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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 112 / Friday, June 12, 2009 / Rules and Regulations requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. Related Information (h) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2008–0218, dated December 10, 2008; and Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR42–92–0020 and ATR72–92–1021, both dated October 17, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42–92–0020, dated October 17, 2008; or Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR72– 92–1021, dated October 17, 2008; as applicable; 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 ATR–GIE Avions de ´ ´ Transport Regional, 1, Allee Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; e-mail continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; Internet https://www.aerochain.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221 or 425–227–1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, 2009. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9–13573 Filed 6–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2009–0226; Directorate Identifier 2007–SW–35–AD; Amendment 39– 15930; AD 2009–12–07] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E, A109S, A119, and AW119MKII Helicopters Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). AGENCY: VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:43 Jun 11, 2009 Jkt 217001 ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109E, A109S, A119, and AW119MKII helicopters. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated 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 the aviation authority of Italy, with which we have a bilateral agreement, has issued an MCAI AD which states that two cases of cracks on a certain cargo hook lever (lever) have been reported by the manufacturer of the cargo hook. This lever is a critical structural component of the cargo hook, and a crack could result in inadvertent loss of the cargo hook load. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition caused by cracks in the cargo hook lever. DATES: This AD becomes effective on July 17, 2009. The incorporation by reference of certain publications is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of July 17, 2009. 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, Via Giovanni Agusta, 520 21017 Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA), Italy, telephone 39 0331–229111, fax 39 0331–229605/ 222595, or at https:// customersupport.agusta.com/ technical_advice.php. 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: John Strasburger, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and Policy Group, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222–5167; fax (817) 222–5961. PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 27913 Sfmt 4700 Discussion We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the Agusta Model A109E, A109S, A119, and AW119MKII helicopters on March 4, 2009. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 23, 2009 (74 FR 12096). That NPRM proposed to require actions that are intended to detect a crack in the cargo hook lever and prevent the inadvertent loss of the cargo hook load. 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 Alert Bollettino Tecnico (ABT) No. 109EP–78, ABT No. 109S–12, and ABT No. 119–21, all dated June 6, 2007. 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, in general, agree with its substance. However, we have made the following changes: • Excluded the August 31, 2007 compliance date because that date has passed; • Excluded the Model A109LUH from the applicability and do not reference Agusta ABT No. 109L–006 because the Model A109LUH helicopter is not on the U.S. type certificate, H7EU; • Added the Model AW119MKII to the applicability; • Required the use of a 10-power or higher magnifying glass to accomplish the visual inspections; and • Excluded the kit installation part number (P/N), relying instead on the cargo hook and lever P/N. These differences are highlighted in the ‘‘Differences Between this AD and the MCAI’’ section in this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect about 26 helicopters on the U.S. E:\FR\FM\12JNR1.SGM 12JNR1 27914 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 112 / Friday, June 12, 2009 / Rules and Regulations Registry with the cargo hook. We also estimate that it will take about 10 minutes to inspect each cargo hook for a crack, and about 1 work-hour to replace a cracked cargo hook. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $3,677 per cargo hook. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $97,647 per year, assuming that each affected helicopter requires five inspections per week, and that two cargo hooks are replaced each year. 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. is replaced with an airworthy cargo hook with an uncracked lever. Differences Between This AD and the MCAI Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: ■ PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 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 AD: ■ 2009–12–07 Agusta S.p.A.: Amendment 39– 15930; Docket No. FAA–2009–0226; Directorate Identifier 2007–SW–35–AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective on July 17, 2009. Other Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Model A109E, A109S, A119, and AW119MKII helicopters with cargo hook, part number (P/N) 528– 010–01, and cargo hook lever, P/N 232–028– 00, installed, certificated in any category. Reason (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states that two cases of cracks in the lever, P/N 232– 028–00, have been reported by the manufacturer of the cargo hook. The lever is a component of the cargo hook, P/N 528– 010–01. This lever is a critical structural component of the cargo hook, and a crack could result in inadvertent loss of the cargo hook load. Actions and Compliance (e) Before each cargo hook operation, visually inspect the cargo hook lever, P/N 232–028–00, for any crack. Use a 10-power or higher magnifying glass and inspect in the area depicted in Figures 1 and 2 of the following Agusta Alert Bollettino Tecnico (ABT), all dated June 6, 2007: (1) ABT No. 109EP–78 for Model A109E helicopters; (2) ABT No. 109S–12 for Model A109S helicopters; or (3) ABT No. 119–21 for Model A119 helicopters. (f) If a crack is found in the lever, do not use the cargo hook until the entire cargo hook (g) This AD differs from the MCAI AD in that we: (1) Exclude the August 31, 2007 compliance date because that date has passed; (2) Exclude the Model A109LUH from the applicability and do not reference Agusta ABT No. 109L–006 because the Model A109LUH helicopter is not on the U.S. type certificate, H7EU; (3) Add the Model AW119MKII to the applicability; (4) Require the use of a 10-power or higher magnifying glass to accomplish the visual inspections; and (5) Exclude the kit installation P/N, relying instead on the cargo hook and lever P/N. 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: John Strasburger, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone (817) 222–5167; fax (817) 222– 5961. Related Information (i) EASA Emergency AD No. 2007–0160–E, dated June 7, 2007, contains related information. Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Tracking Code (j) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 2550: Cargo Compartments. Material Incorporated by Reference (k) You must use the specified portions of the service information identified in Table 1 to do the actions required. