82 FR 44509 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 184 (September 25, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 184 (September 25, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-19939 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 184 (Monday, September 25, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44509-44511] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-19939] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9143; Product Identifier 2013-SW-037-AD; Amendment 39-19051; AD 2017-19-21] 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 Model EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires modifying the emergency lubrication system (EMLUB). This AD was prompted by two incidents of emergency ditching after there was a warning of a loss of oil pressure and a false EMLUB failure. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 30, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain document listed in this AD as of October 30, 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.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may review the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9143; or in person at the Docket Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this 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: Rao Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations & Policy Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On March 14, 2017, at 82 FR 13565, 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 Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter France) Model EC225LP helicopters. The NPRM proposed to require replacing the EMLUB glycol pump, the air and glycol pressure switches, and the MGB lubrication card, and modifying and re- identifying the helicopter wiring harness. The NPRM also proposed testing the function of the EMLUB and electrical systems and revising the Emergency Procedures section of the RFM. Lastly, the NPRM proposed to prohibit installing certain part-numbered EMLUB glycol pumps, air- pressure switches, glycol pressure switches and electronic boards on any helicopter. The proposed requirements were intended to prevent a false EMLUB warning. This condition when associated with a loss of the MGB oil pressure could result in an unnecessary emergency landing or ditching. [[Page 44510]] The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2013-0156, dated July 18, 2013, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for the Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. EASA advises of two incidents of emergency ditching in the North Sea after a warning indication of MGB loss of oil pressure followed by a red alarm on the EMLUB. In both cases, the EMLUB provided a false failure indication due to a design nonconformity on the electrical outputs of some EMLUB air and glycol pressure-switches. EASA states that a false red EMLUB warning during an MGB emergency lubrication system operation could cause the flight crew to perform an immediate landing or ditching. As a result, the EASA AD requires several actions that restore safe operation of the EMLUB system. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD, but we received no 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 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. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. EC225-05A033, Revision 0, dated July 14, 2013, for Model EC225LP helicopters. This ASB specifies replacing the air and glycol pressure switches, modifying the helicopter wiring, replacing the glycol pump, replacing the MGB lubrication card, modifying the RFM emergency procedures in the event of EMLUB activation, and canceling the RFM limitations of Eurocopter Emergency ASB No. 04A010, dated July 14, 2013. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Related Service Information Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) also issued the following Alert Service Bulletins (ASBs), each dated July 14, 2013:Emergency ASB, Revision 1, with two different numbers: No. 04A010 for Model EC225LP helicopters and No. 04A009 for military Model EC725AP helicopters, which are not FAA type certificated. This Emergency ASB specifies modifying the RFM emergency procedures in the event of activation of the EMLUB system and applies only to those helicopters that have not been altered by certain modifications. Emergency ASB No. 05A032, Revision 2, for both Model EC225LP and military Model EC725AP helicopters. This Emergency ASB specifies checking that the EMLUB electrical system (harness, control, alarm, and indicator panel) operates correctly and applies only to those helicopters that have not been altered by certain modifications (the same as those for Emergency ASB No. 04A010 and No. 04A009). Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 4 helicopters of U.S. Registry and that labor costs average $85 per work-hour. Based on these estimates, we expect the following costs. We estimate that 34 work-hours are needed to replace the air and glycol pressure switches, modify the helicopter wiring, replace the glycol pump, and replace the MGB lubrication card. The required parts cost $121,695 per helicopter. Based on these estimates, the total costs are $124,585 per helicopter and $498,340 for the U.S. fleet. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on 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): 2017-19-21 Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter France): Amendment 39-19051; Docket No. FAA-2016-9143; Product Identifier 2013-SW-037-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Model EC225LP helicopters, certificated in any category. