Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 Helicopters, 36482-36484 [05-12418]
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Authority for This Rulemaking
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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 the regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. 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 a summary of the costs
to comply with this AD and placed it in
the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
this summary by sending a request to us
at the address listed under ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Under the authority delegated to me by
the Administrator, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends part 39 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
part 39) as follows:
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1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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2005–13–25 Turbomeca S.A.: Amendment
39–14162. Docket No. FAA–2005–21624;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NE–17–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective July 11, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A.
Arriel 2B turboshaft engines with
Modification TU62A incorporated. These
engines are installed on, but not limited to,
Eurocopter AS350B3 helicopters.
this service bulletin in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact
Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France;
telephone 33 05 59 74 40 00, fax 33 05 59
74 45 15, for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the
Docket Management Facility; U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC 20590–0001, on the internet
at https://dms.dot.gov; or 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: https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
June 16, 2005.
Jay J. Pardee,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–12415 Filed 6–23–05; 8:45 am]
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from several reports of
the hydromechanical unit (HMU)
acceleration controller axle sticking. We are
issuing this AD to prevent loss of control of
engine fuel flow in the manual control mode
or mixed control mode, leading to engine
overspeed and in-flight engine shutdown, or
uncommanded in-flight engine shutdown.
Federal Aviation Administration
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
(f) Within 20 operating hours after the
effective date of this AD, inspect, clean,
lubricate, and check for proper operation of
the HMU acceleration controller axle. Use
paragraph 2 of Instructions to be
Incorporated of Turbomeca Alert Mandatory
Service Bulletin No. A292 73 2814, Update
No. 1, dated January 11, 2005, to do these
actions.
(g) Thereafter, repeat the actions specified
in paragraph (f) of this AD within every 210
operating hours.
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter
France Model EC 155B, EC155B1, SA–
365N, SA–365N1, AS–365N2, and AS
365 N3 Helicopters
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(h) The Manager, Engine Certification
Office, has the authority to approve
alternative methods of compliance for this
AD if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(i) DGAC airworthiness directive F–2004–
139, dated August 18, 2004, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Turbomeca Alert
Mandatory Service Bulletin (ASB) No. A292
73 2814, Update No. 1, dated January 11,
2005, to perform the actions required by this
AD. The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
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[Docket No. FAA–2005–20512; Directorate
Identifier 2004–SW–35–AD; Amendment 39–
14160; AD 2005–13–23]
RIN 2120–AA64
Federal Aviation
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes
an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter)
Model EC 155B, SA–365N and N1, AS–
365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters. That
AD currently requires inspecting the
hydraulic brake hose (hose) for crazing,
pinching, distortion, or leaks at the
torque link hinge and replacing the
hose, if necessary. That AD also requires
inspecting the hose and the emergency
flotation gear pipe to ensure adequate
clearance, and adjusting the landing
gear leg, if necessary. This amendment
requires the same actions as the existing
AD and adds another model helicopter
to the applicability. This amendment is
prompted by notification by the
manufacturer and the European
Authority that another affected model
helicopter, the Model EC155B1, may
have the same unsafe condition and
should be added to the existing AD. The
actions specified by this AD are
intended to prevent failure of a hose,
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resulting in failure of hydraulic pressure
to the brakes on the affected landing
gear wheel, and subsequent loss of
control of the helicopter during a runon landing.
DATES: Effective July 29, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of July 29,
2005.
