties have
AD requires repetitive inspections for certain fastener holes along the rear spar access to it through their normal course
cracking of the upper aft skin of the upper chord. The NPRM proposed to of business or by the means identified
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
wings, and repair if necessary. We are require repetitive inspections for in the ADDRESSES section.
issuing this AD to address the unsafe cracking of the upper aft skin of the
condition on these products. Costs of Compliance
wings, and repair if necessary.
DATES: This AD is effective September We estimate that this AD affects 471
Comments airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
25, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register We gave the public the opportunity to the following costs to comply with this
approved the incorporation by reference participate in developing this AD. The AD:
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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 25, 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 39506 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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