83 FR 46384 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 178 (September 13, 2018)

Page Range		46384-46386
FR Document		2018-19432

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS-365N2 and AS 365 N3 helicopters with a lower strobe light installed. This AD requires installing a cable mount, inspecting the lower strobe light wiring harness, and re-routing the wiring harness. This AD was prompted by reports of interference between the lower strobe light wiring harness and the helicopter structure. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these helicopters.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0418; Product Identifier 2017-SW-016-AD; Amendment 
39-19390; AD 2018-18-11]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus 
Helicopters Model AS-365N2 and AS 365 N3 helicopters with a lower 
strobe light installed. This AD requires installing a cable mount, 
inspecting the lower strobe light wiring harness, and re-routing the 
wiring harness. This AD was prompted by reports of interference between 
the lower strobe light wiring harness and the helicopter structure. The 
actions of this AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these 
helicopters.

DATES: This AD is effective October 18, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain document listed in this AD as of October 18, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final 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. It is also available 
on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0418.

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-
0418; 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 AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any 
incorporated-by-reference service information, the economic evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The street address for 
Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

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 [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On May 11, 2018, at 83 FR 21964, the Federal Register published our 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Airbus Helicopters Model 
AS-365N2 and AS 365 N3 helicopters with a lower strobe light installed.
    The NPRM proposed to require installing a cable mount on the 
helicopter structure and inspecting the lower strobe light electrical 
harness and the electrical harness between the cut-off connector and 
Frame 2000 for torn spiral tape and for any chafing on the harness 
cables. If the spiral tape is torn, the NPRM proposed to require 
replacing the spiral tape. If there is any chafing on the cable, the 
NPRM proposed to require replacing the harness. The proposed 
requirements were intended to prevent interference between the lower 
strobe light electrical harness wiring and the helicopter structure, 
which could result in chafing of an electrical harness adjacent to the 
inboard fuel tank vapor space, a fuel tank fire, and subsequent loss of 
control of the helicopter.
    The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2016-0258, dated December 16, 2016, 
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of 
the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus 
Helicopters Model AS 365 N2 and AS 365 N3 helicopters with certain 
serial numbers and configurations. EASA advises of in-production 
helicopters with lower strobe light wiring harnesses that were 
interfering with either the helicopter structure or the adjacent fuel 
tank support. EASA further states that an investigation determined that 
the electrical harnesses of these lower strobe lights were manufactured 
with additional length to facilitate removal and installation of the 
lower strobe light assembly. However, the additional length of wiring 
in the harness was not properly secured to the helicopter structure. 
According to EASA, this could result in chafing of the harness on the 
helicopter structure, creating an ignition source adjacent to the 
inboard fuel tank vapor space, and result in a fuel tank fire.
    To address this unsafe condition, the EASA AD requires installing a 
cable mount, inspecting the lower strobe light electrical harness for 
damage, and re-routing the electrical harness.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD, but we did not receive any comments on the NPRM.

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 
the EASA AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all 
information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these same 
type designs and that air safety and the public interest require 
adopting the AD requirements as proposed.

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Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD

    The EASA AD limits the applicability to helicopters with a lower 
strobe light installed and with certain serial numbers or that are in a 
configuration based upon a modification, service information, or 
engineering drawings. This AD applies to all Model AS-365N2 and AS 365 
N3 helicopters with a lower strobe light installed.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-
05.00.73, Revision 1, dated December 12, 2016, which specifies 
procedures for inspecting the lower strobe light electrical harness for 
interference and chafing with the helicopter structure and also 
specifies procedures for installing a cable mount to secure the 
electrical harness. These procedures correspond to Airbus Helicopters 
modification (MOD) 365P084778.00.
    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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 30 helicopters of U.S. Registry. 
We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order to 
comply with this AD.
    At an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour, installing a cable 
mount and inspecting the strobe light wiring harnesses requires about 1 
work-hour, and required parts cost about $50, for a cost of $135 per 
helicopter and a total cost of $4,050 to all U.S. operators.
    If required, replacing torn spiral tape requires about 1 work-hour, 
and required parts cost $45, for a cost of $130 per helicopter.
    If required, replacing a chafed wiring harness between the cut-off 
connector and Frame 2000 requires about 3 work-hours, and required 
parts cost $90, for a cost of $345 per helicopter.
    If required, replacing a chafed lower strobe light wiring harness 
requires about 3 work-hours, and required parts cost $154, for a cost 
of $409 per helicopter.

