83 FR 2039 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 10 (January 16, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 10 (January 16, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 16, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 2039-2042] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-00478] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0826; Product Identifier 2016-SW-084-AD; Amendment 39-19153; AD 2018-01-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-22-53 for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3 helicopters. AD 2015-22-53 required revising the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) to perform the yaw load compensator check after rotor shut-down and to state that the yaw servo hydraulic switch must be in the ``ON'' position before taking off. Since we issued AD 2015-22-53, Airbus Helicopters developed a modification of the ACCU TST switch. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2015-22-53 and requires modifying the yaw servo hydraulic switch (collective switch) and replacing the ACCU TST button. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 20, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 20, 2018. ADDRESSES: For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0826. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2017-0826; 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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any incorporated-by- reference information, the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800- 647-5527) is Document Management Facility, 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: George Schwab, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to remove AD 2015-22-53, Amendment 39-18331 (80 FR 74982, December 1, 2015) and add a new AD. AD 2015-22-53 applied to Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3 helicopters with a dual hydraulic system installed. AD 2015-22-53 required revising the pre-flight and post- flight procedures in the RFM to perform the yaw load compensator check (ACCU TST switch) after rotor shut-down instead of during preflight procedures and to state that the yaw servo hydraulic switch (collective switch) must be in the ``ON'' (forward) position before taking off. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 8, 2017 (82 FR 42487). The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2016-0220, dated November 4, 2016, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Helicopters Model AS 350 B3 helicopters. EASA advises that further analysis resulted in the recognition that a pilot could forget to activate a switch despite the RFM changes and that altering the bistable push button (push-on, push-off) ACCU TST switch is necessary. Accordingly, the NPRM proposed to retain the requirements of AD 2015-22-53 and also proposed to require, within [[Page 2040]] 350 hours time-in-service, installing a timer relay for the yaw servo hydraulic switch, installing an additional light on the caution and warning panel, and replacing the bistable ACCU TST button with a monostable button. The proposed requirements were intended to prevent takeoff without hydraulic pressure in the tail rotor (T/R) hydraulic system, loss of T/R flight control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. Comments After our NPRM was published, we received comments from two commenters. Requests The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) requested that the AD address the need for an alert when there is insufficient pressure in the T/R hydraulic system, which results in increased pedal loads. In support of this request, the NTSB stated that, for at least four events it investigated in which the yaw servo hydraulic switch was likely not returned to its correct position before takeoff, a salient alert could have cued the pilots of insufficient T/R hydraulic pressure. We partially agree. We agree that an aural and visual alert to the pilot to indicate loss of T/R hydraulic pressure would address this unsafe condition. However, Airbus Helicopters has not developed an alteration that provides such an alert. The FAA has determined the requirements proposed by the NPRM are appropriate to address this unsafe condition at this time. Should an aural and visual alert to the pilot to indicate loss of T/R hydraulic pressure be developed and approved, we might consider additional rulemaking at that time. We did not change the AD based on this comment. The NTSB also requested that we eliminate the requirement to move the yaw load compensator check (ACCU TST switch) to post-flight procedures instead of preflight procedures. In support of this request, the NTSB stated that performing this check post-flight does not ensure the yaw load compensator will remain functional for the next flight. We disagree. We determined that requiring this check post-flight with the RFM procedure to have the yaw servo hydraulic switch in the ``ON'' position before takeoff, along with the alterations to the yaw servo hydraulic switch and replacement of the ACCU TST button, reduces the risk of takeoff with the switch in the incorrect position to an acceptable level. We did not change the AD based on this comment. Eagle Copters requested we change the AD to address helicopters that have replaced the factory console with a Geneva Aviation P122 or P132 electrical console under Eagle Copters USA, Inc. Supplemental Type Certificate No. SH4747NM. In support of this request, Eagle Copters noted that operators of these helicopters will need to request an Alternative Method of Compliance to comply with the AD, because the Airbus Helicopters service information required for replacing the bistable ACCU TST button does not apply to these