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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, a Federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
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Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2011–0016,
dated February 1, 2011; British Aerospace
Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin
32–JA090240, original issue dated April 29,
2009; British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100
& 3200 Service Bulletin 32–JA090240,
Revision 1, dated January 18, 2010; and BAE
Systems All Operator Message: Ref 09–014J–
1, issue 1 dated July 31, 2009, for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use British Aerospace
Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin
32–JA090240, Revision 1, dated January 18,
2010, 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 BAE Systems (Operations)
Ltd, Customer Information Department,
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire,
KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44 1292
675704; Internet: https://www.baesystems.
com/WorldWideLocations/UK/; e-mail:
RApublications@baesystems.com.
(3) You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
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(4) You may also review copies of the
service information incorporated by reference
for this AD 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 Kansas City, Missouri, on May
10, 2011.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–11932 Filed 5–17–11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–1228; Directorate
Identifier 2009–SW–12–AD; Amendment 39–
16693; AD 2011–10–12]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter
France Model AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA,
and EC130 B4 Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
specified Eurocopter France (ECF)
helicopters. This AD results from a
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) AD issued by the
aviation authority of the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which
is the Technical Agent for the Member
States of the European Community. The
superseding MCAI AD states that
several engine flameouts have involved
failure of the 41-tooth pinion in the
engine accessory gearbox. Each affected
helicopter had a starter-generator
manufactured by one company.
Investigation revealed the torque
damping system of the starter-generator
was inoperative due to incorrect
adjustment that caused bending stresses
on the 41-tooth pinion. Failure of the
pinion causes the engine fuel pump to
stop operating, resulting in an engine
flameout. The EASA AD requires a new
adjustment procedure to optimize the
performance of the specified startergenerator damping assembly. This AD is
intended to prevent failure of a pinion
and a fuel pump, engine flameout, and
subsequent loss of control of the
helicopter.
SUMMARY:
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This AD becomes effective on
June 22, 2011.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications is approved by the
Director of the Federal Register as of
June 22, 2011.
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 American
Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum
Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75053–4005,
telephone 972–641–3460, fax 972–641–
3527, or at https://www.eurocopter.com.
Examining the AD Docket: The AD
docket contains this Final rule, 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:
DOT/FAA Southwest Region, Ed
Cuevas, ASW–112, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Rotorcraft Directorate, Safety
Management Group, 2601 Meacham
Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137,
telephone 817–222–5355, fax 817–222–
5961.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Discussion
We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified ECF helicopters
on December 6, 2010. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
December 21, 2010 (75 FR 79988). That
NPRM proposed to require within 110
hours time-in-service or 3 months,
whichever occurs first:
• Modifying and marking the Aircraft
Parts Corporation (APC) starter
generator; and
• Before installing an APC startergenerator with a part number (P/N) of
150SG122Q or 200SGL130Q, complying
with the requirements of the proposed
AD.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI AD and any
related service information in the AD
docket.
Comments
By publishing the NPRM, we gave the
public an opportunity to participate in
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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.
Related Service Information
ECF has issued Alert Service Bulletin
(ASB) No. 80.00.07, Revision 1, dated
February 6, 2009, for the Model
AS350B, BA, BB, B1, B2, and B3
helicopters; and ASB No. 80A003,
Revision 1, dated February 6, 2009, for
the Model EC130 B4 helicopters. The
Model AS350 BB helicopter is not type
certificated in the United States. These
ASBs specify disassembly of the
damping system, replacing the
Belleville springs (cup springs) and the
self-locking nut, and aligning the shaft
damping system of the APC startergenerator.
The actions described in the MCAI
AD are intended to correct the same
unsafe condition as that identified in
the service information.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI AD
The MCAI AD refers to flight hours
instead of hours time-in-service.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
about 847 helicopters. We also estimate
that it will take about 3 work-hours per
helicopter to modify the startergenerator. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. ECF states in its ASBs
that one nut (P/N 150SG1071, $36.12)
and two springs (P/N 150SG1093,
$29.14 each) are required for the P/N
150SG122Q starter-generator and one
nut (P/N 150SG1071, $36.12) and two
springs (P/N 200SGL1093, $33.64 each)
are required for the P/N 200SGL130Q
starter-generator. Based on these figures,
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $299,749 ($215,985 for
labor and $83,764 for parts), assuming
that both starter-generators are evenly
distributed in the fleet and that the
entire fleet is modified.
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:
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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
helicopters 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:
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model AS350B, B1,
B2, B3, BA, and EC130 B4 helicopters with
ARRIEL engines with Aircraft Parts
Corporation (APC) starter-generators, part
number (P/N) 150SG122Q or P/N
200SGL130Q, without ‘‘004’’ marked on the
identification plate, installed, certificated in
any category.
Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) AD states
that several engine flameouts involved failure
of the 41-tooth pinion in the engine accessory
gearbox that caused the engine fuel pump to
fail. Each affected helicopter had an APC
(currently UNISON) starter-generator
installed. Investigation revealed the torque
damping system of the starter-generator was
inoperative. The EASA AD requires a new
adjustment procedure to optimize the
performance of the specified starter-generator
damping assembly. The required actions are
intended to prevent failure of a pinion and
a fuel pump, engine flameout, and
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS)
or 3 months, whichever occurs first, unless
already accomplished, do the following:
(1) Replace the cup springs and fan nut,
functionally test the damping system, and
after this modification, mark ‘‘004’’ on the
identification plate of the APC starter
generator, as depicted in Figures 1 and 2, and
by following the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraph 2.B.2., of Eurocopter
Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 80.00.07,
Revision 1, dated February 6, 2009, for the
Model AS350B, BA, B1, B2, and B3
helicopters; or ASB No. 80A003, Revision 1,
dated February 6, 2009, for the Model EC130
B4 helicopter.
(2) Before installing an APC startergenerator with P/N 150SG122Q or P/N
200SGL130Q, comply with the requirements
of this AD.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
AD
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
(f) The MCAI AD refers to flight hours
instead of hours time-in-service.
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Other Information
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2011–10–12 Eurocopter France:
Amendment 39–16693; Docket No.
FAA–2010–1228; Directorate Identifier
2009–SW–12–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective on June 22, 2011.
Other Affected ADs
(b) None.
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(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Safety Management
Group, Attn: DOT/FAA Southwest Region,
Ed Cuevas, ASW–112, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Rotorcraft Directorate, Safety
Management Group, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
Fort Worth, Texas 76137, telephone 817–
222–5355, fax 817–222–5961, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(h) EASA AD No. 2009–0027, dated
February 18, 2009, which supersedes and
cancels EASA AD No. 2009–0004, dated
January 12, 2009, contains related
information.
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Joint Aircraft System/Component (JASC)
Code
(i) The JASC Code is 2435: StarterGenerator.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use the specified portions of
Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No.
80.00.07, Revision 1, dated February 6, 2009;
or Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No.
80A003, Revision 1, dated February 6, 2009,
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 American Eurocopter
Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand
Prairie, TX 75053–4005, telephone 972–641–
3460, fax 972–641–3527, or at https://
www.eurocopter.com.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth,
Texas 76137; 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 April 28,
2011.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–11795 Filed 5–17–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0043; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–192–AD; Amendment
39–16700; AD 2011–11–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Model DHC–8–400 Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by an airworthiness authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
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SUMMARY:
During production quality inspections of
the aeroplane fuel motive flow system, it was
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discovered that some motive flow check
valves (MFCV) were manufactured with an
outlet fitting containing red anodized
threads. These MFCV do not provide
adequate electrical bonding between the
valve and the adjacent fitting.
In the absence of proper electrical bonding
within the motive flow system, the aeroplane
fuel tank could be exposed to ignition
sources in the case of a lightning strike.
*
*
*
*
*
The unsafe condition is the potential for
ignition sources inside the fuel tanks,
which, in combination with flammable
fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the
airplane. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective June
22, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of June 22, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James Delisio, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
New York 11590; telephone (516) 228–
7321; fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on February 23, 2011 (76 FR
9982). The MCAI states:
During production quality inspections of
the aeroplane fuel motive flow system, it was
discovered that some motive flow check
valves (MFCV) were manufactured with an
outlet fitting containing red anodized
threads. These MFCV do not provide
adequate electrical bonding between the
valve and the adjacent fitting.
In the absence of proper electrical bonding
within the motive flow system, the aeroplane
fuel tank could be exposed to ignition
sources in the case of a lightning strike.
This [TCCA] directive is issued to [do a
general visual inspection to] verify the proper
configuration of the MFCV and if required,
replace the affected MFCV with a MFCV that
has a chemically filmed (gold color) outlet
valve fitting, which provides adequate
electrical bonding.
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The unsafe condition is the potential for
ignition sources inside the fuel tanks,
which, in combination with flammable
fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the
airplane. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this AD affects about 67
products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it takes about 33 workhours per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $130 per
product. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of the AD on U.S.
operators to be $196,645, or $2,935 per
product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1228; Directorate Identifier 2009-SW-12-AD;
Amendment 39-16693; AD 2011-10-12]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B, B1, B2,
B3, BA, and EC130 B4 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 the
specified Eurocopter France (ECF) helicopters. This AD results from a
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) AD issued by the
aviation authority of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which
is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community.
The superseding MCAI AD states that several engine flameouts have
involved failure of the 41-tooth pinion in the engine accessory
gearbox. Each affected helicopter had a starter-generator manufactured
by one company. Investigation revealed the torque damping system of the
starter-generator was inoperative due to incorrect adjustment that
caused bending stresses on the 41-tooth pinion. Failure of the pinion
causes the engine fuel pump to stop operating, resulting in an engine
flameout. The EASA AD requires a new adjustment procedure to optimize
the performance of the specified starter-generator damping assembly.
This AD is intended to prevent failure of a pinion and a fuel pump,
engine flameout, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on June 22, 2011.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications is approved
by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 22, 2011.
