83_FR_20016 83 FR 19928 - Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Turboshaft Engines

83 FR 19928 - Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Turboshaft Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 88 (May 7, 2018)

Page Range19928-19930
FR Document2018-09466

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arriel 2E turboshaft engines. This AD was prompted by reports of ruptured front support pins on the accessory gearbox front support. This AD requires replacement of the accessory gearbox front support. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 88 (Monday, May 7, 2018) 
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0838; Product Identifier 2017-NE-33-AD; Amendment 
39-19275; AD 2018-10-01]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., 
Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arriel 2E turboshaft engines. This AD 
was prompted by reports of ruptured front support pins on the accessory 
gearbox front support. This AD requires replacement of the accessory 
gearbox front support. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective June 11, 2018.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 
(33) 05 59 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15. You may view this 
service information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the 
availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. It is also 
available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0838.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0838; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information 
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is 
Docket Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO 
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238-
7199; email: robert.green@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Safran Helicopter 
Engines, S.A., Arriel 2E turboshaft engines. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on November 3, 2017 (82 FR 51170). The NPRM was 
prompted by reports of ruptured front support pins on the accessory 
gearbox front support. The NPRM proposed to require replacement of the 
accessory gearbox front support. We are issuing this AD to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2016-0235, dated November 24, 2016 (referred to after this as the 
MCAI), to

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address the unsafe condition on these products. The MCAI states:

    Some cases were reported of ruptured front support pins on 
ARRIEL 1E2 engines. That condition, if not detected and corrected, 
could lead to the loss of the load path integrity of the engine 
front support. Consequently, Turbom[eacute]ca issued Mandatory 
Service Bulletin (MSB) 292 72 0842 to provide instructions for the 
inspection of the pins and front support replacement, and EASA 
issued AD 2015-0064 (later revised) to require those actions. Since 
EASA AD 2015-0064R1 was issued, SAFRAN Helicopter Engines developed 
a new pin design, in order to increase the mechanical strength of 
the pin, through modification TU380, for ARRIEL 1E2 engines. 
Although no cases of front support pin rupture have been reported on 
ARRIEL 2E engines, since the ARRIEL 1E2 and 2E type designs have the 
same front support, SAFRAN Helicopter Engines decided to also apply 
this new pin design on ARRIEL 2E engines through modification TU197. 
To address this potential unsafe condition, SAFRAN Helicopter 
Engines decided, as precautionary measure, to replace the front 
support on ARRIEL 2E engines, and published MSB 292 72 2197 to 
provide instructions for in-service front support replacement. For 
the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires modification of 
the affected engines by replacement of each pre-mod TU197 front 
support.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0838.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed.

Related Service Information

    We reviewed Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Mandatory Service 
Bulletin (MSB) No. 292 72 2197, Version A, dated September 15, 2016. 
The MSB describes procedures for replacement of the accessory gearbox 
front support.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 28 engines installed on aircraft 
of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Front support replacement.............  2 work-hours x $85 per           $19,731         $19,901        $557,228
                                         hour = $170.
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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.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and 
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards 
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

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 above, I certify this AD:
    (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.

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2018-10-01 Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A.: Amendment 39-19275; 
Docket No. FAA-2017-0838; Product Identifier 2017-NE-33-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective June 11, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arriel 
2E turboshaft engines with front support, part number 0 292 11 715 
0, installed (pre-mod TU 197 configuration).

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 8300, Accessory 
Gearboxes.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of ruptured front support pins 
on the accessory gearbox front support. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent failure of a front support, loss of

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engine thrust control and reduced control of the helicopter.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

    Before the accessory gearbox and transmission shaft module 
(Module 01) accumulates 1,600 engine operating hours since new, or 
within 80 engine operating hours after the effective date of this 
AD, whichever occurs later, replace the front support with a part 
eligible for installation.

(h) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, a part eligible for installation is 
a Module 01 with a pre-mod TU 197 front support, that has not 
accumulated more than 1,680 engine operating hours since new; or a 
Module 01 with a post-mod TU 197 front support.

