83 FR 46862 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 180 (September 17, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 180 (September 17, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-19750 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 180 (Monday, September 17, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 46862-46864] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19750] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0384; Product Identifier 2017-SW-061-AD; Amendment 39-19401; AD 2018-19-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N1, and SA-366G1 helicopters. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the aft fuselage outer skin. This AD was prompted by several reports of aft fuselage outer skin disbonding. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 22, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of October 22, 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. 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- 0384. 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- 0384; 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: Matt Fuller, Senior 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 9, 2018, at 83 FR 21194, 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, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N1, and SA-366G1 helicopters. The NPRM proposed to require a repetitive tap inspection of the aft fuselage outer skin for disbonding. Depending on the inspection results, the NPRM proposed to require reducing the compliance time interval of the tap inspections or repairing or replacing the panel to terminate the shorter compliance time interval. The NPRM also proposed to require a repetitive cleaning of the aft fuselage outer skin to visually inspect for distortion, wrinkling, and corrosion. Depending on the visual inspection results, the NPRM proposed to require an additional tap inspection of the area. The proposed [[Page 46863]] requirements were intended to detect disbonding of the aft fuselage outer skin, which could result in loss of aft fuselage structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2017-0165, dated September 5, 2017 (EASA AD 2017-0165), issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for the Airbus Helicopters Model SA 365 N1, AS 365 N2, AS 365 N3, SA 366 G1, EC 155 B and EC 155 B1 helicopters. EASA advises of several reports of aft fuselage (baggage compartment area) outer skin disbonding found during a 600-hour inspection. EASA advises that most of the reports of disbonding occurred on Model EC 155 helicopters and may occur in the same area on Model AS 365, SA 365, and SA 366 helicopters due to design similarity. According to EASA, the cause of the disbonding has not yet been determined and the investigation is continuing. Airbus Helicopters states possible causes that are being considered include exhaust gas heat from the exhaust pipes and environmental conditions. EASA states that this condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the aft fuselage, possibly affecting safe flight and landing. To address this unsafe condition, EASA AD 2017-0165 requires a repetitive tap inspection of the aft fuselage outer skin for disbonding, a repetitive visual inspection of the aft fuselage outer skin for distortion, wrinkling, and corrosion, and contacting Airbus Helicopters if there is any disbonding. 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. Interim Action We consider this AD to be an interim action. If final action is later identified, we might consider further rulemaking then. Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD If there is disbonding within the allowable limit, the EASA AD specifies reporting the inspection results to Airbus Helicopters, whereas this AD does not. If there is disbonding that exceeds the allowable limit, the EASA AD specifies contacting Airbus Helicopters for approved skin panel repair or replacement instructions, whereas this AD requires repairing or replacing the panel instead. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS365-05.00.77 for Model AS365 N, N1, N2, and N3 and non-FAA- certificated Model AS365 F, Fs, Fi, K, and K2 helicopters; ASB No. SA366-05.48 for Model SA366 G1 and non-FAA-certificated Model SA366 GA helicopters; and ASB No. EC155-05A033 for Model EC155 B and B1 helicopters, all Revision 0 and all dated July 21, 2017. This service information specifies repetitive tap and visual inspections between aft fuselage outer skin frames X4630 and X6630 and defines the allowable limit of disbonding for this area. If there is distortion, wrinkling, or corrosion, this service information specifies performing a tap inspection. If there is disbonding within the allowable limit, this service information specifies reporting the inspection results to Airbus Helicopters and performing the recurring tap inspection at a shorter compliance time interval. If there is disbonding that exceeds the allowable limit, this service information specifies contacting Airbus Helicopters for repair before further flight. 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 46 helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD. Tap inspecting the aft fuselage outer skin takes about 3 work-hours for an estimated cost of $255 per helicopter and $11,730 for the U.S. fleet per inspection cycle. Visually inspecting the aft fuselage outer skin takes about 0.3 work-hour for an estimated cost of $26 per helicopter and $1,196 for the U.S. fleet per inspection cycle. Repairing a panel takes about 5 work-hours and parts cost about $500 for an estimated cost of $925. Replacing a panel takes about 10 work- hours and parts cost about $20,000 for an estimated cost of $20,850. 