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as a false emergency lubrication system (EMLUB) warning. This condition when associated with a loss of the main gearbox (MGB) oil pressure could result in an unnecessary emergency landing or ditching. (c) Effective Date This AD becomes effective October 30, 2017. [[Page 44511]] (d) Compliance You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been accomplished prior to that time. (e) Required Actions (1) Within 500 hours time-in-service: (i) Replace EMLUB glycol pump part number (P/N) 332A32-5051-00 with EMLUB glycol pump P/N 332A32-5043-00. (ii) Replace EMLUB air pressure switch P/N MA193-00 or MC7014-0- 00 with P/N MC7014-1-00, and replace EMLUB glycol pressure switch P/ N MA194-01 or MC7015-0-00 with P/N MC7015-1-00. P/N MC7014-1-00 and P/N MC7015-1-00 must be from the same manufacturer. (iii) Modify and re-identify the helicopter wiring harness. Refer to Figure 3 of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225- 05A033, Revision 0, dated July 14, 2013 (ASB EC225-05A033). (iv) Replace MGB lubrication card P/N 704A46580127 with P/N 704A46580146, and MGB lubrication card P/N 704A46580106 with P/N 704A46580146 or -147. (v) Accomplish a functional test of the EMLUB system and the electrical system. (vi) Revise the Emergency Procedures section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) by removing any pages from Section 3 of the RFM that pertain to the emergency procedures in the event of EMLUB activation and by inserting the pages from paragraph 4.C. Appendix 3, of ASB EC225-05A033 into Section 3 of the RFM. (2) Do not install on any helicopter EMLUB glycol pump P/N 332A32-5051-00, air pressure-switch P/N MA193-00 or P/N MC7014-0-00, glycol pressure-switch P/N MA194-01 or P/N MC7015-0-00, or MGB lubrication card P/N 704A46580106 or P/N 704A46580127. (f) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits are prohibited. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Section, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Rao Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations & Policy Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office or certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft complying with this AD through an AMOC. (h) Additional Information (1) Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 05A032, Revision 2, dated July 14, 2013, and Emergency ASB with two numbers (No. 04A010 and No. 04A009), Revision 1, dated July 14, 2013, which are not incorporated by reference, contain additional information about the subject of this AD. For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641- 3775; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may review a copy of the 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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2013-0156, dated July 18, 2013. You may view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2016-9143. (i) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6320, Main Rotor Gearbox. (j) 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) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-05A033, Revision 0, dated July 14, 2013. (ii) Reserved. (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.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. (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 September 11, 2017. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-19939 Filed 9-22-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(2) Boeing Special Attention Service (2) You must use this service information Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum
Bulletin 737–53A1232, Revision 1, dated as applicable to do the actions required by Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
May 18, 2012. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
(3) Boeing Special Attention Service (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
Bulletin 737–53A1232, Revision 2, dated July 53A1232, Revision 3, dated July 27, 2015.
26, 2013. (ii) Reserved.
www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
(3) For service information identified in You may review the referenced
(p) Alternative Methods of Compliance service information at the FAA, Office
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
(AMOCs) of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with www.myboeingfleet.com. Examining the AD Docket
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your (4) You may view this service information You may examine the AD docket on
principal inspector or local Flight Standards at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, the Internet at http://
District Office, as appropriate. If sending 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information directly to the manager of the www.regulations.gov by searching for
information on the availability of this and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
certification office, send it to the attention of material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
the person identified in paragraph (q)(1) of 9143; or in person at the Docket
(5) You may view this service information
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- that is incorporated by reference at the Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. National Archives and Records p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (NARA). For information on Federal holidays. The AD docket
notify your appropriate principal inspector, the availability of this material at NARA, call contains this AD, the European Aviation
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. incorporated-by-reference service
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on information, the economic evaluation,
level of safety may be used for any repair, September 14, 2017. any comments received, and other
modification, or alteration required by this Jeffrey E. Duven, information. The street address for the
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Docket Operations Office (phone: 800–
Commercial Airplanes Organization Certification Service. 647–5527) is U.S. Department of
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Transportation, Docket Operations
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle [FR Doc. 2017–20114 Filed 9–22–17; 8:45 am]
Office, M–30, West Building Ground
ACO, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
the certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rao
approval must specifically refer to this AD. Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer,
(4) AMOCs approved previously for repairs Federal Aviation Administration Regulations & Policy Section, Rotorcraft
for AD 2008–12–04 are approved as AMOCs Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
for the installation of the repair specified in 14 CFR Part 39 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas
this AD, provided all post-repair inspections 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
are done at the applicable times specified in [Docket No. FAA–2016–9143; Product rao.edupuganti@faa.gov.
