83 FR 42205 - Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 162 (August 21, 2018)

Page Range		42205-42207
FR Document		2018-17905

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-15-02 for Bell Model 212 and 412 helicopters. AD 2017-15-02 required replacing certain oil and fuel check valves and prohibited installing them on any helicopter. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2017-15-02 and adds certain model helicopters to the applicability. This AD was prompted by the discovery of an error in the affected models. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0738; Product Identifier 2017-SW-132-AD; Amendment 
39-19355; AD 2018-17-01]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) 
Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-15-02 for 
Bell Model 212 and 412 helicopters. AD 2017-15-02 required replacing 
certain oil and fuel check valves and prohibited installing them on any 
helicopter. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2017-15-02 and adds 
certain model helicopters to the applicability. This AD was prompted by 
the discovery of an error in the affected models. We are issuing this 
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective September 5, 2018.
    We must receive any comments on this AD by October 5, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact Bell 
Helicopter Textron, Inc., P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, TX 76101; telephone 
(817) 280-3391; fax (817) 280-6466; or at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may view this service information at the FAA, Office of the 
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, 
Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.

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-
0738; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 
800-647-5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD 
docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jurgen E. Priester, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, DSCO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, FAA, 
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5159; 
email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued AD 2017-15-02, Amendment 39-18962 (82 FR 33439, July 20, 
2017), (``AD 2017-15-02''). AD 2017-15-02 applied to Bell Model 212 and 
412 helicopters with an engine oil or fuel check valve part number (P/
N) 209-062-520-001 or P/N 209-062-607-001 that was manufactured by 
Circor Aerospace, marked ``Circle Seal'' and marked with a 
manufacturing date code of ``10/11'' (October 2011) through ``03/15'' 
(March 2015) installed. AD 2017-15-02 resulted from a report that 
certain part numbered 209-062-520-001 check valves manufactured by 
Circor Aerospace as replacement parts have been found cracked or 
leaking on several Bell Model 427 and Model 429 helicopters. These 
check valves may be installed as engine oil check valves on Bell Model 
212 helicopters. Similar check valves, part number 209-062-607-001, may 
be installed as fuel check valves on Bell Model 212 or 412 helicopters. 
These check valves may have a condition induced during assembly that 
can cause the valve body to crack, resulting in oil or fuel leakage. 
This condition could result in loss of lubrication or fuel to the 
engine, failure of the engine or a fire, and subsequent loss of control 
of the helicopter. To address this condition, AD 2017-15-02 required 
replacing the engine oil and fuel check valves and prohibited 
installing an affected check valve on any helicopter.

Actions Since AD 2017-15-02 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2017-15-02, we discovered an error in that Bell 
Model 412CF and 412EP helicopters should have been included in the 
applicability of the AD. Additionally, Bell revised its service 
information to exclude check valves identified with ``TQL'' regardless 
of manufacture date. Check valves marked ``TQL'' were manufactured 
using a different process and are not affected by the unsafe condition. 
Therefore, we are superseding AD 2017-15-02 to add Bell Model 412CF and 
412EP helicopters to the applicability and to exclude check valves 
marked ``TQL.''

Related Service Information

    We reviewed Bell Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 212-15-153, Revision 
A, dated October 6, 2017 (212-15-153), and Bell ASB 212-15-155, 
Revision A, dated October 6, 2017 (212-15-155), for Model 212 
helicopters; Bell ASB 412-15-165, Revision A, dated October 6, 2017 
(412-15-165), and Bell ASB 412-15-168, Revision A, dated October 6, 
2017 (ASB 412-15-168), for Model 412 and 412 EP helicopters; and Bell 
ASB 412CF-15-57, Revision A, dated October 6, 2017 (412CF-15-57), and 
Bell ASB 412CF-15-59, Revision A, dated October 6, 2017 (412CF-15-59), 
for Model 412CF helicopters. ASB 212-15-153, ASB 412-15-165, and ASB 
412-CF-15-57 contain procedures for inspecting and replacing engine oil 
check valve P/N 209-062-520-001. ASB 212-15-155, ASB 412-15-168, and 
ASB

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412CF-15-59 contain procedures for inspecting and replacing fuel check 
valve P/N 209-062-607-001. Revision A of the service information 
clarifies that check valves identified with ``TQL'' are not affected by 
the ASB procedures.

