83_FR_39160 83 FR 39007 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)

83 FR 39007 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 153 (August 8, 2018)

Page Range39007-39009
FR Document2018-16494

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-25- 19 for Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model AS350B3 and EC130B4 helicopters. AD 2016-25-19 requires inspecting the pilot's and co-pilot's throttle twist for proper operation. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2016-25-19 and add certain model helicopters to the applicability. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to address the unsafe condition on these helicopters.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-16494]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0669; Product Identifier 2017-SW-041-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously 
Eurocopter France)

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-25-
19 for Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model AS350B3 
and EC130B4 helicopters. AD 2016-25-19 requires inspecting the pilot's 
and co-pilot's throttle twist for proper operation. This proposed AD 
would retain the requirements of AD 2016-25-19 and add certain model 
helicopters to the applicability. The actions of this proposed AD are 
intended to address the unsafe condition on these helicopters.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 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-2018-
0669; 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 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: George Schwab, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; 
email george.schwab@faa.gov.

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

    We issued AD 2016-25-19, Amendment 39-18745 (81 FR 95854, December 
29, 2016) (AD 2016-25-19), for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3 and 
EC130B4 helicopters with the ARRIEL 2B1 engine with the two-channel 
Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) and with new twist grip 
modification (MOD) 073254 (for the Model AS350B3 helicopter) or MOD 
073773 (for the Model EC130B4 helicopter). AD 2016-25-19 requires 
repetitively inspecting the wiring, performing an insulation test, 
inspecting the pilot and copilot throttle twist grip controls, and 
testing the pilot and copilot throttle twist grip controls for proper 
functioning. AD 2016-25-19 was prompted by AD No. 2013-0191-E, dated 
August 22, 2013 (EASA AD 2013-0191-E), issued by EASA, which is the 
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union. EASA 
advised that the switches in the engine ``IDLE'' or ``FLIGHT'' control 
system could be affected by the corrosive effects of a salt-laden 
atmosphere, which could lead to engine power loss. EASA AD 2013-0191-E 
required repetitive inspections for corrosion, application of corrosion 
protection on the switches, and testing of the insulation and switches 
of the engine idle and flight control system. The actions required in 
AD 2016-25-19 are intended to prevent unintended touchdown to the 
ground at a flight-idle power setting during a practice autorotation, 
damage to the helicopter, and injury to occupants.

Actions Since AD 2016-25-19 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2016-25-19, EASA issued AD No. 2017-0052, dated 
March 24, 2017, which superseded EASA AD No. 2013-0191-E, dated August 
22, 2013. EASA advised that Airbus Helicopters had added

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clarifications to the operational procedure, introduced a modification 
to apply water-tight protection to the microswitch connectors, and 
extended the applicability to helicopters with a Turbomecca ARRIEL 2D 
engine installed.
    EASA subsequently issued AD No. 2017-0059, dated April 6, 2017, 
which superseded EASA AD No. 2017-0052 to correct the applicability by 
including Model EC130T2 helicopters.

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 one document that co-publishes three Emergency Alert 
Service Bulletin (EASB) identification numbers: No. 05.00.61, Revision 
3, dated June 15, 2015, for Model AS350B3 helicopters; No. 05.00.41, 
Revision 2, dated June 15, 2015, for the non-FAA type certificated 
Model AS550C3 helicopter; and No. 05A009, Revision 3, dated June 15, 
2015, for Model EC130B4 helicopters. EASB Nos. 05.00.61 and 05A009 are 
incorporated by reference in AD 2016-25-19 and will be retained for the 
requirements of this proposed AD. EASB No. 05.00.41 is not incorporated 
by reference in AD 2016-25-19 and will not be incorporated by reference 
in this proposed AD. This service information applies to helicopters 
with an Arriel 2B1 engine installed and describes procedures for a 
functional check and installation of protection for micro-contacts 
(microswitches) 53Ka, 53Kb, and 65K (IDLE/FLIGHT mode).
    We also reviewed one document that co-publishes three EASB 
identification numbers: No. 05.00.77, Revision 1, dated June 15, 2015, 
for Model AS350B3 helicopters; No. 05.00.52, Revision 1, dated June 15, 
2015, for the non-FAA type certificated Model AS550C3 helicopter; and 
No. 05A014, Revision 1, dated June 15, 2015, for Model EC130T2 
helicopters. EASB Nos. 05.00.77 and 05A014 will be incorporated by 
reference in this proposed AD. EASB No. 05.00.52 will not be 
incorporated by reference in this proposed AD. This service information 
applies to helicopters with an Arriel 2D engine installed and describes 
procedures for a check of the protection for micro-contacts 
(microswitches) 53Ka, 53Kb, and 65K (IDLE/FLIGHT mode).
    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.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would retain the inspection requirements of AD 
2016-25-19 but would add Model AS350B3 helicopters with an Arriel 2D 
engine installed and Model EC130T2 helicopters.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD

    The EASA AD requires the initial inspections within 10 flight hours 
or 7 days; this proposed AD requires compliance before the next 
autorotation training flight or before 100 hours time-in-service, 
whichever occurs earlier, as the unsafe condition only occurs when 
transitioning the throttle in flight from flight to idle and back to 
flight, such as during a practice autorotation.
    Additionally, the EASA AD requires installing Airbus Helicopters 
modification 074263; this proposed AD does not as it does not correct 
the unsafe condition.

Interim Action

    We consider this proposed AD to be an interim action. If final 
action is later identified, we might consider further rulemaking then.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 692 helicopters of 
U.S. Registry.
    We estimate that operators will incur the following costs in order 
to comply with this proposed AD. At an average labor rate of $85 per 
work hour, it would take about 4 work hours for the inspections and any 
necessary maintenance, for a total cost of $340 per helicopter and 
$235,280 for the U.S. fleet per inspection cycle.

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2016-25-19, Amendment 39-18745 (81 FR 95854, December 29, 2016), and 
adding the following new AD:


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Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France): Docket No. FAA-
2018-0669; Product Identifier 2017-SW-041-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following helicopters, certificated in 
any category:
    (1) Model AS350B3 helicopters with an ARRIEL 2B1 engine with the 
two-channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) and with 
new twist grip modification (MOD) 073254 or with an ARRIEL 2D engine 
installed;
    (2) Model EC130B4 helicopters with an ARRIEL 2B1 engine with the 
two-channel FADEC and with new twist grip MOD 073773 installed; and
    (3) Model EC130T2 helicopters with an ARRIEL 2D engine 
installed.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as failure of one of the 
two contactors, 53Ka or 53Kb, which can prevent switching from 
``IDLE'' mode to ``FLIGHT'' mode during autorotation training making 
it impossible to recover from a practice autorotation and compelling 
the pilot to continue the autorotation to the ground. This condition 
could result in unintended touchdown to the ground at a flight-idle 
power setting during a practice autorotation, damage to the 
helicopter, and injury to occupants.

(c) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2016-25-19, Amendment 39-18745 (81 FR 95854, 
December 29, 2016).

(d) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 9, 2018.

(e) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this 
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been 
accomplished prior to that time.

(f) Required Actions

    (1) Before the next practice autorotation or within 100 hours 
time-in-service (TIS), whichever occurs first, inspect the wiring, 
perform an insulation test, inspect the pilot and copilot throttle 
twist grip controls, and test the pilot and copilot throttle twist 
grip controls for proper functioning by following the Accomplishment 
Instructions, paragraph 3.B.1 through 3.B.6, of Airbus Helicopters 
Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No. 05.00.61, Revision 3, 
dated June 15, 2015, for Model AS350B3 helicopters with an ARRIEL 
2B1 engine; EASB No. 05.00.77, Revision 1, dated June 15, 2015, for 
Model AS350B3 helicopters with an ARRIEL 2D engine; EASB No. 05A009, 
Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, for Model EC130B4 helicopters; or 
EASB No. 05A014, Revision 1, dated June 15, 2015, for Model EC130T2 
helicopters, as appropriate for your model helicopter.
    (2) Repeat the inspections in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD at 
intervals not to exceed the following compliance times. For purposes 
of this AD, salt laden conditions exist when a helicopter performs a 
flight from a takeoff and landing area, heliport, or airport less 
than 0.5 statute mile from salt water or performs a flight within 
0.5 statute mile from salt water below an altitude of 1,000 ft. 
above ground or sea level.
    (i) For helicopters that have operated in salt laden conditions 
since the previous inspection required by this AD, at intervals not 
to exceed 330 hours TIS.
    (ii) For helicopters that have not operated in salt laden 
conditions since the previous inspection required by this AD, at 
intervals not to exceed 660 hours TIS.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards 
Branch, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: 
George Schwab, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, 
Rotorcraft Directorate, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 
76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating 
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you 
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office or 
certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft 
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(h) Additional Information

