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first page of this document contains the
document number and date; no other pages
contain this information.
(ii) Airbus AOT A320–55A1039, dated
November 4, 2009. The first page of this
document contains the document number
and date; no other pages contain this
information.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–55–
1035, Revision 01, dated July 2, 2010.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–55–
1036, Revision 01, dated July 2, 2010.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–55–1037,
Revision 01, dated July 2, 2010.
(vi) Airbus Technical Disposition TD/K4/
S2/27051/2009, Issue B, dated February 25,
2009.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on December 10, 2010 ((75
FR 68181, November 5, 2010); corrected (75
FR 78883, December 17, 2010)).
(i) Airbus AOT A320–55A1038, Revision
01, dated June 10, 2009. The first page of this
document contains the document number,
revision level, and date; no other pages
contain this information.
(ii) Airbus AOT A320–55A1038, Revision
02, dated September 28, 2009. The first page
of this document contains the document
number, revision level, and date; no other
pages contain this information.
(iii) Airbus Technical Disposition TD/K4/
S2/27086/2009, Issue E, dated September 17,
2009. The first page of this document
contains the document number, revision
level, and date; no other pages contain this
information.
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airwortheas@airbus.com; Internet https://
www.airbus.com.
(6) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(7) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 1,
2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1305; Directorate
Identifier 2010–SW–041–AD; Amendment
39–17475; AD 2013–11–15]
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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter
Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
(Eurocopter) Model BO–105A, BO–
105C, BO–105S, BO–105LS A–1, BO–
105LS A–3, EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135
P2+, EC135 T1, EC135 T2, EC135 T2+,
MBB–BK 117 A–1, MBB–BK 117 A–3,
MBB–BK 117 A–4, MBB–BK 117 B–1,
MBB–BK 117 B–2, MBB–BK 117 C–1,
and MBB–BK 117 C–2 helicopters with
certain part-numbered cantilever
assemblies, cyclic stick locking devices,
or cyclic stick holder assemblies
installed. This AD requires modifying
and identifying the cyclic stick
cantilever or lock. This AD was
prompted by pilots inadvertently taking
off with the cyclic locked. The actions
of this AD are intended to prevent a
pilot taking off with the cyclic in the
locked position, which could result in
loss of control of the helicopter.
DATES: This AD is effective July 26,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain documents listed in this AD
as of July 26, 2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact American
Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 N. Forum
Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at https://
www.eurocopter.com/techpub. 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.
SUMMARY:
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 AD, any
incorporated-by-reference service
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information, the economic evaluation,
any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Operations Office (phone: 800–
647–5527) is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations
Office, M–30, West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt
Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer,
Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft
Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone
(817) 222–5110; email
matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On January 10, 2013, at 78 FR 2223,
the Federal Register published our
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM),
which proposed to amend 14 CFR part
39 to include an AD that would apply
to Eurocopter Model BO–105A, BO–
105C, BO–105S, BO–105LS A–1, BO–
105LS A–3, EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135
P2+, EC135 T1, EC135 T2, EC135 T2+,
MBB–BK 117 A–1, MBB–BK 117 A–3,
MBB–BK 117 A–4, MBB–BK 117 B–1,
MBB–BK 117 B–2, MBB–BK 117 C–1,
and MBB–BK 117 C–2 helicopters with
certain part-numbered cantilever
assemblies, cyclic stick locking devices,
or cyclic stick holder assemblies
installed. The NPRM proposed to
require modifying and identifying the
cyclic stick cantilever or lock. The
proposed requirements were intended to
prevent a pilot taking off with the cyclic
in the locked position, which could
result in loss of control of the
helicopter.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, issued EASA AD No. 2008–0113,
dated June 10, 2008, to correct an unsafe
condition for the Model EC135, EC635
and MBB–BK 117 C–2 helicopters.
EASA advises of several cases where
takeoff was executed with a locked
cyclic stick on EC135 series helicopters,
which may lead to loss of control of the
helicopter. EASA also advises that the
stick-locking device installed on Model
BO 105 and MBB–BK 117C–2
helicopters has a similar function as the
device installed on the EC135 series
helicopters. Therefore, EASA issued AD
No. 2009–0079, dated April 1, 2009, to
require modification of the cyclic-stick
locking/centering device for the Model
BO 105 and MBB–BK 117 helicopters.
