83_FR_57897 83 FR 57675 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters

83 FR 57675 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 222 (November 16, 2018)

Page Range57675-57677
FR Document2018-24989

We are revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-21-05 for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (now Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters) Model EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters. AD 2013-21-05 required an initial and repetitive inspections of certain bearings and modifying the floor and a rod. Since we issued AD 2013-21-05, we have determined that modifying the floor and rod removes the unsafe condition. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2013-21-05 but removes the repetitive inspections. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0446; Product Identifier 2010-SW-007-AD; Amendment 
39-19498; AD 2013-21-05R1]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH 
(Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-21-05 for 
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (now Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH) 
(Airbus Helicopters) Model EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ 
helicopters. AD 2013-21-05 required an initial and repetitive 
inspections of certain bearings and modifying the floor and a rod. 
Since we issued AD 2013-21-05, we have determined that modifying the 
floor and rod removes the unsafe condition. This AD retains the 
requirements of AD 2013-21-05 but removes the repetitive inspections. 
The actions of this AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective December 21, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 5, 
2013 (78 FR 65169, October 31, 2013).

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.airbushelicopters.com/website/technical-expert/. You 
may view this 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-2013-
0446.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2013-0446; 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 information, the 
economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The 
address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is Docket 
Operations, 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 matthew.fuller@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to remove AD 2013-21-05, Amendment 39-17629 (78 FR 65169, 
October 31, 2013) (AD 2013-21-05) and add a new AD. AD 2013-21-05 
applied to Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (now Airbus Helicopters) Model 
EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters with bearing part number 
(P/N) LN9367GE6N2; rod P/N L671M5040205; lever P/N L671M5040101; and 
floor P/N L533M1014101, L533M1014102, L533M1014103, L533M1014104, 
L533M1014105 or L533M1014106 installed. AD 2013-21-05 required 
inspecting each bearing for freedom of movement within 100 hours time-
in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 800 hours 
TIS. AD 2013-21-05 also required modifying the floor and modifying and 
re-identifying the rod with a new P/N. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on April 2, 2018 (83 FR 13883). The NPRM was prompted 
by AD No. 2006-0318R2, dated April 25, 2017, issued by EASA, which is 
the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, issued 
to correct an unsafe condition for all Eurocopter Model EC 135 
helicopters. EASA determined, based on a review of data and operator 
feedback, that repetitive inspections are not required for helicopters 
with the modified rod and floor. EASA accordingly revised its AD to 
remove the repetitive inspections.
    Accordingly, the NPRM proposed to retain the requirements of AD 
2013-21-05 but remove the repetitive inspections. The proposed actions 
were intended to detect and prevent the binding of a bearing, which 
could lead to loss of helicopter control.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD, but we received no comments on the NPRM.

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 issuing this AD because we evaluated all information 
provided by EASA and determined that an 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.

Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD

    The EASA AD sets compliance times from its original effective date 
of October 20, 2006, and this AD does not. This AD requires modifying 
each rod within 100 hours TIS, rather than within 800 hours TIS as 
specified in the EASA AD. This AD does not require contacting 
Eurocopter customer support, unlike the EASA AD. Finally, this AD does 
not apply to Airbus Helicopters Model EC635 T1, EC635 P2+, and EC635 
T2+ helicopters because they have no FAA type certificate.

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Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin EC135-67A-012, 
Revision 1, dated October 18, 2006 (ASB Rev 1), which specifies 
repetitively inspecting the bearing of the linear transducer for 
freedom of movement and the lower side of the floor for chafing or 
damage. If there is binding, ASB Rev 1 specifies replacing the bearing. 
If there is chafing or damage on the floor, ASB Rev 1 specifies 
replacing the bearing and repairing the floor. ASB Rev 1 also specifies 
modifying and re-identifying a certain rod.
    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.

