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TABLE 1.—COMPLIANCE TIMES FOR MODEL A330 SERIES AIRPLANES WITH MODIFICATION 45012 EMBODIED
Airplane configuration
Threshold
Pre-modification 48827 (WV20 to WV27) ................................................
Post-modification 48827 (WV50 to WV56) ..............................................
25,400 total flight cycles.
17,100 total flight cycles or 94,700 total flight hours, whichever occurs
first.
(ii) Within 90 days after the effective date
of this AD.
(2) For Airbus Model A330–200 and A340–
300 series airplanes as identified in
paragraph (c) of this AD, on which
Modification 45012 has not been embodied
in production: At the later of the compliance
times specified in paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and
(f)(2)(ii) of this AD, modify the upper shell
structure of the fuselage in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–53–3157 or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–53–4163, both dated
July 5, 2006, as applicable.
(i) Prior to the compliance time shown in
Table 2 of this AD after the first flight of the
airplane.
TABLE 2.—COMPLIANCE TIMES FOR
MODEL A330–200 AND A340–300
SERIES AIRPLANES WITHOUT MODIFICATION 45012 EMBODIED
Airplane
series
A330–200 .....
A340–300 .....
Threshold
6,600 total flight cycles.
14,000 total flight cycles.
(ii) Within 90 days after the effective date
of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
Related Information
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to Attn: Vladimir Ulyanov,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425)
227–1138; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using
any approved AMOC on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
has approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness
Directive 2007–0269R1, dated October 15,
2007; Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3152,
dated April 10, 2007; Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–53–3157, dated July 5, 2006; and
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–4163,
dated July 5, 2006; for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use the applicable service
information specified in Table 3 of this AD
to do the actions required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; 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.
TABLE 3.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Service Bulletin
Date
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3152 ...................................................................................................................................
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3157 ...................................................................................................................................
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–4163 ...................................................................................................................................
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 27,
2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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ACTION:
Federal Aviation Administration
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta
S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109E and A119
helicopters. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by an
aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition
on an aviation product. The European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the
Technical Agent for Italy, with which
we have a bilateral agreement, states in
the MCAI: ‘‘Some cases of interference
between the hydraulic pipe, P/N 109–
0761–65–103, and the tail rotor control
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0327; Directorate
Identifier 2007–SW–21–AD; Amendment 39–
15600; AD 2008–14–05]
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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta
S.p.A. Model A109E and A119
Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
AGENCY:
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Final rule.
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rod assembly have been detected on
Model A109E helicopters * * * The
interference, if not corrected, could
damage the hydraulic pipes and lead to
the loss of the hydraulic system No. 1
in flight. This AD * * * is issued to
extend the same mandatory corrective
actions to A119 model due to its design
similarity with A109E.’’
This AD requires actions that are
intended to address this unsafe
condition.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
August 21, 2008.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications is approved by the
Director of the Federal Register as of
August 21, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
regulations.gov or in person at the
Docket Operations office, U.S.
Department of Transportation, M–30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
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 AD Docket: The AD
docket contains the Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (NPRM), the economic
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address
and operating hours for the Docket
Operations office (telephone (800) 647–
5527) are in the ADDRESSES section of
this AD. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after they are
received.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Uday Garadi, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations
and Guidance Group, Fort Worth, Texas
76193–0110, telephone (817) 222–5123,
fax (817) 222–5961.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to Agusta Model A109E and A119
helicopters on March 10, 2008. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on March 19, 2008 (73 FR
14733). That NPRM proposed the
following:
• Within the next 50 hours time-inservice (TIS) and thereafter at intervals
not to exceed 100 hours TIS, inspecting
for interference between the hydraulic
lines, part number (P/N) 109–0761–64–
103 and P/N 109–0761–65–103, and the
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tail rotor control rod assembly, P/N
109–0032–01–41, and, if interference is
found, replacing the hydraulic lines
with hydraulic lines, P/N 109–0763–96–
101 and P/N 109–0763–97–101.
• Within 180 days, replacing
hydraulic lines, P/N 109–0761–64–103
and P/N 109–0761–65–103, with
hydraulic lines, P/N 109–0763–96–101
and P/N 109–0763–97–101.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI and any related
service information in the AD docket.
