83 FR 9424 - Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Turboshaft Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 44 (March 6, 2018)

Page Range		9424-9426
FR Document		2018-04439

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arrius 2F turboshaft engines. This AD requires inspection and replacement of the magnetic heads installed on oil system electrical magnetic plugs. This AD was prompted by reports from the manufacturer of a batch of non-conforming magnetic heads installed on electrical magnetic plugs. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0084; Product Identifier 2018-NE-02-AD; Amendment
39-19212; AD 2018-05-03]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A.,
Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arrius 2F turboshaft engines. This AD
requires inspection and replacement of the magnetic heads installed on
oil system electrical magnetic plugs. This AD was prompted by reports
from the manufacturer of a batch of non-conforming magnetic heads
installed on electrical magnetic plugs. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective March 21, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 21,
2018.
We must receive comments on this AD by April 20, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this final rule, contact
Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: (33) 05
59 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. It is also
available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0084.

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-
0084; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations (phone:
800-647-5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-
238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: robert.green@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
AD 2018-0012-E, dated January 16, 2018 (referred to hereinafter as
``the MCAI''), to address an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:

Flaking of the cadmium coating of electrical magnetic plugs head
Part Number (P/N) 9 520 01 154 5 was detected. Investigation results
indicate that this was the result of manufacturing deficiency. This
part is installed on electrical magnetic plugs (front and rear
position) of the engine, providing warning signals for early
detection of internal part(s) structural degradation, propagating in
form of presence of metal particles in the lubrication system. The
subsequent investigation identified the batch of affected magnetic
plugs heads by serial number (s/n).
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
reduced capability of the particle detection system to identify
internal structural failures and consequent in-flight shut-down,
resulting in forced landing with possible damage to the helicopter
and injury to occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Safran Helicopter
Engines issued Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) A319 79 4840
and Alert MSB A319 79 4841 to provide inspection and replacement
instructions.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0084.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

We reviewed Safran Helicopter Engines Alert Mandatory Service
Bulletin (MSB) No. A319 79 4840, Version A, dated November 27, 2017,
and Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB No. A319 79 4841, Version A,
dated November 20, 2017. The MSBs describe procedures, respectively,
for inspecting and replacing the magnetic heads installed on the
electrical magnetic plugs. 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.

FAA's Determination

This product has been approved by France and is approved for
operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement
with the European Community, EASA has notified us of the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced
above. 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 products of the same type design.

AD Requirements

This final rule requires inspection and replacement of the magnetic
heads installed on oil system electrical magnetic plugs.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because the compliance time for the action is less than the time
required for public comment. Therefore, we find good cause that notice
and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. In
addition, for the reason stated above, we find that good cause exists
for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or
arguments about

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this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2018-0084 and Product
Identifier 2018-NE-02-AD at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule
because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this final rule.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD affects 105 engines installed on
helicopters of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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ARRIUS 2F Rear Electrical Mag Plug 2 work-hours x $85 per $0 $170 $17,850
Inspection. hour = $170.
ARRIUS 2F Front and Rear Electrical 4 work-hours x $85 per 3,061 3,401 357,105
Mag Plug Mag Head Replacement. hour = $340.
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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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2018-05-03 Safran Helicopter Engines (Type Certificate previously
held by Turbomeca, S.A.): Amendment 39-19212; Docket No. FAA-2018-
0084; Product Identifier 2018-NE-02-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This AD is effective March 21, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

This AD applies to Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arrius 2F
turboshaft engines, with an oil system electrical magnetic plug
magnetic head, part number (P/N) 9520011545, with serial numbers (S/
Ns) DU4621 through DU5053 inclusive, installed.

(d) Subject

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7900, Engine Oil
System (Airframe Furnished).