helicopters. Eagle Copters proposed adding a requirement to the AD to replace the HYD TEST/ACCU TEST ESN-11 switch on the console from the locking bistable toggle switch to a locking momentary (monostable) toggle switch part number (P/N) MS24658-16F. We agree. We revised the AD to require helicopters with a P122 or P132 electrical console installed to replace the bistable ACCU TEST switch (which may be marked ``HYD TEST'') with monostable toggle switch P/N MS24658-16F. FAA's Determination We have reviewed the relevant information and determined that an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of the same type design and that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD requirements as proposed with the change previously described. This change is consistent with the intent of the proposals in the NPRM and will not increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin (SB) No. AS350- 67.00.64, Revision 0, dated February 25, 2015. This service information specifies procedures to install a timer relay and an additional indicator light on the caution and warning panel. This modification provides an ``OFF'' status indication of the yaw servo hydraulic switch by flashing a newly installed ``HYD2'' indicator light on the caution and warning panel. Airbus Helicopters identifies performance of this SB as modification 074622. This modification was available when AD 2015- 22-53 was issued; however, it was determined unnecessary to address the unsafe condition at that time. We also reviewed Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350-67.00.65, Revision 0, dated August 25, 2016. This service information specifies procedures to replace the bistable push button ACCU TST switch with a monostable push button switch. Airbus Helicopters identifies performance of this SB as modification 074719. 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 reviewed Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350-67.00.66, Revision 1, dated October 22, 2015. This service information specifies inserting specific pages of the SB into the rotorcraft flight manual. These pages revise the preflight and post-flight hydraulic checks by moving the T/R yaw load compensator check from preflight to post-flight. These pages also revise terminology within the flight manuals for the different engine configurations. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 86 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. Revising an RFM would take about 0.5 work-hour for a cost of $43 per helicopter and $3,698 for the U.S. fleet. Installing a timer relay for the yaw servo hydraulic switch and an indicator light would take about 9 work-hours and parts would cost about $2,224. Replacing the ACCU TST button would take about 1 work-hour and parts would cost about $2,244. Based on these figures, we estimate a total cost of $5,361 per helicopter and $461,046 for the U.S. fleet. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on [[Page 2041]] products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have 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 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 a regulatory, 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-22-53, Amendment 39-18331 (80 FR 74982, December 1, 2015), and adding the following new AD: 2018-01-12 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-19153; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0826; Product Identifier 2016-SW-084-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Model AS350B3 helicopters with a dual hydraulic system installed, certificated in any category. Note 1 to paragraph (a) of this AD: The dual hydraulic system for Model AS350B3 helicopters is referred to as Airbus modification OP 3082 or OP 3346. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as lack of hydraulic pressure in a tail rotor (T/R) hydraulic system. This condition could result in loss of T/R flight control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. (c) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2015-22-53, Amendment 39-18331 (80 FR 74982, December 1, 2015). (d) Effective Date This AD becomes effective February 20, 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) Before further flight, insert a copy of this AD into the rotorcraft flight manual, Section 4 Normal Operating Procedures, or make pen and ink changes to the preflight and post-flight procedures as follows: (i) Stop performing the yaw load compensator check (ACCU TST switch) during preflight procedures, and instead perform the yaw load compensator check during post-flight procedures after rotor shut-down. (ii) The yaw servo hydraulic switch (collective switch) must be in the ``ON'' (forward) position before takeoff. Note 2 to paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this AD: The yaw servo hydraulic switch is also called the hydraulic pressure switch or hydraulic cut off switch in various Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft flight manuals. (2) Within 350 hours time-in-service: (i) Install a timer relay for the yaw servo hydraulic switch (collective switch) by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.2.b.1, 3.B.2.b.2, 3.B.2.b.3, 3.B.2.b.4, 3.B.2.b.5, or 3.B.2.b.6, as applicable to the configuration of your helicopter, of Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin (SB) No. AS350-67.00.64, Revision 0, dated February 25, 2015 (AS350-67.00.64). If your helicopter has an automatic pilot system, also comply with paragraph 3.B.2.b.7 of AS350-67.00.64. (ii) Install an indicator light on the caution and warning panel by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.2.c.1 or 3.B.2.c.2, as applicable to the configuration of your helicopter, of AS350-67.00.64. (iii) For