83 FR 13883 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 63 (April 2, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 63 (April 2, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-06448 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 63 (Monday, April 2, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 13883-13885] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-06448] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2013-0446; Product Identifier 2010-SW-007-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to revise Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-21-05 for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (now Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters) Model EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters. AD 2013-21-05 requires an initial and repetitive inspections of certain bearings and modifying the floor and a rod. Since we issued AD 2013-21-05, we have determined that modifying the floor and rod removes the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2013-21-05 but remove the repetitive inspections. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 1, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2013- 0446; or in person at the Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, the economic evaluation, any comments received and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. For service information identified in this proposed rule, contact 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/website/technical-expert/. You may review service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email matthew.fuller@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed electronically, commenters should submit only one time. We will file in the docket all comments that we receive, as well as a report summarizing each substantive [[Page 13884]] public contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, we will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for comments. We will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. We may change this proposal in light of the comments we receive. Discussion We issued AD 2013-21-05, Amendment 39-17629 (78 FR 65169, October 31, 2013) (AD 2013-21-05) for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (now Airbus Helicopters) Model EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters with bearing part number (P/N) LN9367GE6N2; rod P/N L671M5040205; lever P/N L671M5040101; and floor P/N L533M1014101, L533M1014102, L533M1014103, L533M1014104, L533M1014105 or L533M1014106 installed. AD 2013-21-05 requires inspecting each bearing for freedom of movement within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 800 hours TIS. AD 2013-21-05 also requires modifying the floor and modifying and re-identifying the rod with a new P/N. AD 2013-21-05 was prompted by an incident involving limited control of a tail rotor because of the binding of a bearing. Those actions are intended to detect and prevent the binding of a bearing, which could lead to loss of helicopter control. AD 2013-21-05 was also prompted by AD 2006-0318 R1, dated October 27, 2006, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, issued to correct an unsafe condition for all Eurocopter Model EC 135 helicopters. EASA advised of an incident of impaired control of an EC 135 tail rotor. EASA stated that according to examinations, the bearing of the linear transducer was subject to binding, which limited the control range. Actions Since AD 2013-21-05 Was Issued After we issued AD 2013-21-05, EASA determined, based on a review of data and operator feedback, that repetitive inspections are not required for helicopters with the modified rod and floor. EASA accordingly revised its AD and issued AD No. 2006-0318R2, dated April 25, 2017, to remove the repetitive inspections. Also since we issued AD 2013-21-05, Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters changed its name to Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH. This proposed AD reflects that change and updates the contact information to obtain service documentation. Additionally, the FAA's Aircraft Certification Service has changed its organizational structure. The new structure replaces product directorates with functional divisions. We have revised some of the office titles and nomenclature throughout this proposed AD to reflect the new organizational changes. Additional information about the new structure can be found in the Notice published on July 25, 2017 (82 FR 34564). FAA's Determination These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of Germany and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with Germany, EASA, its technical representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in its AD. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all known relevant information and determined that an unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin EC135-67A-012, Revision 1, dated October 18, 2006 (ASB Rev 1), which specifies repetitively inspecting the bearing of the linear transducer for freedom of movement and the lower side of the floor for chafing or damage. If there is binding, ASB Rev 1 specifies replacing the bearing. If there is chafing or damage on the floor, ASB Rev 1 specifies replacing the bearing and repairing the floor. ASB Rev 1 also specifies modifying and re-identifying a certain rod. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Other Related Service Information We also reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin EC135- 67A-012, Revision 2, dated April 3, 2017 (ASB Rev 2). ASB Rev 2 states that the repetitive inspection has been added to the helicopter maintenance manual. The repetitive inspection is therefore removed, and ASB Rev 2 requires no action. ASB Rev 1 is attached to ASB Rev 2 as an Appendix. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would remove the repetitive 800-hour TIS bearing inspection that is currently required. This proposed AD would continue to require inspecting each bearing for freedom of movement within 100 hours TIS, and replacing the bearing before further flight if there is binding or rough turning. If there is chafing or damage on the lower side of the floor, this proposed AD would require, before further flight, replacing the bearing and repairing the floor, and thereafter installing a Teflon strip. This proposed AD would also require modifying and re-identifying the rod and lever with a new part number. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD The EASA AD sets compliance times from its original effective date of October 20, 2006, and this proposed AD would not. This proposed AD would require modifying each rod within 100 hours TIS, rather than within 800 hours TIS as specified in the EASA AD. This proposed AD would not require contacting Eurocopter customer support, unlike the EASA AD. Finally, this proposed AD would not apply to Airbus Helicopters Model EC635 T1, EC635 P2+, and EC635 T2+ helicopters because they have no FAA type certificate. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 304 helicopters of U.S. Registry and that labor costs average $85 a work hour. We estimate it would take about 10 work-hours to inspect the bearing and no parts or materials would be required, for a cost of $850 per helicopter and $258,400 for the U.S. fleet. If necessary, replacing the bearing would require 3 additional work-hours, and parts would cost $50, for a cost of $305 per helicopter. Repairing the floor would require 3 additional work hours and minimal cost for materials, for a cost of $255 per helicopter. 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 [[Page 13885]] that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that it justifies making a regulatory distinction; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-21-05, Amendment 39-17629 (78 FR 65169, October 31, 2013), and adding the following new AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH): Docket No. FAA-2013-0446; Product Identifier 2010-SW-007-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Model EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters, with bearing, part number (P/N) LN9367GE6N2; rod, P/N L671M5040205; lever, P/N L671M5040101; and floor, P/N L533M1014101, L533M1014102, L533M1014103, L533M1014104, L533M1014105 or L533M1014106, installed, certificated in any category. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as limited control of a tail rotor because of the binding of a bearing. This condition could result in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. (c) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2013-21-05, Amendment 39-17629 (78 FR 65169, October 31, 2013). (d) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 1, 2018. (e) 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. (f) Required Actions (1) Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS), inspect each bearing for freedom of movement by turning and tilting the bearing as depicted in Figure 2 of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. EC135- 67A-012, Revision 1, dated October 18, 2006 (ASB). During any inspection: (i) If there is binding or rough turning, before further flight, replace the bearing with an airworthy bearing. (ii) If there is chafing on the lower side of the floor that does not extend through the panel outer layer, before further flight, replace the bearing with an airworthy bearing. (iii) If there is damage on the lower side of the floor in the area of the assembly opening that extends through the panel outer layer (revealing an open honeycomb cell or layer), before further flight, replace the bearing with an airworthy bearing and repair the floor. (2) After performing the actions in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (iii) of this AD, before further flight, install a Teflon strip and identify the floor by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.E.(1) through 3.E.(4), of the ASB. (3) Within 100 hours TIS, modify and re-identify the rod as depicted in Figure 1 of the ASB and by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.H.(1) through 3.H.(3)(f), of the ASB. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Section, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; 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. (h) Additional Information (1) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC135-67A-012, Revision 2, dated April 3, 2017, which is not incorporated by reference, contains 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.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. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2006-0318R2, dated April 25, 2017. You may view the EASA AD on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket. (i) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6720, Tail Rotor Control System. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 23, 2018. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-06448 Filed 3-30-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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■ 7. Amend § 325.206 by revising
paragraph (a) to read as follows: By order of the Board of Directors. and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
Valerie J. Best, 0446; or in person at the Docket
§ 325.206 Required reports of stress test Assistant Executive Secretary. Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
results to the FDIC and the Board of
[FR Doc. 2018–06162 Filed 3–30–18; 8:45 am] Monday through Friday, except Federal
Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
BILLING CODE 6714–01–P holidays. The AD docket contains this
(a) Report required for annual stress proposed AD, the European Aviation
test results—(1) $10 billion to $50 Safety Agency (EASA) AD, the
billion covered bank. A $10 billion to economic evaluation, any comments
$50 billion covered bank must report to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
received and other information. The
the FDIC and to the Board of Governors Federal Aviation Administration street address for the Docket Operations
of the Federal Reserve System, on or (telephone 800–647–5527) is in the
before July 31, the results of the stress 14 CFR Part 39 ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
test in the manner and form specified by available in the AD docket shortly after
the FDIC. [Docket No. FAA–2013–0446; Product
Identifier 2010–SW–007–AD] receipt. For service information
(2) $50 billion or over covered bank.