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
American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX
75053-4005, telephone 972-641-3460, fax 972-641-3527, or at https://www.eurocopter.com.
Examining the AD Docket: The AD docket contains this Final rule,
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: DOT/FAA Southwest Region, Ed Cuevas,
ASW-112, Aviation Safety Engineer, Rotorcraft Directorate, Safety
Management Group, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137,
telephone 817-222-5355, 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 specified ECF helicopters on December 6, 2010. That
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2010 (75 FR
79988). That NPRM proposed to require within 110 hours time-in-service
or 3 months, whichever occurs first:
Modifying and marking the Aircraft Parts Corporation (APC)
starter generator; and
Before installing an APC starter-generator with a part
number (P/N) of 150SG122Q or 200SGL130Q, complying with the
requirements of the proposed AD.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI AD and any
related service information in the AD docket.
Comments
By publishing the NPRM, we gave the public an opportunity to
participate in
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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.
Related Service Information
ECF has issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 80.00.07, Revision
1, dated February 6, 2009, for the Model AS350B, BA, BB, B1, B2, and B3
helicopters; and ASB No. 80A003, Revision 1, dated February 6, 2009,
for the Model EC130 B4 helicopters. The Model AS350 BB helicopter is
not type certificated in the United States. These ASBs specify
disassembly of the damping system, replacing the Belleville springs
(cup springs) and the self-locking nut, and aligning the shaft damping
system of the APC starter-generator.
The actions described in the MCAI AD are intended to correct the
same unsafe condition as that identified in the service information.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI AD
The MCAI AD refers to flight hours instead of hours time-in-
service.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect about 847 helicopters. We also
estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours per helicopter to modify
the starter-generator. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. ECF
states in its ASBs that one nut (P/N 150SG1071, $36.12) and two springs
(P/N 150SG1093, $29.14 each) are required for the P/N 150SG122Q
starter-generator and one nut (P/N 150SG1071, $36.12) and two springs
(P/N 200SGL1093, $33.64 each) are required for the P/N 200SGL130Q
starter-generator. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this
AD on U.S. operators to be $299,749 ($215,985 for labor and $83,764 for
parts), assuming that both starter-generators are evenly distributed in
the fleet and that the entire fleet is modified.
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 helicopters 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:
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:
2011-10-12 Eurocopter France: Amendment 39-16693; Docket No. FAA-
2010-1228; Directorate Identifier 2009-SW-12-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective on June
22, 2011.
Other Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, and EC130
B4 helicopters with ARRIEL engines with Aircraft Parts Corporation
(APC) starter-generators, part number (P/N) 150SG122Q or P/N
200SGL130Q, without ``004'' marked on the identification plate,
installed, certificated in any category.
Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) AD
states that several engine flameouts involved failure of the 41-
tooth pinion in the engine accessory gearbox that caused the engine
fuel pump to fail. Each affected helicopter had an APC (currently
UNISON) starter-generator installed. Investigation revealed the
torque damping system of the starter-generator was inoperative. The
EASA AD requires a new adjustment procedure to optimize the
performance of the specified starter-generator damping assembly. The
required actions are intended to prevent failure of a pinion and a
fuel pump, engine flameout, and subsequent loss of control of the
helicopter.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 3 months,
whichever occurs first, unless already accomplished, do the
following:
(1) Replace the cup springs and fan nut, functionally test the
damping system, and after this modification, mark ``004'' on the
identification plate of the APC starter generator, as depicted in
Figures 1 and 2, and by following the Accomplishment Instructions,
paragraph 2.B.2., of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
80.00.07, Revision 1, dated February 6, 2009, for the Model AS350B,
BA, B1, B2, and B3 helicopters; or ASB No. 80A003, Revision 1, dated
February 6, 2009, for the Model EC130 B4 helicopter.
(2) Before installing an APC starter-generator with P/N
150SG122Q or P/N 200SGL130Q, comply with the requirements of this
AD.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI AD
(f) The MCAI AD refers to flight hours instead of hours time-in-
service.
Other Information
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Safety Management Group, Attn: DOT/FAA Southwest Region, Ed Cuevas,
ASW-112, Aviation Safety Engineer, Rotorcraft Directorate, Safety
Management Group, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137,
telephone 817-222-5355, fax 817-222-5961, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(h) EASA AD No. 2009-0027, dated February 18, 2009, which
supersedes and cancels EASA AD No. 2009-0004, dated January 12,
2009, contains related information.
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Joint Aircraft System/Component (JASC) Code
(i) The JASC Code is 2435: Starter-Generator.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use the specified portions of Eurocopter Alert
Service Bulletin No. 80.00.07, Revision 1, dated February 6, 2009;
or Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 80A003, Revision 1, dated
February 6, 2009, 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
American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX
75053-4005, telephone 972-641-3460, fax 972-641-3527, or at https://www.eurocopter.com.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
76137; 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 April 28, 2011.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-11795 Filed 5-17-11; 8:45 am]
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