helicopters with a Geneva Aviation P122 or P132 electrical console installed, replace the ESN-11 HYD TEST (ACCU TST) switch with a monostable toggle switch part number MS24658-16F. (iv) For helicopters without a Geneva Aviation P122 or P132 electrical console installed, replace the bistable ACCU TST button on the control panel with a monostable button as depicted in Figure 1 or Figure 3, as applicable to the configuration of your helicopter, of Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350-67.00.65, Revision 0, dated August 25, 2016. (3) After the effective date of this AD, do not install a bistable ACCU TST button on any helicopter. (g) Special Flight Permits A special flight permit may be issued for paragraph (f)(2) of this AD only. (h) 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: George Schwab, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office or certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft complying with this AD through an AMOC. (i) Additional Information (1) Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350-67.00.66, Revision 1, dated October 22, 2015, 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 view a copy of the service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016-0220, dated November 4, 2016. You may view the EASA AD on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2017-0826. (j) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2910, Main Hydraulic System. (k) 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 Service Bulletin No. AS350-67.00.64, Revision 0, dated February 25, 2015. (ii) Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin No. AS350-67.00.65, Revision 0, dated August 25, 2016. (3) For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N- 321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. [[Page 2042]] (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 January 8, 2018. Lance T. 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telephone 425–227–2432; facsimile Issued in Renton, Washington, on January and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
425–227–1149. 9, 2018. 0826.
Victor Wicklund,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Examining the AD Docket
Manager, Transport Standards Branch, Policy
Background and Innovation Division, Aircraft You may examine the AD docket on
Certification Service. the internet at http://
On April 22, 2016, the Federal [FR Doc. 2018–00547 Filed 1–12–18; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
Register published a document BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA–2017–0826; or in person at the
designated as Docket No. FAA–2015– Docket Management Facility between 9
4279, Final Special Conditions No. 25– a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
612–SC (81 FR 23573). The document DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
issued special conditions pertaining to docket contains this AD, the European
the installation of non-rechargeable Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
lithium batteries in Gulfstream GVI incorporated-by-reference information,
airplanes. As published, the document 14 CFR Part 39 the economic evaluation, any comments
contained an error in a title 14, Code of [Docket No. FAA–2017–0826; Product received, and other information. The
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section Identifier 2016–SW–084–AD; Amendment address for the Docket Office (phone:
citation in two locations in the final 39–19153; AD 2018–01–12] 800–647–5527) is Document
special conditions document. These Management Facility, U.S. Department
RIN 2120–AA64
citations inadvertently referred to the of Transportation, Docket Operations,
wrong amendment level for the Airworthiness Directives; Airbus M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
certification basis of the various Helicopters Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Gulfstream GVI airplanes. Therefore, we Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
have corrected these special conditions AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
to include the correct citations and Administration (FAA), DOT. George Schwab, Aviation Safety
amendment levels that apply to ACTION: Final rule. Engineer, Safety Management Section,
certification bases applicable to Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
airplanes with non-rechargeable SUMMARY: We are superseding 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
lithium-ion battery installations. Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–22– 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
53 for Airbus Helicopters Model george.schwab@faa.gov.
Correction AS350B3 helicopters. AD 2015–22–53
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
required revising the rotorcraft flight
In the final special conditions manual (RFM) to perform the yaw load Discussion
document (FR Doc. 2016–09311 Filed compensator check after rotor shut-
4–21–16; 8:45 a.m.), published on April We issued a notice of proposed
down and to state that the yaw servo rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
22, 2016 (81 FR 23573), make the hydraulic switch must be in the ‘‘ON’’
following corrections. part 39 to remove AD 2015–22–53,
position before taking off. Since we Amendment 39–18331 (80 FR 74982,
1. On page 23574, second column, issued AD 2015–22–53, Airbus December 1, 2015) and add a new AD.
change the following paragraph: Helicopters developed a modification of AD 2015–22–53 applied to Airbus
These special conditions apply to all the ACCU TST switch. This new AD Helicopters Model AS350B3 helicopters
non-rechargeable lithium battery retains the requirements of AD 2015– with a dual hydraulic system installed.