(i) Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, you may not install a pre-
mod TU 197 front support on any engine with a post-mod TU 197 front 
support installed.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, FAA, ECO Branch, has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as 
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the 
ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in 
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Robert Green, 
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
robert.green@faa.gov.
    (2) Refer to EASA AD 2016-0235, dated November 24, 2016, for 
more information. You may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on 
the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating it in Docket No. FAA-2017-0838.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 1, 2018.
Karen M. Grant,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-09466 Filed 5-4-18; 8:45 am]
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19928 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 88 / Monday, May 7, 2018 / Rules and Regulations (h) Service Information Exception (k) Material Incorporated by Reference DATES: This AD becomes effective June Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57– (1) The Director of the Federal Register 11, 2018. 1208, dated November 21, 2016, specifies to approved the incorporation by reference ADDRESSES: For service information contact Airbus for appropriate action, and (IBR) of the service information listed in this identified in this final rule, contact specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., 40220 Compliance): Before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in accordance (2) You must use this service information Tarnos, France; phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 with the procedures specified in paragraph as applicable to do the actions required by 00; fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15. You may (i)(2) of this AD. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. view this service information at the (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1208, FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards (i) Other FAA AD Provisions dated November 21, 2016. Branch, 1200 District Avenue, The following provisions also apply to this (ii) Reserved. Burlington, MA. For information on the AD: (3) For service information identified in availability of this material at the FAA, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness call 781–238–7759. It is also available (AMOCs): The Manager, International Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; on the internet at http:// Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, www.regulations.gov by searching for has the authority to approve AMOCs for this telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@ and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR airbus.com; internet: http://www.airbus.com. 0838. 39.19, send your request to your principal (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, Examining the AD Docket inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For You may examine the AD docket on directly to the International Section, send it information on the availability of this the internet at http:// material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. to the attention of the person identified in (5) You may view this service information www.regulations.gov by searching for paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– that is incorporated by reference at the be emailed to 9-ANM-116-AMOC- 0838; or in person at the Docket National Archives and Records REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Management Facility between 9 a.m. Administration (NARA). For information on approved AMOC, notify your appropriate and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, the availability of this material at NARA, call principal inspector, or lacking a principal 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// except Federal holidays. The AD docket inspector, the manager of the local flight www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- standards district office/certificate holding contains this AD, the mandatory locations.html. continuing airworthiness information district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any effective date of this AD, for any requirement April 20, 2018. comments received, and other in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Michael Kaszycki, information. The address for Docket a manufacturer, the action must be Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is accomplished using a method approved by Aircraft Certification Service. Docket Operations, U.S. Department of the Manager, International Section, Transport [FR Doc. 2018–09280 Filed 5–4–18; 8:45 am] Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, DOA, the approval must include the DOA- Washington, DC 20590. authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: If Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Federal Aviation Administration any service information contains procedures Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue; or tests that are identified as RC, those phone: 781–238–7754; fax: 781–238– procedures and tests must be done to comply 14 CFR Part 39 7199; email: robert.green@faa.gov. with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those [Docket No. FAA–2017–0838; Product SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: procedures and tests that are not identified Identifier 2017–NE–33–AD; Amendment 39– 19275; AD 2018–10–01] Discussion as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator’s We issued a notice of proposed maintenance or inspection program without RIN 2120–AA64 rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided part 39 by adding an AD that would the procedures and tests identified as RC can Airworthiness Directives; Safran apply to all Safran Helicopter Engines, be done and the airplane can be put back in Helicopter Engines, S.A., Turboshaft S.A., Arriel 2E turboshaft engines. The an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Engines NPRM published in the Federal changes to procedures or tests identified as AGENCY: Federal Aviation Register on November 3, 2017 (82 FR RC require approval of an AMOC. Administration (FAA), DOT. 51170). The NPRM was prompted by (j) Related Information reports of ruptured front support pins ACTION: Final rule. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing on the accessory gearbox front support. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD SUMMARY: We are adopting a new The NPRM proposed to require 2017–0117, dated July 7, 2017, for related airworthiness directive (AD) for all replacement of the accessory gearbox information. This MCAI may be found in the Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arriel front support. We are issuing this AD to AD docket on the internet at http:// 2E turboshaft engines. This AD was address the unsafe condition on these www.regulations.gov by searching for and products. prompted by reports of ruptured front daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1245. (2) For more information about this AD, support pins on the accessory gearbox The European Aviation Safety Agency contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, front support. This AD requires (EASA), which is the Technical Agent International Section, Transport Standards replacement of the accessory gearbox for the Member States of the European Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des front support. We are issuing this AD to Community, has issued EASA AD 2016– Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– address the unsafe condition on these 0235, dated November 24, 2016 231–3223. products. (referred to after this as the MCAI), to VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:29 May 04, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\07MYR1.SGM 07MYR1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 88 / Monday, May 7, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 19929 address the unsafe condition on these TU197. To address this potential unsafe Conclusion products. The MCAI states: condition, SAFRAN Helicopter Engines decided, as precautionary measure, to replace We reviewed the relevant data and Some cases were reported of ruptured front the front support on ARRIEL 2E engines, and determined that air safety and the support pins on ARRIEL 1E2 engines. That published MSB 292 72 2197 to provide condition, if not detected and corrected, public interest require adopting this instructions for in-service front support final rule as proposed. could lead to the loss of the load path replacement. For the reasons described integrity of the engine front support. above, this [EASA] AD requires modification Related Service Information Consequently, Turboméca issued Mandatory of the affected engines by replacement of Service Bulletin (MSB) 292 72 0842 to each pre-mod TU197 front support. We reviewed Safran Helicopter provide instructions for the inspection of the Engines, S.A., Mandatory Service pins and front support replacement, and You may obtain further information Bulletin (MSB) No. 292 72 2197, EASA issued AD 2015–0064 (later revised) to by examining the MCAI in the AD Version A, dated September 15, 2016. require those actions. Since EASA AD 2015– docket on the internet at http:// 0064R1 was issued, SAFRAN Helicopter The MSB describes procedures for www.regulations.gov by searching for Engines developed a new pin design, in order replacement of the accessory gearbox and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– to increase the mechanical strength of the front support. 0838. pin, through modification TU380, for Costs of Compliance ARRIEL 1E2 engines. Although no cases of Comments front support pin rupture have been reported We estimate that this AD affects 28 on ARRIEL 2E engines, since the ARRIEL 1E2 We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. engines installed on aircraft of U.S. and 2E type designs have the same front support, SAFRAN Helicopter Engines We received no comments on the NPRM registry. decided to also apply this new pin design on or on the determination of the cost to We estimate the following costs to ARRIEL 2E engines through modification the public. comply with this AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators Front support replacement .............................. 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ............. $19,731 $19,901 $557,228 Authority for This Rulemaking Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Policy and Innovation Division. follows: Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, We determined that this AD will not DIRECTIVES section 106, describes the authority of have federalism implications under the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Executive Order 13132. This AD will ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more not have a substantial direct effect on continues to read as follows: detail the scope of the Agency’s the States, on the relationship between Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. authority. the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and § 39.13 [Amended] We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, responsibilities among the various ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: levels of government. the following new airworthiness General requirements.’’ Under that For the reasons discussed above, I directive (AD): section, Congress charges the FAA with certify this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2018–10–01 Safran Helicopter Engines, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in S.A.: Amendment 39–19275; Docket No. air commerce by prescribing regulations action’’ under Executive Order 12866, FAA–2017–0838; Product Identifier for practices, methods, and procedures (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 2017–NE–33–AD. the Administrator finds necessary for the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (a) Effective Date safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 1979), This AD is effective June 11, 2018. because it addresses an unsafe condition (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (b) Affected ADs that is likely to exist or develop on in Alaska to the extent that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and None. products identified in this rulemaking (4) Will not have a significant (c) Applicability action. economic impact, positive or negative, This AD applies to all Safran Helicopter This AD is issued in accordance with on a substantial number of small entities Engines, S.A., Arriel 2E turboshaft engines authority delegated by the Executive under the criteria of the Regulatory with front support, part number 0 292 11 715 Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Flexibility Act. 0, installed (pre-mod TU 197 configuration). as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (d) Subject of ADs is normally a function of the Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Compliance and Airworthiness Code 8300, Accessory Gearboxes. safety, Incorporation by reference, Division, but during this transition Safety. (e) Unsafe Condition period, the Executive Director has This AD was prompted by reports of delegated the authority to issue ADs Adoption of the Amendment ruptured front support pins on the accessory applicable to engines, propellers, and Accordingly, under the authority gearbox front support. We are issuing this AD associated appliances to the Manager, delegated to me by the Administrator, to prevent failure of a front support, loss of VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:29 May 04, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\07MYR1.SGM 07MYR1

