83 FR 22886 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 96 (May 17, 2018)

Page Range		22886-22888
FR Document		2018-10494

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, and AS355N helicopters. This proposed AD would require measuring a vibration level in the tail rotor (T/R) drive. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of bearing degradation. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these helicopters.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0438; Product Identifier 2017-SW-062-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 AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, and AS355N 
helicopters. This proposed AD would require measuring a vibration level 
in the tail rotor (T/R) drive. This proposed AD is prompted by reports 
of bearing degradation. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to 
prevent an unsafe condition on these helicopters.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 16, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0438; 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: Rao Edupuganti, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, Regulations and Policy Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, 
FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-
5110; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting 
written comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to 
the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might 
result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful 
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the 
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To 
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters 
should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed 
electronically, commenters should submit only one time.
    We will file in the docket all comments that we receive, as well as 
a report summarizing each substantive 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. 2017-0159, dated August 25, 
2017, to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Helicopters Model 
AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, and AS355N helicopters. EASA advises 
of two occurrences on AS355 military helicopters in which the main 
gearbox (MGB) oil cooler fan bearing (bearing) installed on the TR 
drive shaft experienced significant degradation. EASA states that while 
investigation has not determined the cause of the failures, this 
condition may also occur on other AS355 helicopters due to design 
commonality. According to EASA, this condition, if not detected and 
corrected, could result in loss of MGB and engine oil cooling function, 
loss of the rear transmission, and subsequent loss of control of the 
helicopter. To address this unsafe condition and as an interim measure, 
the EASA AD requires two vibration level measurements of the forward 
portion of the tail rotor drive line, one before and one after cleaning 
the MGB oil cooler fan, and replacing the bearings if excessive level 
or level trends are detected. The EASA AD also specifies that after the 
effective date of the AD, only those MGB oil cooler fan assembly 
bearings that are new or that have passed the vibration level 
measurements may be installed.

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

    We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS355-
05.00.77, Revision 0, dated July 3, 2017, which contains procedures for 
checking the condition of the fan assembly bearings by measuring the 
vibration levels of the first section of the T/R drive.

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Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require, within 165 hours time-in-service, 
measuring the T/R drive vibration level without balancing, cleaning the 
fan, and repeating the vibration level measurement. If the difference 
between the two amplitude values is greater than 0.75 inch per second 
(ips), the proposed AD would require, before further flight, replacing 
each T/R fan bearing.

Interim Action

    We consider this proposed AD to be an interim action. The 
manufacturer is currently developing a terminating action for the 
unsafe condition described in this proposed AD. If a terminating action 
is identified, we may consider further rulemaking then.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 104 helicopters of 
U.S. Registry.
    We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order 
to comply with this AD. At an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour, 
measuring the vibration levels would require about 5 work-hours, for a 
cost of $425 per helicopter and $44,200 for the U.S. operator fleet. If 
required, replacing both fan assembly bearings would require about 8 
work-hours, and required parts would cost $1,064, for a cost per 
helicopter of $1,744.

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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Airbus Helicopters: Docket No. FAA-2018-0438; Product Identifier 
2017-SW-062-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS355E, AS355F, 
AS355F1, AS355F2, and AS355N helicopters, certificated in any 
category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as degradation of a main 
gearbox (MGB) oil cooler fan assembly bearing. This condition could 
result in loss of MGB and engine oil cooling function, loss of the 
rear transmission, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

(c) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 16, 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

    (1) Within 165 hours time-in-service (TIS):
    (i) Measure the tail rotor (T/R) drive vibration level without 
balancing the T/R drive, and record the amplitude value.
    (ii) Clean the oil cooler fan.
    (iii) Measure the T/R drive vibration level without balancing 
the T/R drive, and record the amplitude value.
    (iv) Calculate the difference between the two amplitude values. 
If the difference is greater than 0.75 inch per second (ips), before 
further flight, replace each oil cooler fan assembly bearing.
    (2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install an oil 
cooler fan assembly bearing with more than 0 hours TIS unless the 
requirements of this AD have been accomplished.