installations in lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) 22–53 and requires modifying the yaw AD 2015–22–53 required revising the
through (b)(4) at Amendment 25–113. servo hydraulic switch (collective pre-flight and post-flight procedures in
Sections 25.1353(b)(1) through (b)(4) at switch) and replacing the ACCU TST the RFM to perform the yaw load
Amendment 25–113 remain in effect for button. The actions of this AD are compensator check (ACCU TST switch)
other battery installations. intended to address an unsafe condition after rotor shut-down instead of during
on these products. preflight procedures and to state that the
To read:
DATES: This AD is effective February 20, yaw servo hydraulic switch (collective
These special conditions apply to all 2018. switch) must be in the ‘‘ON’’ (forward)
non-rechargeable lithium battery The Director of the Federal Register position before taking off.
installations in lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) approved the incorporation by reference The NPRM published in the Federal
through (4) at Amendment 25–123 or of certain publications listed in this AD Register on September 8, 2017 (82 FR
§ 25.1353(c)(1) through (4) at earlier as of February 20, 2018. 42487). The NPRM was prompted by
amendments. Those regulations remain ADDRESSES: For Airbus Helicopters AD No. 2016–0220, dated November 4,
in effect for other battery installations. service information identified in this 2016, issued by EASA, which is the
2. On page 23577, third column, final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, Technical Agent for the Member States
change the following paragraph: 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX of the European Union, to correct an
In lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) through 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000 or unsafe condition for Airbus Helicopters
(b)(4) at Amendment 25–113, each non- (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or Model AS 350 B3 helicopters. EASA
rechargeable lithium battery installation at http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/ advises that further analysis resulted in
must: website/en/ref/Technical-Support_ the recognition that a pilot could forget
73.html. You may view this referenced to activate a switch despite the RFM
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In lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) through (4) of the Regional Counsel, Southwest push button (push-on, push-off) ACCU
at Amendment 25–123, or Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room TST switch is necessary.
§ 25.1353(c)(1) through (4) at earlier 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also Accordingly, the NPRM proposed to
amendments, each non-rechargeable available on the internet at http:// retain the requirements of AD 2015–22–
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products identified in this rulemaking result in loss of T/R flight control and (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
action. subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. (AMOCs)
(c) Affected ADs (1) The Manager, Safety Management
Regulatory Findings Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
This AD supersedes AD 2015–22–53, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your
We have determined that this AD will Amendment 39–18331 (80 FR 74982,
not have federalism implications under proposal to: George Schwab, Aviation Safety
December 1, 2015). Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
(d) Effective Date Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
not have a substantial direct effect on Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
the States, on the relationship between This AD becomes effective February 20, telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW-
the national government and the States, 2018. FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
or on the distribution of power and (e) Compliance (2) For operations conducted under a 14
responsibilities among the various You are responsible for performing each
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
levels of government. 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
action required by this AD within the
For the reasons discussed above, I you notify your principal inspector, or
specified compliance time unless it has
certify that this AD: lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
already been accomplished prior to that time.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the local flight standards district office or
(f) Required Actions certificate holding district office, before
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, operating any aircraft complying with this
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (1) Before further flight, insert a copy of
AD through an AMOC.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures this AD into the rotorcraft flight manual,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), Section 4 Normal Operating Procedures, or (i) Additional Information
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation make pen and ink changes to the preflight (1) Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350–
and post-flight procedures as follows: 67.00.66, Revision 1, dated October 22, 2015,
in Alaska to the extent that a regulatory, (i) Stop performing the yaw load
and which is not incorporated by reference,
compensator check (ACCU TST switch) contains additional information about the
(4) Will not have a significant during preflight procedures, and instead subject of this AD. For service information
economic impact, positive or negative, perform the yaw load compensator check identified in this AD, contact Airbus
on a substantial number of small entities during post-flight procedures after rotor shut- Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand
under the criteria of the Regulatory down. Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000
Flexibility Act. (ii) The yaw servo hydraulic switch or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at
(collective switch) must be in the ‘‘ON’’ http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (forward) position before takeoff. en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You may
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Note 2 to paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this AD: view a copy of the service information at the
The yaw servo hydraulic switch is also called FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
safety, Incorporation by reference, the hydraulic pressure switch or hydraulic
Safety. Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
cut off switch in various Airbus Helicopters Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
Adoption of the Amendment rotorcraft flight manuals. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
(2) Within 350 hours time-in-service: European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
Accordingly, under the authority (i) Install a timer relay for the yaw servo No. 2016–0220, dated November 4, 2016.
delegated to me by the Administrator, hydraulic switch (collective switch) by You may view the EASA AD on the internet
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as following the Accomplishment Instructions, at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
follows: paragraph 3.B.2.b.1, 3.B.2.b.2, 3.B.2.b.3, FAA–2017–0826.
