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the report within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
Actions Accomplished According to
Previous Revisions of Service Bulletins
(k)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
(j) Actions done before the effective date of
this AD in accordance with Airbus Service
Bulletins A300–53–0363, dated October 27,
2004; A300–53–6136, dated October 27,
2004; or A310–53–2114, dated October 27,
2004; as applicable; are acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(3) AMOCs approved previously according
to AD 98–19–22 are not approved as AMOCs
for this AD.
Related Information
(l) French airworthiness F–2004–193,
dated December 22, 2004, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use the service bulletins in
Table 2 of this AD to perform the actions that
are required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.
TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Airbus service bulletin
Revision level
A300–53–0363 .............................................................................................................................................
A300–53–6136 .............................................................................................................................................
A310–53–2114 .............................................................................................................................................
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
these documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Airbus, 1
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France, for service information related
to Airbus Model A310 series airplanes
identified in this AD. Contact Jacques
Leborgne, Airbus Customer Service
Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; fax (+33) 5 61
93 36 14, for service information related to
Airbus Model A300 identified in this AD.
You may review copies at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
room PL–401, Nassif Building, Washington,
DC; 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 the NARA,
call (202) 741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 19, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 99–NE–33–AD; Amendment 39–
14434; AD 2005–26–13]
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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca
Artouste III Series Turboshaft Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
Turbomeca Artouste III series turboshaft
engines. That AD currently requires
smoke emission checks after every
ground engine shutdown, and if
necessary, additional checks and
possibly removing the engine from
service. That action also requires
inspection of central labyrinths not
previously inspected, or not replaced
after the engine logged 1,500 operating
hours, and, replacement if necessary.
That action also requires the removal of
injection wheels at a new lower life
limit. This AD includes the same
requirements as AD 2002–22–11, but
reduces the compliance time for the
initial inspection of the central
labyrinth and adds repetitive
inspections of the central labyrinth.
This AD results from reports and
analyses of in-flight engine shutdowns
occurring since we issued AD 2002–22–
11. We are issuing this AD to prevent
injection wheel cracks and excessive
central labyrinth wear, which could
result in an in-flight engine shutdown
and possible loss of the helicopter.
This AD becomes effective
February 3, 2006. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulations as
of February 3, 2006. The Director of the
Federal Register previously approved
the incorporation by reference of a
certain other publication as listed in the
regulations as of December 13, 2002 (67
FR 68022, November 8, 2002).
DATES:
You can get the service
information identified in this AD from
Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France;
ADDRESSES:
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June 10, 2005.
July 18, 2005.
September 1, 2005.
telephone 33 05 59 74 40 00, fax 33 05
59 74 45 15.
You may examine the AD docket at
the FAA, New England Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA. You
may examine the service information, at
the FAA, New England Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at
the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher Spinney, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office,
FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803–5299; telephone
(781) 238–7175; fax (781) 238–7199.
We
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with
a proposed airworthiness directive (AD).
The proposed AD applies to Turbomeca
Artouste III series turboshaft engines.
We published the proposed AD in the
Federal Register on June 23, 2005 (70
FR 36355). That action proposed to
require smoke emission checks after
every ground engine shutdown, and if
necessary, additional checks and
possibly removing the engine from
service. That action also proposed to
require initial inspection of central
labyrinths not previously inspected at
reduced compliance times, or not
replaced after the engine logged 1,500
operating hours, and, replacement if
necessary. That action also proposed to
add repetitive inspections of the central
labyrinth. Additionally, that action
proposed to require the removal of the
injection wheels at a new lower life
limit.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD Docket
(including any comments and service
information), by appointment, between
8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. See
ADDRESSES for the location.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no
comments on the proposal or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
About 1,062 Turbomeca Artouste III
engines of the affected design are in the
worldwide fleet. We estimate that 59
engines installed on helicopters of U.S.
registry will be affected by this AD. We
also estimate that it will take about 31
work hours per engine to perform the
required actions, and that the average
labor rate is $65 per work hour.
Required parts will cost about $8,100
per engine. Based on these figures, we
estimate the AD will cost U.S. operators
$596,785.
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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.
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
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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); 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.
Include ‘‘AD Docket No. 99–NE–33–
AD’’ in your request.
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 Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39–12937 (67 FR
68022, November 8, 2002) and by
adding a new airworthiness directive, to
read as follows:
I
2005–26–13 Turbomeca: Amendment 39–
14434. Docket No. 99–NE–33–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective February 3,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2002–22–11,
Amendment 39–12937.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Turbomeca Artouste
III B, B1, and D series turboshaft engines with
injection wheels part numbers (P/Ns)
218.25.700.0, 218.25.704.0, 243.25.709.0,
243.25.713.0, 0.218.27.705.0, 0.218.27.709.0,
and 0.218.27.713.0. These engines are
installed on, but not limited to Eurocopter
SA 315 LAMA and SA 316 Alouette III
helicopters.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports and
analyses of in-flight engine shutdowns
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occurring since we issued AD 2002–22–11.