Other Related Service Information

    We also reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin EC135-
67A-012, Revision 2, dated April 3, 2017 (ASB Rev 2). ASB Rev 2 states 
that the repetitive inspection has been added to the helicopter 
maintenance manual. The repetitive inspection is therefore removed, and 
ASB Rev 2 requires no action. ASB Rev 1 is attached to ASB Rev 2 as an 
Appendix.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 304 helicopters of U.S. Registry 
and that labor costs average $85 a work hour. We estimate it takes 
about 10 work-hours to inspect the bearing, and no parts or materials 
are required, for a cost of $850 per helicopter and $258,400 for the 
U.S. fleet. If necessary, replacing the bearing requires 3 additional 
work-hours, and parts cost $50, for a cost of $305 per helicopter. 
Repairing the floor requires 3 additional work-hours and a minimal cost 
for materials, for a cost of $255 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 products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that 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.

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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2013-21-05, Amendment 39-17629 (78 FR 65169, October 31, 2013), and 
adding the following new AD:

2013-21-05R1 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously 
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH): Amendment 39-19498; Docket No. FAA-
2013-0446; Product Identifier 2010-SW-007-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ 
helicopters, with bearing, part number (P/N) LN9367GE6N2; rod, P/N 
L671M5040205; lever, P/N L671M5040101; and floor, P/N L533M1014101, 
L533M1014102, L533M1014103, L533M1014104, L533M1014105 or 
L533M1014106, installed, certificated in any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as limited control of a 
tail rotor because of the binding of a bearing. This condition could 
result in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

(c) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2013-21-05, Amendment 39-17629 (78 FR 65169, 
October 31, 2013).

(d) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective December 21, 2018.

(e) Compliance

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

(f) Required Actions

    (1) Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS), inspect each bearing 
for freedom of movement by turning and tilting the bearing as 
depicted in Figure 2 of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. EC135-
67A-012, Revision 1, dated October 18, 2006 (ASB). During any 
inspection:
    (i) If there is binding or rough turning, before further flight, 
replace the bearing with an airworthy bearing.
    (ii) If there is chafing on the lower side of the floor that 
does not extend through the panel outer layer, before further 
flight, replace the bearing with an airworthy bearing.
    (iii) If there is damage on the lower side of the floor in the 
area of the assembly opening that extends through the panel outer 
layer (revealing an open honeycomb cell or layer), before further 
flight, replace the bearing with an airworthy bearing and repair the 
floor.
    (2) After performing the actions in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through 
(iii) of this AD, before further flight, install a Teflon strip and 
identify the floor by following the Accomplishment Instructions, 
paragraphs 3.E.(1) through 3.E.(4), of the ASB.
    (3) Within 100 hours TIS, modify and re-identify the rod as 
depicted in Figure 1 of the ASB and by following the Accomplishment 
Instructions, paragraphs 3.H.(1) through 3.H.(3)(f), of the ASB.

 (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Section, 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 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

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certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft 
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

 (h) Additional Information

    (1) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC135-67A-012, 
Revision 2, dated April 3, 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. 2006-0318R2, dated April 25, 2017. You 
may view the EASA AD on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
in the AD Docket.

 (i) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6720, Tail Rotor 
Control System.