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by reports from the manufacturer of a batch
of non-conforming magnetic heads installed on electrical oil debris
magnetic plugs. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
engine oil debris detection system. This unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in the inability to detect engine bearing
failures, failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss of the
helicopter.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

(1) Within 15 flight hours or 30 days, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD, and then after each flight,
inspect the magnetic head installed on the rear electrical magnetic
plug in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
2.4.5, of Safran Helicopter Engines Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin
(MSB) A319 79 4840, Version A, dated November 27, 2017.
(2) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, replace
each affected magnetic head, installed on the front or the rear
electrical magnetic plug, with a part eligible for installation in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.4.2, of
Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB A319 79 4841, Version A, dated
November 20, 2017.
(3) After replacement of the magnetic head installed on the rear
electrical magnetic plug, as required by paragraph (g)(2) of this
AD, the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD are no longer required.

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(h) Installation Prohibition

After the effective date of this AD, except as part of the
inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, do not install a
magnetic head, P/N 9520011545, with an S/N DU4621 up to and
including DU5053 on any engine.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

(j) Related Information

(1) For more information about this AD, contact Robert Green,
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email:
robert.green@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2018-0012-
E, dated January 16, 2018, for more information. You may examine the
MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2018-0084.

(k) 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.
(i) Safran Helicopter Engines Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin
(MSB) A319 79 4840, Version A, dated November 27, 2017.
(ii) Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB A319 79 4841, Version
A, dated November 20, 2017.
(3) For Safran Helicopter Engines service information identified
in this AD, contact Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., 40220 Tarnos,
France; phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine &
Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA
01803. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 781-238-7759.
(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 Burlington, Massachusetts, on February 23, 2018.
Karen M. Grant,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-04439 Filed 3-5-18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For information on the availability of and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
this material at the FAA, call 781–238– 0084.
Federal Aviation Administration 7759. It is also available on the internet
Related Service Information Under 1
at http://www.regulations.gov by
14 CFR Part 39 CFR Part 51
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2018–0084. We reviewed Safran Helicopter
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0084; Product
Identifier 2018–NE–02–AD; Amendment 39–
Engines Alert Mandatory Service
Examining the AD Docket Bulletin (MSB) No. A319 79 4840,
19212; AD 2018–05–03]
You may examine the AD docket on Version A, dated November 27, 2017,
RIN 2120–AA64 the internet at http:// and Safran Helicopter Engines Alert
www.regulations.gov by searching for MSB No. A319 79 4841, Version A,
Airworthiness Directives; Safran
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– dated November 20, 2017. The MSBs
Helicopter Engines, S.A., Turboshaft
0084; or in person at Docket Operations describe procedures, respectively, for
Engines
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday inspecting and replacing the magnetic
AGENCY: Federal Aviation through Friday, except Federal holidays. heads installed on the electrical
Administration (FAA), DOT. The AD docket contains this final rule, magnetic plugs. This service
ACTION: Final rule; request for the regulatory evaluation, any information is reasonably available
comments. comments received, and other because the interested parties have
information. The street address for the access to it through their normal course
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Docket Operations (phone: 800–647– of business or by the means identified
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 5527) is listed above. Comments will be in the ADDRESSES section.
Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arrius available in the AD docket shortly after
FAA’s Determination
2F turboshaft engines. This AD requires receipt.
inspection and replacement of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This product has been approved by
magnetic heads installed on oil system Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO France and is approved for operation in
electrical magnetic plugs. This AD was Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, the United States. Pursuant to our
prompted by reports from the Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– bilateral agreement with the European
manufacturer of a batch of non- 238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: Community, EASA has notified us of
conforming magnetic heads installed on robert.green@faa.gov. the unsafe condition described in the
electrical magnetic plugs. We are MCAI and service information
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
issuing this AD to address the unsafe referenced above. We are issuing this
condition on these products. Discussion AD because we evaluated all
DATES: This AD becomes effective The European Aviation Safety Agency information provided by EASA and
March 21, 2018. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent determined the unsafe condition exists
The Director of the Federal Register for the Member States of the European and is likely to exist or develop on other
approved the incorporation by reference Community, has issued EASA AD 2018– products of the same type design.
of a certain publication listed in this AD 0012–E, dated January 16, 2018 (referred AD Requirements
as of March 21, 2018. to hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
This final rule requires inspection and
We must receive comments on this address an unsafe condition for the
replacement of the magnetic heads
AD by April 20, 2018. specified products. The MCAI states:
installed on oil system electrical
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, Flaking of the cadmium coating of magnetic plugs.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR electrical magnetic plugs head Part Number
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following (P/N) 9 520 01 154 5 was detected. FAA’s Justification and Determination
methods: Investigation results indicate that this was of the Effective Date
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to the result of manufacturing deficiency. This
An unsafe condition exists that
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the part is installed on electrical magnetic plugs
(front and rear position) of the engine, requires the immediate adoption of this
instructions for submitting comments. providing warning signals for early detection AD without providing an opportunity
• Fax: 202–493–2251. of internal part(s) structural degradation, for public comments prior to adoption.
• Mail: U.S. Department of propagating in form of presence of metal The FAA has found that the risk to the
Transportation, Docket Operations, particles in the lubrication system. The flying public justifies waiving notice
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, subsequent investigation identified the batch and comment prior to adoption of this
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey of affected magnetic plugs heads by serial rule because the compliance time for the
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. number (s/n). action is less than the time required for
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of This condition, if not detected and
public comment. Therefore, we find
Transportation, Docket Operations, corrected, could lead to reduced capability of
the particle detection system to identify good cause that notice and opportunity
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, internal structural failures and consequent for prior public comment are
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey in-flight shut-down, resulting in forced impracticable. In addition, for the
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, landing with possible damage to the reason stated above, we find that good
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday helicopter and injury to occupants. cause exists for making this amendment
through Friday, except Federal holidays. To address this potential unsafe condition, effective in less than 30 days.
For service information identified in Safran Helicopter Engines issued Alert
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this final rule, contact Safran Helicopter Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) A319 79 Comments Invited
Engines, S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; 4840 and Alert MSB A319 79 4841 to provide This AD is a final rule that involves
phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05 inspection and replacement instructions. requirements affecting flight safety and
59 74 45 15. You may view this service You may obtain further information was not preceded by notice and an
information at the FAA, Engine & by examining the MCAI in the AD opportunity for public comment.
Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 docket on the internet at http:// However, we invite you to send any
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. www.regulations.gov by searching for written data, views, or arguments about