After EASA AD No. 2009–0079 was
issued, type design ownership for the
Model BO–105 LS A3 was transferred
from Canada to Germany. Because
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Transport Canada had not issued an AD
prior to the transfer, EASA superseded
AD No. 2009–0079 with AD No. 2010–
0049, dated March 19, 2010, to include
Model BO–105 LS A3 in its
applicability. The EASA ADs also
require amending the applicable
Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM).
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD, but
we did not receive any comments on the
NPRM (78 FR 2223, January 10, 2013).
FAA’s Determination
These helicopters have been approved
by the aviation authority of Germany
and are approved for operation in the
United States. Pursuant to our bilateral
agreement with Germany, EASA, its
technical representative, has notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
AD. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all information provided by
EASA and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other helicopters of these
same type designs and that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD requirements as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the
EASA AD
This AD does not apply to Model BO–
105D, BO–105DB, BO–105DB–4, BO–
105DBS–4, BO–105DBS–5, BO–105DS
or the military Model EC635 helicopters
because these models are not type
certificated in the United States. The
EASA AD requires amending the RFM;
this AD does not because the RFM
revisions have been incorporated by the
type certificate holder.
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Related Service Information
Eurocopter has issued the following
alert service bulletins (ASB) for each of
its model helicopters:
• ASB BO105–40–106, dated
December 19, 2008, for all Model BO105
helicopters, except Model BO105 CB–3.
• ASB–BO 105 LS 40–10, dated May
8, 2009, for all Model BO 105 LS A–3
helicopters.
• ASB EC135–67A–015, dated April
14, 2008, for certain serial-numbered
Model EC135 and EC635 helicopters.
• ASB–MBB–BK117–40–113, dated
December 22, 2008, for all Model MBB–
BK117 Models A–1, A–3, A–4, B–1, B–
2, C–1.
• ASB MBB BK117 C–2–67A–008,
dated April 14, 2008, for certain serialnumbered Model MBB BK117 C–2
helicopters.
These ASBs specify procedures to
modify the cantilever assembly or the
cyclic stick locking device, which
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allows neutral positioning and centering
of the cyclic stick without the locking
feature.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
416 helicopters of U.S. Registry.
We estimate that operators may incur
the following costs in order to comply
with this proposed AD. It will take
about .5 work hour to modify the cyclic
stick lock at $85 per work hour with no
cost for parts. This results in a total
estimated cost of $43 per helicopter and
$17,680 for the fleet.
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
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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
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 AD and placed it in the AD docket.
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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
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):
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2013–11–15 Eurocopter Deutschland
GmbH: Amendment 39–17475; Docket
No. FAA–2012–1305; Directorate
Identifier 2010–SW–041–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to the following
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter)
model helicopters, with a listed cantilever
assembly, cyclic stick locking device, or
cyclic stick holder assembly part number (P/
N) installed, certificated in any category:
(1) Model BO–105A, BO–105C, BO–105S,
and BO–105LS A–1 helicopters with a
cantilever assembly, P/N 105–40132 or 105–
40139, installed.
(2) Model BO 105 LS A–3 helicopters with
a cantilever assembly, P/N 105–40139,
installed.
(3) Model EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+,
EC135 T1, EC135 T2, and EC135 T2+
helicopters, serial number (S/N) 0005 up to
and including S/N 0699 except S/Ns 0076,
0093, 0098, 0099, 0102, 0104, 0106, 0108,
0110, 0111, 0113, 0114, 0116, 0117, and
0119, with a cyclic stick locking device, P/
N L670M1045101, L670M1045102,
L670M1045104, L670M1045105,
L670M1045106, or L670M1045107, and Pin,
P/N L311M1038205 or L311M1099205,
installed.
(4) Model MBB–BK117 A–1, MBB–BK117
A–3, MBB–BK117 A–4, MBB–BK117 B–1,
MBB–BK117 B–2, and MBB–BK117 C–1
helicopters, with a cyclic stick holder
assembly, P/N 117–41140–01, 117–41230–01,
or 117–41230–03, installed.
