Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76C Helicopters, 12665-12667 [2010-5294]
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TABLE 1—INSTALLED ON AIRPLANES BY MANUFACTURER—Continued
Manufacturer
Model
Raytheon Corporate Jets (formerly British Aerospace and Hawker
Beechcraft Corporation).
DH.125 Series 1A, 3A, and 3A/RA, HS.125 Series F3B and F3B/RA,
BH.125 and DH.125 Series 400A, HS.125 Series 403B, F400B, and
F403B, HS.125 Series 600A, BH.125 Series 600A, HS.125 Series
F600B, 700A, and 700B, BAe.125 Series 800 and 1000, and Hawker
800 and 850XP series.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of cracks
found during a fluorescent penetrant
inspection (FPI) of the disc bore. We are
issuing this AD to prevent an uncontained
failure of a second stage LPCR disc and/or a
third stage LPCR disc due to cracks in the
bore, which could result in damage to the
airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
Removing LPCR Discs From Service
(f) For engines with any of the serial
number (S/N) LPCR discs listed in Table 5 of
Honeywell International Inc. Alert Service
Bulletins (ASBs) TFE731–72–A3748, dated
August 21, 2008, and/or Table 5 of TFE731–
72–A3749, dated August 21, 2008, remove
those LPCR discs from service within 100
cycles-in-service (CIS) after the effective date
of this AD.
(g) For engines with any of the S/N LPCR
discs listed in Table 6 of Honeywell
International Inc. ASBs TFE731–72–A3748,
dated August 21, 2008, and/or Table 6 of
TFE731–72–A3749, dated August 21, 2008,
do the earlier of the following:
(1) Remove the LPCR disc from service
within 2,000 CIS after the effective date of
this AD, or
(2) Remove the LPCR disc from service the
next time the intermediate case is removed
from the low-pressure compressor case.
3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA
90712–4137; e-mail: joseph.costa@faa.gov;
telephone: (562) 627–5246; fax: (562) 627–
5210, for more information about this AD.
Installation Prohibition
(h) After the effective date of this AD, do
not install any of the S/Ns of LPCR discs
listed in Table 5 of Honeywell International
Inc. ASBs TFE731–72–A3748, dated August
21, 2008, and the discs listed in Table 5 of
TFE731–72–A3749, dated August 21, 2008,
into any engine. Also, do not install any of
the S/Ns of LPCR discs listed in Table 6 of
Honeywell International Inc. ASBs TFE731–
72–A3748, dated August 21, 2008, and the
discs listed in Table 6 of TFE731–72–A3749,
dated August 21, 2008, into any engine.
(k) You must use the service information
specified in the following Table 2 to identify
the affected discs requiring removal. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the documents
listed in the following Table 2 in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Honeywell Engines and Systems
Technical Publications and Distribution, M/
S 2101–201, P.O. Box 52170, Phoenix, AZ
85072–2170, telephone: Global Customer
Care toll free (800) 601–3099; International
callers (602) 365–3099, for a copy of this
service information. You may review copies
at the FAA, New England Region, 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.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(i) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office, has the authority to
approve alternative methods of compliance
for this AD if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(j) Contact Joseph Costa, Aerospace
Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Material Incorporated by Reference
TABLE 2—INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Honeywell International Inc. Alert Service Bulletin No.
Page
Revision
TFE731–72–A3748; Total Pages: 18 ...............................
TFE731–72–A3749; Total Pages: 14 ...............................
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
March 5, 2010.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[FR Doc. 2010–5507 Filed 3–16–10; 8:45 am]
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0242; Directorate
Identifier 2009–SW–27–AD; Amendment 39–
16232; AD 2010–06–08]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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14 CFR Part 39
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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky
Aircraft Corporation Model S–76C
Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
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August 21, 2008.
specified Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
(Sikorsky) Model S–76C helicopters.
This action requires inspecting the
emergency flotation system squib
connector (flotation system connector)
to determine if a metallic foil shunt is
installed. This amendment is prompted
by a discovery that a metallic foil shunt
meant to prevent inadvertent activation
of a flotation system during installation
was still installed in the left-hand
flotation system connector of a Model
S–76C helicopter. The actions specified
in this AD are intended to determine if
a metallic foil shunt is installed in the
flotation system, which could prevent
the flotation system from deploying and
could prevent the helicopter from
staying afloat long enough to enable
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emergency evacuation after a water
landing.
Effective April 1, 2010.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of April 1,
2010.
Comments for inclusion in the Rules
Docket must be received on or before
May 17, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
AD:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• 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 Sikorsky
Aircraft Corporation, Attn: Manager,
Commercial Technical Support,
mailstop s581a, 6900 Main Street,
Stratford, CT, telephone (203) 383–4866,
e-mail address tsslibrary@sikorsky.com,
or at https://www.sikorsky.com.