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 helicopters 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 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 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.

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

2018-18-11 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-19390; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0418; Product Identifier 2017-SW-016-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS-365N2 and AS 365 
N3 helicopters, certificated in any category, with a lower strobe 
light installed.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as interference between the 
lower strobe light electrical harness wiring and the helicopter 
structure. This condition could result in chafing of an electrical 
harness adjacent to the inboard fuel tank vapor space, a fuel tank 
fire, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

(c) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective October 18, 2018.

(d) Compliance

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

(e) Required Actions

    Within 50 hours time-in-service:
    (1) Install cable mount part number (P/N) ASMS-A to the 
helicopter structure as depicted in Figure 1, Detail A and Detail C, 
of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-05.00.73, 
Revision 1, dated December 12, 2016 (ASB AS365-05.00.73).
    (2) Inspect the lower strobe light harness and the harness 
between the cut-off connector and Frame 2000 for tears in the spiral 
tape and for chafing of the harness wires. If there is a tear in the 
spiral tape, before further flight, replace the spiral tape. If 
there is any chafing, before further flight, replace the chafed 
harness.
    (3) Route the lower strobe light harness and the harness between 
the cut-off connector and Frame 2000 and secure as depicted in 
Figure 1, Detail A and Section B-B, of ASB AS365-05.00.73.

    Note 1 to paragraph (e) of this AD: Airbus Helicopters 
identifies the actions in ASB AS365-05.00.73 as Modification 
365P084778.00.

(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: 
George 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].
    (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.

