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Compliance: Within 10 hours time-inservice (TIS), unless accomplished
previously:
To prevent fatigue cracking of a yoke,
failure of the yoke, and subsequent loss of
control of the helicopter, do the following:
(a) Review the helicopter records to
determine all of the helicopter models on
which the affected yoke has been installed
since its production and the hours TIS of
each affected yoke.
(b) If an affected part-numbered yoke is
installed or has ever been installed on a
Model 412CF helicopter or on a Model 412
or 412EP helicopter with a (BHT–412–SI–62)
slope landing kit, P/N 412–704–012–101,
installed, do the following:
(1) Reidentify the P/N on the existing yoke
data plate by using a vibrating stylus and
etching two lines through the last three digits
of the existing P/N and etching ‘‘137FM’’
adjacent to where you etched through the last
three digits of the original P/N. This converts
each affected yoke P/N to a new yoke P/N
412–010–101–137FM. The serial number
remains the same.
Note 1: The ‘‘FM’’ P/N suffix denotes a
field modified part.
(2) Record the reidentified P/N on the
applicable component history card or
equivalent record.
(c) If you cannot determine all the model
helicopters on which an affected yoke has
been installed since its production or
whether it has ever been installed on a Model
412 or 412EP helicopter with a (BHT–412–
SI–62) slope landing kit, P/N 412–704–012–
101, installed, reidentify the yoke P/N as
P/N 412–010–101–137FM using a vibrating
stylus in accordance with paragraph (b)(1) of
this AD. Record the reidentified P/N on the
applicable component history card or
equivalent record.
(d) For each reidentified yoke, P/N 412–
010–101–137FM, reduce the retirement life
from 5,000 hours TIS to 4,500 hours TIS.
Record the revised life limit on the
applicable component history card or
equivalent record.
Note 2: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Alert
Service Bulletins No. 412–08–128 and No.
412CF–08–35, both dated March 4, 2008,
pertain to the subject of this AD.
(e) This AD revises the Airworthiness
Limitations section of the applicable
maintenance manual or the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness (ICAs) by reducing
the retirement life from 5,000 hours TIS to
4,500 hours TIS for each reidentified yoke,
P/N 412–010–101–137FM.
(f) 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 Manager, Rotorcraft
Directorate, FAA, ATTN: Michael Kohner,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Rotorcraft
Certification Office, Fort Worth, Texas
76193–0170, telephone (817) 222–5170, fax
(817) 222–5783, for information about
previously approved alternative methods of
compliance.
(g) Special flight permits will not be
issued.
(h) This amendment becomes effective on
March 31, 2009.
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February
12, 2009.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28689; Directorate
Identifier 2006–SW–17–AD; Amendment 39–
15832; AD 2009–05–08]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Trimble or
FreeFlight Systems 2101 I/O Approach
Plus Global Positioning System (GPS)
Navigation Systems
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
Trimble or FreeFlight Systems 2101 I/O
Approach Plus global positioning
system (GPS) navigation system (2101
I/O Approach Plus system) that requires
a software upgrade for this system. This
amendment is prompted by an incident
that led to the discovery of several
annunciation errors with the 2101 I/O
Approach Plus system. The actions
specified by this AD are intended to
prevent a pilot from making an unsafe
decision based on erroneous
information provided by the 2101 I/O
Approach Plus system, which could
result in loss of control of the aircraft.
DATES: Effective April 20, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may get the service
information identified in this AD from
FreeFlight Systems, 3700 IH 35, Waco,
Texas, USA, 76706, or by calling (254)
662–0000 or on the Internet at https://
www.freeflightsystems.com.
Examining the Docket: You may
examine the docket that contains this
AD, any comments, and other
information on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or at the Docket
Operations office, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sung-Hui Cavazos, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Special Certification Office, Fort Worth,
Texas 76193–0190, telephone (817)
222–5142, fax (817) 222–5785.