identified in this proposed rule, contact
A $50 billion or over covered bank must RIN 2120–AA64 Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum
report to the FDIC and to the Board of
Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
Governors of the Federal Reserve Airworthiness Directives; Airbus telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
System, on or before April 5, the results Helicopters Deutschland GmbH 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
of the stress test in the manner and form (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland www.airbushelicopters.com/website/
specified by the FDIC. GmbH) Helicopters technical-expert/. You may review
* * * * * AGENCY: Federal Aviation service information at the FAA, Office
■ 8. Amend § 325.207 by revising of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Administration (FAA), DOT.
paragraph (a) to read as follows: Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
§ 325.207 Publication of disclosures. (NPRM). 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
(a) Publication date—(1) $10 billion to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt
$50 billion covered bank. A $10 billion SUMMARY: We propose to revise Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer,
to $50 billion covered bank must Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–21– Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft
publish a summary of the results of its 05 for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
annual stress test in the period starting (now Airbus Helicopters Deutschland Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
October 15 and ending October 31. GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters) Model telephone (817) 222–5110; email
(2) $50 billion or over covered bank. EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
A $50 billion or over covered bank must helicopters. AD 2013–21–05 requires an SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
publish a summary of the results of its initial and repetitive inspections of
certain bearings and modifying the floor Comments Invited
annual stress tests in the period starting
June 15 and ending July 15, provided: and a rod. Since we issued AD 2013– We invite you to participate in this
(i) Unless the Corporation determines 21–05, we have determined that rulemaking by submitting written
otherwise, if the $50 billion or over modifying the floor and rod removes the comments, data, or views. We also
covered bank is a consolidated unsafe condition. This proposed AD invite comments relating to the
subsidiary of a bank holding company would retain the requirements of AD economic, environmental, energy, or
or savings and loan holding company 2013–21–05 but remove the repetitive federalism impacts that might result
subject to supervisory stress tests inspections. The actions of this from adopting the proposals in this
conducted by the Board of Governors of proposed AD are intended to prevent an document. The most helpful comments
the Federal Reserve System under 12 unsafe condition on these products. reference a specific portion of the
CFR part 252, then within the June 15 DATES: We must receive comments on proposal, explain the reason for any
to July 15 period, such covered bank this proposed AD by June 1, 2018. recommended change, and include
may not publish the required summary ADDRESSES: You may send comments by supporting data. To ensure the docket
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
of its annual stress test earlier than the any of the following methods: does not contain duplicate comments,
date that the Board of Governors of the • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to commenters should send only one copy
Federal Reserve System publishes the http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the of written comments, or if comments are
supervisory stress test results of the online instructions for sending your filed electronically, commenters should
covered bank’s parent holding company. comments electronically. submit only one time.
(ii) If the Board of Governors of the • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will file in the docket all
Federal Reserve System publishes the • Mail: Send comments to the U.S. comments that we receive, as well as a
supervisory stress test results of the Department of Transportation, Docket report summarizing each substantive
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that is likely to exist or develop on L533M1014101, L533M1014102, the local flight standards district office or
products identified in this rulemaking L533M1014103, L533M1014104, certificate holding district office before
action. L533M1014105 or L533M1014106, installed, operating any aircraft complying with this
certificated in any category. AD through an AMOC.
Regulatory Findings
(b) Unsafe Condition (h) Additional Information
We determined that this proposed AD This AD defines the unsafe condition as (1) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
would not have federalism implications limited control of a tail rotor because of the Bulletin No. EC135–67A–012, Revision 2,
under Executive Order 13132. This binding of a bearing. This condition could dated April 3, 2017, which is not
proposed AD would not have a result in subsequent loss of control of the incorporated by reference, contains
substantial direct effect on the States, on helicopter. additional information about the subject of
the relationship between the national this AD. For service information identified in
(c) Affected ADs
Government and the States, or on the this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N.