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. [[Page 46864]] 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-19-01 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-19401; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0384; Product Identifier 2017-SW-061-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N1, and SA-366G1 helicopters, certificated in any category. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as disbonding of the aft fuselage outer skin. This condition could result in loss of aft fuselage structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. (c) Effective Date This AD becomes effective October 22, 2018. (d) Compliance You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been accomplished prior to that time. (e) Required Actions (1) Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS), tap inspect the aft fuselage outer skin for disbonding between frames X4630 and X6630 in the areas depicted in Figure 1 of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS365-05.00.77, ASB No. SA366-05.48, or ASB No. EC155-05A033, all Revision 0 and dated July 21, 2017 (ASB AS365- 05.00.77, ASB SA366-05.48, or ASB EC155-05A033), as applicable for your model helicopter. Examples of acceptable and unacceptable disbonding areas are depicted in Figure 2 of ASB AS365-05.00.77, ASB SA366-05.48, and ASB EC155-05A033, as applicable for your model helicopter. (i) If there is no disbonding, repeat the tap inspection at intervals not to exceed 660 hours TIS. (ii) If there is disbonding within one square-shaped area measuring 3.94 in. x 3.94 in. (10 cm x 10 cm) that does not cross two skin panels, repeat the tap inspection at intervals not to exceed 110 hours TIS. (iii) If there is disbonding that exceeds one square-shaped area measuring 3.94 in. x 3.94 in. (10 cm x 10 cm) or crosses two skin panels, before further flight, repair or replace the panel. Thereafter, tap inspect the panel at intervals not to exceed 660 hours TIS. (2) Within 220 hours TIS, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 110 hours TIS, clean the aft fuselage outer skin and using a light, visually inspect for distortion, wrinkling, and corrosion between frames X4630 and X6630 as depicted in Figure 1 of ASB AS365- 05.00.77, ASB SA366-05.48, or ASB EC155-05A033, as applicable for your model helicopter. If there is any distortion, wrinkling, or corrosion, before further flight, tap inspect the area for disbonding by following the inspection instructions in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. (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: Matt Fuller, Senior 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. (g) Additional Information The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2017-0165, dated September 5, 2017. You may view the EASA AD on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2018-0384. (h) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 5302, Rotorcraft tail boom. (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 (ASB) No. AS365- 05.00.77, Revision 0, dated July 21, 2017. (ii) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. SA366-05.48, Revision 0, dated July 21, 2017. (iii) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC155-05A033, Revision 0, dated July 21, 2017. (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 September 4, 2018. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-19750 Filed 9-14-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Office, as appropriate. If sending information Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, information at the FAA, Office of the
directly to the International Section, send it 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; phone: Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
to the attention of the person identified in +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax: +31 (0)88–6280– 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may 111; email: technicalservices@fokker.com;
Fort Worth, TX 76177. You may review
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- internet: http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any (4) You may view this service information the referenced service information at the
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
inspector, the manager of the local flight information on the availability of this Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX
standards district office/certificate holding material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 76177. It is also available on the internet
district office. (5) You may view this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any that is incorporated by reference at the searching for and locating Docket No.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective National Archives and Records FAA–2018–0384.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Administration (NARA). For information on
be accomplished using a method approved the availability of this material at NARA, call Examining the AD Docket
by the Manager, International Section, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or locations.html. the internet at http://
Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Design www.regulations.gov by searching for
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by August 30, 2018.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
the DOA, the approval must include the 0384; or in person at Docket Operations
DOA-authorized signature. Jeffrey E. Duven,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft through Friday, except Federal holidays.
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a Certification Service.
