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Dated: February 19, 2013.
Karen G. Mills,
Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0145; Directorate
Identifier 2012–SW–059–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Agusta
S.p.A. and Bell Helicopter Textron
Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta
S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB412 and
AB412 EP, and Bell Helicopter Textron
(Bell) Model 412, 412CF, and 412EP
helicopters with certain DART
Aerospace Ltd. (Dart) high gear aft
crosstubes (crosstube) installed. This
proposed AD would require adding a
life limit of 10,000 landings to the
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crosstube and removing from service
any crosstubes with more than 10,000
accumulated landings. This proposed
AD is prompted by five separate reports
of crosstube failures. The actions in this
proposed AD are intended to prevent
failure of the crosstube and subsequent
collapse of the landing gear.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 26, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket 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 AD
docket contains this proposed AD, the
economic evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Dart
Aerospace LTD., 1270 Aberdeen St,
Hawkesbury, ON, K6A 1K7, Canada;
telephone: 1 613 632 5200; Fax: 1 613
632 5246; or at www.dartaero.com. You
may review the referenced service
information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort
Worth, Texas 76137.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeffrey Zimmer, Airframe Engineer, New
York Aircraft Certification Office,
Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA,
1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury,
New York 11590; telephone (516) 228–
7306; email jeffrey.zimmer@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written
comments, data, or views. We also
invite comments relating to the
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economic, environmental, energy, or
federalism impacts that might result
from adopting the proposals in this
document. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the
proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments,
commenters should send only one copy
of written comments, or if comments are
filed electronically, commenters should
submit only one time.
We will file in the docket all
comments that we receive, as well as a
report summarizing each substantive
public contact with FAA personnel
concerning this proposed rulemaking.
Before acting on this proposal, we will
consider all comments we receive on or
before the closing date for comments.
We will consider comments filed after
the comment period has closed if it is
possible to do so without incurring
expense or delay. We may change this
proposal in light of the comments we
receive.
Discussion
Transport Canada (TC), which is the
aviation authority for Canada, has
issued TC AD No. CF–2012–14R1, dated
May 9, 2012 (CF–2012–14R1), to correct
an unsafe condition for the Dart high
gear aft crosstube assembly, part number
(P/N) D412–664–203, approved under
TC Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
SH01–9, FAA STC SR01298NY, and
European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) STC IM.R.S.01304, and installed
on Agusta Model AB412 and AB412 EP
and Bell Model 412, 412EP, and 412CF
helicopters. TC advises that they have
received five reports of these crosstubes
failing. According to TC, based on these
reports, the affected crosstube requires a
life limitation of 10,000 landings. As a
result, TC issued CF–2012–14R1, which
requires amending the instructions for
continued airworthiness (ICA) to
establish the new life limitation, and
removing from service all crosstubes
with more than 10,000 landings.
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FAA’s Determination
These helicopters have been approved
by the aviation authority of Canada and
are approved for operation in the United
States. Pursuant to our bilateral
agreement with Canada, TC, its
technical representative, has notified us
of the unsafe condition described in its
AD. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all known relevant
information and determined that an
unsafe condition is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
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Related Service Information
We reviewed Dart ICA No. ICA–
D212–664, Revision 8, dated October 20,
2011, which contains the airworthiness
limitations, inspection requirements,
proper placards and markings, and
maintenance procedures for crosstube
P/N D212–664 and D412–664. Revision
8 establishes a life limit of 10,000
landings for crosstube P/N D412–664–
203.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require
establishing a component history card
for each crosstube, P/N D412–664–203;
revising the airworthiness limitations of
the maintenance manual to establish a
life limit of 10,000 landings for each
crosstube; and removing from service
any crosstube with more than 10,000
landings.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect 76 helicopters of U.S.
Registry. Based on an average labor cost
of $85 per hour, we estimate that
operators may incur the following costs
in order to comply with this AD.
Creating a component history card and
amending the ICA would require about
1 work-hour, for a cost per helicopter of
$85 and a total cost to U.S. operators of
$6,460. Replacing a crosstube that has
exceeded its life-limit would require
about 6 work-hours and required parts
would cost about $10,351, for a total
cost per helicopter of $10,861.