 (j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) 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.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
December 5, 2013 (78 FR 65169, October 31, 2013).
    (i) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. EC135-67A-012, 
Revision 1, dated October 18, 2006.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (4) 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.
    (5) 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.
    (6) 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 November 7, 2018.
James A. Grigg,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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57675 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 83, No. 222 Friday, November 16, 2018 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, April 2, 2018 (83 FR 13883). The NPRM contains regulatory documents having general Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood was prompted by AD No. 2006–0318R2, applicability and legal effect, most of which Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX dated April 25, 2017, issued by EASA, are keyed to and codified in the Code of 76177. It is also available on the internet which is the Technical Agent for the Federal Regulations, which is published under at http://www.regulations.gov by 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. Member States of the European Union, searching for and locating Docket No. issued to correct an unsafe condition for The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by FAA–2013–0446. all Eurocopter Model EC 135 the Superintendent of Documents. Examining the AD Docket helicopters. EASA determined, based on a review of data and operator feedback, You may examine the AD docket on DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the internet at http:// that repetitive inspections are not required for helicopters with the www.regulations.gov in Docket No. Federal Aviation Administration FAA–2013–0446; or in person at Docket modified rod and floor. EASA Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., accordingly revised its AD to remove 14 CFR Part 39 Monday through Friday, except Federal the repetitive inspections. [Docket No. FAA–2013–0446; Product holidays. The AD docket contains this Accordingly, the NPRM proposed to Identifier 2010–SW–007–AD; Amendment AD, the European Aviation Safety retain the requirements of AD 2013–21– 39–19498; AD 2013–21–05R1] Agency (EASA) AD, any incorporated- 05 but remove the repetitive RIN 2120–AA64 by-reference information, the economic inspections. The proposed actions were evaluation, any comments received, and intended to detect and prevent the Airworthiness Directives; Airbus other information. The address for binding of a bearing, which could lead Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Docket Operations (phone: 800–647– to loss of helicopter control. (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland 5527) is Docket Operations, U.S. GmbH) Helicopters Department of Transportation, Docket Comments Operations, M–30, West Building AGENCY: Federal Aviation We gave the public the opportunity to Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 Administration (FAA), DOT. New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC participate in developing this AD, but ACTION: Final rule. 20590. we received no comments on the NPRM. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt FAA’s Determination SUMMARY: We are revising Airworthiness Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Directive (AD) 2013–21–05 for Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft These helicopters have been approved Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (now Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 by the aviation authority of Germany Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH) Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; and are approved for operation in the (Airbus Helicopters) Model EC135 P1, telephone (817) 222–5110; email United States. Pursuant to our bilateral P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters. matthew.fuller@faa.gov. agreement with Germany, EASA, its AD 2013–21–05 required an initial and technical representative, has notified us SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: repetitive inspections of certain bearings of the unsafe condition described in its and modifying the floor and a rod. Since Discussion AD. We are issuing this AD because we we issued AD 2013–21–05, we have We issued a notice of proposed evaluated all information provided by determined that modifying the floor and rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR EASA and determined that an unsafe rod removes the unsafe condition. This part 39 to remove AD 2013–21–05, AD retains the requirements of AD condition exists and is likely to exist or Amendment 39–17629 (78 FR 65169, develop on other helicopters of these 2013–21–05 but removes the repetitive October 31, 2013) (AD 2013–21–05) and inspections. The actions of this AD are same type designs and that air safety add a new AD. AD 2013–21–05 applied and the public interest require adopting intended to prevent an unsafe condition to Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (now on these products. the AD requirements as proposed. 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57676 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 222 / Friday, November 16, 2018 / Rules and Regulations Related Service Information Under 1 is within the scope of that authority L533M1014103, L533M1014104, CFR Part 51 because it addresses an unsafe condition L533M1014105 or L533M1014106, installed, that is likely to exist or develop on certificated in any category. We reviewed Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin EC135–67A–012, Revision 1, products identified in this rulemaking (b) Unsafe Condition dated October 18, 2006 (ASB Rev 1), action. This AD defines the unsafe condition as which specifies repetitively inspecting Regulatory Findings limited control of a tail rotor because of the the bearing of the linear transducer for binding of a bearing. This condition could freedom of movement and the lower We have determined that this AD will result in subsequent loss of control of the side of the floor for chafing or damage. not have federalism implications under helicopter. If there is binding, ASB Rev 1 specifies Executive Order 13132. This AD will (c) Affected ADs replacing the bearing. If there is chafing not have a substantial direct effect on This AD replaces AD 2013–21–05, or damage on the floor, ASB Rev 1 the States, on the relationship between Amendment 39–17629 (78 FR 65169, October specifies replacing the bearing and the national government and the States, 31, 2013). repairing the floor. ASB Rev 1 also or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various (d) Effective Date specifies modifying and re-identifying a levels of government. This AD becomes effective December 21, certain rod. For the reasons discussed above, I 2018. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties certify that this AD: (e) Compliance have access to it through their normal (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory You are responsible for performing each course of business or by the means action’’ under Executive Order 12866, action required by this AD within the identified in the ADDRESSES section. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under specified compliance time unless it has DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures already been accomplished prior to that time. Other Related Service Information (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (f) Required Actions We also reviewed Airbus Helicopters (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Alert Service Bulletin EC135–67A–012, in Alaska to the extent that it justifies (1) Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS), making a regulatory distinction; and inspect each bearing for freedom of Revision 2, dated April 3, 2017 (ASB movement by turning and tilting the bearing Rev 2). ASB Rev 2 states that the (4) Will not have a significant as depicted in Figure 2 of Eurocopter Alert repetitive inspection has been added to economic impact, positive or negative, Service Bulletin No. EC135–67A–012, the helicopter maintenance manual. The on a substantial number of small entities Revision 1, dated October 18, 2006 (ASB). repetitive inspection is therefore under the criteria of the Regulatory During any inspection: removed, and ASB Rev 2 requires no Flexibility Act. (i) If there is binding or rough turning, action. ASB Rev 1 is attached to ASB before further flight, replace the bearing with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 an airworthy bearing. Rev 2 as an Appendix. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (ii) If there is chafing on the lower side of Costs of Compliance safety, Incorporation by reference, the floor that does not extend through the panel outer layer, before further flight, We estimate that this AD affects 304 Safety. replace the bearing with an airworthy helicopters of U.S. Registry and that bearing. Adoption of the Amendment labor costs average $85 a work hour. We (iii) If there is damage on the lower side estimate it takes about 10 work-hours to Accordingly, under the authority of the floor in the area of the assembly inspect the bearing, and no parts or delegated to me by the Administrator, opening that extends through the panel outer materials are required, for a cost of $850 the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as layer (revealing an open honeycomb cell or per helicopter and $258,400 for the U.S. follows: layer), before further flight, replace the fleet. If necessary, replacing the bearing bearing with an airworthy bearing and repair requires 3 additional work-hours, and PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the floor. DIRECTIVES (2) After performing the actions in parts cost $50, for a cost of $305 per paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (iii) of this AD, helicopter. Repairing the floor requires before further flight, install a Teflon strip and 3 additional work-hours and a minimal ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: identify the floor by following the cost for materials, for a cost of $255 per Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs helicopter. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 3.E.(1) through 3.E.(4), of the ASB. (3) Within 100 hours TIS, modify and re- Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] identify the rod as depicted in Figure 1 of the Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by ASB and by following the Accomplishment specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) Instructions, paragraphs 3.H.(1) through rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2013–21–05, Amendment 39–17629 (78 3.H.(3)(f), of the ASB. Section 106, describes the authority of FR 65169, October 31, 2013), and (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, adding the following new AD: (AMOCs) Aviation Programs, describes in more 2013–21–05R1 Airbus Helicopters (1) The Manager, Safety Management detail the scope of the Agency’s Deutschland GmbH (Previously Section, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this authority. Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH): AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller, We are issuing this rulemaking under Amendment 39–19498; Docket No. Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety the authority described in Subtitle VII, FAA–2013–0446; Product Identifier Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, 2010–SW–007–AD. Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; tkelley on DSKBCP9HB2PROD with RULES (a) Applicability email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to Model EC135 P1, P2, (2) For operations conducted under a 14 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters, with CFR part 119 operating certificate or under air commerce by prescribing regulations bearing, part number (P/N) LN9367GE6N2; 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that for practices, methods, and procedures rod, P/N L671M5040205; lever, P/N you notify your principal inspector, or the Administrator finds necessary for L671M5040101; and floor, P/N lacking a principal inspector, the manager of safety in air commerce. 