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(g) Additional Information

    The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety 
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016-0258, dated December 30, 2016. You may 
view the EASA AD on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov in 
Docket No. FAA-2018-0418.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 3340, Lights.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this 
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-
05.00.73, Revision 1, dated December 12, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Airbus Helicopters 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.
    (4) You may view this service information at 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.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 28, 2018.
Scott A. Horn,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness 
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of a certain document listed in this AD the spiral tape. If there is any chafing on
part 51. as of October 18, 2018. the cable, the NPRM proposed to require
(2) You must use this service information replacing the harness. The proposed
ADDRESSES: For service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
identified in this final rule, contact requirements were intended to prevent
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum interference between the lower strobe
737–57A1338 RB, dated September 25, 2017. Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; light electrical harness wiring and the
(ii) Reserved. telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232– helicopter structure, which could result
(3) For service information identified in 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// in chafing of an electrical harness
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/ adjacent to the inboard fuel tank vapor
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You space, a fuel tank fire, and subsequent
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., loss of control of the helicopter.
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740 5600;
may review the referenced service
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// information at the FAA, Office of the The NPRM was prompted by AD No.
www.myboeingfleet.com. Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2016–0258, dated December 16, 2016,
(4) You may view this service information 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, issued by EASA, which is the Technical
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also Agent for the Member States of the
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For available on the internet at http:// European Union, to correct an unsafe
information on the availability of this www.regulations.gov by searching for condition for Airbus Helicopters Model
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– AS 365 N2 and AS 365 N3 helicopters
(5) You may view this service information
0418. with certain serial numbers and
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records configurations. EASA advises of in-
Examining the AD Docket production helicopters with lower
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call You may examine the AD docket on strobe light wiring harnesses that were
202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. the internet at http:// interfering with either the helicopter
gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. www.regulations.gov by searching for structure or the adjacent fuel tank
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– support. EASA further states that an
August 24, 2018. 0418; or in person at Docket Operations investigation determined that the
James Cashdollar, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday electrical harnesses of these lower
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
through Friday, except Federal holidays. strobe lights were manufactured with
Aircraft Certification Service. The AD docket contains this AD, the additional length to facilitate removal
[FR Doc. 2018–19185 Filed 9–12–18; 8:45 am]
European Aviation Safety Agency and installation of the lower strobe light
(EASA) AD, any incorporated-by- assembly. However, the additional
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
reference service information, the length of wiring in the harness was not
economic evaluation, any comments properly secured to the helicopter
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION received, and other information. The structure. According to EASA, this
street address for Docket Operations could result in chafing of the harness on
Federal Aviation Administration (phone: 800–647–5527) is U.S. the helicopter structure, creating an
Department of Transportation, Docket ignition source adjacent to the inboard
14 CFR Part 39 Operations, M–30, West Building fuel tank vapor space, and result in a
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 fuel tank fire.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0418; Product New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
Identifier 2017–SW–016–AD; Amendment To address this unsafe condition, the
39–19390; AD 2018–18–11]
20590. EASA AD requires installing a cable
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: mount, inspecting the lower strobe light
RIN 2120–AA64 George Schwab, Aviation Safety electrical harness for damage, and re-
Engineer, Safety Management Section, routing the electrical harness.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
Helicopters Comments
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email We gave the public the opportunity to
Administration (FAA), DOT. george.schwab@faa.gov. participate in developing this AD, but
ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: we did not receive any comments on the
NPRM.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Discussion
airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus FAA’s Determination
On May 11, 2018, at 83 FR 21964, the
Helicopters Model AS–365N2 and AS Federal Register published our notice of These helicopters have been approved
365 N3 helicopters with a lower strobe proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which by the aviation authority of France and
light installed. This AD requires proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by are approved for operation in the United
installing a cable mount, inspecting the adding an AD that would apply to States. Pursuant to our bilateral
lower strobe light wiring harness, and Airbus Helicopters Model AS–365N2 agreement with France, EASA, its
re-routing the wiring harness. This AD and AS 365 N3 helicopters with a lower technical representative, has notified us
was prompted by reports of interference strobe light installed. of the unsafe condition described in the
between the lower strobe light wiring The NPRM proposed to require EASA AD. We are issuing this AD
harness and the helicopter structure. installing a cable mount on the because we evaluated all information
The actions of this AD are intended to helicopter structure and inspecting the provided by EASA and determined the
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prevent an unsafe condition on these lower strobe light electrical harness and unsafe condition exists and is likely to
helicopters. the electrical harness between the cut- exist or develop on other helicopters of
DATES: This AD is effective October 18, off connector and Frame 2000 for torn these same type designs and that air
2018. spiral tape and for any chafing on the safety and the public interest require
The Director of the Federal Register harness cables. If the spiral tape is torn, adopting the AD requirements as
approved the incorporation by reference the NPRM proposed to require replacing proposed.

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Differences Between This AD and the We are issuing this rulemaking under FAA–2018–0418; Product Identifier
EASA AD the authority described in Subtitle VII, 2017–SW–016–AD.