FAA's Determination

    We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type 
designs.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires, within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS), replacing 
the engine oil and fuel check valves. This AD also prohibits installing 
on any helicopter a check valve P/N 209-062-520-001 or P/N 209-062-607-
001 that was manufactured by Circor Aerospace, marked ``Circle Seal'' 
and marked with a manufacturing date code of ``10/11'' (October 2011) 
through ``03/15'' (March 2015), except if ``TQL'' is marked next to the 
manufacturing date code.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to 
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public 
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule 
because the actions required by this AD must be accomplished within 25 
hours TIS, a very short interval for helicopters used in firefighting 
and logging operations. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and 
opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. In addition, 
for the reason stated above, we find that good cause exists for making 
this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to 
provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite 
you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final 
rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES 
section. Include the docket number FAA-2018-0738 and product identifier 
2017-SW-132-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically 
invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and 
energy aspects of this final rule. We will consider all comments 
received by the closing date and may amend this final rule because of 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this final rule.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 161 (59 Model 212 and 102 Model 
412) 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, replacing each 
check valve (engine oil or fuel) will require about 1 work-hour, and 
required parts will cost $85. For the Model 212, we estimate a total 
cost of $340 per helicopter and $20,060 for the U.S. fleet. For the 
Model 412, we estimate a total cost of $170 per helicopter and $17,340 
for the U.S. fleet.
    According to Bell's service information some of the costs of this 
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage by Bell. 
Accordingly, we have included all costs in our cost estimate.

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

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (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) 
2017-15-02, Amendment 39-18962 (82 FR 33439, July 20, 2017) and adding 
the following new AD:

2018-17-01 Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.: Amendment 39-19355; Docket 
No. FAA-2018-0738; Product Identifier 2017-SW-132-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective September 5, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2017-15-02, Amendment 39-18962 (82 FR 33439, 
July 20, 2017).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bell Model 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP 
helicopters, certificated in any category, with an engine oil check 
valve part number (P/N) 209-062-520-001 or fuel check valve P/N 209-
062-607-001 manufactured by Circor Aerospace, marked ``Circle Seal'' 
and with a manufacturing date code of ``10/11'' (October 2011) 
through ``03/15'' (March 2015), except a check valve marked ``TQL'' 
next to the manufacturing date code, installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Codes: 7900 Engine Oil 
System and 2800 Aircraft Fuel System.

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(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as a cracked or leaking 
check valve, which could result in loss of lubrication or fuel to 
the engine, failure of the engine or a fire, and subsequent loss of 
control of the helicopter.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) Within 25 hours time-in-service:
    (i) Replace each fuel check valve.
    (ii) For Model 212, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters, replace each 
engine oil check valve.
    (2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install on any 
helicopter a check valve P/N 209-062-520-001 or P/N 209-062-607-001 
manufactured by Circor Aerospace, marked ``Circle Seal'' and with a 
manufacturing date code of ``10/11'' (October 2011) through ``03/
15'' (March 2015), except for a check valve marked ``TQL'' next to 
the manufacturing date code.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

(i) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Jurgen E. Priester, 
Aviation Safety Engineer, DSCO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness 
Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 
(817) 222-5159; email [email protected].