(5) Model MBB–BK117 C–2 helicopters, S/
N 9004 up to and including S/N 9230, with
a cyclic stick locking device, P/N
B856M1011101, and Pin, P/N L311M1038205
or L311M1099205, installed.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as
inadvertent locking of the cyclic prior to take
off, which could result in loss of control of
the helicopter.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective July 26, 2013.
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(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 100 hours time-in-service:
(1) For Model BO–105A, BO–105C, BO–
105S, and BO–105LS A–1 helicopters,
modify and identify the cyclic stick locking
device by following the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs 2.B.1. through
2.B.2.4 and 2.B.3. through 2.B.3.3., of
Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
BO105–40–106, dated December 19, 2008.
(2) For Model BO–105 LS A–3 helicopters,
modify and identify the cyclic stick locking
device by following the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs 2.B.1.through
2.B.1.3, of Eurocopter ASB No. ASB–BO 105
LS 40–10, dated May 8, 2009.
(3) For Model EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135
P2+, EC135 T1, EC135 T2, and EC135 T2+
helicopters, modify and identify the cyclic
stick cantilever by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
3.B. through 3.C., of Eurocopter ASB EC135–
67A–015, dated April 14, 2008.
(4) For Model MBB–BK 117 A–1, MBB–BK
117 A–3, MBB–BK 117 A–4, MBB–BK 117 B–
1, MBB–BK 117 B–2, and MBB–BK 117 C–
1 helicopters, modify and identify the cyclic
stick locking device by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
2.B.1. through 2.B.2.2., of Eurocopter ASB
No. ASB–MBB–BK117–40–113, dated
December 22, 2008.
(5) For Model MBB–BK117 C–2
helicopters, modify and identify the cyclic
stick cantilever by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
3.B. through 3.C., of Eurocopter ASB MBB
BK117 C–2–67A–008, dated April 14, 2008.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller,
Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety
Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate,
FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth,
Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222–5110;
email matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
(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.
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The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
No. 2010–0049, dated March 19, 2010, which
superseded EASA AD No. 2009–0079, dated
April 1, 2009; and EASA AD No. 2008–0113,
dated June 10, 2008. You may view the EASA
AD at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA–2012–1305.
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(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this Eurocopter service
information as applicable to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise.
(i) ASB BO105–40–106, dated December
19, 2008.
(ii) ASB–BO 105 LS 40–10, dated May 8,
2009.
(iii) ASB EC135–67A–015, dated April 14,
2008.
(iv) ASB–MBB–BK117–40–113, dated
December 22, 2008.
(v) ASB MBB BK117 C–2–67A–008, dated
April 14, 2008.
(3) For Eurocopter Deutschland GmBh
helicopters service information identified in
this AD, contact American Eurocopter
Corporation, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand
Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000
or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at
https://www.eurocopter.com/techpub.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 29,
2013.
Kim Smith,
Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
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Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna)
(previously COLUMBIA or LANCAIR)
Models LC40–550FG, LC41–550FG, and
LC42–550FG airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports that during
maximum braking, if the brakes lock up
and a skid occurs, a severe oscillatory
yawing motion or ‘‘wheel walk’’ may
develop, which could result in further
significant structural damage to the
airplane. This AD requires insertions
into the pilot’s operating handbook
(POH) and the airplane maintenance
manuals (AMM) regarding proper use of
the brakes and inspection of the aft
fuselage. We are issuing this AD to
correct the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 26,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of July 26, 2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Cessna
Aircraft Company, Customer Service,
P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277;
telephone: (316) 517–5800; fax (316)
517–7271; Internet:
www.cessnasupport.com. 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.
Examining the AD Docket
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 address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary
Park, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, KS
67209; phone: (316) 946–4123; fax: (316)
946–4107; email: gary.park@faa.gov.
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
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-1305; Directorate Identifier 2010-SW-041-AD;
Amendment 39-17475; AD 2013-11-15]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-
105S, BO-105LS A-1, BO-105LS A-3, EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+, EC135
T1, EC135 T2, EC135 T2+, MBB-BK 117 A-1, MBB-BK 117 A-3, MBB-BK 117 A-
4, MBB-BK 117 B-1, MBB-BK 117 B-2, MBB-BK 117 C-1, and MBB-BK 117 C-2
helicopters with certain part-numbered cantilever assemblies, cyclic
stick locking devices, or cyclic stick holder assemblies installed.
