83_FR_20840 83 FR 20751 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

83 FR 20751 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 89 (May 8, 2018)

Page Range20751-20753
FR Document2018-09740

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting the jettisoning mechanism of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) cabin sliding plug doors. This proposed AD is prompted by a report that during a scheduled inspection a cabin door failed to jettison. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 89 (Tuesday, May 8, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 8, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 20751-20753]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09740]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1124; Product Identifier 2017-SW-073-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 
helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting the jettisoning 
mechanism of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) cabin sliding plug 
doors. This proposed AD is prompted by a report that during a scheduled 
inspection a cabin door failed to jettison. The actions of this 
proposed AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 9, 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-2017-
1124; 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 proposed AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, 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 proposed rule, contact 
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; 
telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at 
http://www.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.

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 [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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Comments Invited

    We invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting 
written comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to 
the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might 
result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful 
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the 
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To 
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters 
should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed 
electronically, commenters should submit only one time.
    We will file in the docket all comments that we receive, as well as 
a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel 
concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, we 
will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for 
comments. We will consider comments filed after the comment period has 
closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. 
We may change this proposal in light of the comments we receive.

Discussion

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the 
European Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2017-0022, dated February 8, 
2017, to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Helicopters (previously 
Eurocopter) Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters 
equipped with a cabin sliding plug door modified in accordance with 
Airbus Helicopters modification (MOD) 0722338. Helicopters with 
Eurocopter MOD 0725366 are exempt from the EASA AD's requirements.
    EASA advises that the emergency jettison test of a cabin lateral 
sliding plug door failed during a scheduled inspection and test of the 
door's jettison mechanism. According to EASA, an investigation revealed 
that the jettison handle cable interfered with the cable clamps. EASA 
states that this condition could lead to jamming of the door 
jettisoning mechanism, preventing jettisoning of the affected door 
during an emergency, possibly obstructing evacuation of the occupants. 
The EASA AD consequently requires repetitive inspections of the 
jettisoning mechanism of the LH and RH door, followed by corrective 
actions if needed.

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 
its AD. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all known 
relevant information and determined that an unsafe condition is likely 
to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
52.00.56, Revision 0, dated January 30, 2017, which specifies pulling 
on the inner jettison handle to determine whether the cables come into 
contact with the cable clamps. If there is contact, this service 
information specifies changing the position of the cable clamps to 
prevent interference.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Other Related Service Information

    We also reviewed Eurocopter Service Bulletin No. 332-52.00.28, 
Revision 1, dated April 29, 1998, which contains procedures to improve 
the door jettison system. Eurocopter identifies compliance with this 
service information as MOD 0725366.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require before flight over water or within 
110 hours time-in-service (TIS), whichever occurs first, inspecting the 
jettisoning mechanism of the LH and RH cabin doors for correct 
operation by pulling on the inner jettison handle to determine whether 
the cable clamp contacts the top and bottom horizontal cables. If there 
is contact between cable clamp and the horizontal cables, this proposed 
AD would require changing the position of the cable clamps to remove 
any contact.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD

    The EASA AD requires that the initial inspection occur during the 
next jettisoning test of the doors or within 110 flight hours, 
whichever occurs first, and thereafter during certain maintenance 
tasks. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection within 110 
hours TIS or prior to flying over water.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 19 helicopters of 
U.S. Registry and that labor costs average $85 per work-hour. Based on 
these estimates, we expect that inspecting the jettisoning mechanism 
and changing the orientation of the cable clamps, if necessary, would 
require 4 work-hours. No parts would be required for a total cost of 
$340 per helicopter and $6,460 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 products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed, I certify this proposed regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that 
it justifies making a regulatory distinction; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply 
with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

Airbus Helicopters: Docket No. FAA-2017-1124; Product Identifier 
2017-SW-073-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, 
AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters, certificated in any category, with 
a cabin sliding plug door installed in accordance with Airbus 
Helicopters modification (MOD) 0722338, except helicopters with a 
plug door jettison system installed in accordance with MOD 0725366.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as failure of a cabin 
sliding door to jettison, which could prevent helicopter occupants 
from evacuating the helicopter during an emergency.