ADDRESSES: You may get the service
information identified in this AD from
American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701
Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas
75053–4005, telephone (972) 641–3460,
fax (972) 641–3527.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the docket that
contains this AD, any comments, and
other information on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov, or at the Docket
Management System (DMS), U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Room PL–401, on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Uday Garadi, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Safety
Management Group, Fort Worth, Texas
76193–0110, telephone (817) 222–5123,
fax (817) 222–5961.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A
proposal to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
superseding AD 2003–18–03,
Amendment 39–13294 (68 FR 52832,
September 8, 2003), for the specified
model helicopters was published in the
Federal Register on March 8, 2005 (70
FR 11166). The action proposed to add
the Eurocopter Model EC155B1
helicopters to the applicability and
continue to require, within the next 10
hours time-in-service (TIS), inspecting
the hose for crazing, pinching,
distortion, or leaks at the torque link
hinge and replacing the hose before
further flight, if necessary. Also
proposed was continuing to require, at
the next 100-hour TIS inspection,
inspecting the hose and the emergency
flotation gear pipe to ensure adequate
clearance, and adjusting the landing
gear leg, if necessary.
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The Direction Generale De L’Aviation
Civile (DGAC), the airworthiness
authority for France, notified us that an
unsafe condition may exist on
Eurocopter Model EC 155 B1 helicopters
as well as the other affected model
helicopters that are included in AD
2003–18–03. The DGAC has advised in
their AD No. F–2004–099, dated July 7,
2004, that a report of a wheel brake hose
compression due to interference with a
clamp that attaches the emergency
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flotation gear pipe led to the issue of AD
No. 2002–475–007, which defined
measures applicable to EC 155 version
B aircraft. DGAC AD No. 2002–475–007
was cancelled by its Revision 1, and the
DGAC issued AD No. F–2004–099,
dated July 7, 2004, which supersedes
and covers the requirements of AD
2002–475–007, extends its affectivity to
EC 155 version B1 aircraft, and refers to
revised service information, with no
change to the technical content. The
DGAC issued that AD after Eurocopter
issued Alert Service Bulletin No.
32A004, Revision 1, dated June 16,
2004. The revised service bulletin added
the Eurocopter Model EC155B1 to it’s
applicability but didn’t change any
technical content.
Eurocopter has also replaced Alert
Telex No. 32.00.09, dated July 31, 2002,
with Alert Service Bulletin No.
32.00.09, dated October 27, 2003 that
contained no technical changes. The
service bulletin applies to Eurocopter
Model AS365N, N1, N2, and N3
helicopters. The DGAC classified this
service bulletin as mandatory and
issued AD No. F–2002–474–058 R1,
dated March 3, 2004. This superseding
AD contains references to both of these
revised documents.
These helicopter models are
manufactured in France and are type
certificated for operation in the United
States under the provisions of 14 CFR
21.29 and the applicable bilateral
agreement. Pursuant to the applicable
bilateral agreement, the DGAC has kept
us informed of the situation described
above. We have examined the findings
of the DGAC, reviewed all available
information, and determined that AD
action is necessary for products of these
type designs that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
Interested persons have been afforded
an opportunity to participate in the
making of this amendment. No
comments were received on the
proposal or on our determination of the
cost to the public. We have determined
that air safety and the public interest
require the adoption of the rule as
proposed.
We estimate that this AD will affect
48 helicopters of U.S. registry. It will
take approximately 5 work hours per
helicopter to accomplish each
inspection and 5 work hours to replace
any parts, as necessary. The average
labor rate is $65 per work hour.
Required parts will cost approximately
$459 for the hose; if replacing the hose
on two sides is required, the cost is
approximately $918. Based on these
figures, the total cost impact of this AD
on U.S. operators is estimated to be
$1,568 per helicopter, or $56,448 for the
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entire fleet, assuming 75 percent of the
fleet (36 helicopters) is equipped with
emergency flotation gear, that one
inspection is done, and that the hose on
two sides is replaced on those 36
helicopters).
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 the regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. 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. See the DMS to examine the
economic evaluation.
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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
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amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. Section 39.13 is amended by
removing Amendment 39–13294 (68 FR
52832, September 8, 2003), and by
adding a new airworthiness directive
(AD), Amendment 39–14160, to read as
follows:
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2005–13–23 Eurocopter France:
Amendment 39–14160. Docket No.