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A
proposal to amend 14 CFR part 39 to
include an AD for the specified
navigation system was published in the
Federal Register on July 13, 2007 (72 FR
38532). That action proposed to require,
within 180 days after the effective date
of the AD for aircraft approved for
instrument flight rule (IFR) flight, or 270
days after the effective date of the AD
for aircraft approved for visual flight
rule (VFR) flight, upgrading the 2101
I/O Approach Plus system software to
correct several software errors.
Freeflight Systems issued Service
Information Letter (SIL) 81440–XX–00–
17, dated November 7, 2005, when the
manufacturer believed that software
version 241H would correct the
erroneous information displays.
However, version 241H did not correct
all the errors. Therefore, FreeFlight
Systems issued SIL 81440–XX–00–19,
dated May 10, 2006, which describes
the release of new operating system
software, version 241J, ‘‘that makes
communication between the Host and
the GPS processors more robust.’’
Freeflight Systems subsequently issued
Service Bulletin No. SB 81440–XX–00–
19, dated December 12, 2006, that
contains the instructions for obtaining
and upgrading the software to version
241J. Although the proposed AD
included a Note referencing SIL 81440–
XX–00–17, this AD references the most
recently available service information,
Service Bulletin No. SB 81440–XX–00–
19, dated December 12, 2006.
Interested persons have been afforded
an opportunity to participate in the
making of this amendment. Due
consideration has been given to the
comments received.
The commenter, FreeFlight Systems,
states that ‘‘the proposed AD specifies
81440–13–XXXX as being applicable for
this upgrade. The 81440–13–XXXX is a
number assigned for an NVG (night
vision goggles) version of the 81440 that
was never put into production so no
units exist that would require this
upgrade. The 81440–13–XXXX was
included in error in the AD Worksheet
identifying applicable systems provided
to the FAA by FreeFlight Systems.’’
Therefore, part number (P/N) 81440–13–
XXXX (where XXXX is –241E, –241F, or
241G) should be removed from the AD.
The FAA concurs and has removed
those P/Ns from the AD.
After careful review of the available
data, including the comments noted
above, the FAA has determined that air
safety and the public interest require the
adoption of the rule with the changes
described previously. The FAA has
determined that these changes will
neither increase the economic burden
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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on any operator nor increase the scope
of the AD.
The FAA estimates that this AD will
affect 259 2101 I/O Approach Plus
systems installed on aircraft of U.S.
registry, and the required actions will
take approximately 2 work hours per
aircraft to accomplish at an average
labor rate of $80 per work hour.
Required parts will cost approximately
$300 per aircraft. Based on these figures,
we estimate the total cost impact of the
AD on U.S. operators to be $72,520,
assuming one 2101 I/O Approach Plus
system is installed on each aircraft, the
manufacturer will provide all $300 in
parts at no cost, and the only costs for
these parts will be $120 for shipping
costs for each unit.
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 AD docket 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
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products identified in this rulemaking
action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to 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:
■
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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. Section 39.13 is amended by adding
a new airworthiness directive to read as
follows:
■
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Contact the Manager, Special
Certification Office, FAA, ATTN: Sung-Hui
Cavazos, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA,
Rotorcraft Directorate, Special Certification
Office, Fort Worth, Texas 76193–0190,
telephone (817) 222–5142, fax (817) 222–
5785, for information about previously
approved alternative methods of compliance.
(d) Special flight permits may be issued in
accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199
to operate the aircraft to a location where the
requirements of this AD can be accomplished
provided that the aircraft is operated under
VFR only.
(e) This amendment becomes effective on
April 20, 2009.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February
19, 2009.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9–4942 Filed 3–13–09; 8:45 am]
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2009–05–08 Trimble or Freeflight Systems:
Amendment 39–15832. Docket No.
FAA–2007–28689; Directorate Identifier
2006–SW–17–AD.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Applicability
All aircraft with a Trimble or FreeFlight
Systems 2101 I/O Approach Plus global
positioning system (GPS) navigation system
(2101 I/O Approach Plus system), part
number 81440–xx–241E, 81440–xx–241F, or
81440–xx–241G (xx indicates either the
numbers 02, 03, or 12), with software
revision –241E, –241F, or 241G, installed,
certificated in any category.