This AD replaces AD 2013–21–05, Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
distribution of power and Amendment 39–17629 (78 FR 65169, October telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323;
responsibilities among the various 31, 2013). fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
levels of government. www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/ref/
For the reasons discussed, I certify (d) Comments Due Date
Technical-Supportl73.html. You may
this proposed regulation: We must receive comments by June 1, review the referenced service information at
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2018. the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (e) Compliance Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the You are responsible for performing each
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
action required by this AD within the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
specified compliance time unless it has
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in No. 2006–0318R2, dated April 25, 2017. You
already been accomplished prior to that time.
may view the EASA AD on the internet at
Alaska to the extent that it justifies
(f) Required Actions http://www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket.
making a regulatory distinction; and
4. Will not have a significant (1) Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS), (i) Subject
inspect each bearing for freedom of
economic impact, positive or negative, Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
movement by turning and tilting the bearing
on a substantial number of small entities as depicted in Figure 2 of Eurocopter Alert Code: 6720, Tail Rotor Control System.
under the criteria of the Regulatory Service Bulletin No. EC135–67A–012, Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 23,
Flexibility Act. Revision 1, dated October 18, 2006 (ASB). 2018.
We prepared an economic evaluation During any inspection: Lance T. Gant,
of the estimated costs to comply with (i) If there is binding or rough turning,
before further flight, replace the bearing with Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
this proposed AD and placed it in the Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
AD docket. an airworthy bearing.
(ii) If there is chafing on the lower side of [FR Doc. 2018–06448 Filed 3–30–18; 8:45 am]
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 the floor that does not extend through the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
panel outer layer, before further flight,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation replace the bearing with an airworthy
safety, Incorporation by reference, bearing. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Safety. (iii) If there is damage on the lower side
The Proposed Amendment of the floor in the area of the assembly Federal Aviation Administration
opening that extends through the panel outer
Accordingly, under the authority layer (revealing an open honeycomb cell or
layer), before further flight, replace the
14 CFR Part 39
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part bearing with an airworthy bearing and repair [Docket No. FAA–2018–0168; Product
39 as follows: the floor. Identifier 2017–NM–135–AD]
(2) After performing the actions in
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (iii) of this AD, RIN 2120–AA64
before further flight, install a Teflon strip and
DIRECTIVES identify the floor by following the Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs Airplanes
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
3.E.(1) through 3.E.(4), of the ASB.
continues to read as follows: (3) Within 100 hours TIS, modify and re- AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. identify the rod as depicted in Figure 1 of the Administration (FAA), DOT.
ASB and by following the Accomplishment ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
§ 39.13 [Amended] Instructions, paragraphs 3.H.(1) through
3.H.(3)(f), of the ASB.
(NPRM).
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
2013–21–05, Amendment 39–17629 (78 (AMOCs) airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
FR 65169, October 31, 2013), and (1) The Manager, Safety Management Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320
adding the following new AD: Section, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this series airplanes, and Model A321–111,
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231,
(Previously Eurocopter Deutschland Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety –232, –251N, –253N, and –271N
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
GmbH): Docket No. FAA–2013–0446; Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards airplanes. This proposed AD was
Product Identifier 2010–SW–007–AD. Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort prompted by a revision of an
Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110;
(a) Applicability airworthiness limitations document that
email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
This AD applies to Model EC135 P1, P2, (2) For operations conducted under a 14 specifies more restrictive maintenance
P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters, with CFR part 119 operating certificate or under requirements and airworthiness
bearing, part number (P/N) LN9367GE6N2; 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that limitations. This proposed AD would
rod, P/N L671M5040205; lever, P/N you notify your principal inspector, or require revising the maintenance or
L671M5040101; and floor, P/N lacking a principal inspector, the manager of inspection program, as applicable, to
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| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 1, 2018. | |
| Contact | Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 13883 | |
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