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 10, 2018.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room several Bell Model 427 and Model 429
contains regulatory documents having general W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, helicopters. These check valves may be
applicability and legal effect, most of which Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. installed as engine oil check valves on
are keyed to and codified in the Code of and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Bell Model 212 helicopters. Similar
Federal Regulations, which is published under except Federal holidays. check valves, part number 209–062–
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
For service information identified in 607–001, may be installed as fuel check
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by this final rule, contact Bell Helicopter valves on Bell Model 212 or 412
the Superintendent of Documents. Textron, Inc., P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, helicopters. These check valves may
TX 76101; telephone (817) 280–3391; have a condition induced during
fax (817) 280–6466; or at http:// assembly that can cause the valve body
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may to crack, resulting in oil or fuel leakage.
view this service information at the This condition could result in loss of
Federal Aviation Administration FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, lubrication or fuel to the engine, failure
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood of the engine or a fire, and subsequent
14 CFR Part 39 Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX loss of control of the helicopter. To
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0738; Product 76177. For information on the address this condition, AD 2017–15–02
Identifier 2017–SW–132–AD; Amendment availability of this material at the FAA, required replacing the engine oil and
39–19355; AD 2018–17–01] call (817) 222–5110. fuel check valves and prohibited
RIN 2120–AA64 installing an affected check valve on any
Examining the AD Docket
helicopter.
Airworthiness Directives; Bell You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at http:// Actions Since AD 2017–15–02 Was
Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Issued
Helicopters www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Since we issued AD 2017–15–02, we
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 0738; or in person at Docket Operations discovered an error in that Bell Model
Administration (FAA), DOT. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 412CF and 412EP helicopters should
ACTION: Final rule; request for through Friday, except Federal holidays. have been included in the applicability
comments. The AD docket contains this final rule, of the AD. Additionally, Bell revised its
the regulatory evaluation, any service information to exclude check
SUMMARY: We are superseding comments received, and other valves identified with ‘‘TQL’’ regardless
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–15– information. The street address for of manufacture date. Check valves
02 for Bell Model 212 and 412 Docket Operations (phone: 800–647– marked ‘‘TQL’’ were manufactured
helicopters. AD 2017–15–02 required 5527) is listed above. Comments will be using a different process and are not
replacing certain oil and fuel check available in the AD docket shortly after affected by the unsafe condition.
valves and prohibited installing them on receipt. Therefore, we are superseding AD 2017–
any helicopter. This AD retains the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 15–02 to add Bell Model 412CF and
requirements of AD 2017–15–02 and Jurgen E. Priester, Aviation Safety 412EP helicopters to the applicability
adds certain model helicopters to the Engineer, DSCO Branch, Compliance and to exclude check valves marked
applicability. This AD was prompted by and Airworthiness Division, FAA, ‘‘TQL.’’
the discovery of an error in the affected 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
models. We are issuing this AD to Related Service Information
76177; telephone (817) 222–5159; email
address the unsafe condition on these jurgen.e.priester@faa.gov. We reviewed Bell Alert Service
products.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Bulletin (ASB) 212–15–153, Revision A,
DATES: This AD is effective September 5, dated October 6, 2017 (212–15–153),
2018. Discussion and Bell ASB 212–15–155, Revision A,
We must receive any comments on We issued AD 2017–15–02, dated October 6, 2017 (212–15–155), for
this AD by October 5, 2018. Amendment 39–18962 (82 FR 33439, Model 212 helicopters; Bell ASB 412–
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, July 20, 2017), (‘‘AD 2017–15–02’’). AD 15–165, Revision A, dated October 6,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2017–15–02 applied to Bell Model 212 2017 (412–15–165), and Bell ASB 412–
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following and 412 helicopters with an engine oil 15–168, Revision A, dated October 6,
methods: or fuel check valve part number (P/N) 2017 (ASB 412–15–168), for Model 412
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 209–062–520–001 or P/N 209–062–607– and 412 EP helicopters; and Bell ASB
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 001 that was manufactured by Circor 412CF–15–57, Revision A, dated
instructions for submitting comments. Aerospace, marked ‘‘Circle Seal’’ and October 6, 2017 (412CF–15–57), and
• Fax: 202–493–2251. marked with a manufacturing date code Bell ASB 412CF–15–59, Revision A,
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES

• Mail: U.S. Department of of ‘‘10/11’’ (October 2011) through ‘‘03/ dated October 6, 2017 (412CF–15–59),
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 15’’ (March 2015) installed. AD 2017– for Model 412CF helicopters. ASB 212–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 15–02 resulted from a report that certain 15–153, ASB 412–15–165, and ASB
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, part numbered 209–062–520–001 check 412–CF–15–57 contain procedures for
Washington, DC 20590. valves manufactured by Circor inspecting and replacing engine oil
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Aerospace as replacement parts have check valve P/N 209–062–520–001. ASB
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– been found cracked or leaking on 212–15–155, ASB 412–15–168, and ASB