    The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety 
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2017-0059, dated April 6, 2017. You may view 
the EASA AD on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov in the AD 
Docket.

(i) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 7697 Engine 
Control System Wiring.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 11, 2018.
Scott A. Horn,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness 
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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For service information identified in • Mail: Send comments to the U.S. We will file in the docket all this AD, contact Bell Helicopter Textron comments that we receive, as well as a Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Department of Transportation, Docket Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450) Operations, M–30, West Building report summarizing each substantive 437–2862 or (800) 363–8023; fax (450) 433– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 public contact with FAA personnel 0272; or at http://www.bellcustomer.com/ New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC concerning this proposed rulemaking. files/. You may review a copy of the service 20590–0001. Before acting on this proposal, we will information at the FAA, Office of the • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the consider all comments we receive on or Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 before the closing date for comments. Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, p.m., Monday through Friday, except We will consider comments filed after TX 76177. the comment period has closed if it is (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in Federal holidays. Transport Canada AD No. CF–2015–16R2, possible to do so without incurring Examining the AD Docket expense or delay. We may change this dated April 17, 2017. You may view the Transport Canada AD on the internet at You may examine the AD docket on proposal in light of the comments we http://www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket. the internet at http:// receive. (j) Subject www.regulations.gov by searching for Discussion and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) We issued AD 2016–25–19, 0669; or in person at Docket Operations Code: 6720 Tail Rotor Control System. Amendment 39–18745 (81 FR 95854, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 23, through Friday, except Federal holidays. December 29, 2016) (AD 2016–25–19), 2018. The AD docket contains this proposed for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3 Scott A. Horn, AD, the European Aviation Safety and EC130B4 helicopters with the Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Agency (EASA) AD, the economic ARRIEL 2B1 engine with the two- Compliance & Airworthiness Division, evaluation, any comments received and channel Full Authority Digital Engine Aircraft Certification Service. Control (FADEC) and with new twist other information. The street address for [FR Doc. 2018–16637 Filed 8–7–18; 8:45 am] Docket Operations (telephone 800–647– grip modification (MOD) 073254 (for the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Model AS350B3 helicopter) or MOD Comments will be available in the AD 073773 (for the Model EC130B4 docket shortly after receipt. helicopter). AD 2016–25–19 requires DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For service information identified in repetitively inspecting the wiring, this proposed rule, contact Airbus performing an insulation test, inspecting Federal Aviation Administration the pilot and copilot throttle twist grip Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone controls, and testing the pilot and 14 CFR Part 39 copilot throttle twist grip controls for (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax [Docket No. FAA–2018–0669; Product (972) 641–3775; or at http:// proper functioning. AD 2016–25–19 was Identifier 2017–SW–041–AD] www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/ prompted by AD No. 2013–0191–E, en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You dated August 22, 2013 (EASA AD 2013– RIN 2120–AA64 may review service information at the 0191–E), issued by EASA, which is the Airworthiness Directives; Airbus FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Technical Agent for the Member States Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood of the European Union. EASA advised France) Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX that the switches in the engine ‘‘IDLE’’ 76177. or ‘‘FLIGHT’’ control system could be AGENCY: Federal Aviation affected by the corrosive effects of a salt- Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: laden atmosphere, which could lead to ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking George Schwab, Aviation Safety engine power loss. EASA AD 2013– (NPRM). Engineer, Safety Management Section, 0191–E required repetitive inspections Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, for corrosion, application of corrosion SUMMARY: We propose to supersede 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX protection on the switches, and testing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–25– 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 19 for Airbus Helicopters (previously of the insulation and switches of the george.schwab@faa.gov. engine idle and flight control system. Eurocopter France) Model AS350B3 and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The actions required in AD 2016–25–19 EC130B4 helicopters. AD 2016–25–19 requires inspecting the pilot’s and co- Comments Invited are intended to prevent unintended pilot’s throttle twist for proper touchdown to the ground at a flight-idle We invite you to participate in this power setting during a practice operation. This proposed AD would rulemaking by submitting written retain the requirements of AD 2016–25– autorotation, damage to the helicopter, comments, data, or views. We also and injury to occupants. 