The actions specified in this AD are intended
to prevent injection wheel cracks and
excessive central labyrinth wear, which
could result in an in-flight engine shutdown
and possible loss of the helicopter.
Compliance
(e) Compliance with this AD is required as
indicated, unless already done.
Smoke Check
(f) Following every engine ground
shutdown, do the following using Turbomeca
Artouste III Service Bulletin (SB) No. 218 72
0099, dated September 14, 1998:
(1) After every flight, check for smoke
emissions through the exhaust pipe, air
intake, or turbine casing drain during
rundown and after every engine shutdown. If
a smoke emission has been noticed, check
the fuel system before the next flight to
identify the origin of the smoke emissions.
(2) If smoke is not detected, no action is
required until the next engine ground
shutdown.
(3) If smoke is detected, inspect for fuel
flow in accordance with paragraph 2.B.(1)
and 2.B.(2) of the referenced SB.
(i) If fuel flow is not detected, prior to
further flight, remove the engine from service
and replace with a serviceable engine.
(ii) If fuel flow is detected, remove the
electric fuel cock from service and replace
with a serviceable part in accordance with
section 2.B.(4) and 2.B.(5) of the referenced
SB.
(iii) Before entry into service, perform an
engine ground run and check the fuel system
again for smoke emissions through the
exhaust pipe, air intake, or turbine casing
drain during engine rundown and after shutdown; if smoke emissions still remain after
replacement of the electric fuel cock, prior to
further flight, remove the engine from service
and replace with a serviceable engine.
(g) For the purpose of this AD, a
serviceable engine is defined as an engine
that does not exhibit smoke emissions.
Central Labyrinth Inspection
(h) Perform checks and inspections of the
central labyrinth and, if necessary, replace
the central labyrinth, using paragraph 2 of
Turbomeca Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
A218 72 0100, Update 2, dated January 23,
2004, and the following Table 1:
TABLE 1.—INSPECTION SCHEDULE
Initial inspection
Prior to 1,750 hours TimeSince-New or 1,750 hours
Time-Since-Last Inspection
(TSLI), or 50 hours from
the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later.
Repetitive
inspection
1,750 hours
TSLI.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(i) 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.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) The checks, inspections, and
replacements must be done in accordance
with the following Turbomeca Artouste III
alert service bulletins (ASBs):
Document No.
Pages
ASB A218 72 0099 ................................................................................................................................
Total pages: 5
ASB A218 72 0100 ................................................................................................................................
Total pages: 17
All ...........
1
June 6, 2001.
All ...........
2
Jan. 23, 2004.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
Alert Service Bulletin No. A218 72 0100,
Update 2, dated January 23, 2004, in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
Turbomeca Alert Service Bulletin No. A218
72 0099, Update 1, dated June 6, 2001, as of
December 13, 2002 (67 FR 68022, November
8, 2002). You can get a copy from Turbomeca
S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; telephone 33 05
59 74 40 00, fax 33 05 59 74 45 15. You can
review copies at the FAA, New England
Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington,
MA; 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/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Related Information
(k) DGAC airworthiness directive F–2004–
016, dated February 4, 2004, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
December 15, 2005.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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16 CFR Parts 801 and 803
Premerger Notification; Reporting and
Waiting Period Requirements
Federal Trade Commission.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: This final rule amends 16
CFR part 801 and part 803, Appendix,
the Antitrust Improvements Act
Notification and Report Form for
Certain Mergers and Acquisitions (the
‘‘Form’’). The Form must be completed
and submitted by persons required to
report mergers and acquisitions
pursuant to Section 7A of the Clayton
Act, as added by Title II of the HartScott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements
Act of 1976, as amended. The revised
Form requires that 2002 revenue data,
identified by the 2002 North American
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Industry Classification System
(‘‘NAICS’’), be provided in response to
certain items on the Form.
DATES: Effective December 30, 2005. To
facilitate the changeover from using
1997 to 2002 NAICS information, filers
may use either 1997 or 2002 information
for 30 days following the Effective Date,
provided that all filing parties to a
transaction use the same year and use
the same codes in Item 7. This will
allow an orderly transition while
minimizing the burden on filing parties.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Comments or questions may be directed
to Robert L. Jones, Deputy Assistant
Director, Premerger Notification Office,
Bureau of Competition, Room 302,
Federal Trade Commission,
Washington, DC 20580. Telephone:
(202) 326–2740. E-mail:
HSRHelp@hsr.gov. For information
about the NAICS system, including the
2002 update, see the U.S. Census
Bureau’s Web site at https://
www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Section 7A of the Clayton Act, 15
U.S.C. 18a, as added by the Hart-ScottRodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, Pub. L. 94–435, 90 Stat. 1390, and
amended by Pub. L. 106–553, 114 Stat.