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this final rule. Send your comments to consider all comments received by the substantive verbal contact we receive
an address listed under the ADDRESSES closing date and may amend this final about this final rule.
section. Include the docket number rule because of those comments. Costs of Compliance
FAA–2018–0084 and Product Identifier We will post all comments we
2018–NE–02–AD at the beginning of We estimate that this AD affects 105
receive, without change, to http://
your comments. We specifically invite engines installed on helicopters of U.S.
www.regulations.gov, including any
comments on the overall regulatory, registry.
personal information you provide. We
economic, environmental, and energy We estimate the following costs to
aspects of this final rule. We will will also post a report summarizing each comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

ARRIUS 2F Rear Electrical Mag Plug Inspection .... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ... $0 $170 $17,850
ARRIUS 2F Front and Rear Electrical Mag Plug 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ... 3,061 3,401 357,105
Mag Head Replacement.

Authority for This Rulemaking For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability
Title 49 of the United States Code certify this AD: This AD applies to Safran Helicopter
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Engines, S.A., Arrius 2F turboshaft engines,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, action’’ under Executive Order 12866, with an oil system electrical magnetic plug
magnetic head, part number (P/N)
section 106, describes the authority of (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
9520011545, with serial numbers (S/Ns)
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the DOT Regulatory Policies and DU4621 through DU5053 inclusive, installed.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
detail the scope of the Agency’s 1979), (d) Subject
authority. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
We are issuing this rulemaking under in Alaska, and Code 7900, Engine Oil System (Airframe
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (4) Will not have a significant
Furnished).
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: economic impact, positive or negative, (e) Unsafe Condition
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that on a substantial number of small entities This AD was prompted by reports from the
section, Congress charges the FAA with under the criteria of the Regulatory manufacturer of a batch of non-conforming
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Flexibility Act. magnetic heads installed on electrical oil
air commerce by prescribing regulations debris magnetic plugs. We are issuing this
for practices, methods, and procedures List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 AD to prevent failure of the engine oil debris
the Administrator finds necessary for Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation detection system. This unsafe condition, if
safety in air commerce. This regulation safety, Incorporation by reference, not addressed, could result in the inability to
is within the scope of that authority detect engine bearing failures, failure of the
Safety. engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss of the
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on Adoption of the Amendment helicopter.
products identified in this rulemaking (f) Compliance
Accordingly, under the authority
action. Comply with this AD within the
delegated to me by the Administrator,
This AD is issued in accordance with compliance times specified, unless already
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
authority delegated by the Executive done.
follows:
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. (g) Required Actions
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
In accordance with that order, issuance (1) Within 15 flight hours or 30 days,
DIRECTIVES
of ADs is normally a function of the whichever occurs first after the effective date
Compliance and Airworthiness of this AD, and then after each flight, inspect
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the magnetic head installed on the rear
Division, but during this transition continues to read as follows: electrical magnetic plug in accordance with
period, the Executive Director has the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
delegated the authority to issue ADs 2.4.5, of Safran Helicopter Engines Alert
applicable to engines, propellers, and § 39.13 [Amended] Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) A319 79
associated appliances to the Manager, 4840, Version A, dated November 27, 2017.
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (2) Within 60 days after the effective date
Policy and Innovation Division. the following new airworthiness of this AD, replace each affected magnetic
directive (AD): head, installed on the front or the rear
Regulatory Findings electrical magnetic plug, with a part eligible
2018–05–03 Safran Helicopter Engines
This AD will not have federalism (Type Certificate previously held by for installation in accordance with the
implications under Executive Order Turbomeca, S.A.): Amendment 39– Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
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13132. This AD will not have a 19212; Docket No. FAA–2018–0084; 2.4.2, of Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB
Product Identifier 2018–NE–02–AD. A319 79 4841, Version A, dated November