The EASA AD limits the applicability Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (a) Applicability
to helicopters with a lower strobe light ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters
installed and with certain serial section, Congress charges the FAA with Model AS–365N2 and AS 365 N3
numbers or that are in a configuration promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in helicopters, certificated in any category, with
based upon a modification, service air commerce by prescribing regulations a lower strobe light installed.
information, or engineering drawings. for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for (b) Unsafe Condition
This AD applies to all Model AS–365N2 This AD defines the unsafe condition as
and AS 365 N3 helicopters with a lower safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority interference between the lower strobe light
strobe light installed. electrical harness wiring and the helicopter
because it addresses an unsafe condition
Related Service Information Under 1 that is likely to exist or develop on structure. This condition could result in
CFR Part 51 chafing of an electrical harness adjacent to
helicopters identified in this rulemaking
the inboard fuel tank vapor space, a fuel tank
We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert action. fire, and subsequent loss of control of the
Service Bulletin No. AS365–05.00.73, Regulatory Findings helicopter.
Revision 1, dated December 12, 2016, (c) Effective Date
This AD will not have federalism
which specifies procedures for
implications under Executive Order This AD becomes effective October 18,
inspecting the lower strobe light
13132. This AD will not have a 2018.
electrical harness for interference and
substantial direct effect on the States, on
chafing with the helicopter structure (d) Compliance
the relationship between the national
and also specifies procedures for You are responsible for performing each
government and the States, or on the
installing a cable mount to secure the action required by this AD within the
distribution of power and
electrical harness. These procedures specified compliance time unless it has
responsibilities among the various
correspond to Airbus Helicopters already been accomplished prior to that time.
levels of government.
modification (MOD) 365P084778.00. For the reasons discussed above, I (e) Required Actions
This service information is reasonably certify that this AD: Within 50 hours time-in-service:
available because the interested parties (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (1) Install cable mount part number (P/N)
have access to it through their normal action’’ under Executive Order 12866; ASMS–A to the helicopter structure as
course of business or by the means (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under depicted in Figure 1, Detail A and Detail C,
identified in the ADDRESSES section. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin
Costs of Compliance (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); No. AS365–05.00.73, Revision 1, dated
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation December 12, 2016 (ASB AS365–05.00.73).
We estimate that this AD affects 30 in Alaska to the extent that it justifies (2) Inspect the lower strobe light harness
helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate making a regulatory distinction; and and the harness between the cut-off
that operators may incur the following (4) Will not have a significant connector and Frame 2000 for tears in the
costs in order to comply with this AD. economic impact, positive or negative, spiral tape and for chafing of the harness
At an average labor rate of $85 per wires. If there is a tear in the spiral tape,
on a substantial number of small entities
work-hour, installing a cable mount and before further flight, replace the spiral tape.
under the criteria of the Regulatory If there is any chafing, before further flight,
inspecting the strobe light wiring Flexibility Act. replace the chafed harness.
harnesses requires about 1 work-hour, We prepared an economic evaluation (3) Route the lower strobe light harness and
and required parts cost about $50, for a of the estimated costs to comply with the harness between the cut-off connector
cost of $135 per helicopter and a total this AD and placed it in the AD docket. and Frame 2000 and secure as depicted in
cost of $4,050 to all U.S. operators. Figure 1, Detail A and Section B–B, of ASB
If required, replacing torn spiral tape List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
AS365–05.00.73.
requires about 1 work-hour, and Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Note 1 to paragraph (e) of this AD: Airbus
required parts cost $45, for a cost of safety, Incorporation by reference, Helicopters identifies the actions in ASB
$130 per helicopter. Safety. AS365–05.00.73 as Modification
If required, replacing a chafed wiring Adoption of the Amendment
365P084778.00.
harness between the cut-off connector (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
and Frame 2000 requires about 3 work- Accordingly, under the authority
(AMOCs)
hours, and required parts cost $90, for delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (1) The Manager, Safety Management
a cost of $345 per helicopter. Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
If required, replacing a chafed lower follows:
may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your
strobe light wiring harness requires proposal to: George Schwab, Aviation Safety
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
about 3 work-hours, and required parts Engineer, Safety Management Section,
DIRECTIVES
cost $154, for a cost of $409 per Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
helicopter. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW-
Authority for This Rulemaking continues to read as follows: FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
Title 49 of the United States Code Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (2) For operations conducted under a 14
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
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§ 39.13 [Amended] 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, you notify your principal inspector, or
section 106, describes the authority of ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: the following new airworthiness
the local flight standards district office or
Aviation Programs, describes in more directive (AD): certificate holding district office, before
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2018–18–11 Airbus Helicopters: operating any aircraft complying with this
authority. Amendment 39–19390; Docket No. AD through an AMOC.