(c) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 9, 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 110 hours time-in-service (TIS) or before the next 
operation over water, whichever occurs first, inspect the 
jettisoning mechanism of the left-hand and right-hand cabin doors 
for correct operation:
    (1) Pull the jettisoning handle and determine whether the cable 
clamp contacts the top or bottom horizontal cables, using as a 
reference the photographs under paragraph 3.B.2 of Airbus 
Helicopters ASB No. AS332-52.00.56, Revision 0, dated January 30, 
2017 (ASB).
    (2) If there is contact between a cable clamp and a horizontal 
cable, before further flight, install both cable clamps as depicted 
in the bottom photograph under paragraph 3.B.2 of the ASB.

(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 [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.

(g) Additional Information

    (1) Eurocopter Service Bulletin No. 332-52.00.28, Revision 1, 
dated April 29, 1998, which is not incorporated by reference, 
contains additional information about the subject of this AD. For 
service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus 
Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone 
(972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. 
You may review the referenced service information at the FAA, Office 
of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., 
Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
    (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2017-0022, dated February 8, 2017. You 
may view the EASA AD on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
in the AD Docket.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 5200, Doors.


    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 1, 2018.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                  Document (TL); or within 90 days after the                 principal inspector, or lacking a principal           proposed AD would require inspecting
                                                  effective date of this AD; whichever occurs                inspector, the manager of the local flight            the jettisoning mechanism of the left-
                                                  later, except for those certification                      standards district office/certificate holding         hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) cabin
                                                  maintenance requirements (CMRs) tasks                      district office.
                                                                                                                                                                   sliding plug doors. This proposed AD is
                                                  identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h)              (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                                  of this AD.                                                requirement in this AD to obtain corrective           prompted by a report that during a
                                                                                                             actions from a manufacturer, the action must          scheduled inspection a cabin door failed
                                                   FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (g) AND (h)                        be accomplished using a method approved               to jettison. The actions of this proposed
                                                    OF THIS AD—GRACE PERIOD FOR                              by the Manager, International Section,                AD are intended to correct an unsafe
                                                                                                             Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the               condition on these products.
                                                    CMR TASKS                                                European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or            DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                                                                             ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional’s
                                                        CMR/
                                                                                                             EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
                                                                                                                                                                   this proposed AD by July 9, 2018.
                                                    maintenance                 Compliance time                                                                    ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
                                                   significant item                                          If approved by the DOA, the approval must
                                                      (MSI) task                                             include the DOA-authorized signature.                 any of the following methods:
                                                  213100–2A             Within 550 flight hours or 90        (l) Related Information                                  • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
                                                  213100–2B              days, whichever occurs first,                                                             http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                                                                                (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                  213100–3A              after the effective date of this
                                                                                                             Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
                                                                                                                                                                   online instructions for sending your
                                                  213100–3B              AD.                                                                                       comments electronically.
                                                                                                             2017–0222R1, dated December 15, 2017, for
                                                                                                             related information. This MCAI may be                    • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                  (h) Initial Compliance Times for Certain
                                                  CMR Tasks                                                  found in the AD docket on the internet at                • Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
                                                                                                             http://www.regulations.gov by searching for           Department of Transportation, Docket
                                                     For the CMR tasks listed in figure 1 to                 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0366.
                                                  paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, the initial
                                                                                                                                                                   Operations, M–30, West Building
                                                                                                                (2) For more information about this AD,            Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
                                                  compliance time for accomplishing the tasks                contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
                                                  is at the applicable time specified in ATR42–                                                                    New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
                                                                                                             Engineer, International Section, Transport
                                                  400/–500 Temporary Revision TR01/17,                       Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
                                                                                                                                                                   20590–0001.
                                                  dated May 3, 2017, to the ATR42–400/–500                   St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and                 • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
                                                  Time Limits Document (TL); or within the                   fax 206–231–3220.                                     ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                  compliance time specified in figure 1 to                      (3) For service information identified in          p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                  paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD; whichever               this AD, contact ATR–GIE Avions de                    Federal holidays.
                                                  occurs later.                                              Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre Nadot,
                                                  (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or              31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33            Examining the AD Docket
