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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0352; Directorate
Identifier 2012–SW–063–AD; Amendment
39–17598; AD 2013–19–16]
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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky
Aircraft Corporation Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky)
Model S–92A helicopters to require
SUMMARY:
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modifying the No. 1 engine forward
firewall center fire extinguisher
discharge tube (No. 1 engine tube) and
inspecting the outboard discharge tube
to determine if it is correctly positioned.
This AD was prompted by the discovery
that the No. 1 engine tube installed on
the helicopters is too long to ensure that
a fire could be effectively extinguished
in the helicopter. The actions are
intended to ensure the No. 1 engine tube
allows for complete coverage of an
extinguishing agent in the No. 1 engine
compartment area, ensure that a fire
would be extinguished and prevent the
loss of helicopter control.
DATES: This AD is effective November 6,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain documents listed in this AD
as of November 6, 2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Sikorsky
Aircraft Corporation, Attn: Manager,
Commercial Technical Support,
mailstop s581a, 6900 Main Street,
Stratford, CT 06614; telephone (800)
562–4409; email tsslibrary@
sikorsky.com; or at https://
www.sikorsky.com. You may review a
copy of 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:
Michael Schwetz, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification
Office, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
FAA, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803;
telephone (781) 238–7761; email
michael.schwetz@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On April 22, 2013, at 78 FR 23698, the
Federal Register published our notice of
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proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
adding an AD that would apply to
Sikorsky Model S–92A helicopters,
serial numbers 920006 through 920169.
The NPRM proposed to require
modifying the No. 1 engine tube and
inspecting the outboard discharge tube
to determine if it is correctly positioned.
The work required to modify the No.1
engine tube may dislocate the outboard
discharge tube, which directs fire
extinguishing agent to a specific area of
the engine compartment. The NPRM
was prompted because an extinguishing
test at a Sikorsky plant showed that a
No. 1 engine tube with the incorrect
length had been put into production.
Because of the incorrect tube length, the
fire-extinguishing system may not
discharge the agent completely
throughout the compartment in the
event of a fire. The proposed
requirements were intended to ensure
the No. 1 engine tube allows for
complete coverage of an extinguishing
agent in the No. 1 engine compartment
area, ensure that a fire is extinguished
and prevent the loss of helicopter
control.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD, but
we received no comments on the NPRM
(78 FR 23698, April 22, 2013).
FAA’s Determination
We have reviewed the relevant
information and determined that an
unsafe condition exists and is likely to
exist or develop on other products of
these same type designs and that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD requirements as
proposed.
Related Service Information
Sikorsky has issued Alert Service
Bulletin 92–26–004 (ASB), dated June 4,
2012, to modify the No. 1 engine tube
within 120 days. The ASB specifies
procedures to cut two inches off the
tube’s discharge end, as well as how to
inspect and reposition, if necessary, the
outboard discharge tube.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
24 U.S. registered helicopters and that
labor costs average $85 per work-hour.
Based on these estimates, we expect the
following costs:
• Modifying the No. 1 engine tube
takes 2 work-hours for a labor cost of
$170 per helicopter. No parts are
needed, so the cost for the U.S. fleet
totals $4,080.
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• Inspecting the outboard discharge
tube and ensuring that it is in the
required position takes about 1 workhour for a total labor cost of $85 per
helicopter. No parts are needed for a
total U.S. fleet cost of $2,040.
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
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,
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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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2013–19–16 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Helicopters: Amendment 39–17598;
Docket No. FAA–2013–0352; Directorate
Identifier 2012–SW–063–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Sikorsky Aircraft
Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S–92A
helicopters, serial numbers 920006 through
920169, certificated in any category.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as
failure of the No. 1 engine forward firewall
center fire extinguisher discharge tube to
discharge an extinguishing agent for
complete coverage of the No. 1 engine
compartment area. This condition could
result in a fire not being extinguished and
subsequent loss of helicopter control.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective November 6,
2013.