(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: 
Rao Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy 
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) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS355-
05.00.77, Revision 0, dated July 3, 2017, which is not incorporated 
by reference, contains additional information about the subject of 
this AD. For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; 
telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or 
at http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You may review the referenced service information 
at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 
Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
    (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2017-0159, dated August 25, 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: 6510 Tail Rotor 
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    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 7, 2018.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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information identified in this AD, contact p.m., Monday through Friday, except We will consider comments filed after
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer Federal holidays. the comment period has closed if it is
Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, possible to do so without incurring
Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800– Examining the AD Docket
expense or delay. We may change this
Winged–S or 203–416–4299; email: wcs_ You may examine the AD docket on
cust_service_eng.gr-sik@lmco.com. You may
proposal in light of the comments we
review this service information at the FAA,
the internet at http:// receive.
Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Discussion
Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–
321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. 0438; or in person at Docket Operations EASA, which is the Technical Agent
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday for the Member States of the European
(i) Subject
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2017–
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) The AD docket contains this proposed
Code: 3200 Main Landing Gear and 3220
0159, dated August 25, 2017, to correct
AD, the European Aviation Safety an unsafe condition for Airbus
Nose Landing Gear.
Agency (EASA) AD, the economic Helicopters Model AS355E, AS355F,
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 9, evaluation, any comments received, and AS355F1, AS355F2, and AS355N
2018. other information. The street address for helicopters. EASA advises of two
Lance T. Gant, Docket Operations (telephone 800–647– occurrences on AS355 military
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. helicopters in which the main gearbox
Division, Aircraft Certification Service. Comments will be available in the AD (MGB) oil cooler fan bearing (bearing)
[FR Doc. 2018–10495 Filed 5–16–18; 8:45 am] docket shortly after receipt. installed on the TR drive shaft
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P For service information identified in experienced significant degradation.
this proposed rule, contact Airbus EASA states that while investigation has
Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, not determined the cause of the failures,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone this condition may also occur on other
(972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax AS355 helicopters due to design
Federal Aviation Administration (972) 641–3775; or at http:// commonality. According to EASA, this
www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/ condition, if not detected and corrected,
14 CFR Part 39 en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You could result in loss of MGB and engine
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0438; Product may review the referenced service oil cooling function, loss of the rear
Identifier 2017–SW–062–AD] information at the FAA, Office of the transmission, and subsequent loss of
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, control of the helicopter. To address this
RIN 2120–AA64
10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, unsafe condition and as an interim
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Fort Worth, TX 76177. measure, the EASA AD requires two
Helicopters FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rao vibration level measurements of the
Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer, forward portion of the tail rotor drive
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Regulations and Policy Section, line, one before and one after cleaning
Administration (FAA), DOT. Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, the MGB oil cooler fan, and replacing
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX the bearings if excessive level or level
(NPRM). 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email trends are detected. The EASA AD also
rao.edupuganti@faa.gov. specifies that after the effective date of
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new the AD, only those MGB oil cooler fan
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus assembly bearings that are new or that
Helicopters Model AS355E, AS355F, Comments Invited have passed the vibration level
AS355F1, AS355F2, and AS355N We invite you to participate in this measurements may be installed.
helicopters. This proposed AD would rulemaking by submitting written
require measuring a vibration level in FAA’s Determination
comments, data, or views. We also
the tail rotor (T/R) drive. This proposed invite comments relating to the These helicopters have been approved
AD is prompted by reports of bearing economic, environmental, energy, or by the aviation authority of France and
degradation. The actions of this federalism impacts that might result are approved for operation in the United
proposed AD are intended to prevent an from adopting the proposals in this States. Pursuant to our bilateral
unsafe condition on these helicopters. document. The most helpful comments agreement with France, EASA, its
DATES: We must receive comments on reference a specific portion of the technical representative, has notified us
this proposed AD by July 16, 2018. proposal, explain the reason for any of the unsafe condition described in its
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by recommended change, and include AD. We are proposing this AD because
any of the following methods: supporting data. To ensure the docket we evaluated all known relevant
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to does not contain duplicate comments, information and determined that an
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the commenters should send only one copy unsafe condition is likely to exist or
online instructions for sending your of written comments, or if comments are develop on other products of the same
comments electronically. filed electronically, commenters should type design.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. submit only one time. Related Service Information
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
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We will file in the docket all
Department of Transportation, Docket comments that we receive, as well as a We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert
Operations, M–30, West Building report summarizing each substantive Service Bulletin No. AS355–05.00.77,
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 public contact with FAA personnel Revision 0, dated July 3, 2017, which
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC concerning this proposed rulemaking. contains procedures for checking the
20590–0001. Before acting on this proposal, we will condition of the fan assembly bearings
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the consider all comments we receive on or by measuring the vibration levels of the
‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 before the closing date for comments. first section of the T/R drive.