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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 222 / Friday, November 16, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 57677 certificate holding district office, before SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE exemption from HUD’s Manufactured operating any aircraft complying with this COMMISSION Home Construction and Safety AD through an AMOC. Standards and Manufactured Home (h) Additional Information 17 CFR Part 232 Procedural and Enforcement (1) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service [Release Nos. 33–10566A; 34–84325A; 39– regulations. HUD is adopting a Bulletin No. EC135–67A–012, Revision 2, 2522A; IC–33261A] recommendation of the Manufactured dated April 3, 2017, which is not Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) incorporated by reference, contains Adoption of Updated EDGAR Filer but expanding the definition of additional information about the subject of Manual; Correction recreational vehicle and modifying it to this AD. For service information identified in require certification with the updated this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; ANSI standard, A119.5–15. Commission. telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; DATES: fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// ACTION: Final rule; correction. Effective Date: January 15, 2019. www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/ref/ Incorporation by Reference: The Technical-Support_73.html. You may review SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange incorporation by reference of certain the referenced service information at the Commission published a document in publications listed in the rule is FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, the Federal Register of November 5, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., approved by the Director of the Federal 2018 adopting revisions to the Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Register as of January 15, 2019. Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in Compliance Date: The Manufacturer’s Retrieval System (‘‘EDGAR’’) Filer European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD Notice requirement under this rule Manual and related rules. There was a No. 2006–0318R2, dated April 25, 2017. You applies to all covered units, beginning may view the EASA AD on the internet at mistake in the SUPPLEMENTARY with the first unit to leave production http://www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket. INFORMATION section. on January 15, 2019. (i) Subject DATES: Effective November 16, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Teresa Payne, Acting Administrator, Code: 6720, Tail Rotor Control System. Christian Windsor, EDGAR Business Office of Manufactured Housing Office, Securities and Exchange Programs, Department of Housing and (j) Material Incorporated by Reference Commission, 100 F Street NE, Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street (1) The Director of the Federal Register Washington, DC 20549, (202) 551–3419. approved the incorporation by reference SW, Room 9164, Washington, DC 20410; (IBR) of the service information listed in this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FR Doc. telephone 202–402–5216. (This is not a paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 2018–24128 appearing on page 55264 in toll-free number.) Individuals with part 51. the Federal Register of Monday, speech or hearing impairments may (2) You must use this service information November 5, 2018, the following access this number through TTY by as applicable to do the actions required by corrections are made: calling the Federal Relay Service, toll- this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. free, at 1–800–877–8339. (3) The following service information was Correction approved for IBR on December 5, 2013 (78 FR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On page 55264, in the 20th line of the 65169, October 31, 2013). I. Background (i) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. third column, the phrase ‘‘(Version 32)’’ EC135–67A–012, Revision 1, dated October is corrected to read ‘‘(Version 31)’’. A. HUD’s Regulatory Authority and the 18, 2006. Dated: November 9, 2018. Recreational Vehicle Exemption (ii) [Reserved] Eduardo A. Aleman, (4) For Airbus Helicopters service The National Manufactured Housing information identified in this AD, contact Assistant Secretary. Construction and Safety Standards Act Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, [FR Doc. 2018–25005 Filed 11–15–18; 8:45 am] of 1974 (the Act) 1 authorizes HUD, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) BILLING CODE 8011–01–P through its Office of Manufactured 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641– Housing Programs (OMHP), to establish 3775; or at http:// and amend the Federal Manufactured www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/ref/ Technical-Support_73.html. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND Home Construction and Safety (5) You may view this service information URBAN DEVELOPMENT Standards (HUD Code) and the at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Procedural and Enforcement Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., 24 CFR Part 3282 regulations, codified at 24 CFR parts Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For 3280 and 3282, respectively. This information on the availability of this [Docket No. FR–5877–F–02] authority authorizes HUD to issue and material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. RIN 2502–AJ33 enforce appropriate standards for the (6) You may view this service information construction, design, performance, and that is incorporated by reference at the Manufactured Home Procedural and National Archives and Records installation of manufactured homes— Enforcement Regulations; Clarifying formerly known as mobile homes—to Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call the Exemption for Manufacture of ensure their quality, durability, (202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// Recreational Vehicles affordability, and safety. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Since the HUD Code’s inception in locations.html. 1976, Recreational Vehicles (RVs) have Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November Commissioner, HUD. been largely exempted from the HUD tkelley on DSKBCP9HB2PROD with RULES 7, 2018. Code. Self-propelled RVs are statutorily ACTION: Final rule. James A. Grigg, exempted, and other classes of RVs over Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness SUMMARY: This rulemaking revises the 1 See The National Manufactured Housing Division, Aircraft Certification Service. exemption for the manufacture of Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, [FR Doc. 2018–24989 Filed 11–15–18; 8:45 am] recreational vehicles to clarify which Public Law 93–383, approved August 22, 1974, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P recreational vehicles qualify for an codified at 42 U.S.C. 5401–5426. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:14 Nov 15, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\16NOR1.SGM 16NOR1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective December 21, 2018.
ContactMatt 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 Citation83 FR 57675 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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