14 CFR Part 39
Compliance
Required within 180 days after the
effective date of this AD for aircraft approved
for instrument flight rule (IFR) flight, or 270
days after the effective date of this AD for
aircraft approved for visual flight rule (VFR)
flight, unless accomplished previously.
To prevent a pilot from making an unsafe
decision based on erroneous information
provided by the 2101 I/O Approach Plus
system, which could result in loss of control
of the aircraft, accomplish the following:
(a) Upgrade the system software of any
Trimble or FreeFlight Systems 2101 I/O
Approach Plus GPS navigation system, part
number (P/N) 81440–xx–241E, 81440–XX–
241F, or 81440–xx–241G (xx indicates the
numbers 02, 03, or 12), that currently has
software revision –241E, –241F, or –241G, to
system software revision, P/N 81440–XX–
241J.
Note: Sections II and III of FreeFlight
Systems Service Bulletin No. SB 81440–XX–
00–19, dated December 12, 2006, pertains to
the requirements of this AD.
(b) Upgrading the Trimble or FreeFlight
Systems 2101 I/O Approach Plus GPS
Navigation System’s software, to system
software revision, P/N 81440–xx–241J, is
considered a terminating action for the
requirements of this AD.
(c) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
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Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0195; Directorate
Identifier 2007–SW–34–AD; Amendment 39–
15837; AD 2009–06–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter
France Model EC 155B and EC155B1
Helicopters
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model
EC 155B and EC155B1 helicopters. This
AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Community. The MCAI states
that ‘‘the Airworthiness Directive (AD)
is prompted by the discovery of a short
circuit evidence in hoist connector ‘‘24
Delta’’ even though the hoist was
removed from the rotorcraft. The short
circuit generated sufficient heat to ignite
the paint on the cooler support cowling
near the hoist cut-off connector ‘‘24
Delta.’’ This condition, if not corrected,
could result in a fire in this area which
could propagate to surrounding zones.’’
This AD requires actions that are
intended to address this unsafe
condition.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-28689; Directorate Identifier 2006-SW-17-AD;
Amendment 39-15832; AD 2009-05-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Trimble or FreeFlight Systems 2101 I/O
Approach Plus Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation Systems
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
the Trimble or FreeFlight Systems 2101 I/O Approach Plus global
positioning system (GPS) navigation system (2101 I/O Approach Plus
system) that requires a software upgrade for this system. This
amendment is prompted by an incident that led to the discovery of
several annunciation errors with the 2101 I/O Approach Plus system. The
actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent a pilot from
making an unsafe decision based on erroneous information provided by
the 2101 I/O Approach Plus system, which could result in loss of
control of the aircraft.
DATES: Effective April 20, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may get the service information identified in this AD
from FreeFlight Systems, 3700 IH 35, Waco, Texas, USA, 76706, or by
calling (254) 662-0000 or on the Internet at https://
www.freeflightsystems.com.
Examining the Docket: You may examine the docket that contains this
AD, any comments, and other information on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or at the Docket Operations office, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sung-Hui Cavazos, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Special Certification Office,
Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0190, telephone (817) 222-5142, fax (817) 222-
5785.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend 14 CFR part 39 to
include an AD for the specified navigation system was published in the
Federal Register on July 13, 2007 (72 FR 38532). That action proposed
to require, within 180 days after the effective date of the AD for
aircraft approved for instrument flight rule (IFR) flight, or 270 days
after the effective date of the AD for aircraft approved for visual
flight rule (VFR) flight, upgrading the 2101 I/O Approach Plus system
software to correct several software errors.
Freeflight Systems issued Service Information Letter (SIL) 81440-
XX-00-17, dated November 7, 2005, when the manufacturer believed that
software version 241H would correct the erroneous information displays.
However, version 241H did not correct all the errors. Therefore,
FreeFlight Systems issued SIL 81440-XX-00-19, dated May 10, 2006, which
describes the release of new operating system software, version 241J,
``that makes communication between the Host and the GPS processors more
robust.'' Freeflight Systems subsequently issued Service Bulletin No.