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:
Terry Fahr, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, 12
New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803, telephone (781)
238–7155, fax (781) 238–7170.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
amendment adopts a new AD for the
specified Sikorsky Model S–76C
helicopters. This action requires a onetime inspection of the flotation system
connector to determine if a metallic foil
shunt is installed, and if one is found,
removing it. This amendment is
prompted by a discovery during an
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inspection that a metallic foil shunt was
still installed in the left-hand flotation
system squib connector of a Model S–
76C helicopter. The metallic foil shunt
is intended to prevent inadvertent
activation of the flotation system during
installation. The actions specified in
this AD are intended to determine if a
metallic foil shunt is installed in the
flotation system, which could prevent
the flotation system from deploying and
could prevent the helicopter from
staying afloat long enough to enable
emergency evacuation after a water
landing.
We have reviewed Sikorsky Alert
Service Bulletin No. 76–32–30, dated
April 8, 2009, which describes
procedures for a one-time inspection of
a flotation system connector, installed
by Keystone Helicopter Corporation on
Sikorsky Model S–76C helicopters,
serial numbers 760501 and 760506
through 760761, to determine if a
metallic foil shunt is installed, and if so,
removing it.
This unsafe condition is likely to exist
or develop on other helicopters of the
same type design. Therefore, this AD is
being issued to require inspecting the
flotation system connector to determine
if a metallic foil shunt is installed,
which could prevent the flotation
system from deploying and could
prevent the helicopter from staying
afloat long enough to enable emergency
evacuation after a water landing. This
AD requires, before the next flight over
water, or on or before 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, accomplishing the actions
by following specified portions of the
alert service bulletin described
previously.
The short compliance time involved
is required because the previously
described critical unsafe condition
could adversely affect the ability of the
helicopter to stay afloat after an
emergency water landing. Therefore,
inspecting the flotation system
connector and removing any metallic
foil shunt that is found is required
before the next flight over water, or on
or before 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, 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
76 helicopters, and inspection and
removal, if necessary, will take
approximately 1 work hour to
accomplish at an average labor rate of
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$85 per work hour. Based on these
figures, we estimate the total cost
impact of the AD on U.S. operators to
be $6,460.
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–2010–0242;
Directorate Identifier 2009–SW–27–AD’’
at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend the AD in light of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this AD. Using the
search function of our docket web site,
you can find and read the comments to
any of our dockets, including the name
of the individual who sent the
comment. You may review the DOT’s
complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477–78).
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.
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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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
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.
it in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs 3.A.(1) through
3.A.(9), in Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin
No. 76–32–30, dated April 8, 2009.
(b) 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, Boston Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, Attn: Terry Fahr,
12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,
MA 01803, telephone (781) 238–7155, fax
(781) 238–7170.
(c) The inspection shall be done in
accordance with the specified portions of
Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin No. 76–32–
30, dated April 8, 2009. The Director of the
Federal Register approved this incorporation
by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be
obtained from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation,
Attn: Manager, Commercial Technical
Support, mailstop s581a, 6900 Main Street,
Stratford, CT, telephone (203) 383–4866, email address tsslibrary@sikorsky.com, or at
https://www.sikorsky.com. Copies may be
inspected 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/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Joint Aircraft System/Component (JASC)
Code
(d) JASC Code 3212: Emergency Flotation
Systems.
(e) This amendment becomes effective on
April 1, 2010.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February
3, 2010.
Mark R. Schilling,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010–5294 Filed 3–16–10; 8:45 am]
§ 39.13
[Amended]
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2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding
a new airworthiness directive to read as
follows:
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2010–06–08 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation:
Amendment 39–16232. Docket No.
FAA–2010–0242; Directorate Identifier
2009–SW–27–AD.
Applicability: Sikorsky Aircraft
Corporation Model S–76C helicopters, serial
numbers 760501 and 760506 through 760761,
with Option Code 88051 Flotation System
installed by Keystone Helicopter
Corporation, certificated in any category.
Compliance: Before the next flight over
water, or within 30 days, whichever occurs
first, unless accomplished previously.
To determine if a metallic foil shunt is
installed in the flotation system, which could
prevent the flotation system from deploying
and could prevent the helicopter from
staying afloat long enough to enable
emergency evacuation after a water landing,
accomplish the following:
(a) Inspect the flotation system connector
and if a metallic foil shunt is found, remove
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and missing ballscrew assembly sleeves
of the flap actuator, repetitive nondestructive liquid penetrant inspections
of each sleeve or flap actuator for cracks,
and replacement or modification of the
flap actuator if necessary. This AD
results from reports of cracked and
missing ballscrew assembly sleeves of
the flap actuators. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct cracked and
missing sleeves, which could cause loss
of the load-carrying ball bearings on
both actuators on one flap, resulting in
flap asymmetry and loss of control of
the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective April 1,
2010.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of April 1, 2010.
We must receive comments on this
AD by May 3, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• 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.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Learjet, Inc., One
Learjet Way, Wichita, Kansas 67209–
2942; telephone 316–946–2000; fax
316–946–2220; e-mail
ac.ict@aero.bombardier.com; Internet
https://www.bombardier.com.
Federal Aviation Administration
Examining the AD Docket
14 CFR Part 39
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William Griffith, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ACE–118W, FAA,
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office,
1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0226; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–034–AD; Amendment
39–16238; AD 2010–06–13]
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Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Inc.