                                                  Critical Design Configuration Control                      (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18;            You may examine the AD docket on
                                                  Limitations (CDCCLs)                                       email continued.airworthiness@atr-                    the internet at http://
                                                                                                             aircraft.com; internet http://www.atr-
                                                     After the maintenance or inspection
                                                                                                             aircraft.com. You may view this service
                                                                                                                                                                   www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                  program, as applicable, has been revised as                                                                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                  required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no                   information at the FAA, Transport Standards
                                                                                                             Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,             1124; or in person at Docket Operations
                                                  alternative actions (e.g., inspections),                                                                         between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
                                                  intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless                WA. For information on the availability of
                                                  the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are                  this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.          through Friday, except Federal holidays.
                                                  approved as an alternative method of                         Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on                The AD docket contains this proposed
                                                  compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the                   April 27, 2018.                                       AD, the European Aviation Safety
                                                  procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of                Michael Kaszycki,                                     Agency (EASA) AD, the economic
                                                  this AD.
                                                                                                             Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
                                                                                                                                                                   evaluation, any comments received, and
                                                  (j) Terminating Action for Certain ADs                     Aircraft Certification Service.                       other information. The street address for
                                                                                                                                                                   Docket Operations (telephone 800–647–
                                                     Accomplishing the actions required by                   [FR Doc. 2018–09731 Filed 5–7–18; 8:45 am]
                                                  paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all
                                                                                                                                                                   5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
                                                                                                             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                  requirements of AD 2000–23–04 R1 and all                                                                         Comments will be available in the AD
                                                  requirements of the ADs specified in                                                                             docket shortly after receipt.
                                                  paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD for                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                             For service information identified in
                                                  ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional                                                                            this proposed rule, contact Airbus
                                                  Model ATR42–500 airplanes only.                            Federal Aviation Administration                       Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive,
                                                     (1) AD 2008–04–19 R1.                                                                                         Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone
                                                     (2) AD 2015–26–09.
                                                                                                             14 CFR Part 39                                        (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax
                                                  (k) Other FAA AD Provisions                                                                                      (972) 641–3775; or at http://
                                                                                                             [Docket No. FAA–2017–1124; Product                    www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/
                                                    The following provisions also apply to this
                                                                                                             Identifier 2017–SW–073–AD]                            en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html.
                                                  AD:
                                                    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                    RIN 2120–AA64                                            You may review the referenced
                                                  (AMOCs): The Manager, International                                                                              service information at the FAA, Office
                                                  Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,                  Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                      of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
                                                  has the authority to approve AMOCs for this                Helicopters                                           Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room
                                                  AD, if requested using the procedures found
                                                  in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR                                                                       6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
                                                                                                             AGENCY: Federal Aviation
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                                                  39.19, send your request to your principal                 Administration (FAA), DOT.                            FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt
                                                  inspector or local Flight Standards District                                                                     Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer,
                                                  Office, as appropriate. If sending information             ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                                                                                   Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft
                                                  directly to the International Section, send it             (NPRM).
                                                                                                                                                                   Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
                                                  to the attention of the person identified in
                                                                                                             SUMMARY:  We propose to adopt a new                   Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
                                                  paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may
                                                  be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-                             airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus               telephone (817) 222–5110; email
                                                  REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any                         Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1,                    matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
                                                  approved AMOC, notify your appropriate                     AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters. This                 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:



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                                                  Comments Invited                                        are approved for operation in the United              Costs of Compliance
                                                     We invite you to participate in this                 States. Pursuant to our bilateral                        We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                  rulemaking by submitting written                        agreement with France, EASA, its                      would affect 19 helicopters of U.S.
                                                  comments, data, or views. We also                       technical representative, has notified us             Registry and that labor costs average $85
                                                  invite comments relating to the                         of the unsafe condition described in its              per work-hour. Based on these
                                                  economic, environmental, energy, or                     AD. We are proposing this AD because                  estimates, we expect that inspecting the
                                                  federalism impacts that might result                    we evaluated all known relevant                       jettisoning mechanism and changing the
                                                  from adopting the proposals in this                     information and determined that an                    orientation of the cable clamps, if
                                                  document. The most helpful comments                     unsafe condition is likely to exist or                necessary, would require 4 work-hours.
                                                  reference a specific portion of the                     develop on other products of the same                 No parts would be required for a total
                                                  proposal, explain the reason for any                    type design.                                          cost of $340 per helicopter and $6,460
                                                  recommended change, and include                                                                               for the U.S. fleet.
                                                  supporting data. To ensure the docket                   Related Service Information Under 1
                                                  does not contain duplicate comments,                    CFR Part 51                                           Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                  commenters should send only one copy                       We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert                  Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                  of written comments, or if comments are                 Service Bulletin No. AS332–52.00.56,                  specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                  filed electronically, commenters should                 Revision 0, dated January 30, 2017,                   rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                  submit only one time.                                   which specifies pulling on the inner                  section 106, describes the authority of
                                                     We will file in the docket all                                                                             the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
                                                                                                          jettison handle to determine whether
                                                  comments that we receive, as well as a                                                                        Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                                  report summarizing each substantive                     the cables come into contact with the
                                                                                                          cable clamps. If there is contact, this               detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                  public contact with FAA personnel                                                                             authority.
                                                  concerning this proposed rulemaking.                    service information specifies changing
                                                                                                          the position of the cable clamps to                      We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                  Before acting on this proposal, we will                                                                       the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                                  consider all comments we receive on or                  prevent interference.
                                                                                                                                                                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                  before the closing date for comments.                      This service information is reasonably             General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                  We will consider comments filed after                   available because the interested parties              section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                  the comment period has closed if it is                  have access to it through their normal                promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                  possible to do so without incurring                     course of business or by the means                    air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                  expense or delay. We may change this                    identified in the ADDRESSES section.                  for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                  proposal in light of the comments we                                                                          the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                  receive.                                                Other Related Service Information
                                                                                                                                                                safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                  Discussion                                                We also reviewed Eurocopter Service                 is within the scope of that authority
                                                                                                          Bulletin No. 332–52.00.28, Revision 1,                because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                     EASA, which is the Technical Agent
                                                  for the Member States of the European                   dated April 29, 1998, which contains                  that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                  Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2017–                     procedures to improve the door jettison               products identified in this rulemaking
                                                  0022, dated February 8, 2017, to correct                system. Eurocopter identifies                         action.
                                                  an unsafe condition for Airbus                          compliance with this service                          Regulatory Findings
                                                  Helicopters (previously Eurocopter)                     information as MOD 0725366.
                                                                                                                                                                  We determined that this proposed AD
                                                  Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and                      Proposed AD Requirements                              would not have federalism implications
                                                  AS332L1 helicopters equipped with a
                                                                                                                                                                under Executive Order 13132. This
                                                  cabin sliding plug door modified in                       This proposed AD would require
                                                                                                                                                                proposed AD would not have a
                                                  accordance with Airbus Helicopters                      before flight over water or within 110
                                                                                                                                                                substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                  modification (MOD) 0722338.                             hours time-in-service (TIS), whichever
                                                  Helicopters with Eurocopter MOD                                                                               the relationship between the national
                                                                                                          occurs first, inspecting the jettisoning
                                                  0725366 are exempt from the EASA                                                                              Government and the States, or on the
                                                                                                          mechanism of the LH and RH cabin
                                                  AD’s requirements.                                                                                            distribution of power and
                                                                                                          doors for correct operation by pulling on
                                                     EASA advises that the emergency                                                                            responsibilities among the various
                                                                                                          the inner jettison handle to determine
                                                  jettison test of a cabin lateral sliding                                                                      levels of government.
                                                                                                          whether the cable clamp contacts the                    For the reasons discussed, I certify
                                                  plug door failed during a scheduled                     top and bottom horizontal cables. If
                                                  inspection and test of the door’s jettison                                                                    this proposed regulation:
                                                                                                          there is contact between cable clamp                    1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                  mechanism. According to EASA, an                        and the horizontal cables, this proposed
                                                  investigation revealed that the jettison                                                                      action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
                                                                                                          AD would require changing the position                  2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
                                                  handle cable interfered with the cable                  of the cable clamps to remove any
                                                  clamps. EASA states that this condition                                                                       DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                                                                                          contact.                                              (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                                  could lead to jamming of the door
                                                  jettisoning mechanism, preventing                       Differences Between This Proposed AD                    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
                                                  jettisoning of the affected door during                 and the EASA AD                                       Alaska to the extent that it justifies
                                                  an emergency, possibly obstructing                                                                            making a regulatory distinction; and
                                                                                                             The EASA AD requires that the initial                4. Will not have a significant
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                                                  evacuation of the occupants. The EASA
                                                  AD consequently requires repetitive                     inspection occur during the next                      economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                  inspections of the jettisoning                          jettisoning test of the doors or within               on a substantial number of small entities
                                                  mechanism of the LH and RH door,                        110 flight hours, whichever occurs first,             under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                  followed by corrective actions if needed.               and thereafter during certain                         Flexibility Act.
                                                                                                          maintenance tasks. This proposed AD                     We prepared an economic evaluation
                                                  FAA’s Determination                                     would require a one-time inspection                   of the estimated costs to comply with
                                                    These helicopters have been approved                  within 110 hours TIS or prior to flying               this proposed AD and placed it in the
                                                  by the aviation authority of France and                 over water.                                           AD docket.