2762 (‘‘HSR Act’’), requires all persons
contemplating certain mergers or
acquisitions to file notification with the
Commission and the Assistant Attorney
General for the Antitrust Division of the
Department of Justice (‘‘Assistant
Attorney General’’). The HSR Act
further provides that such persons must
wait a designated period of time before
consummating such transactions.
Congress empowered the Commission,
with the concurrence of the Assistant
Attorney General, to require ‘‘that the
notification * * * be in such form and
contain such documentary material and
information * * * as is necessary and
appropriate’’ to enable the agencies ‘‘to
determine whether such acquisitions
may, if consummated, violate the
antitrust laws.’’ Congress similarly
granted rulemaking authority to, inter
alia, ‘‘prescribe such other rules as may
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be necessary and appropriate to carry
out the purposes of this section.’’ 15
U.S.C.18a(d). Pursuant to this section,
the Commission, with the concurrence
of the Assistant Attorney General,
promulgated rules governing the filing
process (‘‘Rules’’) 1 and the Antitrust
Improvements Act Notification and
Report Form for Certain Mergers and
Acquisitions and accompanying
Instructions on July 31, 1978, with an
effective date of September 5, 1978, 43
FR 33450 (July 31, 1978). The agencies
have since amended or revised the
Rules and Form on multiple occasions.
Completion of the Form provides the
Commission and the Assistant Attorney
General with information and
documentary material necessary to
conduct an initial review of mergers,
acquisitions, and other similar
transactions. The Form is not designed
to elicit all potentially relevant
information relating to a transaction;
rather, the information requested assists
the Commission and the Assistant
Attorney General in determining
whether to open an investigation or,
alternatively, whether to grant a request
for early termination of the waiting
period or to allow the waiting period to
expire if no such request has been made.
The Form and Instructions currently
require that filing persons report
revenue data contained in the ‘‘North
American Industry Classification
System, 1997’’ and the ‘‘1997 Numerical
List of Manufactured and Mineral
Products.’’ This requirement was
established in a 2001 rulemaking 2 that
changed the required reporting format
from the Standard Industrial
Classification (‘‘SIC’’) to the North
American Industry Classification
System (‘‘NAICS’’). The Executive
Office of the President, Office of
Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’)
recently published its North American
Industry Classification System—United
States, 2002 (‘‘2002 NAICS Manual’’)
and the Census Bureau has published its
2002 Numerical List of Manufactured
and Mineral Products. To allow use of
1 16
CFR parts 801, 802 and 803.
Rule: 66 FR 23561 (May 9, 2001). Final
Rule: 66 FR 35541 (July 6, 2001).
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 99-NE-33-AD; Amendment 39-14434; AD 2005-26-13]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Artouste III Series
Turboshaft Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) for Turbomeca Artouste III series turboshaft engines. That AD
currently requires smoke emission checks after every ground engine
shutdown, and if necessary, additional checks and possibly removing the
engine from service. That action also requires inspection of central
labyrinths not previously inspected, or not replaced after the engine
logged 1,500 operating hours, and, replacement if necessary. That
action also requires the removal of injection wheels at a new lower
life limit. This AD includes the same requirements as AD 2002-22-11,
but reduces the compliance time for the initial inspection of the
central labyrinth and adds repetitive inspections of the central
labyrinth. This AD results from reports and analyses of in-flight
engine shutdowns occurring since we issued AD 2002-22-11. We are
issuing this AD to prevent injection wheel cracks and excessive central
labyrinth wear, which could result in an in-flight engine shutdown and
possible loss of the helicopter.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 3, 2006. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulations as of February 3, 2006. The
Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation
by reference of a certain other publication as listed in the
regulations as of December 13, 2002 (67 FR 68022, November 8, 2002).
ADDRESSES: You can get the service information identified in this AD
from Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; telephone 33 05 59 74 40 00,
fax 33 05 59 74 45 15.
You may examine the AD docket at the FAA, New England Region,
Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA. You may examine the service information, at the FAA,
New England Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Spinney, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299;
telephone (781) 238-7175; fax (781) 238-7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with a
proposed airworthiness directive (AD). The proposed AD applies to
Turbomeca Artouste III series turboshaft engines. We published the
proposed AD in the Federal Register on June 23, 2005 (70 FR 36355).