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Proposed AD Requirements the relationship between the national (d) Compliance
This proposed AD would require, Government and the States, or on the You are responsible for performing each
within 165 hours time-in-service, distribution of power and action required by this AD within the
measuring the T/R drive vibration level responsibilities among the various specified compliance time unless it has
without balancing, cleaning the fan, and levels of government. already been accomplished prior to that time.
repeating the vibration level For the reasons discussed, I certify (e) Required Actions
measurement. If the difference between this proposed regulation:
(1) Within 165 hours time-in-service (TIS):
the two amplitude values is greater than 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (i) Measure the tail rotor (T/R) drive
0.75 inch per second (ips), the proposed action’’ under Executive Order 12866; vibration level without balancing the T/R
AD would require, before further flight, 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the drive, and record the amplitude value.
replacing each T/R fan bearing. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (ii) Clean the oil cooler fan.
Interim Action (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (iii) Measure the T/R drive vibration level
without balancing the T/R drive, and record
We consider this proposed AD to be 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
the amplitude value.
an interim action. The manufacturer is Alaska to the extent that it justifies (iv) Calculate the difference between the
currently developing a terminating making a regulatory distinction; and two amplitude values. If the difference is
action for the unsafe condition 4. Will not have a significant greater than 0.75 inch per second (ips), before
described in this proposed AD. If a economic impact, positive or negative, further flight, replace each oil cooler fan
terminating action is identified, we may on a substantial number of small entities assembly bearing.
consider further rulemaking then. under the criteria of the Regulatory (2) After the effective date of this AD, do
Flexibility Act. not install an oil cooler fan assembly bearing
Costs of Compliance with more than 0 hours TIS unless the
We prepared an economic evaluation
We estimate that this proposed AD of the estimated costs to comply with requirements of this AD have been
would affect 104 helicopters of U.S. accomplished.
this proposed AD and placed it in the
Registry. AD docket. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
We estimate that operators may incur (AMOCs)
the following costs in order to comply List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
with this AD. At an average labor rate
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
of $85 per work-hour, measuring the
safety, Incorporation by reference, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your
vibration levels would require about 5 proposal to: Rao Edupuganti, Aviation Safety
Safety.
work-hours, for a cost of $425 per Engineer, Regulations and Policy Section,
helicopter and $44,200 for the U.S. The Proposed Amendment Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
operator fleet. If required, replacing both Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
fan assembly bearings would require Accordingly, under the authority
telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW-
about 8 work-hours, and required parts delegated to me by the Administrator,
FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
would cost $1,064, for a cost per the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (2) For operations conducted under a 14
helicopter of $1,744. 39 as follows: CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
Authority for This Rulemaking PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS you notify your principal inspector, or
Title 49 of the United States Code DIRECTIVES lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the local flight standards district office or
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 certificate holding district office before
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
continues to read as follows: operating any aircraft complying with this
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AD through an AMOC.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more § 39.13 [Amended] (g) Additional Information
detail the scope of the Agency’s (1) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
authority. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Bulletin No. AS355–05.00.77, Revision 0,
We are issuing this rulemaking under the following new airworthiness dated July 3, 2017, which is not incorporated
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, directive (AD): by reference, contains additional information
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Airbus Helicopters: Docket No. FAA–2018– about the subject of this AD. For service
General requirements.’’ Under that 0438; Product Identifier 2017–SW–062– information identified in this AD, contact
section, Congress charges the FAA with AD. Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (a) Applicability Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972)
air commerce by prescribing regulations 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–
for practices, methods, and procedures This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters 3775; or at http://
Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/ref/
the Administrator finds necessary for and AS355N helicopters, certificated in any
safety in air commerce. This regulation Technical-Support_73.html. You may review
category.
is within the scope of that authority the referenced service information at the
because it addresses an unsafe condition (b) Unsafe Condition FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
that is likely to exist or develop on This AD defines the unsafe condition as Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
degradation of a main gearbox (MGB) oil Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
products identified in this rulemaking
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
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action. cooler fan assembly bearing. This condition
could result in loss of MGB and engine oil European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
Regulatory Findings cooling function, loss of the rear No. 2017–0159, dated August 25, 2017. You
transmission, and subsequent loss of control may view the EASA AD on the internet at
We determined that this proposed AD http://www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket.
of the helicopter.
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This (c) Comments Due Date (h) Subject
proposed AD would not have a We must receive comments by July 16, Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
substantial direct effect on the States, on 2018. Code: 6510 Tail Rotor Driveshaft.