the AMOC. Identifier 2013–SW–037–AD; Amendment
(5) AMOCs approved previously for 39–19051; AD 2017–19–21] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
preventive modifications for AD 2008–12–04 Discussion
are approved as AMOCs for the installation RIN 2120–AA64
of the preventive modification specified in On March 14, 2017, at 82 FR 13565,
this AD, provided all post-modification Airworthiness Directives; Airbus the Federal Register published our
inspections are done at the applicable times Helicopters notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM),
specified in the AMOC, or in tables 1a and which proposed to amend 14 CFR part
1b of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of AGENCY: Federal Aviation
39 by adding an AD that would apply
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1232, Administration (FAA), DOT.
to Airbus Helicopters (formerly
Revision 3, dated July 27, 2015, whichever ACTION: Final rule.
occurs first. The AMOC must include all of
Eurocopter France) Model EC225LP
the inspections specified in Tables 1a and 1b SUMMARY: We are adopting a new helicopters. The NPRM proposed to
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus require replacing the EMLUB glycol
53A1232, Revision 3, dated July 27, 2015. pump, the air and glycol pressure
Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters.
switches, and the MGB lubrication card,
(q) Related Information This AD requires modifying the
and modifying and re-identifying the
(1) For more information about this AD, emergency lubrication system (EMLUB).
helicopter wiring harness. The NPRM
contact Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer, This AD was prompted by two incidents
also proposed testing the function of the
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, of emergency ditching after there was a
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
EMLUB and electrical systems and
warning of a loss of oil pressure and a
3356; phone: 425–917–6577; fax: 425–917– revising the Emergency Procedures
false EMLUB failure. The actions of this
6450; email: alan.pohl@faa.gov. section of the RFM. Lastly, the NPRM
AD are intended to address an unsafe
(2) Service information identified in this proposed to prohibit installing certain
condition on these products.
AD that is not incorporated by reference is part-numbered EMLUB glycol pumps,
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
available at the addresses specified in DATES: This AD is effective October 30, air-pressure switches, glycol pressure
paragraphs (r)(3) and (r)(4) of this AD. 2017. switches and electronic boards on any
(r) Material Incorporated by Reference
The Director of the Federal Register helicopter. The proposed requirements
approved the incorporation by reference were intended to prevent a false EMLUB
(1) The Director of the Federal Register of a certain document listed in this AD
approved the incorporation by reference warning. This condition when
(IBR) of the service information listed in this as of October 30, 2017. associated with a loss of the MGB oil
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR ADDRESSES: For service information pressure could result in an unnecessary
part 51. identified in this final rule, contact emergency landing or ditching.
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The NPRM was prompted by AD No. Related Service Information Regulatory Findings
2013–0156, dated July 18, 2013, issued Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) This AD will not have federalism
by EASA, which is the Technical Agent also issued the following Alert Service implications under Executive Order
for the Member States of the European Bulletins (ASBs), each dated July 14, 13132. This AD will not have a
Union, to correct an unsafe condition 2013: substantial direct effect on the States, on
for the Airbus Helicopters Model • Emergency ASB, Revision 1, with the relationship between the national
EC225LP helicopters. EASA advises of two different numbers: No. 04A010 for government and the States, or on the
two incidents of emergency ditching in Model EC225LP helicopters and No. distribution of power and
the North Sea after a warning indication 04A009 for military Model EC725AP responsibilities among the various
of MGB loss of oil pressure followed by helicopters, which are not FAA type levels of government.
a red alarm on the EMLUB. In both certificated. This Emergency ASB For the reasons discussed above, I
cases, the EMLUB provided a false specifies modifying the RFM emergency certify that this AD:
failure indication due to a design procedures in the event of activation of (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
nonconformity on the electrical outputs the EMLUB system and applies only to action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
of some EMLUB air and glycol pressure- those helicopters that have not been (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
switches. EASA states that a false red altered by certain modifications. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
EMLUB warning during an MGB • Emergency ASB No. 05A032, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
emergency lubrication system operation Revision 2, for both Model EC225LP and (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
could cause the flight crew to perform military Model EC725AP helicopters. in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
an immediate landing or ditching. As a This Emergency ASB specifies checking making a regulatory distinction; and
result, the EASA AD requires several (4) Will not have a significant
that the EMLUB electrical system
actions that restore safe operation of the economic impact, positive or negative,
(harness, control, alarm, and indicator
EMLUB system. on a substantial number of small entities
panel) operates correctly and applies
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Comments only to those helicopters that have not
Flexibility Act.