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                                                                            Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 8, 2018 / Proposed Rules                                            20753

                                                  List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 proposing to amend its auditor
                                                                                                          (AMOCs)                                               independence rules to refocus the
                                                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                   (1) The Manager, Safety Management                 analysis that must be conducted to
                                                  safety, Incorporation by reference,                     Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,            determine whether an auditor is
                                                  Safety.                                                 may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your              independent when the auditor has a
                                                                                                          proposal to: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation             lending relationship with certain
                                                  The Proposed Amendment                                  Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section,
                                                                                                          Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101               shareholders of an audit client at any
                                                    Accordingly, under the authority                      Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;                 time during an audit or professional
                                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                   telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW-                engagement period. The proposed
                                                  the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.                            amendments would focus the analysis
                                                  39 as follows:                                             (2) For operations conducted under a 14            solely on beneficial ownership rather
                                                                                                          CFR part 119 operating certificate or under           than on both record and beneficial
                                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that            ownership; replace the existing 10
                                                  DIRECTIVES                                              you notify your principal inspector, or
                                                                                                          lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
                                                                                                                                                                percent bright-line shareholder
                                                                                                          the local flight standards district office or         ownership test with a ‘‘significant
                                                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 certificate holding district office before            influence’’ test; add a ‘‘known through
                                                  continues to read as follows:                           operating any aircraft complying with this            reasonable inquiry’’ standard with
                                                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          AD through an AMOC.                                   respect to identifying beneficial owners
                                                                                                          (g) Additional Information                            of the audit client’s equity securities;
                                                  § 39.13   [Amended]                                                                                           and amend the definition of ‘‘audit
                                                                                                             (1) Eurocopter Service Bulletin No. 332–
                                                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   52.00.28, Revision 1, dated April 29, 1998,           client’’ for a fund under audit to exclude
                                                  the following new airworthiness                         which is not incorporated by reference,               funds that otherwise would be
                                                  directive (AD):                                         contains additional information about the             considered affiliates of the audit client.
                                                                                                          subject of this AD. For service information           The Commission is also requesting
                                                  Airbus Helicopters: Docket No. FAA–2017–                identified in this AD, contact Airbus                 comment on certain other potential
                                                      1124; Product Identifier 2017–SW–073–               Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand
                                                      AD.                                                                                                       amendments to its auditor
                                                                                                          Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000           independence rules.
                                                  (a) Applicability                                       or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at
                                                                                                          http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/            DATES: Comments should be received on
                                                    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters                 en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You may             or before July 9, 2018.
                                                  Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and                      review the referenced service information at          ADDRESSES: Comments may be
                                                  AS332L1 helicopters, certificated in any                the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,              submitted by any of the following
                                                  category, with a cabin sliding plug door                Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,               methods:
                                                  installed in accordance with Airbus                     Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
                                                  Helicopters modification (MOD) 0722338,                   (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in          Electronic Comments
                                                  except helicopters with a plug door jettison            European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
                                                  system installed in accordance with MOD                 No. 2017–0022, dated February 8, 2017. You              • Use the Commission’s internet