The AD docket contains this AD, the
person is not required to respond to, nor [FR Doc. 2018–19754 Filed 9–14–18; 8:45 am]
European Aviation Safety Agency
shall a person be subject to a penalty for BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
failure to comply with a collection of
(EASA) AD, any incorporated-by-
information subject to the requirements of reference service information, the
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that economic evaluation, any comments
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION received, and other information. The
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Federal Aviation Administration street address for Docket Operations
Control Number for this information (phone: 800–647–5527) is U.S.
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for Department of Transportation, Docket
this collection of information is estimated to 14 CFR Part 39
Operations, M–30, West Building
be approximately 1 hour per response, [Docket No. FAA–2018–0384; Product Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
including the time for reviewing instructions, Identifier 2017–SW–061–AD; Amendment
completing and reviewing the collection of
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
39–19401; AD 2018–19–01] 20590.
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt
concerning the accuracy of this burden and Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer,
suggestions for reducing the burden should Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Helicopters Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AES–200. Administration (FAA), DOT. telephone (817) 222–5110; email
ACTION: Final rule. matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
(l) Related Information SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Discussion
2017–0163, dated September 4, 2017; Helicopters Model AS–365N2, AS 365 On May 9, 2018, at 83 FR 21194, the
corrected September 5, 2017, for related N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA–365N1, and Federal Register published our notice of
information. This MCAI may be found in the SA–366G1 helicopters. This AD requires
AD docket on the internet at http:// proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which
repetitive inspections of the aft fuselage proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0448. outer skin. This AD was prompted by adding an AD that would apply to
(2) For more information about this AD, several reports of aft fuselage outer skin Airbus Helicopters Model AS–365N2,
contact Tom Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer, disbonding. The actions of this AD are AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA–
International Section, Transport Standards intended to address an unsafe condition 365N1, and SA–366G1 helicopters.
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des on these products. The NPRM proposed to require a
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax 206–231– DATES: This AD is effective October 22, repetitive tap inspection of the aft
3226. 2018. fuselage outer skin for disbonding.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference The Director of the Federal Register Depending on the inspection results, the
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference NPRM proposed to require reducing the
approved the incorporation by reference of certain documents listed in this AD compliance time interval of the tap
(IBR) of the service information listed in this as of October 22, 2018. inspections or repairing or replacing the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR ADDRESSES: For service information panel to terminate the shorter
part 51. identified in this final rule, contact compliance time interval. The NPRM
(2) You must use this service information Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum also proposed to require a repetitive
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as applicable to do the actions required by Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; cleaning of the aft fuselage outer skin to
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32–
telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232– visually inspect for distortion,
169, dated August 23, 2017. 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// wrinkling, and corrosion. Depending on
(ii) Reserved. www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/ the visual inspection results, the NPRM
(3) For service information identified in en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You proposed to require an additional tap
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., may review the referenced service inspection of the area. The proposed
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Adoption of the Amendment (2) Within 220 hours TIS, and thereafter at (5) You may view this service information
intervals not to exceed 110 hours TIS, clean that is incorporated by reference at the
Accordingly, under the authority the aft fuselage outer skin and using a light, National Archives and Records
delegated to me by the Administrator, visually inspect for distortion, wrinkling, and Administration (NARA). For information on
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as corrosion between frames X4630 and X6630 the availability of this material at NARA, call
follows: as depicted in Figure 1 of ASB AS365– (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
05.00.77, ASB SA366–05.48, or ASB EC155– www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 05A033, as applicable for your model locations.html.