FAA–2005–20512; Directorate Identifier
2004–SW–35–AD. Supersedes AD 2003–
18–03, Amendment 39–13294, Docket
No. 2002–SW–53–AD.
Applicability: Model EC 155B, EC155B1,
SA–365N, SA–365N1, AS–365N2, and AS
365 N3 helicopters, with emergency flotation
gear installed, certificated in any category.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless
accomplished previously.
To prevent failure of a hydraulic brake
hose (hose), resulting in failure of hydraulic
pressure to the brakes on the affected landing
gear wheel and subsequent loss of control of
the helicopter during a run-on landing,
accomplish the following:
(a) Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS),
inspect the hose for crazing, pinching,
distortion, or leaks as illustrated in Area A
of Figure 1 of Eurocopter Alert Service
Bulletin No. 32.00.09, dated October 27, 2003
(ASB No. 32.00.09), for Model SA–365N and
N1, AS–365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters,
and Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No.
32A004, Revision 1, dated June 16, 2004
(ASB No. 32A004R1), for Model EC 155B and
EC155B1 helicopters.
(b) If crazing, pinching, distortion, or leaks
exist, replace the hose with an airworthy
hose before further flight.
(c) At the next 100-hour TIS inspection,
inspect the hose and the emergency flotation
gear pipe to ensure adequate clearance and
adjust the landing gear leg, if necessary, in
accordance with the Operational Procedure,
paragraph 2.B.2., of ASB No. 32.00.09 or ASB
No. 32A004R1, as applicable.
(d) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Contact the Safety Management Group,
Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, for information
about previously approved alternative
methods of compliance.
(e) The inspections and adjustments shall
be done in accordance with the specified
portions of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin
No. 32.00.09, dated October 27, 2003, or
Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No.
32A004, Revision 1, dated June 16, 2004, as
applicable. The Director of the Federal
Register approved this incorporation by
reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained
from American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701
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Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75053–
4005, telephone (972) 641–3460, fax (972)
641–3527. Copies may be inspected 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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
(f) This amendment becomes effective on
July 29, 2005.
Note: The subject of this AD is addressed
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in Direction Generale De L’Aviation Civile
(France) AD No. F–2002–474–058 R1, dated
March 3, 2004 and AD No. F–2004–099,
dated July 7, 2004.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 10,
2005.
S. Frances Cox,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–12418 Filed 6–23–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21589; Directorate
Identifier 2004–SW–44–AD; Amendment 39–
14154; AD 2005–13–17]
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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta
S.p.A. Model AB412 Series Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB412
Series helicopters. This action requires
inspecting each affected tail rotor blade
(blade) forward tip weight retention
block (tip block) and the aft tip closure
(tip closure) for adhesive bond voids,
and removing any blade with an
excessive void from service. This AD
also requires modifying certain blades
by installing shear pins and tip closure
rivets on all affected blades. This
amendment is prompted by reports of
in-flight loss of tip blocks and tip
closures resulting in minor to
substantial damage. The actions
specified in this AD are intended to
prevent loss of the tip block or tip
closure, loss of a blade, and subsequent
loss of control of the helicopter.
DATES: Effective July 11, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
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of the Federal Register as of July 11,
2005.