Comments
By publishing the NPRM, we gave the
public an opportunity to participate in
developing this AD. However, we
received no comment on the NPRM or
on our determination of the cost to the
public. Therefore, based on our review
and evaluation of the available data, we
have determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Relevant Service Information
Agusta has issued Bollettino Tecnico
(BT) No. 109EP–73, dated December 4,
2006, applicable to Model A109E
helicopters, and BT No. 119–22, dated
July 11, 2007, applicable to Model A119
helicopters. The actions described in the
MCAI are intended to correct the same
unsafe condition as that identified in
the service information.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance.
However, this AD requires replacing the
hydraulic lines within 180 days, unless
previously accomplished, instead of
replacing the hydraulic lines on the
dates specified in the MCAI. In making
this change, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information. This difference is
highlighted in the ‘‘Differences Between
This AD and the MCAI’’ section in the
AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
about 78 helicopters of U.S. registry and
that it will take about 2 work-hours per
helicopter to inspect and 16 work-hours
per helicopter to replace the hydraulic
lines. The average labor rate is $80 per
work-hour. Required parts will cost
about $562 per helicopter, assuming
these parts are no longer under
warranty. However, because the service
information lists these parts as covered
under warranty, we have assumed that
there is no charge for these parts.
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Therefore, as we do not control
warranty coverage for affected parties,
some parties may incur costs higher
than estimated here. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
on U.S. operators to be $112,320, or
$1,440 per helicopter.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
product(s) identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We 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.
Therefore, 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); 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 and placed it in the AD docket.
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:
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respectively, in accordance with the
Compliance Instructions, Part II, of BT A109E
or BT 119–22, whichever is applicable to
your model helicopter.
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 adding
the following new AD:
I
2008–14–05 Agusta. S.p.A.: Amendment
39–15600. Docket No. FAA–2008–0327;
Directorate Identifier 2007–SW–21–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective on August 21, 2008.
Other Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Agusta S.p.A. Model
A109E and A119 helicopters, with hydraulic
lines, part number (P/N) 109–0761–64–103 or
P/N 109–0761–65–103, installed, certificated
in any category.
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Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
‘‘Some cases of interference between the
hydraulic pipe, P/N 109–0761–65–103, and
the tail rotor control rod assembly have been
detected on Model A109E helicopters * * *
The interference, if not corrected, could
damage the hydraulic pipes and lead to the
loss of the hydraulic system No. 1 in flight.
This AD * * * is issued to extend the same
mandatory corrective actions to A119 model
due to its design similarity with A109E.’’
This AD requires actions that are intended
to address this unsafe condition.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Within the next 50 hours time-inservice (TIS), unless accomplished
previously, and thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 100 hours TIS:
(1) Inspect for interference between the
hydraulic lines, P/N 109–0761–64–103 and
P/N 109–0761–65–103, and the tail rotor
control rod assembly, P/N 109–0032–01–41,
in accordance with the Compliance
Instructions, Part I, paragraph 3, of Agusta
Bollettino Tecnico (BT) No. 109EP–73, dated
December 4, 2006 (BT A109E), which is
applicable to Model A109E helicopters, or BT
119–22, dated July 11, 2007 (BT 119–22),
which is applicable to Model A119
helicopters.
(2) If you find interference between the
hydraulic lines and the tail rotor control rod
assembly, replace the hydraulic lines, P/N
109–0761–64–103 and P/N 109–0761–65–
103, with hydraulic lines, P/N 109–0763–96–
101 and P/N 109–0763–97–101, respectively,
in accordance with the Compliance
Instructions, Part II of BT A109E or BT 119–
22, whichever is applicable to your model
helicopter.
(f) Within 180 days, replace hydraulic
lines, P/N 109–0761–64–103 and P/N 109–
0761–65–103, with hydraulic lines, P/N 109–
0763–96–101 and P/N 109–0763–97–101,
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Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
14 CFR Part 39
(g) This AD requires replacement of
hydraulic lines, P/N 109–0761–64–103 and
P/N 109–0761–65–103, within 180 days,
unless previously accomplished, instead of
replacing the hydraulic lines on the dates
specified in the MCAI.