3.B.2.b.4, 3.B.2.b.5, or 3.B.2.b.6, as applicable
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS to the configuration of your helicopter, of (j) Subject
DIRECTIVES Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin (SB) No. Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
AS350–67.00.64, Revision 0, dated February Code: 2910, Main Hydraulic System.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 25, 2015 (AS350–67.00.64). If your helicopter
has an automatic pilot system, also comply (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
continues to read as follows:
with paragraph 3.B.2.b.7 of AS350–67.00.64. (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (ii) Install an indicator light on the caution approved the incorporation by reference of
and warning panel by following the the service information listed in this
§ 39.13 [Amended] Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 3.B.2.c.1 or 3.B.2.c.2, as applicable to the part 51.
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) configuration of your helicopter, of AS350– (2) You must use this service information
2015–22–53, Amendment 39–18331 (80 67.00.64. as applicable to do the actions required by
(iii) For helicopters with a Geneva Aviation this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
FR 74982, December 1, 2015), and P122 or P132 electrical console installed, (i) Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin No.
adding the following new AD: replace the ESN–11 HYD TEST (ACCU TST) AS350–67.00.64, Revision 0, dated February
2018–01–12 Airbus Helicopters: switch with a monostable toggle switch part 25, 2015.
Amendment 39–19153; Docket No. number MS24658–16F. (ii) Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin No.
FAA–2017–0826; Product Identifier (iv) For helicopters without a Geneva AS350–67.00.65, Revision 0, dated August
2016–SW–084–AD. Aviation P122 or P132 electrical console 25, 2016.
installed, replace the bistable ACCU TST (3) For Airbus Helicopters service
(a) Applicability button on the control panel with a information identified in this AD, contact
This AD applies to Model AS350B3 monostable button as depicted in Figure 1 or Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive,
helicopters with a dual hydraulic system Figure 3, as applicable to the configuration of Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972)
installed, certificated in any category. your helicopter, of Airbus Helicopters SB No. 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–
Note 1 to paragraph (a) of this AD: The AS350–67.00.65, Revision 0, dated August 3775; or at http://www.helicopters.
dual hydraulic system for Model AS350B3 25, 2016. airbus.com/website/en/ref/Technical-
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helicopters is referred to as Airbus (3) After the effective date of this AD, do Support_73.html.
modification OP 3082 or OP 3346. not install a bistable ACCU TST button on (4) You may view this service information
any helicopter. at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
(b) Unsafe Condition Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
This AD defines the unsafe condition as (g) Special Flight Permits Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
lack of hydraulic pressure in a tail rotor A special flight permit may be issued for information on the availability of this
(T/R) hydraulic system. This condition could paragraph (f)(2) of this AD only. material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
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(5) You may view this service information www.airbus.com. You may view this in the Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
that is incorporated by reference at the referenced service information at the Limitations Section (ALS) document(s).
National Archives and Records FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 These instructions have been identified as
Administration (NARA). For information on mandatory actions for continued
Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
the availability of this material at NARA, call airworthiness.
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
information on the availability of this Failure to accomplish these instructions
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. could result in an unsafe condition.
locations.html. It is also available on the internet at EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014–
http://www.regulations.gov by searching 0124 (later revised) [which includes actions
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 8,
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– for Airbus A300–600 airplanes; those actions
2018. are included in FAA AD 2013–13–13,
0514.