SB 81440-XX-00-19, dated December 12, 2006, that contains the
instructions for obtaining and upgrading the software to version 241J.
Although the proposed AD included a Note referencing SIL 81440-XX-00-
17, this AD references the most recently available service information,
Service Bulletin No. SB 81440-XX-00-19, dated December 12, 2006.
Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate
in the making of this amendment. Due consideration has been given to
the comments received.
The commenter, FreeFlight Systems, states that ``the proposed AD
specifies 81440-13-XXXX as being applicable for this upgrade. The
81440-13-XXXX is a number assigned for an NVG (night vision goggles)
version of the 81440 that was never put into production so no units
exist that would require this upgrade. The 81440-13-XXXX was included
in error in the AD Worksheet identifying applicable systems provided to
the FAA by FreeFlight Systems.'' Therefore, part number (P/N) 81440-13-
XXXX (where XXXX is -241E, -241F, or 241G) should be removed from the
AD. The FAA concurs and has removed those P/Ns from the AD.
After careful review of the available data, including the comments
noted above, the FAA has determined that air safety and the public
interest require the adoption of the rule with the changes described
previously. The FAA has determined that these changes will neither
increase the economic burden
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on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.
The FAA estimates that this AD will affect 259 2101 I/O Approach
Plus systems installed on aircraft of U.S. registry, and the required
actions will take approximately 2 work hours per aircraft to accomplish
at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Required parts will cost
approximately $300 per aircraft. Based on these figures, we estimate
the total cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators to be $72,520,
assuming one 2101 I/O Approach Plus system is installed on each
aircraft, the manufacturer will provide all $300 in parts at no cost,
and the only costs for these parts will be $120 for shipping costs for
each unit.
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 AD docket 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, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, pursuant to 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:
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. Section 39.13 is amended by adding a new airworthiness directive to
read as follows:
2009-05-08 Trimble or Freeflight Systems: Amendment 39-15832. Docket
No. FAA-2007-28689; Directorate Identifier 2006-SW-17-AD.
Applicability
All aircraft with a Trimble or FreeFlight Systems 2101 I/O
Approach Plus global positioning system (GPS) navigation system
(2101 I/O Approach Plus system), part number 81440-xx-241E, 81440-
xx-241F, or 81440-xx-241G (xx indicates either the numbers 02, 03,
or 12), with software revision -241E, -241F, or 241G, installed,
certificated in any category.
Compliance
Required within 180 days after the effective date of this AD for
aircraft approved for instrument flight rule (IFR) flight, or 270
days after the effective date of this AD for aircraft approved for
visual flight rule (VFR) flight, unless accomplished previously.
To prevent a pilot from making an unsafe decision based on
erroneous information provided by the 2101 I/O Approach Plus system,
which could result in loss of control of the aircraft, accomplish
the following:
(a) Upgrade the system software of any Trimble or FreeFlight
Systems 2101 I/O Approach Plus GPS navigation system, part number
(P/N) 81440-xx-241E, 81440-XX-241F, or 81440-xx-241G (xx indicates
the numbers 02, 03, or 12), that currently has software revision -
241E, -241F, or -241G, to system software revision, P/N 81440-XX-
241J.
Note: Sections II and III of FreeFlight Systems Service Bulletin
No. SB 81440-XX-00-19, dated December 12, 2006, pertains to the
requirements of this AD.
(b) Upgrading the Trimble or FreeFlight Systems 2101 I/O
Approach Plus GPS Navigation System's software, to system software
revision, P/N 81440-xx-241J, is considered a terminating action for
the requirements of this AD.
(c) 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 Manager, Special Certification Office, FAA, ATTN: Sung-
Hui Cavazos, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Special Certification Office, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0190,
telephone (817) 222-5142, fax (817) 222-5785, for information about
previously approved alternative methods of compliance.
(d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the aircraft to a location where
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished provided that the
aircraft is operated under VFR only.
(e) This amendment becomes effective on April 20, 2009.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 19, 2009.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9-4942 Filed 3-13-09; 8:45 am]
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