83 FR 17617 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 78 (April 23, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 78 (April 23, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-08096 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 78 (Monday, April 23, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 17617-17619] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-08096] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0237; Product Identifier 2017-SW-145-AD; Amendment 39-19254; AD 2018-08-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires inspecting each main rotor rotating swashplate (swashplate) control rod attachment yoke (yoke). This AD is prompted by a finding that the yoke is susceptible to cracking. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective May 8, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain document listed in this AD as of May 8, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by June 22, 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-2018- 0237; or in person at Docket Operations 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 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 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">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-2018-0237. [[Page 17618]] 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 This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to provide your comments prior to it becoming effective. However, 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 resulted from adopting this AD. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the AD, 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 them only one time. We will file in the docket all comments that we receive, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this rulemaking during the comment period. We will consider all the comments we receive and may conduct additional rulemaking based on those comments. Discussion EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2017-0191R2, dated December 15, 2017, to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Helicopters Model EC 225 LP helicopters with swashplate part number (P/N) 332A31-3074-00 or P/N 332A31-3074-01 installed. EASA advises of a finding by Airbus Helicopters that the yoke is susceptible to cracking due to strain aging of the metal. EASA advises that this condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to structural failure of a yoke, possibly resulting in loss of control of the helicopter. Accordingly, the EASA AD requires, for swashplates that are seven or more years old, a recurring inspection of the five yokes for a crack and a one-time inspection of the yokes for corrosion and a crack. If there is a crack or corrosion on a yoke, the EASA AD requires replacing the swashplate or repairing and reworking the yokes. 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 the same type design. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus Helicopters has issued one document that co-publishes two Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) identification numbers: No. 05A051 for Model EC225LP helicopters and No. 05A046 for non-FAA type- certificated Model EC725AP helicopters, both Revision 1 and both dated November 16, 2017. Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 05A051 is incorporated by reference in this AD. Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 05A046 is not incorporated by reference in this AD. This service information specifies inspections for certain serial- numbered swashplate P/N 332A31-3074-00 and P/N 332A31-3074-01. This service information specifies a repetitive inspection of the yokes for a crack and a one-time inspection of the stripped yokes for corrosion and a crack. If in doubt about whether there is a crack, this service information specifies performing a non-destructive inspection. This service information also specifies touching up the swashplate if there is corrosion, removing any damage within allowable limits, and refinishing the yokes. If there is a crack in a yoke, this service information specifies replacing the swashplate. 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. AD Requirements This AD requires a repetitive visual inspection of the five yokes for a crack every 15 hours time-in-service (TIS), and replacing the swashplate if there is a crack in any of the yokes. Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD The EASA AD specifies performing a non-destructive inspection if in doubt about if there is a crack and removing damage within allowable limits, whereas this AD does not. The EASA AD also specifies stripping the yokes and performing a one-time inspection within 100 hours TIS for corrosion and a crack, and this AD does not. We plan to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to give the public an opportunity to comment on this long-term requirement. 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. Inspecting the yokes takes about 0.25 work-hour for an estimated cost of $21 per helicopter and $105 for the U.S. fleet per inspection cycle. Replacing a swashplate takes about 6 work-hours and parts cost about $82,000 for an estimated cost of $82,510 per helicopter. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because the required corrective action must be completed within 15 hours TIS. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reason stated above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. 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 products identified in this rulemaking action. [[Page 17619]] Regulatory Findings We determined that 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, 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): 2018-08-01 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-19254; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0237; Product Identifier 2017-SW-145-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Model EC225LP helicopters, certificated in any category, with a main rotor (M/R) rotating swashplate (swashplate) part number (P/N) 332A31-3074-00 or P/N 332A31-3074-01 with a serial number listed in Appendix 4.A. of Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 05A051, Revision 1, dated November 16, 2017 (EASB 05A051). (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as a crack in a swashplate control rod attachment yoke (yoke). This condition could result in failure of the yoke, loss of M/R control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. (c) Effective Date This AD becomes effective May 8, 2018. (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 Within 15 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 15 hours TIS, visually inspect each yoke for a crack, paying particular attention to the areas shown in Details B, C, and D of Figure 1 of EASB 05A051. If there is a crack on a yoke, before further flight, replace the swashplate. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, 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. (g) Additional Information The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2017-0191R2, dated December 15, 2017. You may view the EASA AD on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2018-0237. (h) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6230 Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No. 05A051, Revision 1, dated November 16, 2017. Note 1 to paragraph (i)(2)(i): Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 05A051, Revision 1, dated November 16, 2017, is co-published as one document along with Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 05A046, Revision 1, dated November 16, 2017, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Airbus Helicopter's 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 April 11, 2018. Scott A. Horn, Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-08096 Filed 4-20-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DATES: April 23, 2018 and applicable Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1815(a), 1815(b), AD is prompted by a finding that the
beginning April 15, 2016. 1816, 1818(a), 1818(b), 1818(c), 1818(t), 1819 yoke is susceptible to cracking. The
(Tenth), 1828(c), 1828(d), 1828(i), 1828(n), actions of this AD are intended to
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
1828(o), 1831o, 1835, 3907, 3909, 4808; 5371; address an unsafe condition on these
Valerie J. Best, Supervisory Counsel 5412; Pub. L. 102–233, 105 Stat. 1761, 1789,
(Assistant Executive Secretary), vbest@ 1790 (12 U.S.C. 1831n note); Pub. L. 102–
products.