19 and add certain model helicopters to invite comments relating to the the applicability. The actions of this Actions Since AD 2016–25–19 Was amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS economic, environmental, energy, or proposed AD are intended to address federalism impacts that might result Issued the unsafe condition on these from adopting the proposals in this Since we issued AD 2016–25–19, helicopters. document. The most helpful comments EASA issued AD No. 2017–0052, dated DATES: We must receive comments on reference a specific portion of the March 24, 2017, which superseded this proposed AD by October 9, 2018. proposal, explain the reason for any EASA AD No. 2013–0191–E, dated ADDRESSES: You may send comments by recommended change, and include August 22, 2013. 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39008 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 153 / Wednesday, August 8, 2018 / Proposed Rules clarifications to the operational helicopters with an Arriel 2D engine General requirements.’’ Under that procedure, introduced a modification to installed and describes procedures for a section, Congress charges the FAA with apply water-tight protection to the check of the protection for micro- promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in microswitch connectors, and extended contacts (microswitches) 53Ka, 53Kb, air commerce by prescribing regulations the applicability to helicopters with a and 65K (IDLE/FLIGHT mode). for practices, methods, and procedures Turbomecca ARRIEL 2D engine This service information is reasonably the Administrator finds necessary for installed. available because the interested parties safety in air commerce. This regulation EASA subsequently issued AD No. have access to it through their normal is within the scope of that authority 2017–0059, dated April 6, 2017, which course of business or by the means because it addresses an unsafe condition superseded EASA AD No. 2017–0052 to identified in the ADDRESSES section. that is likely to exist or develop on correct the applicability by including products identified in this rulemaking Model EC130T2 helicopters. Proposed AD Requirements action. This proposed AD would retain the FAA’s Determination Regulatory Findings inspection requirements of AD 2016– These helicopters have been approved 25–19 but would add Model AS350B3 We determined that this proposed AD by the aviation authority of France and helicopters with an Arriel 2D engine would not have federalism implications are approved for operation in the United installed and Model EC130T2 under Executive Order 13132. This States. Pursuant to our bilateral helicopters. proposed AD would not have a agreement with France, EASA, its substantial direct effect on the States, on technical representative, has notified us Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD the relationship between the national of the unsafe condition described in its Government and the States, or on the AD. We are proposing this AD because The EASA AD requires the initial distribution of power and we evaluated all known relevant inspections within 10 flight hours or 7 responsibilities among the various information and determined that an days; this proposed AD requires levels of government. unsafe condition is likely to exist or compliance before the next autorotation For the reasons discussed, I certify develop on other products of the same training flight or before 100 hours time- type design. this proposed regulation: in-service, whichever occurs earlier, as 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Related Service Information Under the unsafe condition only occurs when action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 1 CFR Part 51 transitioning the throttle in flight from 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the flight to idle and back to flight, such as We reviewed one document that co- DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures during a practice autorotation. publishes three Emergency Alert Service Additionally, the EASA AD requires (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Bulletin (EASB) identification numbers: installing Airbus Helicopters 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in No. 05.00.61, Revision 3, dated June 15, modification 074263; this proposed AD Alaska to the extent that it justifies 2015, for Model AS350B3 helicopters; does not as it does not correct the unsafe making a regulatory distinction; and No. 05.00.41, Revision 2, dated June 15, condition. 