This AD requires modifying and identifying the cyclic stick cantilever
or lock. This AD was prompted by pilots inadvertently taking off with
the cyclic locked. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent a
pilot taking off with the cyclic in the locked position, which could
result in loss of control of the helicopter.
DATES: This AD is effective July 26, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of July 26, 2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX
75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775;
or at https://www.eurocopter.com/techpub. 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.
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 AD, any incorporated-by-reference
service information, the economic evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations
Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations Office, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-
140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222-5110; email
matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On January 10, 2013, at 78 FR 2223, the Federal Register published
our notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to Eurocopter Model BO-
105A, BO-105C, BO-105S, BO-105LS A-1, BO-105LS A-3, EC135 P1, EC135 P2,
EC135 P2+, EC135 T1, EC135 T2, EC135 T2+, MBB-BK 117 A-1, MBB-BK 117 A-
3, MBB-BK 117 A-4, MBB-BK 117 B-1, MBB-BK 117 B-2, MBB-BK 117 C-1, and
MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters with certain part-numbered cantilever
assemblies, cyclic stick locking devices, or cyclic stick holder
assemblies installed. The NPRM proposed to require modifying and
identifying the cyclic stick cantilever or lock. The proposed
requirements were intended to prevent a pilot taking off with the
cyclic in the locked position, which could result in loss of control of
the helicopter.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, issued EASA AD No.
2008-0113, dated June 10, 2008, to correct an unsafe condition for the
Model EC135, EC635 and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. EASA advises of
several cases where takeoff was executed with a locked cyclic stick on
EC135 series helicopters, which may lead to loss of control of the
helicopter. EASA also advises that the stick-locking device installed
on Model BO 105 and MBB-BK 117C-2 helicopters has a similar function as
the device installed on the EC135 series helicopters. Therefore, EASA
issued AD No. 2009-0079, dated April 1, 2009, to require modification
of the cyclic-stick locking/centering device for the Model BO 105 and
MBB-BK 117 helicopters.
After EASA AD No. 2009-0079 was issued, type design ownership for
the Model BO-105 LS A3 was transferred from Canada to Germany. Because
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Transport Canada had not issued an AD prior to the transfer, EASA
superseded AD No. 2009-0079 with AD No. 2010-0049, dated March 19,
2010, to include Model BO-105 LS A3 in its applicability. The EASA ADs
also require amending the applicable Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM).
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD, but we did not receive any comments on the NPRM (78 FR 2223,
January 10, 2013).
FAA's Determination
These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
Germany and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with Germany, EASA, its technical
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in
the AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all information
provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists and is
likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these same type
designs and that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD requirements as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD
This AD does not apply to Model BO-105D, BO-105DB, BO-105DB-4, BO-
105DBS-4, BO-105DBS-5, BO-105DS or the military Model EC635 helicopters
because these models are not type certificated in the United States.
The EASA AD requires amending the RFM; this AD does not because the RFM
revisions have been incorporated by the type certificate holder.
Related Service Information
Eurocopter has issued the following alert service bulletins (ASB)
for each of its model helicopters:
ASB BO105-40-106, dated December 19, 2008, for all Model
BO105 helicopters, except Model BO105 CB-3.
ASB-BO 105 LS 40-10, dated May 8, 2009, for all Model BO
105 LS A-3 helicopters.
ASB EC135-67A-015, dated April 14, 2008, for certain
serial-numbered Model EC135 and EC635 helicopters.
ASB-MBB-BK117-40-113, dated December 22, 2008, for all
Model MBB-BK117 Models A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, C-1.
ASB MBB BK117 C-2-67A-008, dated April 14, 2008, for
certain serial-numbered Model MBB BK117 C-2 helicopters.
These ASBs specify procedures to modify the cantilever assembly or
the cyclic stick locking device, which allows neutral positioning and
centering of the cyclic stick without the locking feature.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 416 helicopters of U.S.
Registry.
We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order
to comply with this proposed AD. It will take about .5 work hour to
modify the cyclic stick lock at $85 per work hour with no cost for
parts. This results in a total estimated cost of $43 per helicopter and
$17,680 for the fleet.