been altered by certain modifications We prepared an economic evaluation
We gave the public the opportunity to (the same as those for Emergency ASB
participate in developing this AD, but of the estimated costs to comply with
No. 04A010 and No. 04A009). this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
we received no comments on the NPRM.
Costs of Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
FAA’s Determination
We estimate that this AD affects 4 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
These helicopters have been approved helicopters of U.S. Registry and that
by the aviation authority of France and safety, Incorporation by reference,
labor costs average $85 per work-hour. Safety.
are approved for operation in the United Based on these estimates, we expect the
States. Pursuant to our bilateral following costs. We estimate that 34 Adoption of the Amendment
agreement with France, EASA, its work-hours are needed to replace the air Accordingly, under the authority
technical representative, has notified us and glycol pressure switches, modify delegated to me by the Administrator,
of the unsafe condition described in the the helicopter wiring, replace the glycol the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
EASA AD. We are issuing this AD pump, and replace the MGB lubrication follows:
because we evaluated all information card. The required parts cost $121,695
provided by EASA and determined the per helicopter. Based on these estimates, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
unsafe condition exists and is likely to the total costs are $124,585 per DIRECTIVES
exist or develop on other helicopters of helicopter and $498,340 for the U.S.
these same type designs and that air fleet. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
safety and the public interest require continues to read as follows:
adopting the AD requirements as Authority for This Rulemaking
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
proposed. Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended]
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
section 106, describes the authority of the following new airworthiness
Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: directive (AD):
issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. Aviation Programs, describes in more 2017–19–21 Airbus Helicopters (formerly
EC225–05A033, Revision 0, dated July detail the scope of the Agency’s Eurocopter France): Amendment 39–
14, 2013, for Model EC225LP authority. 19051; Docket No. FAA–2016–9143;
helicopters. This ASB specifies We are issuing this rulemaking under Product Identifier 2013–SW–037–AD.
replacing the air and glycol pressure the authority described in Subtitle VII, (a) Applicability
switches, modifying the helicopter Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
wiring, replacing the glycol pump, This AD applies to Model EC225LP
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that helicopters, certificated in any category.
replacing the MGB lubrication card, section, Congress charges the FAA with
modifying the RFM emergency promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (b) Unsafe Condition
procedures in the event of EMLUB air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
activation, and canceling the RFM for practices, methods, and procedures false emergency lubrication system (EMLUB)
limitations of Eurocopter Emergency the Administrator finds necessary for warning. This condition when associated
ASB No. 04A010, dated July 14, 2013. safety in air commerce. This regulation with a loss of the main gearbox (MGB) oil
This service information is reasonably is within the scope of that authority pressure could result in an unnecessary
emergency landing or ditching.
available because the interested parties because it addresses an unsafe condition
have access to it through their normal that is likely to exist or develop on (c) Effective Date
course of business or by the means helicopters identified in this rulemaking This AD becomes effective October 30,
identified in the ADDRESSES section. action. 2017.
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(d) Compliance information identified in this AD, contact DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
You are responsible for performing each Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive,
action required by this AD within the Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) Federal Aviation Administration
specified compliance time unless it has 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–
already been accomplished prior to that time. 3775; or at http:// 14 CFR Part 71
(e) Required Actions www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0188; Airspace
may review a copy of the service information
(1) Within 500 hours time-in-service: Docket No. 17–AGL–8]
at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
(i) Replace EMLUB glycol pump part
number (P/N) 332A32–5051–00 with EMLUB Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Amendment of Class E Airspace;
glycol pump P/N 332A32–5043–00. Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Brainerd, MN
(ii) Replace EMLUB air pressure switch (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
P/N MA193–00 or MC7014–0–00 with P/N European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD AGENCY: Federal Aviation
MC7014–1–00, and replace EMLUB glycol 2013–0156, dated July 18, 2013. You may Administration (FAA), DOT.
pressure switch P/N MA194–01 or MC7015– view the EASA AD on the Internet at http:// ACTION: Final rule.