fdic.gov, ph. 202–898–3812; or Michael 242, 105 Stat. 2236, 2355, as amended by DATES: This AD becomes effective
Phillips, Counsel, mphillips@fdic.gov; Pub. L. 103–325, 108 Stat. 2160, 2233 (12 May 8, 2018.
Legal Division, Federal Deposit U.S.C. 1828 note); Pub. L. 102–242, 105 Stat.
The Director of the Federal Register
Insurance Corporation, 550 17th Street 2236, 2386, as amended by Pub. L. 102–550,
106 Stat. 3672, 4089 (12 U.S.C. 1828 note); approved the incorporation by reference
NW, Washington, DC 20429. of a certain document listed in this AD
Pub. L. 111–203, 124 Stat. 1376, 1887 (15
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This U.S.C. 78o–7 note). as of May 8, 2018.
document sets out the text of We must receive comments on this
§ 324.403(b)(1)(v) as adopted by the ■ 2. In § 324.403, revise paragraph
(b)(1)(v) to read as follows: AD by June 22, 2018.
FDIC Board of Directors on June 16,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
2015. This technical correction is § 324.403 Capital measures and capital any of the following methods:
needed to rescind the impact of a category definitions.
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prescribed in 2014. On April 8, 2014, (b) * * *
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effective date of January 1, 2018. 79 FR • Fax: 202–493–2251.
agreement, order, capital directive, or
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prompt corrective action directive
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issued by the FDIC pursuant to section
§ 324.403(b)(1)(i) through (vi). 80 FR Operations, M–30, West Building
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of 1983 (12 U.S.C. 3907), or the Home
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Owners’ Loan Act (12 U.S.C.
2015, but did not specifically rescind 1464(t)(6)(A)(ii)), or section 38 of the • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
the delayed effective date prescribed in FDI Act (12 U.S.C. 1831o), or any ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and
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2016, the FDIC issued a correcting maintain a specific capital level for any Federal holidays.
amendment with respect to § 324.403 capital measure; and Examining the AD Docket
but, again, did not specifically rescind * * * * *
the delayed effective date prescribed in You may examine the AD docket on
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2018. www.regulations.gov by searching for
FDIC did not specifically rescind the
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delayed effective date occurred on Valerie Best, 0237; or in person at Docket Operations
January 1, 2018, the text of Assistant Executive Secretary. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
§ 324.403(b)(1)(v) reverted to the text as [FR Doc. 2018–08359 Filed 4–20–18; 8:45 am] through Friday, except Federal holidays.
it appeared in the 2014 Federal BILLING CODE 6714–01–P
The AD docket contains this AD, the
Register. But, because the FDIC Board European Aviation Safety Agency
had adopted revisions to the text of (EASA) AD, any incorporated-by-
§ 324.403(b)(1)(v) and (vi) in 2015, as DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION reference service information, the
illustrated in the 2015 and 2016 Federal economic evaluation, any comments
Registers, the effect, if uncorrected, is Federal Aviation Administration received, and other information. The
that the text of paragraph (v) duplicates street address for Docket Operations
the text of paragraph (vi). 14 CFR Part 39 (telephone 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 324 [Docket No. FAA–2018–0237; Product available in the AD docket shortly after
Identifier 2017–SW–145–AD; Amendment
Administrative practice and receipt.
39–19254; AD 2018–08–01]
procedure, Banks, Banking, Capital For service information identified in
adequacy, Reporting and recordkeeping RIN 2120–AA64 this final rule, contact Airbus
requirements, Savings associations, Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–
State non-member banks.
Helicopters 0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–
12 CFR CHAPTER III
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 3775; or at http://
Authority and Issuance Administration (FAA), Department of www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/
For the reasons stated in the Transportation (DOT). en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You
preamble, the Federal Deposit Insurance ACTION: Final rule; request for may review the referenced service
Corporation amends part 324 of chapter comments. information at the FAA, Office of the
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III of Title 12, Code of Federal Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
Regulations as follows: SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also
PART 324—CAPITAL ADEQUACY Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. available on the internet at http://
This AD requires inspecting each main www.regulations.gov by searching for
■ 1. The authority citation for part 324 rotor rotating swashplate (swashplate) and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
continues to read as follows: control rod attachment yoke (yoke). This 0237.