Model 45 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Model 45 airplanes. This AD requires a
general visual inspection for cracked
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0242; Directorate Identifier 2009-SW-27-AD;
Amendment 39-16232; AD 2010-06-08]
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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-
76C Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
the specified Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76C
helicopters. This action requires inspecting the emergency flotation
system squib connector (flotation system connector) to determine if a
metallic foil shunt is installed. This amendment is prompted by a
discovery that a metallic foil shunt meant to prevent inadvertent
activation of a flotation system during installation was still
installed in the left-hand flotation system connector of a Model S-76C
helicopter. The actions specified in this AD are intended to determine
if a metallic foil shunt is installed in the flotation system, which
could prevent the flotation system from deploying and could prevent the
helicopter from staying afloat long enough to enable
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emergency evacuation after a water landing.
DATES: Effective April 1, 2010.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of April 1, 2010.
Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or
before May 17, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this AD:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
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
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Attn: Manager, Commercial Technical
Support, mailstop s581a, 6900 Main Street, Stratford, CT, telephone
(203) 383-4866, e-mail address tsslibrary@sikorsky.com, or at https://www.sikorsky.com.
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: Terry Fahr, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803, telephone (781) 238-7155, fax (781) 238-7170.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment adopts a new AD for the
specified Sikorsky Model S-76C helicopters. This action requires a one-
time inspection of the flotation system connector to determine if a
metallic foil shunt is installed, and if one is found, removing it.
This amendment is prompted by a discovery during an inspection that a
metallic foil shunt was still installed in the left-hand flotation
system squib connector of a Model S-76C helicopter. The metallic foil
shunt is intended to prevent inadvertent activation of the flotation
system during installation. The actions specified in this AD are
intended to determine if a metallic foil shunt is installed in the
flotation system, which could prevent the flotation system from
deploying and could prevent the helicopter from staying afloat long
enough to enable emergency evacuation after a water landing.
We have reviewed Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin No. 76-32-30,
dated April 8, 2009, which describes procedures for a one-time
inspection of a flotation system connector, installed by Keystone
Helicopter Corporation on Sikorsky Model S-76C helicopters, serial
numbers 760501 and 760506 through 760761, to determine if a metallic
foil shunt is installed, and if so, removing it.
This unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop on other
helicopters of the same type design. Therefore, this AD is being issued
to require inspecting the flotation system connector to determine if a
metallic foil shunt is installed, which could prevent the flotation
system from deploying and could prevent the helicopter from staying
afloat long enough to enable emergency evacuation after a water
landing. This AD requires, before the next flight over water, or on or
before 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
first, accomplishing the actions by following specified portions of the
alert service bulletin described previously.
The short compliance time involved is required because the
previously described critical unsafe condition could adversely affect
the ability of the helicopter to stay afloat after an emergency water
landing. Therefore, inspecting the flotation system connector and
removing any metallic foil shunt that is found is required before the
next flight over water, or on or before 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, 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 76 helicopters, and inspection
and removal, if necessary, will take approximately 1 work hour to
accomplish at an average labor rate of $85 per work hour. Based on
these figures, we estimate the total cost impact of the AD on U.S.
operators to be $6,460.
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-2010-0242; Directorate
Identifier 2009-SW-27-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of the AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend the AD in light of
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact
with FAA personnel concerning this AD. Using the search function of our
docket web site, you can find and read the comments to any of our
dockets, including the name of the individual who sent the comment. You
may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78).
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.
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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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding a new airworthiness directive to
read as follows:
2010-06-08 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation: Amendment 39-16232. Docket
No. FAA-2010-0242; Directorate Identifier 2009-SW-27-AD.
Applicability: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76C
helicopters, serial numbers 760501 and 760506 through 760761, with
Option Code 88051 Flotation System installed by Keystone Helicopter
Corporation, certificated in any category.
Compliance: Before the next flight over water, or within 30
days, whichever occurs first, unless accomplished previously.
To determine if a metallic foil shunt is installed in the
flotation system, which could prevent the flotation system from
deploying and could prevent the helicopter from staying afloat long
enough to enable emergency evacuation after a water landing,
accomplish the following:
(a) Inspect the flotation system connector and if a metallic
foil shunt is found, remove it in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs 3.A.(1) through 3.A.(9), in Sikorsky Alert
Service Bulletin No. 76-32-30, dated April 8, 2009.
(b) 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, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Attn: Terry Fahr, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803, telephone (781) 238-7155, fax (781) 238-7170.
(c) The inspection shall be done in accordance with the
specified portions of Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin No. 76-32-30,
dated April 8, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved
this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Sikorsky Aircraft
Corporation, Attn: Manager, Commercial Technical Support, mailstop
s581a, 6900 Main Street, Stratford, CT, telephone (203) 383-4866, e-
mail address tsslibrary@sikorsky.com, or at https://www.sikorsky.com.
Copies may be inspected 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Joint Aircraft System/Component (JASC) Code
(d) JASC Code 3212: Emergency Flotation Systems.
(e) This amendment becomes effective on April 1, 2010.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 3, 2010.
Mark R. Schilling,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-5294 Filed 3-16-10; 8:45 am]
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