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2018. Administration (NARA). For Docket No. FAA–2017–0426; Airspace
Lance T. Gant, information on the availability of FAA Docket No. 17–AEA–8.’’ The postcard
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Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 741–6030, or go to https:// to the commenter.
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FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace comments will be considered before
Designations and Reporting Points, is taking action on the proposed rule. The
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION published yearly and effective on proposal contained in this notice may
September 15. be changed in light of the comments
Federal Aviation Administration received. A report summarizing each
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Fornito, Operations Support Group, substantive public contact with FAA
14 CFR Part 71 personnel concerned with this
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0426; Airspace Administration, 1701 Columbia Av, rulemaking will be filed in the docket.
Docket No. 17–AEA–8] College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) Availability of NPRMs
RIN 2120–AA66 305–6364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An electronic copy of this document
Proposed Establishment of Class E may be downloaded from and
Airspace; Freeport, PA Authority for This Rulemaking comments submitted through http://
The FAA’s authority to issue rules www.regulations.gov. Recently
AGENCY: Federal Aviation regarding aviation safety is found in published rulemaking documents can
Administration (FAA), DOT. Title 49 of the United States Code. also be accessed through the FAA’s web
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
(NPRM). authority of the FAA Administrator. publications/airspace_amendments/.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, You may review the public docket
SUMMARY: This action proposes to containing the proposal, any comments
describes in more detail the scope of the
establish Class E airspace extending received, and any final disposition in
agency’s authority. This proposed
upward from 700 feet above the surface person in the Dockets Office (see the
rulemaking is promulgated under the
at Freeport, PA, to accommodate new ADDRESSES section for address and
authority described in Subtitle VII, Part,
area navigation (RNAV) global phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
positioning system (GPS) standard 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
section, the FAA is charged with
instrument approach procedures serving except federal holidays. An informal
prescribing regulations to assign the use
McVille Airport. Controlled airspace is docket may also be examined between
of airspace necessary to ensure the
necessary for the safety and 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
management of instrument flight rules through Friday, except federal holidays
airspace. This regulation is within the
(IFR) operations at this airport. at the office of the Eastern Service
scope of that authority as it would
DATES: Comments must be received on establish Class E airspace at McVille Center, Federal Aviation
or before July 2, 2018. Airport, Freeport, PA, to support IFR Administration, Room 350, 1701
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule operations in standard instrument Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
to: U. S. Department of Transportation, approach procedures at this airport. 30337.
Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey
Comments Invited Availability and Summary of
Avenue SE, West Bldg Ground Floor Rm
Documents for Incorporation by
W12–140, Washington, DC 20590; Interested persons are invited to
Reference
Telephone: 1–800–647–5527, or (202) comment on this proposed rulemaking
366–9826.You must identify the Docket by submitting such written data, views, This document proposes to amend
No. FAA–2017–0426; Airspace Docket or arguments, as they may desire. FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
No. 17–AEA–8, at the beginning of your Comments that provide the factual basis Designations and Reporting Points,
comments. You may also submit and supporting the views and suggestions dated August 3, 2017, and effective
review received comments through the presented are particularly helpful in September 15, 2017. FAA Order
internet at http://www.regulations.gov. developing reasoned regulatory 7400.11B is publicly available as listed
You may review the public docket decisions on the proposal. Comments in the ADDRESSES section of this
containing the proposal, any comments are specifically invited on the overall document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
received, and any final disposition in regulatory, aeronautical, economic, Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
person in the Dockets Office between environmental, and energy-related air traffic service routes, and reporting
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday aspects of the proposal. points.
through Friday, except federal holidays. Communications should identify both
The Proposal
FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace docket numbers (FAA–2017–0426 and
Designations and Reporting Points, and Airspace Docket No. 17–AEA–8) and be The FAA is considering an
subsequent amendments can be viewed submitted in triplicate to the address amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS

on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_ listed above. You may also submit Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to establish
traffic/publications/. For further comments through the internet at http:// Class E airspace at Freeport, PA,
information, you can contact the www.regulations.gov. providing the controlled airspace
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Persons wishing the FAA to required to support the new RNAV
Administration, 800 Independence acknowledge receipt of their comments (GPS) standard instrument approach
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; on this action must submit with those procedures for McVille Airport.
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is comments a self-addressed stamped Controlled airspace extending upward
also available for inspection at the postcard on which the following from 700 feet above the surface within

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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		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 16, 2018.
Contact		Rao Edupuganti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222- 5110; email [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 22886
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 22886 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 96 (May 17, 2018)

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