substantial direct effect on the States, on
20, 2017.
the relationship between the national (a) Effective Date (3) After replacement of the magnetic head
government and the States, or on the This AD is effective March 21, 2018. installed on the rear electrical magnetic plug,
distribution of power and as required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, the
responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs repetitive inspections required by paragraph
levels of government. None. (g)(1) of this AD are no longer required.

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(h) Installation Prohibition Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on amendment to the FCPIAA 3 required
After the effective date of this AD, except February 23, 2018. agencies to make an initial ‘‘catch-up’’
as part of the inspection required by Karen M. Grant, adjustment to its civil monetary
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, do not install a Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller penalties effective no later than August
magnetic head, P/N 9520011545, with an Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 1, 2016.4 For every year thereafter
S/N DU4621 up to and including DU5053 on Service. effective not later than January 15, the
any engine. [FR Doc. 2018–04439 Filed 3–5–18; 8:45 am] FCPIAA, as amended, requires agencies
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance BILLING CODE 4910–13–P to make annual adjustments for
(AMOCs) inflation, with guidance from the
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has Director of the Office of Management
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING and Budget.5
if requested using the procedures found in 14 COMMISSION
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, II. Commodity Exchange Act Civil
send your request to your principal inspector 17 CFR Part 143 Monetary Penalties
or local Flight Standards District Office, as The following sections of the CEA
appropriate. If sending information directly RIN 3038–AE58
to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to
provide for CMPs that meet the FCPIAA
the attention of the person identified in Annual Adjustment of Civil Monetary definition 6 and these CMPs are,
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You may email Penalties to Reflect Inflation—2018 therefore, subject to the inflation
your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. adjustment: Sections 6(c), 6b, and 6c of
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading the CEA.7
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Commission.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager III. Annual Inflation Adjustment for
ACTION: Final rule. Commodity Exchange Act Civil
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Monetary Penalties
(j) Related Information Trading Commission (Commission) is A. Methodology
(1) For more information about this AD, amending Rule 143.8, its rule that The FCPIAA annual inflation
contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, governs the maximum amount of civil adjustment, in the context of the CFTC’s
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, monetary penalties, to adjust for CMPs, is determined by increasing the
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– inflation. This rule sets forth the maximum penalty by a ‘‘cost-of-living
7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: maximum, inflation-adjusted dollar
robert.green@faa.gov. adjustment’’, rounded to the nearest
amount for civil monetary penalties multiple of one dollar.8 Annual
(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation (CMPs) assessable for violations of the
Safety Agency AD 2018–0012–E, dated inflation adjustments are based on the
Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and percent change between the October
January 16, 2018, for more information. You
may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on Commission rules, regulations and Consumer Price Index for all Urban
the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by orders thereunder. The rule, as Consumers (CPI–U) preceding the date
searching for and locating it in Docket No. amended, implements the Federal Civil of the adjustment, and the prior year’s
FAA–2018–0084. Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of October CPI–U.9 In this case, October
1990, as amended. 2017 CPI–U (246.663)/October 2015
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
DATES: This rule is effective on March 6, CPI–U (241.729) = 1.02041.10 In order to
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 2018 and is applicable to penalties
(IBR) of the service information listed in this assessed after March 6, 2018. amounts that can be assessed for each violation of
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the Act or the rules, regulations and orders
promulgated thereunder; the Act does not set forth
part 51. Edward J. Riccobene, Associate Chief any minimum penalties. Therefore, the remainder
(2) You must use this service information Counsel, Division of Enforcement, at of this release will refer only to CMP maximums.
as applicable to do the actions required by (202) 418–5327 or ericcobene@cftc.gov, 3 Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Improvements Act of 2015, Public Law 114–74, 129
Commodity Futures Trading
(i) Safran Helicopter Engines Alert Stat. 584 (2015) (2015 Act), title VII, Section 701.
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) A319 79 Commission, 1155 21st Street NW, 4 FCPIAA Sections 4 and 5. See also, Adjustment