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 proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
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proposed AD would 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, I certify
this proposed 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);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska to the extent that it justifies
making a regulatory distinction; and
4. 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 proposed 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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
Agusta S.P.A. and Bell Helicopter Textron
Helicopters: Docket No. FAA–2012–
*****; Directorate Identifier 2012–SW–
059–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Agusta S.p.A. Model
AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters and Bell
Helicopter Textron Model 412, 412CF, and
412EP helicopters with a DART Aerospace
Ltd. high gear aft crosstube (crosstube), partnumber (P/N) D412–664–203 installed under
Supplemental Type Certificate SR01298NY,
certificated in any category.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as
failure of a crosstube, which could result in
collapse of the landing gear.
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(c) Reserved
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(d) Compliance
You are responsible for performing each
action required by this AD within the
specified compliance time unless it has
already been accomplished prior to that time.
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
(e) Required Actions
Within 30 days:
(1) Create a component history card or
equivalent record for each crosstube.
Determine the number of landings on each
crosstube and enter it on the component
history card or equivalent record. If the
number of landings is unknown, calculate 10
landings per flight hour.
(2) Revise the Airworthiness Limitations
section of the maintenance manual to reflect
that crosstube, P/N D412–664–203, has a
retirement life of 10,000 landings.
(3) Remove from service any crosstube
with a number of landings equal to or greater
than 10,000.
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0159; Directorate
Identifier 2012–SW–010–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Robinson
Helicopter Company
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
received and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Robinson
Helicopter Company, 2901 Airport
Drive, Torrance, CA 90505; telephone
(310) 539–0508; fax (310) 539–5198; or
at https://www.robinsonheli.com/
servelib.htm. You may review a copy of
service information at the FAA, Office
of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room
663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred
Guerin, Aviation Safety Engineer, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA
90712; telephone (562) 627–5232; email
fred.guerin@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[FR Doc. 2013–04223 Filed 2–22–13; 8:45 am]
We propose to supersede an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
Robinson Helicopter Company
(Robinson) Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22
Beta, R22 Mariner, R44, and R44 II
helicopters with certain main rotor
blades (blade) installed. The existing AD
currently requires inspecting each blade
at the skin-to-spar line for debonding,
corrosion, a separation, a gap, or a dent
and replacing any damaged blade with
an airworthy blade. Since we issued that
AD, a terminating action for the
inspection requirements of that AD has
been developed. The proposed actions
are intended to detect debonding of the
blade skin, which could result in blade
failure and subsequent loss of control of
the helicopter, and to correct the unsafe
condition by replacing the main rotor
blades with new blades that do not
require the AD inspection.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 26, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
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Examining the AD Docket
Discussion
You may examine the AD docket 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 AD
docket contains this proposed AD, the
economic evaluation, any comments
On June 2, 2011, we issued AD 2011–
12–10, amendment 39–16717 (76 FR
35330, June 17, 2011) (AD 2011–12–10)
for Robinson Model R22, R22A, R22
Beta, and R22 Mariner helicopters, with
a blade, part number (P/N) A016–4; and
Model R44 and R44 II helicopters, with
a blade, P/N C016–2 or C016–5. We
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, may approve
AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:
ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO,
1600 Stewart Ave., suite 410, Westbury, New
York 11590; telephone (516) 228–7300; fax
(516) 794–5531.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(g) Additional Information
(1) The subject of this AD is addressed in
Transport Canada AD No. CF–2012–14R1,
dated May 9, 2012.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 3213: Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/
Truck.
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February
18, 2013.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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Comments Invited
We invite you to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written
comments, data, or views. We also
invite comments relating to the
economic, environmental, energy, or
federalism impacts that might result
from adopting the proposals in this
document. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the
proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments,
commenters should send only one copy
of written comments, or if comments are
filed electronically, commenters should
submit only one time.
We will file in the docket all
comments that we receive, as well as a
report summarizing each substantive
public contact with FAA personnel
concerning this proposed rulemaking.
Before acting on this proposal, we will
consider all comments we receive on or
before the closing date for comments.
We will consider comments filed after
the comment period has closed if it is
possible to do so without incurring
expense or delay. We may change this
proposal in light of the comments we
receive.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0145; Directorate Identifier 2012-SW-059-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. and Bell Helicopter
Textron Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB412 and AB412 EP, and Bell Helicopter
Textron (Bell) Model 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters with certain
DART Aerospace Ltd. (Dart) high gear aft crosstubes (crosstube)
installed. This proposed AD would require adding a life limit of 10,000
landings to the crosstube and removing from service any crosstubes with
more than 10,000 accumulated landings. This proposed AD is prompted by
five separate reports of crosstube failures. The actions in this
proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the crosstube and
subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 26, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket 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 AD docket contains this proposed AD, the economic
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Dart Aerospace LTD., 1270 Aberdeen St, Hawkesbury, ON, K6A 1K7, Canada;
telephone: 1 613 632 5200; Fax: 1 613 632 5246; or at www.dartaero.com.