Lance T. Gant, Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Examining the AD Docket 19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’)], requiring the
Division, Aircraft Certification Service. actions described in Airbus A300–600
You may examine the AD docket on
[FR Doc. 2018–00478 Filed 1–12–18; 8:45 am] Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI)
the internet at http:// Document at issue 13 and Temporary
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.regulations.gov by searching for Revision (TR) 13.1.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Since EASA AD 2014–0124R1 was issued,
0514; or in person at the Docket Airbus replaced A300–600 ALI Document
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Management Facility between 9 a.m. issue 13, with A300–600 ALS Part 2 Revision
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 01 and then published the A300–600 ALS
Federal Aviation Administration Part 2 Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2, to
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory introduce more restrictive maintenance
14 CFR Part 39 requirements and/or airworthiness
evaluation, any comments received, and
limitations.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0514; Product other information. The street address for A300–600 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 also
Identifier 2016–NM–206–AD; Amendment the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– includes ALI 571067 and ALI 571068,
39–19148; AD 2018–01–07] 5527) is Docket Management Facility, superseding Service Bulletin A300–53–6154,
RIN 2120–AA64 U.S. Department of Transportation, which is referenced in EASA AD 2006–0257
Docket Operations, M–30, West [which corresponds to FAA AD 2007–22–05,
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Amendment 39–15241 (72 FR 60236, October
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 24, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–22–05’’)].
Airplanes
Washington, DC 20590. For the reasons described above, this
AGENCY: Federal Aviation [EASA] AD retains part of the requirements
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan of EASA AD 2014–0124R1, which will be
Administration (FAA), Department of Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, superseded, and requires accomplishment of
Transportation (DOT). International Section, Transport the actions specified in Airbus A300–600
ACTION: Final rule. Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind ALS Part 2 Revision 01, and ALS Part 2
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; Variation 1.1 and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.2
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new (hereafter collectively referred to as ‘the ALS’
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–
airworthiness directive (AD) for all in this [EASA] AD), and supersedes EASA
1149.
Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, AD 2006–0257. The remaining requirements
and F4–600R series airplanes, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: of EASA AD 2014–0124R1 are retained in AD
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F Discussion 2016–0217, applicable to A310 aeroplanes,
airplanes (collectively called Model published at the same time as this [EASA]
We issued a notice of proposed AD.
A300–600 series airplanes) airplanes.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR You may examine the MCAI in the
This AD was prompted by a revision of
part 39 by adding an AD that would AD docket on the internet at http://
certain airworthiness limitation item
apply to all Airbus Model A300 B4–600, www.regulations.gov by searching for
(ALI) documents, which require more
B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
restrictive maintenance requirements
and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F 0514.
and airworthiness limitations. This AD
airplanes (collectively called Model
requires revising the maintenance or
A300–600 series airplanes). The NPRM Comments
inspection program, as applicable, to
published in the Federal Register on We gave the public the opportunity to
incorporate new maintenance
June 2, 2017 (82 FR 25552) (‘‘the participate in developing this AD. The
requirements and airworthiness
NPRM’’). following presents the comments
limitations. We are issuing this AD to
The European Aviation Safety Agency received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
address the unsafe condition on these
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent response. FedEx generally supported the
products.
for the Member States of the European NPRM.
DATES: This AD is effective February 20, Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0218,
2018. dated November 2, 2016 (referred to Request To Provide an Additional
The Director of the Federal Register after this as the Mandatory Continuing Compliance Time Grace Period
approved the incorporation by reference Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the United Parcel Service (UPS) requested
of certain publications listed in this AD MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition that the compliance time specified in
as of February 20, 2018. for all Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4– paragraph (g) of the NPRM be revised to
ADDRESSES: For service information 600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and add an additional grace period. UPS
identified in this final rule, contact Model A300 C4–605R Variant F pointed out that there are several new
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Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— airplanes (collectively called Model or revised tasks with relatively low
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, A300–600 series airplanes). The MCAI compliance time thresholds that would
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone states: lead to short lead times on
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 The airworthiness limitations for Airbus accomplishing those tasks after the
51; email account.airworth-eas@ A300–600 aeroplanes, which are approved by effective date of the AD. UPS referenced
airbus.com; internet http:// EASA, are currently defined and published the compliance time required in AD
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective February 20, 2018. | |
| Contact | George Schwab, 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 2039 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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