Comments for inclusion in the Rules
Docket must be received on or before
August 23, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
AD:
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically;
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically;
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street SW, Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590;
• Fax: (202) 493–2251; or
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street SW, Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
You may get the service information
identified in this AD from Agusta,
21017 Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA)
Italy, Via Giovanni Agusta 520,
telephone 39 (0331) 229111, fax 39
(0331) 229605–222595.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the docket that
contains the AD, any comments, and
other information on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov, or in person at the
Docket Management System (DMS)
Docket Offices between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The Docket Office
(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Department of
Transportation Nassif Building at the
street address stated in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after the DMS
receives them.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sharon Miles, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations
and Guidance Group, Fort Worth, Texas
76193–0111, telephone (817) 222–5122,
fax (817) 222–5961.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
amendment adopts a new AD for Agusta
Model AB412 Series helicopters. This
action requires inspecting the tip block
and the tip closure for adhesive bond
voids and removing any blade with an
excessive void from service. This action
also requires modifying certain blades
by installing shear pins and tip closure
rivets in the tip area of all affected
blades. This amendment is prompted by
reports of in-flight loss of tip blocks and
tip closures resulting in minor to
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20512; Directorate Identifier 2004-SW-35-AD;
Amendment 39-14160; AD 2005-13-23]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 155B,
EC155B1, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model EC 155B, SA-365N and N1,
AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters. That AD currently requires
inspecting the hydraulic brake hose (hose) for crazing, pinching,
distortion, or leaks at the torque link hinge and replacing the hose,
if necessary. That AD also requires inspecting the hose and the
emergency flotation gear pipe to ensure adequate clearance, and
adjusting the landing gear leg, if necessary. This amendment requires
the same actions as the existing AD and adds another model helicopter
to the applicability. This amendment is prompted by notification by the
manufacturer and the European Authority that another affected model
helicopter, the Model EC155B1, may have the same unsafe condition and
should be added to the existing AD. The actions specified by this AD
are intended to prevent failure of a hose,
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resulting in failure of hydraulic pressure to the brakes on the
affected landing gear wheel, and subsequent loss of control of the
helicopter during a run-on landing.
DATES: Effective July 29, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of July 29, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may get the service information identified in this AD
from American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie,
Texas 75053-4005, telephone (972) 641-3460, fax (972) 641-3527.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the docket that contains this AD, any comments, and
other information on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, or at the
Docket Management System (DMS), U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Room PL-401, on the plaza level of the Nassif
Building, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Uday Garadi, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Safety Management Group, Fort Worth, Texas
76193-0110, telephone (817) 222-5123, fax (817) 222-5961.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
superseding AD 2003-18-03, Amendment 39-13294 (68 FR 52832, September
8, 2003), for the specified model helicopters was published in the
Federal Register on March 8, 2005 (70 FR 11166). The action proposed to
add the Eurocopter Model EC155B1 helicopters to the applicability and
continue to require, within the next 10 hours time-in-service (TIS),
inspecting the hose for crazing, pinching, distortion, or leaks at the
torque link hinge and replacing the hose before further flight, if
necessary. Also proposed was continuing to require, at the next 100-
hour TIS inspection, inspecting the hose and the emergency flotation
gear pipe to ensure adequate clearance, and adjusting the landing gear
leg, if necessary.
The Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale De L'Aviation Civile (DGAC),
the airworthiness authority for France, notified us that an unsafe
condition may exist on Eurocopter Model EC 155 B1 helicopters as well
as the other affected model helicopters that are included in AD 2003-
18-03. The DGAC has advised in their AD No. F-2004-099, dated July 7,
2004, that a report of a wheel brake hose compression due to
interference with a clamp that attaches the emergency flotation gear
pipe led to the issue of AD No. 2002-475-007, which defined measures
applicable to EC 155 version B aircraft. DGAC AD No. 2002-475-007 was
cancelled by its Revision 1, and the DGAC issued AD No. F-2004-099,
dated July 7, 2004, which supersedes and covers the requirements of AD
2002-475-007, extends its affectivity to EC 155 version B1 aircraft,
and refers to revised service information, with no change to the
technical content. The DGAC issued that AD after Eurocopter issued
Alert Service Bulletin No. 32A004, Revision 1, dated June 16, 2004. The
revised service bulletin added the Eurocopter Model EC155B1 to it's
applicability but didn't change any technical content.
Eurocopter has also replaced Alert Telex No. 32.00.09, dated July
31, 2002, with Alert Service Bulletin No. 32.00.09, dated October 27,
2003 that contained no technical changes. The service bulletin applies
to Eurocopter Model AS365N, N1, N2, and N3 helicopters. The DGAC
classified this service bulletin as mandatory and issued AD No. F-2002-
474-058 R1, dated March 3, 2004. This superseding AD contains
references to both of these revised documents.
