83_FR_43725 83 FR 43559 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

83 FR 43559 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 166 (August 27, 2018)

Page Range43559-43560
FR Document2018-18346

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. This proposed AD would require replacing the rescue hoist cable cut pushbutton flip guard (flip guard). This proposed AD is prompted by reports of unintended lifting of several flip guards. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0696; Product Identifier 2017-SW-101-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH 
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 Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK 
117 D-2 helicopters. This proposed AD would require replacing the 
rescue hoist cable cut pushbutton flip guard (flip guard). This 
proposed AD is prompted by reports of unintended lifting of several 
flip guards. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to correct an 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 26, 
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-
0696; 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: Clark Davenport, Flight Test Engineer, 
Flight Test Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817 222 5151; email 
clark.davenport@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

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the 
European Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2017-0038, dated February 22, 
2017 (AD No. 2017-0038), to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus 
Helicopters Models MBB-BK 117 D-2 and MBB-BK 117 D-2m helicopters. The 
EASA AD advises that multiple events were reported of unintended 
lifting of the flip guard and that the flip guard has two stable 
positions, open and closed. AD No. 2017-0038 states that if the 
unintended lifting is not detected, the requirement for dual action 
when activating the rescue hoist cable cut is not guaranteed. According 
to EASA, this condition, if not corrected, could result in inadvertent 
cutting of the rescue hoist cable and subsequent personal injury.
    EASA further advises that Airbus Helicopters has developed an 
improved mono-stable (closed) flip guard, and AD No. 2017-0038 requires 
installing the new flip guard and re-identifying the collective lever 
switch unit.

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of 
Germany and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with Germany, 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

    Airbus Helicopters has issued Alert Service Bulletin No. MBB-BK117 
D-2-67A-002, Revision 0, dated January 23, 2017, which contains 
procedures for replacing flip guard part number (P/N) 79552176 with 
improved flip guard P/N 79553511 and for identifying the collective 
lever switch unit with the Alert Service Bulletin number.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require before the next hoist operation or 
within

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440 hours time in service (TIS), whichever occurs first, replacing the 
flip guard with flip guard P/N 79553511 on the collective lever switch 
unit.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD

    The EASA AD applies to Model MBB-BK 117 D-2m helicopters; this 
proposed AD would not as these models are not type certificated in the 
U.S. Also, the EASA AD requires compliance within 440 hours TIS, this 
proposed AD would require compliance before the next hoist operation or 
within 440 hours TIS, whichever occurs first. Finally, the EASA AD 
requires identifying the collective lever switch unit with the service 
information number; this proposed AD would not.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 21 helicopters of 
U.S. Registry.
    At an average labor rate of $85 per hour, we estimate that 
operators would incur the following costs in order to comply with this 
proposed AD. Replacing the flip guard would require about 14 hours, and 
required parts would cost $735, for a cost per helicopter of $1,925 and 
a cost of $40,148 to the U.S. fleet.
    According to Airbus Helicopter's service information, some of the 
costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby 
reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control 
warranty coverage by Airbus Helicopters. 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

    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

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

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


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH: Docket No. FAA-2018-0696; 
Product Identifier 2017-SW-101-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model 
MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters, certificated in any category, with a 
cable cut flip guard (flip guard) part number (P/N) 79552176 
installed.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as unintended lifting of a 
flip guard. This condition could result in inadvertent cutting of 
the rescue hoist cable and subsequent personal injury.

(c) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 26, 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

    Before the next hoist operation or within 440 hours time in 
service (TIS), whichever occurs first, remove flip guard P/N 
79552176 from service and install flip guard P/N 79553511 on the 
collective lever switch unit.

(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: 
Clark Davenport, Flight Test Engineer, Flight Test Branch, 
Compliance and Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, 
Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817 222 5151; 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.