[Docket No. 2003–NM–33–AD; Amendment
39–15613; AD 2008–15–01]
Other Information
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Safety Management
Group, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Uday Garadi, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Regulations and Guidance Group, Fort
Worth, Texas 76193–0110, telephone (817)
222–5123, fax (817) 222–5961.
Related Information
(i) MCAI EASA AD No 2007–0231, dated
August 23, 2007, contains related
information.
Air Transport Association of America (ATA)
Tracking Code
(j) ATA Code 2910—Main Hydraulic
System.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use the specified portions of
Agusta Bollettino Tecnico No. 109EP–73,
dated December 4, 2006, or No. 119–22,
dated July 11, 2007, as applicable, to do the
actions required.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Agusta, 21017 Cascina Costa
di Samarate (VA) Italy, Via Giovanni Agusta
520, telephone 39 (0331) 229111, fax 39
(0331) 229605–222595.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth,
Texas 76193; 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.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 19,
2008.
Judy I. Carl,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8–14727 Filed 7–16–08; 8:45 am]
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RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model EMB–120, –120ER,
–120FC, –120QC, and –120RT
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a
new airworthiness directive (AD),
applicable to all EMBRAER Model
EMB–120 series airplanes, that requires
revising the airplane flight manual to
include operational limitations for use
of the autopilot, installing two placards
that advise the flight crew to check the
pitch trim before descent, and
modifying the elevator trim system,
which would terminate the
requirements of the AD. The actions
specified by this AD are intended to
prevent pitch trim upsets if the pitch
trim actuators jam or freeze, which
could result in reduced controllability
of the airplane. This action is intended
to address the identified unsafe
condition.
Effective August 21, 2008.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of August 21,
2008.
ADDRESSES: The service information
referenced in this AD may be obtained
from Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica
S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box 343—CEP
12.225, Sao Jose dos Campos—SP,
Brazil. This information may be
examined at the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Transport
Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington.
DATES:
Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2125;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A
proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to
include an airworthiness directive (AD)
that is applicable to all EMBRAER
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0327; Directorate Identifier 2007-SW-21-AD;
Amendment 39-15600; AD 2008-14-05]
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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E and A119
Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta
S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109E and A119 helicopters. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an
aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), the Technical Agent for Italy, with which we have a bilateral
agreement, states in the MCAI: ``Some cases of interference between the
hydraulic pipe, P/N 109-0761-65-103, and the tail rotor control
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rod assembly have been detected on Model A109E helicopters * * * The
interference, if not corrected, could damage the hydraulic pipes and
lead to the loss of the hydraulic system No. 1 in flight. This AD * * *
is issued to extend the same mandatory corrective actions to A119 model
due to its design similarity with A109E.''
This AD requires actions that are intended to address this unsafe
condition.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on August 21, 2008.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications is approved
by the Director of the Federal Register as of August 21, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
regulations.gov or in person at the Docket Operations office, U.S.
Department of Transportation, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 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 AD Docket: The AD docket contains the Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the economic evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address and operating hours
for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) are in the
ADDRESSES section of this AD. Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after they are received.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Uday Garadi, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and Guidance Group, Fort
Worth, Texas 76193-0110, telephone (817) 222-5123, fax (817) 222-5961.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that
would apply to Agusta Model A109E and A119 helicopters on March 10,
2008. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2008
(73 FR 14733). That NPRM proposed the following:
Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) and
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, inspecting for
interference between the hydraulic lines, part number (P/N) 109-0761-
64-103 and P/N 109-0761-65-103, and the tail rotor control rod
assembly, P/N 109-0032-01-41, and, if interference is found, replacing
the hydraulic lines with hydraulic lines, P/N 109-0763-96-101 and P/N
109-0763-97-101.
Within 180 days, replacing hydraulic lines, P/N 109-0761-
64-103 and P/N 109-0761-65-103, with hydraulic lines, P/N 109-0763-96-
101 and P/N 109-0763-97-101.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI and any
related service information in the AD docket.
Comments
By publishing the NPRM, we gave the public an opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. However, we received no comment on
the NPRM or on our determination of the cost to the public. Therefore,
based on our review and evaluation of the available data, we have
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the
AD as proposed.
Relevant Service Information
Agusta has issued Bollettino Tecnico (BT) No. 109EP-73, dated
December 4, 2006, applicable to Model A109E helicopters, and BT No.