4. Will not have a significant 2015, for the non-FAA type certificated economic impact, positive or negative, Model AS550C3 helicopter; and No. Interim Action on a substantial number of small entities 05A009, Revision 3, dated June 15, We consider this proposed AD to be under the criteria of the Regulatory 2015, for Model EC130B4 helicopters. an interim action. If final action is later Flexibility Act. EASB Nos. 05.00.61 and 05A009 are identified, we might consider further We prepared an economic evaluation incorporated by reference in AD 2016– rulemaking then. of the estimated costs to comply with 25–19 and will be retained for the this proposed AD and placed it in the requirements of this proposed AD. Costs of Compliance AD docket. EASB No. 05.00.41 is not incorporated We estimate that this proposed AD by reference in AD 2016–25–19 and will List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 would affect 692 helicopters of U.S. not be incorporated by reference in this Registry. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation proposed AD. This service information We estimate that operators will incur safety, Incorporation by reference, applies to helicopters with an Arriel the following costs in order to comply Safety. 2B1 engine installed and describes with this proposed AD. At an average procedures for a functional check and The Proposed Amendment labor rate of $85 per work hour, it installation of protection for micro- would take about 4 work hours for the Accordingly, under the authority contacts (microswitches) 53Ka, 53Kb, inspections and any necessary delegated to me by the Administrator, and 65K (IDLE/FLIGHT mode). maintenance, for a total cost of $340 per the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part We also reviewed one document that helicopter and $235,280 for the U.S. 39 as follows: co-publishes three EASB identification fleet per inspection cycle. numbers: No. 05.00.77, Revision 1, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS dated June 15, 2015, for Model AS350B3 Authority for This Rulemaking DIRECTIVES helicopters; No. 05.00.52, Revision 1, Title 49 of the United States Code dated June 15, 2015, for the non-FAA specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 type certificated Model AS550C3 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, continues to read as follows: amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS helicopter; and No. 05A014, Revision 1, section 106, describes the authority of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. dated June 15, 2015, for Model EC130T2 the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: helicopters. EASB Nos. 05.00.77 and Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more § 39.13 [Amended] 05A014 will be incorporated by detail the scope of the Agency’s ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by reference in this proposed AD. EASB authority. removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) No. 05.00.52 will not be incorporated by We are issuing this rulemaking under 2016–25–19, Amendment 39–18745 (81 reference in this proposed AD. This the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, FR 95854, December 29, 2016), and service information applies to Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: adding the following new AD: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:59 Aug 07, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\08AUP1.SGM 08AUP1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 153 / Wednesday, August 8, 2018 / Proposed Rules 39009 Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter performs a flight within 0.5 statute mile from submitted by the State of Maryland. France): Docket No. FAA–2018–0669; salt water below an altitude of 1,000 ft. above This revision pertains to Code of Product Identifier 2017–SW–041–AD. ground or sea level. Maryland Regulations (COMAR) (i) For helicopters that have operated in 26.11.32—Control of Emissions of (a) Applicability salt laden conditions since the previous This AD applies to the following inspection required by this AD, at intervals Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) helicopters, certificated in any category: not to exceed 330 hours TIS. from Consumer Products. This action is (1) Model AS350B3 helicopters with an (ii) For helicopters that have not operated being taken under the Clean Air Act ARRIEL 2B1 engine with the two-channel in salt laden conditions since the previous (CAA). Full Authority Digital Engine Control inspection required by this AD, at intervals DATES: Written comments must be (FADEC) and with new twist grip not to exceed 660 hours TIS. modification (MOD) 073254 or with an received on or before September 7, ARRIEL 2D engine installed; (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2018. (2) Model EC130B4 helicopters with an (AMOCs) ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, ARRIEL 2B1 engine with the two-channel (1) The Manager, Safety Management identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R03– FADEC and with new twist grip MOD 073773 Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, OAR–2018–0153 at http:// installed; and may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your (3) Model EC130T2 helicopters with an www.regulations.gov, or via email to proposal to: George Schwab, Aviation Safety ARRIEL 2D engine installed. Susan Spielberger, Associate Director, Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, 10101 Hillwood Office of Air Planning and Programs, (b) Unsafe Condition Spielberger.Susan@epa.gov. For Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone This AD defines the unsafe condition as (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC- comments submitted at Regulations.gov, failure of one of the two contactors, 53Ka or Requests@faa.gov. follow the online instructions for 