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412CF–15–59 contain procedures for closing date and may amend this final For the reasons discussed above, I
inspecting and replacing fuel check rule because of those comments. certify that this AD:
valve P/N 209–062–607–001. Revision We will post all comments we (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
A of the service information clarifies receive, without change, to http:// action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
that check valves identified with ‘‘TQL’’ www.regulations.gov, including any (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
are not affected by the ASB procedures. personal information you provide. We DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
FAA’s Determination will also post a report summarizing each (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
substantive verbal contact we receive
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
We are issuing this AD because we about this final rule.
in Alaska, and
evaluated all the relevant information
Costs of Compliance (4) Will not have a significant
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or We estimate that this AD affects 161 economic impact, positive or negative,
develop in other products of these same (59 Model 212 and 102 Model 412) on a substantial number of small entities
type designs. helicopters of U.S. Registry. under the criteria of the Regulatory
We estimate that operators may incur Flexibility Act.
AD Requirements
the following costs in order to comply List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
This AD requires, within 25 hours with this AD. At an average labor rate
time-in-service (TIS), replacing the of $85, replacing each check valve Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
engine oil and fuel check valves. This (engine oil or fuel) will require about 1 safety, Incorporation by reference,
AD also prohibits installing on any work-hour, and required parts will cost Safety.
helicopter a check valve P/N 209–062– $85. For the Model 212, we estimate a Adoption of the Amendment
520–001 or P/N 209–062–607–001 that total cost of $340 per helicopter and
was manufactured by Circor Aerospace, $20,060 for the U.S. fleet. For the Model Accordingly, under the authority
marked ‘‘Circle Seal’’ and marked with 412, we estimate a total cost of $170 per delegated to me by the Administrator,
a manufacturing date code of ‘‘10/11’’ helicopter and $17,340 for the U.S. fleet. the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal
(October 2011) through ‘‘03/15’’ (March According to Bell’s service Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as
2015), except if ‘‘TQL’’ is marked next information some of the costs of this AD follows:
to the manufacturing date code. may be covered under warranty, thereby
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
FAA’s Justification and Determination reducing the cost impact on affected
DIRECTIVES
of the Effective Date individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage by Bell. Accordingly, we have
An unsafe condition exists that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
included all costs in our cost estimate.
requires the immediate adoption of this continues to read as follows:
Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
AD without providing an opportunity
for public comments prior to adoption. Title 49 of the United States Code
§ 39.13 [Amended]
The FAA has found that the risk to the specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
flying public justifies waiving notice rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
and comment prior to adoption of this Section 106, describes the authority of removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
rule because the actions required by this the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 2017–15–02, Amendment 39–18962 (82
AD must be accomplished within 25 Aviation Programs, describes in more FR 33439, July 20, 2017) and adding the
hours TIS, a very short interval for detail the scope of the Agency’s following new AD:
helicopters used in firefighting and authority. 2018–17–01 Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.:
logging operations. Therefore, we find We are issuing this rulemaking under Amendment 39–19355; Docket No.
good cause that notice and opportunity the authority described in Subtitle VII, FAA–2018–0738; Product Identifier
for prior public comment are Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, 2017–SW–132–AD.
impracticable. In addition, for the ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (a) Effective Date
reason stated above, we find that good section, Congress charges the FAA with
cause exists for making this amendment This AD is effective September 5, 2018.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
effective in less than 30 days. air commerce by prescribing regulations (b) Affected ADs
Comments Invited for practices, methods, and procedures This AD replaces AD 2017–15–02,
the Administrator finds necessary for Amendment 39–18962 (82 FR 33439, July 20,
This AD is a final rule that involves safety in air commerce. This regulation 2017).
requirements affecting flight safety, and is within the scope of that authority (c) Applicability
we did not provide you with notice and because it addresses an unsafe condition
an opportunity to provide your This AD applies to Bell Model 212, 412,
that is likely to exist or develop on
412CF, and 412EP helicopters, certificated in
comments before it becomes effective. products identified in this rulemaking any category, with an engine oil check valve
However, we invite you to send any action. part number (P/N) 209–062–520–001 or fuel
written data, views, or arguments about check valve P/N 209–062–607–001
Regulatory Findings
this final rule. Send your comments to manufactured by Circor Aerospace, marked
an address listed under the ADDRESSES This AD will not have federalism ‘‘Circle Seal’’ and with a manufacturing date
section. Include the docket number implications under Executive Order code of ‘‘10/11’’ (October 2011) through ‘‘03/
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FAA–2018–0738 and product identifier 13132. This AD will not have a 15’’ (March 2015), except a check valve
2017–SW–132–AD at the beginning of substantial direct effect on the States, on marked ‘‘TQL’’ next to the manufacturing
your comments. We specifically invite the relationship between the national date code, installed.
comments on the overall regulatory, government and the States, or on the (d) Subject
economic, environmental, and energy distribution of power and Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
aspects of this final rule. We will responsibilities among the various Codes: 7900 Engine Oil System and 2800
consider all comments received by the levels of government. Aircraft Fuel System.