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service information identified in Table 1 under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Agusta, Via Giovanni Agusta, 520 21017 Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA), Italy, telephone 39 0331–229111, fax 39 0331–229605/222595, or at https:// customersupport.agusta.com/ technical_advice.php. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas; 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. TABLE 1—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Agusta Alert Bollettino Tecnico Date No. 109EP–78 ....................................................................... June 6, 2007 ........................................................................ VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:43 Jun 11, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\12JNR1.SGM For helicopter model 12JNR1 A109E Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 112 / Friday, June 12, 2009 / Rules and Regulations 27915 TABLE 1—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE—Continued Agusta Alert Bollettino Tecnico Date No. 109S–12 ......................................................................... No. 119–21 ............................................................................ June 6, 2007 ........................................................................ June 6, 2007 ........................................................................ Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on May 21, 2009. Mark R. Schilling, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9–13566 Filed 6–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2009–0484; Directorate Identifier 2008–SW–44–AD; Amendment 39– 15924; AD 2009–12–01] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47, 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47G–2, 47G–2A, 47G–2A–1, 47G–3, 47G–3B, 47G–3B–1, 47G–3B–2, 47G–3B–2A, 47G–4, 47G–4A, 47G–5, 47G–5A, 47H– 1, 47J, 47J–2, 47J–2A, and 47K Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) helicopters. This action requires visually inspecting each main rotor blade box beam clip (clip) for correct installation. This amendment is prompted by a report of a main rotor blade with an incorrectly installed clip. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent a main rotor blade spar crack as a result of an incorrectly installed clip, loss of a main rotor blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. Effective June 29, 2009. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 29, 2009. Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before August 11, 2009. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on this AD: DATES: VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:43 Jun 11, 2009 Jkt 217001 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may get the service information identified in this AD from Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, TX 76101, telephone (817) 280–3391, fax (817) 280–6466, or at https://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. Examining the Docket: You may examine the docket that contains the AD, any comments, and other information on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov, or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647– 5527) is located in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the West Building at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Kohner, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Rotorcraft Certification Office, Fort Worth, Texas 76193–0170, telephone (817) 222–5170, fax (817) 222–5783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment adopts a new AD for the specified Bell helicopters. This action requires visually inspecting each clip for correct installation. This amendment is prompted by a report of a main rotor blade with an incorrectly installed clip. This condition, if not corrected, could result in a main rotor blade spar crack, loss of a main rotor blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. We have reviewed Bell Alert Service Bulletin No. 47–08–25, dated May 26, 2008 (ASB), which describes procedures for visually inspecting each clip on the affected main rotor blade for correct PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 For helicopter model A109S A119 installation. The ASB specifies that a clip incorrectly installed may cause a main rotor blade spar crack. This unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these same type designs. Therefore, this AD is being issued to prevent a main rotor blade spar crack as a result of an incorrectly installed clip, loss of a main rotor blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. This AD requires visually inspecting the entire length of each clip on an affected main rotor blade by following specified portions of the ASB described previously. The short compliance time involved is required because the previously described critical unsafe condition can adversely affect the structural integrity and controllability of the helicopter. Therefore, visually inspecting each main rotor blade for an incorrectly installed clip within 10 hours time-in-service and replacing any main rotor blade that has an incorrectly installed clip with an airworthy main rotor blade before further flight is a very short time period, and this AD must be issued immediately. Since a situation exists that requires the immediate adoption of this regulation, it is found that notice and opportunity for prior public comment hereon are impracticable, and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. We estimate that this AD will affect 1,130 helicopters. It will require a minimal amount of time to locate the 7 affected blades. The visual inspection for an incorrectly installed clip will take about 5 work hours at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Required parts will cost about $42,640. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators to be $45,440 ($2,800 for labor costs and $42,640 in parts costs) assuming only one blade will need to be replaced in the helicopter fleet. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements that affect flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment; however, we invite you to submit any written data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2009–0484; E:\FR\FM\12JNR1.SGM 12JNR1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 112 (Friday, June 12, 2009)]
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[FR Doc No: E9-13566]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0226; Directorate Identifier 2007-SW-35-AD; 
Amendment 39-15930; AD 2009-12-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E, A109S, A119, 
and AW119MKII 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, A109S, A119, and AW119MKII helicopters. 
This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information 
(MCAI) originated 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 the 
aviation authority of Italy, with which we have a bilateral agreement, 
has issued an MCAI AD which states that two cases of cracks on a 
certain cargo hook lever (lever) have been reported by the manufacturer 
of the cargo hook. This lever is a critical structural component of the 
cargo hook, and a crack could result in inadvertent loss of the cargo 
hook load. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the 
unsafe condition caused by cracks in the cargo hook lever.