53Kb, which can prevent switching from (2) For operations conducted under a 14 submitting comments. Once submitted, ‘‘IDLE’’ mode to ‘‘FLIGHT’’ mode during CFR part 119 operating certificate or under comments cannot be edited or removed autorotation training making it impossible to 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that recover from a practice autorotation and from Regulations.gov. For either manner you notify your principal inspector, or of submission, EPA may publish any compelling the pilot to continue the lacking a principal inspector, the manager of autorotation to the ground. This condition comment received to its public docket. the local flight standards district office or could result in unintended touchdown to the Do not submit electronically any certificate holding district office before ground at a flight-idle power setting during operating any aircraft complying with this information you consider to be a practice autorotation, damage to the AD through an AMOC. confidential business information (CBI) helicopter, and injury to occupants. or other information whose disclosure is (h) Additional Information restricted by statute. Multimedia (c) Affected ADs The subject of this AD is addressed in submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be This AD replaces AD 2016–25–19, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD accompanied by a written comment. Amendment 39–18745 (81 FR 95854, No. 2017–0059, dated April 6, 2017. You may The written comment is considered the December 29, 2016). view the EASA AD on the internet at http:// official comment and should include (d) Comments Due Date www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket. discussion of all points you wish to We must receive comments by October 9, (i) Subject make. EPA will generally not consider 2018. comments or comment contents located Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) (e) Compliance Code: 7697 Engine Control System Wiring. outside of the primary submission (i.e. You are responsible for performing each Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 11, on the web, cloud, or other file sharing action required by this AD within the 2018. system). For additional submission specified compliance time unless it has Scott A. Horn, methods, please contact the person already been accomplished prior to that time. identified in the FOR FURTHER Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, INFORMATION CONTACT section. For the (f) Required Actions Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. full EPA public comment policy, (1) Before the next practice autorotation or information about CBI or multimedia within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS), [FR Doc. 2018–16494 Filed 8–7–18; 8:45 am] whichever occurs first, inspect the wiring, submissions, and general guidance on BILLING CODE 4910–13–P perform an insulation test, inspect the pilot making effective comments, please visit and copilot throttle twist grip controls, and http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/ test the pilot and copilot throttle twist grip commenting-epa-dockets. controls for proper functioning by following ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph AGENCY Gregory Becoat (215) 814–2036, or by 3.B.1 through 3.B.6, of Airbus Helicopters email at becoat.gregory@epa.gov. Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No. 40 CFR Part 52 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On 05.00.61, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, for [EPA–R03–OAR–2018–0153; FRL–9981– Model AS350B3 helicopters with an ARRIEL November 16, 2017, the Maryland 76—Region 3] Department of Environment (MDE) 2B1 engine; EASB No. 05.00.77, Revision 1, dated June 15, 2015, for Model AS350B3 Approval and Promulgation of Air submitted a revision to its SIP for helicopters with an ARRIEL 2D engine; EASB Quality Implementation Plans; COMAR 26.11.32—Control of Emissions No. 05A009, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, of Volatile Organic Compounds from for Model EC130B4 helicopters; or EASB No. Maryland; Amendment to Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic Consumer Products. The amendment is 05A014, Revision 1, dated June 15, 2015, for part of Maryland’s strategy to achieve Compounds From Consumer Products amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS Model EC130T2 helicopters, as appropriate and maintain the 8-hour ozone national for your model helicopter. (2) Repeat the inspections in paragraph AGENCY: Environmental Protection ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) (f)(1) of this AD at intervals not to exceed the Agency (EPA). throughout the State. following compliance times. For purposes of ACTION: Proposed rule. I. Background this AD, salt laden conditions exist when a helicopter performs a flight from a takeoff SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection EPA has designated certain areas and landing area, heliport, or airport less Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a within Maryland as nonattainment for than 0.5 statute mile from salt water or state implementation plan (SIP) revision the 2008 ozone NAAQS. 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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 9, 2018.
ContactGeorge Schwab, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 39007 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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