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(g) Additional Information SUMMARY: This action establishes Class Class E en route airspace extending
The subject of this AD is addressed in E en route airspace extending upward upward from 1,200 feet above the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD from 1,200 feet above the surface to surface to support IFR aircraft under
No. 2016–0258, dated December 30, 2016. accommodate instrument flight rules control of the Los Angeles ARTCC, Los
You may view the EASA AD on the internet (IFR) aircraft under control of the Los Angeles, CA.
at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. Angeles Air Route Traffic Control
FAA–2018–0418. History
Center (ARTCC), Los Angeles, CA.
(h) Subject Establishment of this airspace area The FAA published a notice of
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) would ensure controlled airspace exists proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the
Code: 3340, Lights. in those areas where the Federal airway Federal Register (83 FR 24050; May 24,
structure is inadequate. This action also 2018) for Docket No. FAA–2017–1202 to
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference establish Class E en route airspace
corrects an error in one of the longitude
(1) The Director of the Federal Register coordinates in the airspace description. extending 1,200 feet above the surface
approved the incorporation by reference of for IFR aircraft under control of the Los
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8,
the service information listed in this Angeles ARTCC, Los Angeles, CA.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 2018. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by Interested parties were invited to
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information reference action under Title 1, Code of participate in this rulemaking effort by
as applicable to do the actions required by Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to submitting written comments on the
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. the annual revision of FAA Order proposal to the FAA. One comment was
(i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service 7400.11 and publication of conforming received in support of this action.
Bulletin No. AS365–05.00.73, Revision 1, amendments. Subsequent to publication, a
dated December 12, 2016. typographical error was discovered in
(ii) Reserved. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
one of the coordinates listed in the
(3) For Airbus Helicopters service Airspace Designations and Reporting
airspace description. The longitude
information identified in this AD, contact Points, and subsequent amendments can
coordinate of ‘‘lat. 32°32′03″ N, long.
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
117°07′25″ W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat.
Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) air_traffic/publications/. For further
641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641– 32°32′03″ N, long. 117°07′29″ W’’ to
information, you can contact the
3775; or at http://www.helicopters.airbus. correct the error.
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Class E airspace designations are
com/website/en/ref/Technical-Support_ Administration, 800 Independence
73.html. published in paragraph 6006 of FAA
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017,
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is and effective September 15, 2017, which
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., also available for inspection at the is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For National Archives and Records 71.1. The Class E airspace designation
information on the availability of this Administration (NARA). For listed in this document will be
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. information on the availability of this published subsequently in the Order.
(5) You may view this service information material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030,
that is incorporated by reference at the or go to https://www.archives.gov/ Availability and Summary of
National Archives and Records federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Documents for Incorporation by
Administration (NARA). For information on FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Reference
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
Designations and Reporting Points, is This document amends FAA Order
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- published yearly and effective on 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
locations.html. September 15. Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom and effective September 15, 2017. FAA
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 28,
2018. Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
Scott A. Horn,
Operations Support Group, Western listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Service Center, 2200 S 216th Street, Des document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
Aircraft Certification Service. 231–2253. air traffic service routes, and reporting
[FR Doc. 2018–19432 Filed 9–12–18; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: points.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Authority for This Rulemaking The Rule
The FAA’s authority to issue rules The FAA is amending Title 14 Code
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION regarding aviation safety is found in of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
Title 49 of the United States Code. by establishing Class E en route airspace
Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the extending upward from 1,200 feet above
authority of the FAA Administrator. the surface to accommodate instrument
14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, flight rules (IFR) aircraft under control
describes in more detail the scope of the of the Los Angeles Air Route Traffic
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1202; Airspace agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Docket No. 17–AWP–31]
Control Center (ARTCC), Los Angeles,
promulgated under the authority CA to ensure controlled airspace exists
RIN 2120–AA66 described in Subtitle VII, Part A, in those areas where the Federal airway
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
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structure is inadequate.
Establishment of Class E Airspace, section, the FAA is charged with
Los Angeles, CA prescribing regulations to assign the use Regulatory Notices and Analyses
AGENCY: Federal Aviation of airspace necessary to ensure the The FAA has determined that this
Administration (FAA), DOT. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of regulation only involves an established
airspace. This regulation is within the body of technical regulations for which
ACTION: Final rule.
scope of that authority as it establishes frequent and routine amendments are

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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.
Dates		This AD is effective October 18, 2018.
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 [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 46384
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 46384 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 178 (September 13, 2018)

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