0–00 with P/N MC7015–1–00. P/N MC7014– www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA–
1–00 and P/N MC7015–1–00 must be from 2016–9143. SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E
the same manufacturer. airspace extending up to 700 feet above
(iii) Modify and re-identify the helicopter (i) Subject
the surface at Brainerd Lakes Regional
wiring harness. Refer to Figure 3 of Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225– Airport (formerly Brainerd-Crow Wing
Code: 6320, Main Rotor Gearbox. County Regional Airport), Brainerd,
05A033, Revision 0, dated July 14, 2013 (ASB
EC225–05A033). (j) Material Incorporated by Reference MN. Airspace reconfiguration is
(iv) Replace MGB lubrication card P/N necessary due to the decommissioning
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
704A46580127 with P/N 704A46580146, and of the Brainerd (BRD) VHF
approved the incorporation by reference of
MGB lubrication card P/N 704A46580106 omnidirectional radio range tactical air
with P/N 704A46580146 or –147. the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
navigation aid (VORTAC), and
(v) Accomplish a functional test of the cancellation of the VOR approach. This
EMLUB system and the electrical system. part 51.
(2) You must use this service information action also updates the geographic
(vi) Revise the Emergency Procedures
section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) as applicable to do the actions required by coordinates of the airport and the
by removing any pages from Section 3 of the this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. airport name in the Class E airspace.
RFM that pertain to the emergency (i) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. Additionally, an editorial change is
procedures in the event of EMLUB activation EC225–05A033, Revision 0, dated July 14, made to the Class E surface area
and by inserting the pages from paragraph 2013. airspace legal description replacing
4.C. Appendix 3, of ASB EC225–05A033 into (ii) Reserved. Airport/Facility Directory with the term
Section 3 of the RFM. Chart Supplement.
(3) For Airbus Helicopters service
(2) Do not install on any helicopter EMLUB
information identified in this AD, contact DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7,
glycol pump P/N 332A32–5051–00, air
pressure-switch P/N MA193–00 or P/N Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, 2017. The Director of the Federal
MC7014–0–00, glycol pressure-switch P/N Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) Register approves this incorporation by
MA194–01 or P/N MC7015–0–00, or MGB 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641– reference action under Title 1, Code of
lubrication card P/N 704A46580106 or P/N 3775; or at http:// Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
704A46580127. www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. the annual revision of FAA Order
(f) Special Flight Permits (4) You may view this service information 7400.11 and publication of conforming
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, amendments.
Special flight permits are prohibited. Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For Airspace Designations and Reporting
(AMOCs) information on the availability of this Points, and subsequent amendments can
(1) The Manager, Safety Management material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
Section, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this (5) You may view this service information
air_traffic/publications/. For further
AD. Send your proposal to: Rao Edupuganti, that is incorporated by reference at the
information, you can contact the
Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations & National Archives and Records
Policy Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Administration (NARA). For information on
FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Administration, 800 Independence
the availability of this material at NARA, call
Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 also available for inspection at the
locations.html.
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under National Archives and Records
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September Administration (NARA). For
you notify your principal inspector, or 11, 2017. information on the availability of FAA
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
Lance T. Gant, Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before Director, Compliance & Airworthiness 741–6030, or go to http://
operating any aircraft complying with this Division, Aircraft Certification Service. www.archives.gov/federal_register/
AD through an AMOC. [FR Doc. 2017–19939 Filed 9–22–17; 8:45 am] code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
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locations.html.
(h) Additional Information
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
(1) Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) Designations and Reporting Points, is
No. 05A032, Revision 2, dated July 14, 2013, published yearly and effective on
and Emergency ASB with two numbers (No.
September 15.
04A010 and No. 04A009), Revision 1, dated
July 14, 2013, which are not incorporated by FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
reference, contain additional information Walter Tweedy, Federal Aviation
about the subject of this AD. For service Administration, Operations Support
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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 October 30, 2017. | |
| Contact | Rao Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations & Policy Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 44509 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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