DIRECTIVES helicopter. If there is any distortion,
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September
wrinkling, or corrosion, before further flight,
4, 2018.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 tap inspect the area for disbonding by
continues to read as follows: following the inspection instructions in Lance T. Gant,
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
§ 39.13 [Amended] (AMOCs) [FR Doc. 2018–19750 Filed 9–14–18; 8:45 am]
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
the following new airworthiness Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
directive (AD): may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your
proposal to: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2018–19–01 Airbus Helicopters: Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Amendment 39–19401; Docket No. Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Federal Aviation Administration
FAA–2018–0384; Product Identifier Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
2017–SW–061–AD. telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW- 14 CFR Part 71
(a) Applicability FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 [Docket No. FAA–2018–0139; Airspace
This AD applies to Model AS–365N2, AS Docket No. 18–ACE–1]
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA–365N1, and
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
SA–366G1 helicopters, certificated in any RIN 2120–AA66
category. you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
(b) Unsafe Condition the local flight standards district office or Amendment of Class E Airspace;
certificate holding district office, before Lyons, KS
This AD defines the unsafe condition as
disbonding of the aft fuselage outer skin. This operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
condition could result in loss of aft fuselage Administration (FAA), DOT.
structural integrity and subsequent loss of (g) Additional Information
control of the helicopter. ACTION: Final rule, correction.
The subject of this AD is addressed in
(c) Effective Date European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD SUMMARY: This action corrects a final
This AD becomes effective October 22, No. 2017–0165, dated September 5, 2017. rule published in the Federal Register
2018. You may view the EASA AD on the internet of August 1, 2018, that amends Class E
at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. airspace at Lyons-Rice County
(d) Compliance FAA–2018–0384.
Municipal Airport, Lyons, KS. The word
You are responsible for performing each (h) Subject
action required by this AD within the ‘‘County’’ was inadvertently omitted
specified compliance time unless it has Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) from the airport name in the Summary,
already been accomplished prior to that time. Code: 5302, Rotorcraft tail boom. History, and Rules section of the
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference document, as well as in the header of
(e) Required Actions
the legal description.
(1) Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS), (1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC,
tap inspect the aft fuselage outer skin for
disbonding between frames X4630 and the service information listed in this November 8, 2018. The Director of the
X6630 in the areas depicted in Figure 1 of paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Federal Register approves this
Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin part 51. incorporation by reference action under
(ASB) No. AS365–05.00.77, ASB No. SA366– (2) You must use this service information Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations,
05.48, or ASB No. EC155–05A033, all as applicable to do the actions required by part 51, subject to the annual revision of
Revision 0 and dated July 21, 2017 (ASB this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of
AS365–05.00.77, ASB SA366–05.48, or ASB (i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
EC155–05A033), as applicable for your Bulletin (ASB) No. AS365–05.00.77, Revision conforming amendments.
model helicopter. Examples of acceptable 0, dated July 21, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
and unacceptable disbonding areas are (ii) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. SA366– Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation
depicted in Figure 2 of ASB AS365–05.00.77, 05.48, Revision 0, dated July 21, 2017. Administration, Operations Support
ASB SA366–05.48, and ASB EC155–05A033, (iii) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC155– Group, Central Service Center, 10101
as applicable for your model helicopter. 05A033, Revision 0, dated July 21, 2017. Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
(i) If there is no disbonding, repeat the tap (3) For Airbus Helicopters service
inspection at intervals not to exceed 660 information identified in this AD, contact 76177; telephone (817) 222–5857.
hours TIS. Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(ii) If there is disbonding within one Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972)
square-shaped area measuring 3.94 in. x 3.94 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641– History
in. (10 cm x 10 cm) that does not cross two 3775; or at http://www.helicopters.airbus. The FAA published a final rule in the
skin panels, repeat the tap inspection at com/website/en/ref/Technical-Support_ Federal Register for Docket No. FAA–
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intervals not to exceed 110 hours TIS. 73.html. 2018–0139 (83 FR 37422, August 1,
(iii) If there is disbonding that exceeds one (4) You may view this service information
square-shaped area measuring 3.94 in. x 3.94 at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, 2018), amending Class E airspace at
in. (10 cm x 10 cm) or crosses two skin Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport,
panels, before further flight, repair or replace Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For Lyons, KS. Subsequent to publication,
the panel. Thereafter, tap inspect the panel information on the availability of this the FAA identified a clerical error that
at intervals not to exceed 660 hours TIS. material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. the word ‘‘County’’ was omitted from
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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 22, 2018. | |
| Contact | Matt Fuller, Senior 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 46862 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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