(g) Additional Information

    (1) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. MBB-BK117 D-2-
67A-002, Revision 0, dated January 23, 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. 2017-0038, dated February 22, 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: 6700 Rotorcraft 
Flight Control.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 13, 2018.
Mitchell Soth,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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                                                This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                    and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                     the comment period has closed if it is
                                                contains notices to the public of the proposed          0696; or in person at Docket Operations               possible to do so without incurring
                                                issuance of rules and regulations. The                  between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday                     expense or delay. We may change this
                                                purpose of these notices is to give interested          through Friday, except Federal holidays.              proposal in light of the comments we
                                                persons an opportunity to participate in the            The AD docket contains this proposed                  receive.
                                                rule making prior to the adoption of the final
                                                rules.
                                                                                                        AD, the European Aviation Safety                      Discussion
                                                                                                        Agency (EASA) AD, the economic
                                                                                                        evaluation, any comments received, and                  EASA, which is the Technical Agent
                                                                                                        other information. The street address for             for the Member States of the European
                                                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                                        Docket Operations (telephone 800–647–                 Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2017–
                                                Federal Aviation Administration                         5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.                    0038, dated February 22, 2017 (AD No.
                                                                                                        Comments will be available in the AD                  2017–0038), to correct an unsafe
                                                14 CFR Part 39                                          docket shortly after receipt.                         condition for Airbus Helicopters Models
                                                                                                          For service information identified in               MBB–BK 117 D–2 and MBB–BK 117
                                                [Docket No. FAA–2018–0696; Product                                                                            D–2m helicopters. The EASA AD
                                                Identifier 2017–SW–101–AD]
                                                                                                        this proposed rule, contact Airbus
                                                                                                        Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand                advises that multiple events were
                                                RIN 2120–AA64                                           Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–               reported of unintended lifting of the flip
                                                                                                        0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–                guard and that the flip guard has two
                                                Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                        3775; or at http://                                   stable positions, open and closed. AD
                                                Helicopters Deutschland GmbH                            www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/                   No. 2017–0038 states that if the
                                                Helicopters                                             en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You                 unintended lifting is not detected, the
                                                                                                        may review the referenced service                     requirement for dual action when
                                                AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                                                                        information at the FAA, Office of the                 activating the rescue hoist cable cut is
                                                Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                        Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,                   not guaranteed. According to EASA, this
                                                ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                        10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321,                     condition, if not corrected, could result
                                                (NPRM).                                                                                                       in inadvertent cutting of the rescue hoist
                                                                                                        Fort Worth, TX 76177.
                                                SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                                                                              cable and subsequent personal injury.
                                                airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus                                                                         EASA further advises that Airbus
                                                                                                        Clark Davenport, Flight Test Engineer,
                                                Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus                                                                          Helicopters has developed an improved
                                                                                                        Flight Test Branch, Compliance and
                                                Helicopters) Model MBB–BK 117 D–2                                                                             mono-stable (closed) flip guard, and AD
                                                                                                        Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101
                                                helicopters. This proposed AD would                                                                           No. 2017–0038 requires installing the
                                                                                                        Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
                                                require replacing the rescue hoist cable                                                                      new flip guard and re-identifying the
                                                                                                        76177; telephone 817 222 5151; email
                                                cut pushbutton flip guard (flip guard).                                                                       collective lever switch unit.
                                                                                                        clark.davenport@faa.gov.
                                                This proposed AD is prompted by                         SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            FAA’s Determination
                                                reports of unintended lifting of several                                                                        These helicopters have been approved
                                                flip guards. The actions of this proposed               Comments Invited
                                                                                                                                                              by the aviation authority of Germany
                                                AD are intended to correct an unsafe                       We invite you to participate in this               and are approved for operation in the
                                                condition on these products.                            rulemaking by submitting written                      United States. Pursuant to our bilateral
                                                DATES: We must receive comments on                      comments, data, or views. We also                     agreement with Germany, EASA, its
                                                this proposed AD by October 26, 2018.                   invite comments relating to the                       technical representative, has notified us
                                                ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                     economic, environmental, energy, or                   of the unsafe condition described in its
                                                any of the following methods:                           federalism impacts that might result                  AD. We are proposing this AD because
                                                   • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to                  from adopting the proposals in this                   we evaluated all known relevant
                                                http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  document. The most helpful comments                   information and determined that an
                                                online instructions for sending your                    reference a specific portion of the                   unsafe condition is likely to exist or
                                                comments electronically.                                proposal, explain the reason for any                  develop on other products of the same
                                                   • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                 recommended change, and include                       type design.
                                                   • Mail: Send comments to the U.S.                    supporting data. To ensure the docket
                                                Department of Transportation, Docket                    does not contain duplicate comments,                  Related Service Information
                                                Operations, M–30, West Building                         commenters should send only one copy                    Airbus Helicopters has issued Alert
                                                Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                        of written comments, or if comments are               Service Bulletin No. MBB–BK117 D–2–
                                                New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC                    filed electronically, commenters should               67A–002, Revision 0, dated January 23,
                                                20590–0001.                                             submit only one time.                                 2017, which contains procedures for
                                                   • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the                         We will file in the docket all                     replacing flip guard part number
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                                                ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and                     comments that we receive, as well as a                (P/N) 79552176 with improved flip
                                                5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   report summarizing each substantive                   guard P/N 79553511 and for identifying
                                                Federal holidays.                                       public contact with FAA personnel                     the collective lever switch unit with the
                                                                                                        concerning this proposed rulemaking.                  Alert Service Bulletin number.
                                                Examining the AD Docket                                 Before acting on this proposal, we will
                                                  You may examine the AD docket on                      consider all comments we receive on or                Proposed AD Requirements
                                                the internet at http://                                 before the closing date for comments.                   This proposed AD would require
                                                www.regulations.gov by searching for                    We will consider comments filed after                 before the next hoist operation or within