119-22, dated July 11, 2007, applicable to Model A119 helicopters. The
actions described in the MCAI are intended to correct the same unsafe
condition as that identified in the service information.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. However, this AD requires
replacing the hydraulic lines within 180 days, unless previously
accomplished, instead of replacing the hydraulic lines on the dates
specified in the MCAI. In making this change, we do not intend to
differ substantively from the information provided in the MCAI and
related service information. This difference is highlighted in the
``Differences Between This AD and the MCAI'' section in the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect about 78 helicopters of U.S.
registry and that it will take about 2 work-hours per helicopter to
inspect and 16 work-hours per helicopter to replace the hydraulic
lines. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will
cost about $562 per helicopter, assuming these parts are no longer
under warranty. However, because the service information lists these
parts as covered under warranty, we have assumed that there is no
charge for these parts. Therefore, as we do not control warranty
coverage for affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than
estimated here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
on U.S. operators to be $112,320, or $1,440 per helicopter.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on product(s) identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We 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.
Therefore, 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); 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 and placed it in the AD docket.
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, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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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. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2008-14-05 Agusta. S.p.A.: Amendment 39-15600. Docket No. FAA-2008-
0327; Directorate Identifier 2007-SW-21-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective on
August 21, 2008.
Other Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E and A119
helicopters, with hydraulic lines, part number (P/N) 109-0761-64-103
or P/N 109-0761-65-103, installed, certificated in any category.
Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states: ``Some cases of interference between the hydraulic pipe, P/N
109-0761-65-103, and the tail rotor control rod assembly have been
detected on Model A109E helicopters * * * The interference, if not
corrected, could damage the hydraulic pipes and lead to the loss of
the hydraulic system No. 1 in flight. This AD * * * is issued to
extend the same mandatory corrective actions to A119 model due to
its design similarity with A109E.''
This AD requires actions that are intended to address this
unsafe condition.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), unless
accomplished previously, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed
100 hours TIS:
(1) Inspect for interference between the hydraulic lines, P/N
109-0761-64-103 and P/N 109-0761-65-103, and the tail rotor control
rod assembly, P/N 109-0032-01-41, in accordance with the Compliance
Instructions, Part I, paragraph 3, of Agusta Bollettino Tecnico (BT)
No. 109EP-73, dated December 4, 2006 (BT A109E), which is applicable
to Model A109E helicopters, or BT 119-22, dated July 11, 2007 (BT
119-22), which is applicable to Model A119 helicopters.
(2) If you find interference between the hydraulic lines and the
tail rotor control rod assembly, replace the hydraulic lines, P/N
109-0761-64-103 and P/N 109-0761-65-103, with hydraulic lines, P/N
109-0763-96-101 and P/N 109-0763-97-101, respectively, in accordance
with the Compliance Instructions, Part II of BT A109E or BT 119-22,
whichever is applicable to your model helicopter.
(f) Within 180 days, replace hydraulic lines, P/N 109-0761-64-
103 and P/N 109-0761-65-103, with hydraulic lines, P/N 109-0763-96-
101 and P/N 109-0763-97-101, respectively, in accordance with the
Compliance Instructions, Part II, of BT A109E or BT 119-22,
whichever is applicable to your model helicopter.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
(g) This AD requires replacement of hydraulic lines, P/N 109-
0761-64-103 and P/N 109-0761-65-103, within 180 days, unless
previously accomplished, instead of replacing the hydraulic lines on
the dates specified in the MCAI.
Other Information
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Safety Management Group, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: Uday Garadi, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and Guidance Group, Fort
Worth, Texas 76193-0110, telephone (817) 222-5123, fax (817) 222-
5961.
Related Information
(i) MCAI EASA AD No 2007-0231, dated August 23, 2007, contains
related information.
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Tracking Code
(j) ATA Code 2910--Main Hydraulic System.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use the specified portions of Agusta Bollettino
Tecnico No. 109EP-73, dated December 4, 2006, or No. 119-22, dated
July 11, 2007, as applicable, to do the actions required.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Agusta, 21017 Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA) Italy, Via Giovanni
Agusta 520, telephone 39 (0331) 229111, fax 39 (0331) 229605-222595.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
76193; 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.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 19, 2008.
Judy I. Carl,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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