That action proposed to require smoke emission checks after every
ground engine shutdown, and if necessary, additional checks and
possibly removing the engine from service. That action also proposed to
require initial inspection of central labyrinths not previously
inspected at reduced compliance times, or not replaced after the engine
logged 1,500 operating hours, and, replacement if necessary. That
action also proposed to add repetitive inspections of the central
labyrinth. Additionally, that action proposed to require the removal of
the injection wheels at a new lower life limit.
[[Page 77311]]
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD Docket (including any comments and service
information), by appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. See ADDRESSES for the
location.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no comments on the proposal or on
the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
About 1,062 Turbomeca Artouste III engines of the affected design
are in the worldwide fleet. We estimate that 59 engines installed on
helicopters of U.S. registry will be affected by this AD. We also
estimate that it will take about 31 work hours per engine to perform
the required actions, and that the average labor rate is $65 per work
hour. Required parts will cost about $8,100 per engine. Based on these
figures, we estimate the AD will cost U.S. operators $596,785.
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); 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. Include
``AD Docket No. 99-NE-33-AD'' in your request.
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 Federal Aviation Administration 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 removing Amendment 39-12937 (67 FR
68022, November 8, 2002) and by adding a new airworthiness directive,
to read as follows:
2005-26-13 Turbomeca: Amendment 39-14434. Docket No. 99-NE-33-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective February 3, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2002-22-11, Amendment 39-12937.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Turbomeca Artouste III B, B1, and D
series turboshaft engines with injection wheels part numbers (P/Ns)
218.25.700.0, 218.25.704.0, 243.25.709.0, 243.25.713.0,
0.218.27.705.0, 0.218.27.709.0, and 0.218.27.713.0. These engines
are installed on, but not limited to Eurocopter SA 315 LAMA and SA
316 Alouette III helicopters.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports and analyses of in-flight
engine shutdowns occurring since we issued AD 2002-22-11. The
actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent injection wheel
cracks and excessive central labyrinth wear, which could result in
an in-flight engine shutdown and possible loss of the helicopter.
Compliance
(e) Compliance with this AD is required as indicated, unless
already done.
Smoke Check
(f) Following every engine ground shutdown, do the following
using Turbomeca Artouste III Service Bulletin (SB) No. 218 72 0099,
dated September 14, 1998:
(1) After every flight, check for smoke emissions through the
exhaust pipe, air intake, or turbine casing drain during rundown and
after every engine shutdown. If a smoke emission has been noticed,
check the fuel system before the next flight to identify the origin
of the smoke emissions.
(2) If smoke is not detected, no action is required until the
next engine ground shutdown.
(3) If smoke is detected, inspect for fuel flow in accordance
with paragraph 2.B.(1) and 2.B.(2) of the referenced SB.
(i) If fuel flow is not detected, prior to further flight,
remove the engine from service and replace with a serviceable
engine.
(ii) If fuel flow is detected, remove the electric fuel cock
from service and replace with a serviceable part in accordance with
section 2.B.(4) and 2.B.(5) of the referenced SB.
(iii) Before entry into service, perform an engine ground run
and check the fuel system again for smoke emissions through the
exhaust pipe, air intake, or turbine casing drain during engine
rundown and after shut-down; if smoke emissions still remain after
replacement of the electric fuel cock, prior to further flight,
remove the engine from service and replace with a serviceable
engine.
(g) For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable engine is defined
as an engine that does not exhibit smoke emissions.
Central Labyrinth Inspection
(h) Perform checks and inspections of the central labyrinth and,
if necessary, replace the central labyrinth, using paragraph 2 of
Turbomeca Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. A218 72 0100, Update 2,
dated January 23, 2004, and the following Table 1:
Table 1.--Inspection Schedule
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Initial inspection Repetitive inspection
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Prior to 1,750 hours Time-Since-New or 1,750 hours TSLI.
1,750 hours Time-Since-Last Inspection
(TSLI), or 50 hours from the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(i) 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.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) The checks, inspections, and replacements must be done in
accordance with the following Turbomeca Artouste III alert service
bulletins (ASBs):
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Document No. Pages Revision Date
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ASB A218 72 0099......................... All..................... 1 June 6, 2001.
Total pages: 5
ASB A218 72 0100......................... All..................... 2 Jan. 23, 2004.
Total pages: 17
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The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of Alert Service Bulletin No. A218 72 0100, Update 2,
dated January 23, 2004, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Turbomeca Alert Service Bulletin No.
A218 72 0099, Update 1, dated June 6, 2001, as of December 13, 2002
(67 FR 68022, November 8, 2002). You can get a copy from Turbomeca
S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; telephone 33 05 59 74 40 00, fax 33 05
59 74 45 15. You can review copies at the FAA, New England Region,
Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA; 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Related Information
(k) DGAC airworthiness directive F-2004-016, dated February 4,
2004, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 15, 2005.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05-24515 Filed 12-29-05; 8:45 am]
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