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(e) Unsafe Condition DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information, regulatory evaluation, any
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a comments received, and other
cracked or leaking check valve, which could Federal Aviation Administration information. The address for Docket
result in loss of lubrication or fuel to the Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
engine, failure of the engine or a fire, and 14 CFR Part 39 Document Operations, U.S. Department
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. [Docket No. FAA–2017–1108; Product of Transportation, Docket Operations,
Identifier 2012–NE–44–AD; Amendment 39– M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
(f) Compliance
19362; AD 2018–17–08] Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Comply with this AD within the Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
compliance times specified, unless already RIN 2120–AA64
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
done.
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Herman Mak, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
(g) Required Actions plc Turbojet Engines Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
(1) Within 25 hours time-in-service: Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 238–7147; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
(i) Replace each fuel check valve. Administration (FAA), DOT.
(ii) For Model 212, 412CF, and 412EP herman.mak@faa.gov.
ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
helicopters, replace each engine oil check
valve. SUMMARY: We are superseding Discussion
(2) After the effective date of this AD, do Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–03–
not install on any helicopter a check valve P/ 03 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Viper We issued a notice of proposed
N 209–062–520–001 or P/N 209–062–607– Mk. 521, Viper Mk. 522, and Viper Mk. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
001 manufactured by Circor Aerospace, 601–22 turbojet engines. AD 2016–03– part 39 to supersede AD 2016–03–03,
marked ‘‘Circle Seal’’ and with a
03 required reducing the life of certain Amendment 39–18390 (81 FR 12585,
manufacturing date code of ‘‘10/11’’ (October
critical parts. This AD requires reducing March 10, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–03–03’’).
2011) through ‘‘03/15’’ (March 2015), except
the life of certain critical parts and adds AD 2016–03–03 applied to all RR Viper
for a check valve marked ‘‘TQL’’ next to the
additional engine parts to the Mk. 521, Viper Mk. 522, and Viper Mk.
manufacturing date code. 601–22 turbojet engines. The NPRM
applicability. This AD was prompted by
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance a determination made by RR that published in the Federal Register on
(AMOCs) additional parts for the applicable RR December 15, 2017 (82 FR 59560). The
Viper turbojet engine models are NPRM was prompted by RR
(1) The Manager, DSCO Branch, FAA, has determining that additional compressor
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, affected. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these rotating shrouds and the compressor
if requested using the procedures found in 14
products. main shaft, installed on the affected
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
Viper turbojet engines, require a
send your request to your principal inspector DATES: This AD is effective September reduction in their cyclic life limits. Also
or local Flight Standards District Office, as 25, 2018. since we issued AD 2016–03–03, the
appropriate. If sending information directly The Director of the Federal Register European Aviation Safety Agency
to the manager of the certification office, approved the incorporation by reference (EASA) has issued AD 2017–0148, dated
send it to the attention of the person of certain publications listed in this AD
identified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
August 15, 2017, which requires
as of September 25, 2018. reducing the cyclic life limits of the
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
ADDRESSES: For service information affected parts. The NPRM proposed to
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
identified in this final rule, contact DA add additional engine parts to the
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
Services Operations Room at Rolls- applicability. We are issuing this AD to
certificate holding district office.
Royce plc, Defense Sector Bristol, WH– address the unsafe condition on these
70, P.O. Box 3, Filton, Bristol BS34 7QE, products.
(i) Related Information United Kingdom; phone: +44 (0) 117 97
90700; fax: +44 (0) 117 97 95498; email: Comments
For more information about this AD,
contact Jurgen E. Priester, Aviation Safety defence-operations-room@rolls- We gave the public the opportunity to
Engineer, DSCO Branch, Compliance and royce.com. You may view this service participate in developing this AD. We
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 information at the FAA, Engine & received no comments on the NPRM or
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 on the determination of the cost to the
telephone (817) 222–5159; email District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. public.
jurgen.e.priester@faa.gov. For information on the availability of
Conclusion
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 10,
this material at the FAA, call 781–238–
7759. It is also available on the internet We reviewed the relevant data and
2018.
at http://www.regulations.gov by determined that air safety and the
Lance T. Gant, public interest require adopting this AD
searching for and locating Docket No.
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness FAA–2017–1108. as proposed except for minor editorial
Division, Aircraft Certification Service. changes.
[FR Doc. 2018–17905 Filed 8–20–18; 8:45 am] Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on Related Service Information Under 1
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
the internet at http:// CFR Part 51
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES

www.regulations.gov by searching for We reviewed RR Alert Service
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Bulletin (ASBs) Mk. 521 Number 72–
1108; or in person at Docket Operations A408, Circulation A; Mk. 521 Number
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 72–A408, Circulation B; Mk. 522
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Number 72–A413, Circulation A; Mk.
The AD docket contains this final rule, 522 Number 72–A412, Circulation B;
the mandatory continuing airworthiness and Mk. 601–22 Number 72–A207; all

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; request for comments.
Dates		This AD is effective September 5, 2018.
Contact		Jurgen E. Priester, Aviation Safety Engineer, DSCO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5159; email [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 42205
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 42205 - Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Helicopters

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