19930 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 88 / Monday, May 7, 2018 / Rules and Regulations engine thrust control and reduced control of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the helicopter. Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation (f) Compliance Federal Aviation Administration Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Comply with this AD within the 14 CFR Part 71 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX compliance times specified, unless already done. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0721; Airspace 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. Docket No. 17–AGL–15] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (g) Required Actions Before the accessory gearbox and Authority for This Rulemaking Amendment of Class E Airspace; transmission shaft module (Module 01) Charlotte, MI The FAA’s authority to issue rules accumulates 1,600 engine operating hours regarding aviation safety is found in since new, or within 80 engine operating AGENCY: Federal Aviation Title 49 of the United States Code. hours after the effective date of this AD, Administration (FAA), DOT. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the whichever occurs later, replace the front ACTION: Final rule. authority of the FAA Administrator. support with a part eligible for installation. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, (h) Definition SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E describes in more detail the scope of the airspace extending upward from 700 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is For the purpose of this AD, a part eligible for installation is a Module 01 with a pre- feet above the surface at Fitch H. Beach promulgated under the authority mod TU 197 front support, that has not Airport, Charlotte, MI, due to the described in Subtitle VII, Part A, accumulated more than 1,680 engine decommissioning of the Lansing VHF Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that operating hours since new; or a Module 01 omnidirectional range (VOR) and section, the FAA is charged with with a post-mod TU 197 front support. collocated tactical air navigation prescribing regulations to assign the use (TACAN) which provided navigation of airspace necessary to ensure the (i) Installation Prohibition guidance for the instrument procedures safety of aircraft and the efficient use of As of the effective date of this AD, you may to this airport. The Lansing VOR/ airspace. This regulation is within the not install a pre-mod TU 197 front support TACAN is being decommissioned as scope of that authority as it amends the on any engine with a post-mod TU 197 front part of the VOR Minimum Operational Class E airspace extending upward from support installed. Network (MON) Program. This action 700 feet above the surface at Fitch H. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance enhances safety and management of Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI, to support (AMOCs) instrument flight rules (IFR) operations IFR operations for instrument approach (1) The Manager, FAA, ECO Branch, has at this airport. Additionally, the procedures at the airport. the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, geographic coordinates of the airport are if requested using the procedures found in 14 History being adjusted to coincide with the CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, FAA’s aeronautical database. An The FAA published notice of send your request to your principal inspector editorial change is also being made proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the or local Flight Standards District Office, as removing the city associated with the Federal Register (82 FR 44541; appropriate. If sending information directly September 25, 2017) for Docket No. airport name in the airspace legal to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to FAA–2017–0721 to modify the Class E the attention of the person identified in designation. airspace extending upward from 700 paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. You may email DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 19, your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. feet above the surface at Fitch H. Beach 2018. The Director of the Federal Airport, Charlotte, MI. Interested parties (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Register approves this incorporation by notify your appropriate principal inspector, were invited to participate in this reference action under Title 1, Code of rulemaking effort by submitting written or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to of the local flight standards district office/ comments on the proposal to the FAA. certificate holding district office. the annual revision of FAA Order One comment was received stating 7400.11 and publication of conforming ‘‘. . . increasing one class of airspace (k) Related Information amendments. would diminish the boundary between (1) For more information about this AD, ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, two. This would require the Pilot In contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, Airspace Designations and Reporting Command to request access in their ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Points, and subsequent amendments can airspace.’’ Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ The FAA does not agree. The airspace 7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: air_traffic/publications/. For further classification, currently Class E airspace robert.green@faa.gov. (2) Refer to EASA AD 2016–0235, dated information, you can contact the extending upward from 700 feet above November 24, 2016, for more information. Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation the surface, is being amended to You may examine the EASA AD in the AD Administration, 800 Independence increase the radius of the airspace by 0.1 docket on the internet at http:// Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; mile to fully protect the transitional IFR www.regulations.gov by searching for and telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is requirements to and from the terminal locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017–0838. also available for inspection at the and en route environments at Fitch H. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference National Archives and Records Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI, as Administration (NARA). For required by FAA Order 7400.2L, None. information on the availability of FAA Procedures for Handling Airspace Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) Matters. This amendment only affects May 1, 2018. 741–6030, or go to https:// the class E airspace extending upward daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES Karen M. Grant, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ from 700 feet above the surface at Fitch Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller ibr-locations.html. H. Beach Airport and does not affect or Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace impact any other airspace within the Service. Designations and Reporting Points, is area. 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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD becomes effective June 11, 2018.
ContactRobert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238- 7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 19928 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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