                                                  0725366.                                                may view the EASA AD on the internet at               comment form (http://www.sec.gov/
                                                                                                          http://www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket.          rules/proposed.shtml); or
                                                  (b) Unsafe Condition
                                                                                                          (h) Subject
                                                                                                                                                                  • Send an email to rule-comments@
                                                     This AD defines the unsafe condition as                                                                    sec.gov. Please include File Number S7–
                                                  failure of a cabin sliding door to jettison,              Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)             10–18 on the subject line.
                                                  which could prevent helicopter occupants                Code: 5200, Doors.
                                                  from evacuating the helicopter during an                                                                      Paper Comments
                                                                                                            Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 1,
                                                  emergency.
                                                                                                          2018.                                                    • Send paper comments to Brent J.
                                                  (c) Comments Due Date                                   Lance T. Gant,                                        Fields, Secretary, Securities and
                                                      We must receive comments by July 9, 2018.           Director, Compliance & Airworthiness                  Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE,
                                                                                                          Division, Aircraft Certification Service.             Washington, DC 20549–1090.
                                                  (d) Compliance                                                                                                All submissions should refer to File
                                                                                                          [FR Doc. 2018–09740 Filed 5–7–18; 8:45 am]
                                                    You are responsible for performing each                                                                     Number S7–10–18. This file number
                                                                                                          BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                  action required by this AD within the                                                                         should be included on the subject line
                                                  specified compliance time unless it has                                                                       if email is used. To help us process and
                                                  already been accomplished prior to that time.                                                                 review your comments more efficiently,
                                                                                                          SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
                                                  (e) Required Actions                                    COMMISSION                                            please use only one method. The
                                                     Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS) or                                                                  Commission will post all comments on
                                                  before the next operation over water,                   17 CFR Part 210                                       the Commission’s website (http://
                                                  whichever occurs first, inspect the jettisoning                                                               www.sec.gov/rules/proposed.shtml).
                                                                                                          [Release No. 33–10491; 34–83157; IC–                  Comments are also available for website
                                                  mechanism of the left-hand and right-hand
                                                                                                          33091; IA–4904; FILE NO. S7–10–18]
                                                  cabin doors for correct operation:                                                                            viewing and printing in the
                                                     (1) Pull the jettisoning handle and                  RIN 3235–AM01                                         Commission’s Public Reference Room,
                                                  determine whether the cable clamp contacts                                                                    100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549,
                                                  the top or bottom horizontal cables, using as           Auditor Independence With Respect to                  on official business days between the
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                                                  a reference the photographs under paragraph             Certain Loans or Debtor-Creditor                      hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. All
                                                  3.B.2 of Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS332–              Relationships                                         comments received will be posted
                                                  52.00.56, Revision 0, dated January 30, 2017
                                                  (ASB).                                                  AGENCY:  Securities and Exchange                      without change. Persons submitting
                                                     (2) If there is contact between a cable              Commission.                                           comments are cautioned that we do not
                                                  clamp and a horizontal cable, before further            ACTION: Proposed rule.                                redact or edit personal identifying
                                                  flight, install both cable clamps as depicted                                                                 information from comment submissions.
                                                  in the bottom photograph under paragraph                SUMMARY:The Securities and Exchange                   You should submit only information
                                                  3.B.2 of the ASB.                                       Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is                        that you wish to make available


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Document Created: 2018-05-08 01:31:28
Document Modified: 2018-05-08 01:31:28
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 9, 2018.
ContactMatt 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 Citation83 FR 20751 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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