DATES: This AD becomes effective on July 17, 2009.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications is approved 
by the Director of the Federal Register as of July 17, 2009.

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, Via Giovanni Agusta, 520 21017 Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA), 
Italy, telephone 39 0331-229111, fax 39 0331-229605/222595, or at 
https://customersupport.agusta.com/technical_advice.php.
    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: John Strasburger, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and Policy Group, 
2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222-5167; 
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 the Agusta Model A109E, A109S, A119, and AW119MKII 
helicopters on March 4, 2009. That NPRM was published in the Federal 
Register on March 23, 2009 (74 FR 12096). That NPRM proposed to require 
actions that are intended to detect a crack in the cargo hook lever and 
prevent the inadvertent loss of the cargo hook load. 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 Alert Bollettino Tecnico (ABT) No. 109EP-78, ABT 
No. 109S-12, and ABT No. 119-21, all dated June 6, 2007. 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, in general, agree with its 
substance. However, we have made the following changes:
     Excluded the August 31, 2007 compliance date because that 
date has passed;
     Excluded the Model A109LUH from the applicability and do 
not reference Agusta ABT No. 109L-006 because the Model A109LUH 
helicopter is not on the U.S. type certificate, H7EU;
     Added the Model AW119MKII to the applicability;
     Required the use of a 10-power or higher magnifying glass 
to accomplish the visual inspections; and
     Excluded the kit installation part number (P/N), relying 
instead on the cargo hook and lever P/N.
    These differences are highlighted in the ``Differences Between this 
AD and the MCAI'' section in this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect about 26 helicopters on the 
U.S.

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Registry with the cargo hook. We also estimate that it will take about 
10 minutes to inspect each cargo hook for a crack, and about 1 work-
hour to replace a cracked cargo hook. The average labor rate is $80 per 
work-hour. Required parts will cost about $3,677 per cargo hook. Based 
on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to 
be $97,647 per year, assuming that each affected helicopter requires 
five inspections per week, and that two cargo hooks are replaced each 
year.

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:

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2009-12-07 Agusta S.p.A.: Amendment 39-15930; Docket No. FAA-2009-
0226; Directorate Identifier 2007-SW-35-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective on July 
17, 2009.

Other Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Model A109E, A109S, A119, and AW119MKII 
helicopters with cargo hook, part number (P/N) 528-010-01, and cargo 
hook lever, P/N 232-028-00, installed, certificated in any category.

Reason

    (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states that two cases of cracks in the lever, P/N 232-028-00, have 
been reported by the manufacturer of the cargo hook. The lever is a 
component of the cargo hook, P/N 528-010-01. This lever is a 
critical structural component of the cargo hook, and a crack could 
result in inadvertent loss of the cargo hook load.

Actions and Compliance

    (e) Before each cargo hook operation, visually inspect the cargo 
hook lever, P/N 232-028-00, for any crack. Use a 10-power or higher 
magnifying glass and inspect in the area depicted in Figures 1 and 2 
of the following Agusta Alert Bollettino Tecnico (ABT), all dated 
June 6, 2007:
    (1) ABT No. 109EP-78 for Model A109E helicopters;
    (2) ABT No. 109S-12 for Model A109S helicopters; or
    (3) ABT No. 119-21 for Model A119 helicopters.
    (f) If a crack is found in the lever, do not use the cargo hook 
until the entire cargo hook is replaced with an airworthy cargo hook 
with an uncracked lever.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI

    (g) This AD differs from the MCAI AD in that we:
    (1) Exclude the August 31, 2007 compliance date because that 
date has passed;
    (2) Exclude the Model A109LUH from the applicability and do not 
reference Agusta ABT No. 109L-006 because the Model A109LUH 
helicopter is not on the U.S. type certificate, H7EU;
    (3) Add the Model AW119MKII to the applicability;
    (4) Require the use of a 10-power or higher magnifying glass to 
accomplish the visual inspections; and
    (5) Exclude the kit installation P/N, relying instead on the 
cargo hook and lever P/N.

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: John Strasburger, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 
2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone (817) 222-5167; 
fax (817) 222-5961.

Related Information

    (i) EASA Emergency AD No. 2007-0160-E, dated June 7, 2007, 
contains related information.

Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Tracking Code

    (j) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 2550: Cargo 
Compartments.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (k) You must use the specified portions of the service 
information identified in Table 1 to do the actions required.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of the service information identified in 
Table 1 under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Agusta, Via Giovanni Agusta, 520 21017 Cascina Costa di Samarate 
(VA), Italy, telephone 39 0331-229111, fax 39 0331-229605/222595, or 
at https://customersupport.agusta.com/technical_advice.php.
    (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Office of the Regional 
Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, 
Texas; 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.

                                   Table 1--Material Incorporated by Reference
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     Agusta Alert Bollettino Tecnico                    Date                        For helicopter model
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No. 109EP-78............................  June 6, 2007...................  A109E

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No. 109S-12.............................  June 6, 2007...................  A109S
No. 119-21..............................  June 6, 2007...................  A119
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    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on May 21, 2009.
Mark R. Schilling,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9-13566 Filed 6-11-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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