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Regulatory Findings yoke (yoke). This condition could result in Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive,
failure of the yoke, loss of M/R control, and Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972)
We determined that this AD will not subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–
have federalism implications under 3775; or at http://
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (c) Effective Date
www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/ref/
not have a substantial direct effect on This AD becomes effective May 8, 2018. Technical_Support_73.html.
the States, on the relationship between (d) Compliance (4) You may view this service information
the national Government and the States, at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
You are responsible for performing each Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
or on the distribution of power and action required by this AD within the Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
responsibilities among the various specified compliance time unless it has information on the availability of this
levels of government. already been accomplished prior to that time. material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
For the reasons discussed, I certify (e) Required Actions (5) You may view this service information
that this AD: that is incorporated by reference at the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Within 15 hours time-in-service (TIS) and National Archives and Records
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 15 hours Administration (NARA). For information on
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; TIS, visually inspect each yoke for a crack,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the availability of this material at NARA, call
paying particular attention to the areas
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
shown in Details B, C, and D of Figure 1 of
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); EASB 05A051. If there is a crack on a yoke,
locations.html.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in before further flight, replace the swashplate.
Alaska to the extent that it justifies Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 11,
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2018.
making a regulatory distinction; and (AMOCs)
4. Will not have a significant Scott A. Horn,
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
economic impact, positive or negative, Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations,
on a substantial number of small entities may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
under the criteria of the Regulatory proposal to: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Aircraft Certification Service.
Flexibility Act. Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, [FR Doc. 2018–08096 Filed 4–20–18; 8:45 am]
We prepared an economic evaluation Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
of the estimated costs to comply with Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
this AD and placed it in the AD docket. telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW-
FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (2) For operations conducted under a 14 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that 31 CFR Part 148
safety, Incorporation by reference, you notify your principal inspector, or RIN 1505–AC57
Safety. lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or Qualified Financial Contracts
Adoption of the Amendment certificate holding district office, before
Recordkeeping Related to Orderly
Accordingly, under the authority operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC. Liquidation Authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (g) Additional Information AGENCY: Department of the Treasury.
follows: The subject of this AD is addressed in ACTION: Final rule.
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS No. 2017–0191R2, dated December 15, 2017. SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Treasury
DIRECTIVES You may view the EASA AD on the internet (the ‘‘Secretary’’), as Chairperson of the
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching Financial Stability Oversight Council, in
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 for and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2018– consultation with the Federal Deposit
continues to read as follows: 0237. Insurance Corporation (the ‘‘FDIC’’), is
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (h) Subject adopting a final rule that extends the
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
compliance dates of the regulation
§ 39.13 [Amended] implementing the qualified financial
Code: 6230 Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding contract (‘‘QFC’’) recordkeeping
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD): (1) The Director of the Federal Register Street Reform and Consumer Protection
approved the incorporation by reference of Act (the ‘‘Dodd-Frank Act’’ or the
2018–08–01 Airbus Helicopters: the service information listed in this ‘‘Act’’).
Amendment 39–19254; Docket No. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
FAA–2018–0237; Product Identifier part 51. DATES: The final rule is effective May
2017–SW–145–AD. (2) You must use this service information 23, 2018.
as applicable to do the actions required by FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(a) Applicability this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
This AD applies to Model EC225LP
Brian Smith, Director, Office of Capital
(i) Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert
helicopters, certificated in any category, with Service Bulletin (EASB) No. 05A051, Markets, (202) 622–0157; Peter
a main rotor (M/R) rotating swashplate Revision 1, dated November 16, 2017. Nickoloff, Financial Economist, Office
(swashplate) part number (P/N) 332A31– Note 1 to paragraph (i)(2)(i): Airbus of Capital Markets, (202) 622–1692;
3074–00 or P/N 332A31–3074–01 with a Helicopters EASB No. 05A051, Revision 1, Steven D. Laughton, Assistant General
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serial number listed in Appendix 4.A. of dated November 16, 2017, is co-published as Counsel (Banking & Finance), (202)
Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service one document along with Airbus Helicopters 622–8413; or Stephen T. Milligan,
Bulletin No. 05A051, Revision 1, dated EASB No. 05A046, Revision 1, dated Attorney-Advisor, (202) 622–4051.
November 16, 2017 (EASB 05A051). November 16, 2017, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
(b) Unsafe Condition (ii) Reserved. October 31, 2016, the Secretary
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a (3) For Airbus Helicopter’s service published a final regulation pursuant to
crack in a swashplate control rod attachment information identified in this AD, contact section 210(c)(8)(H) of the Dodd-Frank
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| Dates | This AD becomes effective May 8, 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 17617 | |
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