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                                                440 hours time in service (TIS),                        Regulatory Findings                                   (c) Comments Due Date
                                                whichever occurs first, replacing the flip                We determined that this proposed AD                   We must receive comments by October 26,
                                                guard with flip guard P/N 79553511 on                   would not have federalism implications                2018.
                                                the collective lever switch unit.                       under Executive Order 13132. This                     (d) Compliance
                                                Differences Between This Proposed AD                    proposed AD would not have a
                                                                                                                                                                You are responsible for performing each
                                                and the EASA AD                                         substantial direct effect on the States, on           action required by this AD within the
                                                                                                        the relationship between the national                 specified compliance time unless it has
                                                  The EASA AD applies to Model                          Government and the States, or on the                  already been accomplished prior to that time.
                                                MBB–BK 117 D–2m helicopters; this                       distribution of power and
                                                proposed AD would not as these models                   responsibilities among the various                    (e) Required Actions
                                                are not type certificated in the U.S.                   levels of government.                                    Before the next hoist operation or within
                                                Also, the EASA AD requires compliance                     For the reasons discussed, I certify                440 hours time in service (TIS), whichever
                                                within 440 hours TIS, this proposed AD                  this proposed regulation:                             occurs first, remove flip guard P/N 79552176
                                                would require compliance before the                       1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                from service and install flip guard P/N
                                                next hoist operation or within 440 hours                action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                 79553511 on the collective lever switch unit.
                                                TIS, whichever occurs first. Finally, the                 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the          (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                EASA AD requires identifying the                        DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                (AMOCs)
                                                collective lever switch unit with the                   (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                                service information number; this                          3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in              (1) The Manager, Safety Management
                                                proposed AD would not.                                                                                        Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
                                                                                                        Alaska to the extent that it justifies
                                                                                                                                                              may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your
                                                Costs of Compliance                                     making a regulatory distinction; and
                                                                                                                                                              proposal to: Clark Davenport, Flight Test
                                                                                                          4. Will not have a significant
                                                                                                                                                              Engineer, Flight Test Branch, Compliance
                                                  We estimate that this proposed AD                     economic impact, positive or negative,                and Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101
                                                would affect 21 helicopters of U.S.                     on a substantial number of small entities             Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177;
                                                Registry.                                               under the criteria of the Regulatory                  telephone 817 222 5151; email 9-ASW-FTW-
                                                  At an average labor rate of $85 per                   Flexibility Act.                                      AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
                                                hour, we estimate that operators would                    We prepared an economic evaluation                     (2) For operations conducted under a 14
                                                incur the following costs in order to                   of the estimated costs to comply with                 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
                                                comply with this proposed AD.                           this proposed AD and placed it in the                 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
                                                Replacing the flip guard would require                  AD docket.                                            you notify your principal inspector, or
                                                about 14 hours, and required parts                                                                            lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
                                                                                                        List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                would cost $735, for a cost per                                                                               the local flight standards district office or
                                                helicopter of $1,925 and a cost of                        Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              certificate holding district office before
                                                $40,148 to the U.S. fleet.                              safety, Incorporation by reference,                   operating any aircraft complying with this
                                                                                                        Safety.                                               AD through an AMOC.