These helicopter models are manufactured in France and are type
certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of
14 CFR 21.29 and the applicable bilateral agreement. Pursuant to the
applicable bilateral agreement, the DGAC has kept us informed of the
situation described above. We have examined the findings of the DGAC,
reviewed all available information, and determined that AD action is
necessary for products of these type designs that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate
in the making of this amendment. No comments were received on the
proposal or on our determination of the cost to the public. We have
determined that air safety and the public interest require the adoption
of the rule as proposed.
We estimate that this AD will affect 48 helicopters of U.S.
registry. It will take approximately 5 work hours per helicopter to
accomplish each inspection and 5 work hours to replace any parts, as
necessary. The average labor rate is $65 per work hour. Required parts
will cost approximately $459 for the hose; if replacing the hose on two
sides is required, the cost is approximately $918. Based on these
figures, the total cost impact of this AD on U.S. operators is
estimated to be $1,568 per helicopter, or $56,448 for the entire fleet,
assuming 75 percent of the fleet (36 helicopters) is equipped with
emergency flotation gear, that one inspection is done, and that the
hose on two sides is replaced on those 36 helicopters).
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 the regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. 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. See the DMS to examine the economic evaluation.
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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration
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amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as
follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. Section 39.13 is amended by removing Amendment 39-13294 (68 FR
52832, September 8, 2003), and by adding a new airworthiness directive
(AD), Amendment 39-14160, to read as follows:
2005-13-23 Eurocopter France: Amendment 39-14160. Docket No. FAA-
2005-20512; Directorate Identifier 2004-SW-35-AD. Supersedes AD
2003-18-03, Amendment 39-13294, Docket No. 2002-SW-53-AD.
Applicability: Model EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-
365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters, with emergency flotation gear
installed, certificated in any category.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished
previously.
To prevent failure of a hydraulic brake hose (hose), resulting
in failure of hydraulic pressure to the brakes on the affected
landing gear wheel and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
during a run-on landing, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS), inspect the hose for
crazing, pinching, distortion, or leaks as illustrated in Area A of
Figure 1 of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 32.00.09, dated
October 27, 2003 (ASB No. 32.00.09), for Model SA-365N and N1, AS-
365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters, and Eurocopter Alert Service
Bulletin No. 32A004, Revision 1, dated June 16, 2004 (ASB No.
32A004R1), for Model EC 155B and EC155B1 helicopters.
(b) If crazing, pinching, distortion, or leaks exist, replace
the hose with an airworthy hose before further flight.
(c) At the next 100-hour TIS inspection, inspect the hose and
the emergency flotation gear pipe to ensure adequate clearance and
adjust the landing gear leg, if necessary, in accordance with the
Operational Procedure, paragraph 2.B.2., of ASB No. 32.00.09 or ASB
No. 32A004R1, as applicable.
(d) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Contact the Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA,
for information about previously approved alternative methods of
compliance.
(e) The inspections and adjustments shall be done in accordance
with the specified portions of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No.
32.00.09, dated October 27, 2003, or Eurocopter Alert Service
Bulletin No. 32A004, Revision 1, dated June 16, 2004, as applicable.
The Director of the Federal Register approved this incorporation by
reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Copies may be obtained from American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701
Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75053-4005, telephone (972) 641-
3460, fax (972) 641-3527. Copies may be inspected 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:
https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_
regulations/ibr_locations.html.
(f) This amendment becomes effective on July 29, 2005.
Note: The subject of this AD is addressed in Direction
G[eacute]n[eacute]rale De L'Aviation Civile (France) AD No. F-2002-
474-058 R1, dated March 3, 2004 and AD No. F-2004-099, dated July 7,
2004.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 10, 2005.
S. Frances Cox,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05-12418 Filed 6-23-05; 8:45 am]
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