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
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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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 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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
2013-11-15 Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH: Amendment 39-17475; Docket
No. FAA-2012-1305; Directorate Identifier 2010-SW-041-AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to the following Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
(Eurocopter) model helicopters, with a listed cantilever assembly,
cyclic stick locking device, or cyclic stick holder assembly part
number (P/N) installed, certificated in any category:
(1) Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105S, and BO-105LS A-1
helicopters with a cantilever assembly, P/N 105-40132 or 105-40139,
installed.
(2) Model BO 105 LS A-3 helicopters with a cantilever assembly,
P/N 105-40139, installed.
(3) Model EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+, EC135 T1, EC135 T2, and
EC135 T2+ helicopters, serial number (S/N) 0005 up to and including
S/N 0699 except S/Ns 0076, 0093, 0098, 0099, 0102, 0104, 0106, 0108,
0110, 0111, 0113, 0114, 0116, 0117, and 0119, with a cyclic stick
locking device, P/N L670M1045101, L670M1045102, L670M1045104,
L670M1045105, L670M1045106, or L670M1045107, and Pin, P/N
L311M1038205 or L311M1099205, installed.
(4) Model MBB-BK117 A-1, MBB-BK117 A-3, MBB-BK117 A-4, MBB-BK117
B-1, MBB-BK117 B-2, and MBB-BK117 C-1 helicopters, with a cyclic
stick holder assembly, P/N 117-41140-01, 117-41230-01, or 117-41230-
03, installed.
(5) Model MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters, S/N 9004 up to and
including S/N 9230, with a cyclic stick locking device, P/N
B856M1011101, and Pin, P/N L311M1038205 or L311M1099205, installed.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as inadvertent locking of
the cyclic prior to take off, which could result in loss of control
of the helicopter.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective July 26, 2013.
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(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 100 hours time-in-service:
(1) For Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105S, and BO-105LS A-1
helicopters, modify and identify the cyclic stick locking device by
following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 2.B.1. through
2.B.2.4 and 2.B.3. through 2.B.3.3., of Eurocopter Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) No. BO105-40-106, dated December 19, 2008.
(2) For Model BO-105 LS A-3 helicopters, modify and identify the
cyclic stick locking device by following the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs 2.B.1.through 2.B.1.3, of Eurocopter ASB
No. ASB-BO 105 LS 40-10, dated May 8, 2009.
(3) For Model EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+, EC135 T1, EC135 T2,
and EC135 T2+ helicopters, modify and identify the cyclic stick
cantilever by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
3.B. through 3.C., of Eurocopter ASB EC135-67A-015, dated April 14,
2008.
(4) For Model MBB-BK 117 A-1, MBB-BK 117 A-3, MBB-BK 117 A-4,
MBB-BK 117 B-1, MBB-BK 117 B-2, and MBB-BK 117 C-1 helicopters,
modify and identify the cyclic stick locking device by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 2.B.1. through 2.B.2.2., of
Eurocopter ASB No. ASB-MBB-BK117-40-113, dated December 22, 2008.
(5) For Model MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters, modify and identify the
cyclic stick cantilever by following the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs 3.B. through 3.C., of Eurocopter ASB MBB
BK117 C-2-67A-008, dated April 14, 2008.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs
for this AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation
Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate,
FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817)
222-5110; email matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
(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
The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2010-0049, dated March 19, 2010, which
superseded EASA AD No. 2009-0079, dated April 1, 2009; and EASA AD
No. 2008-0113, dated June 10, 2008. You may view the EASA AD at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in
Docket No. FAA-2012-1305.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6710 Main Rotor
Control.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this Eurocopter service information as
applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.
(i) ASB BO105-40-106, dated December 19, 2008.
(ii) ASB-BO 105 LS 40-10, dated May 8, 2009.
(iii) ASB EC135-67A-015, dated April 14, 2008.
(iv) ASB-MBB-BK117-40-113, dated December 22, 2008.
(v) ASB MBB BK117 C-2-67A-008, dated April 14, 2008.
(3) For Eurocopter Deutschland GmBh helicopters service
information identified in this AD, contact American Eurocopter
Corporation, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone
(972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at https://www.eurocopter.com/techpub.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663,
Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 29, 2013.
Kim Smith,
Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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