4840, Version A, dated November 27, 2017. Washington, DC 20581. of Civil Monetary Penalties for Inflation, 81 FR
(ii) Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 41435 (June 27, 2016).
5 FCPIAA Sections 4 and 5. See also, Executive
A319 79 4841, Version A, dated November
20, 2017. I. Background Office of the President, Office of Management and
(3) For Safran Helicopter Engines service Budget Memorandum, M–18–03, Implementation of
The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2018, Pursuant to
information identified in this AD, contact Adjustment Act of 1990 (FCPIAA) 1 the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., 40220
requires the head of each Federal agency Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 15, 2017) (2017
Tarnos, France; phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 00; OMB Guidance) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-
fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15. to periodically adjust for inflation the
content/uploads/2017/11/M-18-03.pdf).
(4) You may view this service information minimum and maximum amount of 6 FCPIAA Section 3(2).

at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards CMPs provided by law within the 7 7 U.S.C. 9, 13a–1, 13b. Criminal authorities may

Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, jurisdiction of that agency.2 A 2015 also seek fines for criminal violations of the CEA
MA 01803. For information on the (see 7 U.S.C. 13, 13(c), 13(d), 13(e), and 13b). The
availability of this material at the FAA, call 1 The FCPIAA, Public Law 101–410 (1990), as FCPIAA does not affect the amounts of these
781–238–7759. amended, is codified at 28 U.S.C. 2461 note. The criminal penalties.
8 FCPIAA Sections 4 and 5.
jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES

(5) You may view this service information FCPIAA states that the purpose of the FCPIAA is
that is incorporated by reference at the to establish a mechanism that (1) allows for regular 9 FCPIAA Section 5(b)(1).

adjustment for inflation of civil monetary penalties; 10 The CPI–U is published by the Department of
National Archives and Records (2) maintains the deterrent effect of civil monetary Labor. Interested parties may find the relevant
Administration (NARA). For information on penalties and promote compliance with the law; Consumer Price Index on the internet. To access
the availability of this material at NARA, call and (3) improves the collection by the Federal this information, go to the Consumer Price Index
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Government of civil monetary penalties. Home Page at: http://www.bls.gov/cpi/. Click the
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 2 For the relevant CMPs within the Commission’s ‘‘CPI Data/Databases’’ heading, and select ‘‘All
locations.html. jurisdiction, the Act provides only for maximum Urban Consumers (Current Series)’’, ‘‘Top Picks.’’

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; request for comments.
Dates		This AD becomes effective March 21, 2018.
Contact		Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 9424
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 9424 - Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Turboshaft Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 44 (March 6, 2018)

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