You may review the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of
the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663,
Fort Worth, Texas 76137.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Zimmer, Airframe Engineer, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
FAA, 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone
(516) 228-7306; email jeffrey.zimmer@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
written comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to
the
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economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might
result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed
electronically, commenters should submit only one time.
We will file in the docket all comments that we receive, as well as
a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel
concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, we
will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for
comments. We will consider comments filed after the comment period has
closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay.
We may change this proposal in light of the comments we receive.
Discussion
Transport Canada (TC), which is the aviation authority for Canada,
has issued TC AD No. CF-2012-14R1, dated May 9, 2012 (CF-2012-14R1), to
correct an unsafe condition for the Dart high gear aft crosstube
assembly, part number (P/N) D412-664-203, approved under TC
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SH01-9, FAA STC SR01298NY, and
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) STC IM.R.S.01304, and installed
on Agusta Model AB412 and AB412 EP and Bell Model 412, 412EP, and 412CF
helicopters. TC advises that they have received five reports of these
crosstubes failing. According to TC, based on these reports, the
affected crosstube requires a life limitation of 10,000 landings. As a
result, TC issued CF-2012-14R1, which requires amending the
instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) to establish the new
life limitation, and removing from service all crosstubes with more
than 10,000 landings.
FAA's Determination
These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
Canada and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
our bilateral agreement with Canada, TC, its technical representative,
has notified us of the unsafe condition described in its AD. We are
proposing this AD because we evaluated all known relevant information
and determined that an unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop
on other products of the same type design.
Related Service Information
We reviewed Dart ICA No. ICA-D212-664, Revision 8, dated October
20, 2011, which contains the airworthiness limitations, inspection
requirements, proper placards and markings, and maintenance procedures
for crosstube P/N D212-664 and D412-664. Revision 8 establishes a life
limit of 10,000 landings for crosstube P/N D412-664-203.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require establishing a component history
card for each crosstube, P/N D412-664-203; revising the airworthiness
limitations of the maintenance manual to establish a life limit of
10,000 landings for each crosstube; and removing from service any
crosstube with more than 10,000 landings.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 76 helicopters of
U.S. Registry. Based on an average labor cost of $85 per hour, we
estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order to
comply with this AD. Creating a component history card and amending the
ICA would require about 1 work-hour, for a cost per helicopter of $85
and a total cost to U.S. operators of $6,460. Replacing a crosstube
that has exceeded its life-limit would require about 6 work-hours and
required parts would cost about $10,351, for a total cost per
helicopter of $10,861.
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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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, I certify this proposed 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);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that
it justifies making a regulatory distinction; and
4. 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 proposed 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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
Agusta S.P.A. and Bell Helicopter Textron Helicopters: Docket No.
FAA-2012-*****; Directorate Identifier 2012-SW-059-AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Agusta S.p.A. Model AB412 and AB412 EP
helicopters and Bell Helicopter Textron Model 412, 412CF, and 412EP
helicopters with a DART Aerospace Ltd. high gear aft crosstube
(crosstube), part-number (P/N) D412-664-203 installed under
Supplemental Type Certificate SR01298NY, certificated in any
category.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as failure of a crosstube,
which could result in collapse of the landing gear.
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(c) Reserved
(d) Compliance
You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.
(e) Required Actions
Within 30 days:
(1) Create a component history card or equivalent record for
each crosstube. Determine the number of landings on each crosstube
and enter it on the component history card or equivalent record. If
the number of landings is unknown, calculate 10 landings per flight
hour.
(2) Revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the
maintenance manual to reflect that crosstube, P/N D412-664-203, has
a retirement life of 10,000 landings.
(3) Remove from service any crosstube with a number of landings
equal to or greater than 10,000.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: ATTN: Program
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600
Stewart Ave., suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516)
228-7300; fax (516) 794-5531.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.
(g) Additional Information
(1) The subject of this AD is addressed in Transport Canada AD
No. CF-2012-14R1, dated May 9, 2012.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 3213: Main Landing
Gear Strut/Axle/Truck.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 18, 2013.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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