                                                  According to Airbus Helicopter’s
                                                service information, some of the costs of               The Proposed Amendment                                (g) Additional Information
                                                this proposed AD may be covered under                     Accordingly, under the authority                       (1) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
                                                warranty, thereby reducing the cost                     delegated to me by the Administrator,                 Bulletin No. MBB–BK117 D–2–67A–002,
                                                impact on affected individuals. We do                   the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                 Revision 0, dated January 23, 2017, which is
                                                not control warranty coverage by Airbus                 39 as follows:                                        not incorporated by reference, contains
                                                Helicopters. Accordingly, we have                                                                             additional information about the subject of
                                                included all costs in our cost estimate.                PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 this AD. For service information identified in
                                                                                                        DIRECTIVES                                            this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N
                                                Authority for This Rulemaking                                                                                 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
                                                                                                        ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323;
                                                   Title 49 of the United States Code                                                                         fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
                                                specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                                                                              www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/ref/
                                                rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                       Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        Technical-Support_73.html. You may review
                                                section 106, describes the authority of                                                                       the referenced service information at the
                                                                                                        § 39.13   [Amended]
                                                the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                                                                        FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
                                                Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                 Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
                                                detail the scope of the Agency’s                        the following new airworthiness                       Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
                                                authority.                                              directive (AD):                                          (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
                                                   We are issuing this rulemaking under                 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH:                  European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
                                                the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                  Docket No. FAA–2018–0696; Product                 No. 2017–0038, dated February 22, 2017. You
                                                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                         Identifier 2017–SW–101–AD.                        may view the EASA AD on the internet at
                                                General requirements.’’ Under that                      (a) Applicability                                     http://www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket.
                                                section, Congress charges the FAA with                    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters               (h) Subject
                                                promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              Deutschland GmbH Model MBB–BK 117                       Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
                                                air commerce by prescribing regulations                 D–2 helicopters, certificated in any category,        Code: 6700 Rotorcraft Flight Control.
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                                                for practices, methods, and procedures                  with a cable cut flip guard (flip guard) part
                                                the Administrator finds necessary for                   number (P/N) 79552176 installed.                        Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 13,
                                                                                                                                                              2018.
                                                safety in air commerce. This regulation                 (b) Unsafe Condition
                                                is within the scope of that authority                                                                         Mitchell Soth,
                                                                                                          This AD defines the unsafe condition as
                                                because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                      Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
                                                                                                        unintended lifting of a flip guard. This
                                                that is likely to exist or develop on                                                                         Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                        condition could result in inadvertent cutting
                                                products identified in this rulemaking                  of the rescue hoist cable and subsequent              [FR Doc. 2018–18346 Filed 8–24–18; 8:45 am]
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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
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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 26, 2018.
ContactClark Davenport, Flight Test Engineer, Flight Test Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817 222 5151; email [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 43559 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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