(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 120 days:
(1) Modify the No. 1 engine forward
firewall center discharge tube in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions,
Paragraph B, of Sikorsky Alert Service
Bulletin 92–26–004, dated June 4, 2012
(ASB).
(2) Inspect the outboard discharge tube and
determine if it is correctly positioned as
depicted in Figure 3 of the ASB. If it is not
correctly positioned, correct the positioning
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, Paragraph D, of the ASB.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, may approve
AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:
Michael Schwetz, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, FAA, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts
01803; telephone (781) 238–7761; email
michael.schwetz@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
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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) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 2620, Extinguishing System.
(h) 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 service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92–26–
004, dated June 4, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Sikorsky service information
identified in this AD, contact Sikorsky
Aircraft Corporation, Attn: Manager,
Commercial Technical Support, mailstop
s581a, 6900 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614;
telephone (800) 562–4409; email tsslibrary@
sikorsky.com; or at https://www.sikorsky.com.
(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 September
17, 2013.
Gwendolynne O’Connell,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0562; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NE–29–AD; Amendment 39–
17603; AD 2013–19–21]
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
plc Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
airworthiness directive (AD) AD 2012–
04–13, for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR)
model RB211 Trent 553–61, 553A2–61,
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556–61, 556A2–61, 556B–61, 556B2–61,
560–61, and 560A2–61; and RB211
Trent 768–60, 772–60, and 772B–60;
and RB211-Trent 875–17, 877–17, 884–
17, 884B–17, 892–17, 892B–17, and
895–17; and RB211–524G2–T–19,
–524G3–T–19, –524H–T–36, and
–524H2–T–19 turbofan engines that
have a high-pressure (HP) compressor
stage 1 to 4 rotor disc installed, with a
certain part number (P/N) installed. AD
2012–04–13 required repetitive
inspections of the axial dovetail slots
and follow-on corrective action
depending on findings. This new AD
expands the population of affected
parts. This AD also changes, for the
purposes of this AD, the definition of
‘‘engine shop visit.’’ This AD was
prompted by reports of additional
affected HP compressor rotor discs that
require the same action. We are issuing
this AD to detect cracks in the HP
compressor stage 1 and 2 disc posts,
which could result in failure of the disc
post and HP compressor blades, damage
to the engine, and damage to the
airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective November 6,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 6, 2013.
ADDRESSES: The Docket Operations
office is located at Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC
20590–0001.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc,
Corporate Communications, P.O. Box
31, Derby, England, DE248BJ; phone:
011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011–44–
1332–245418; email: https://www.rollsroyce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp. You
may view this service information at the
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 781–238–7125.
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 mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
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provided in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Frederick Zink, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
& Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: 781–238–7779; fax: 781–238–
7199; email: frederick.zink@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2012–04–13,
Amendment 39–16969 (77 FR 13483,
March 7, 2012), (‘‘AD 2012–04–13’’). AD
2012–04–13 applied to the specified
products. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on May 14, 2013 (78
FR 28161). The NPRM proposed to
continue to require repetitive
inspections of the axial dovetail slots
and follow-on corrective action
depending on findings. The NPRM also
proposed to expand the population of
affected parts, and to change, for the
purposes of this AD, the definition of
‘‘engine shop visit.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the proposal and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Support for the Proposed AD
The Boeing Company supports the
NPRM (78 FR 28161, May 14, 2013) as
written.
We made no change to this AD.
Request To Revise Definition of Engine
Shop Visit
American Airlines (AAL) and RR
requested that we change the definition
of engine shop visit. The commenters
noted that the definition of engine shop
visit in the NPRM (78 FR 28161, May
14, 2013) differs from that in RR Alert
Non-Modification Service Bulletin No.
RB.211–72–AF964, Revision 3, dated
January 11, 2013. AAL also indicated
that the definition of engine shop visit
in the NPRM, if adopted, would
dramatically increase turn time and
costs and affect availability of spare
engines.
We agree. We revised this AD by
changing the definition of engine shop
visit to read: ‘‘For the purpose of this
AD, an ‘‘engine shop visit’’ is whenever
the HP compressor rotor is accessible
and the compressor blades have been
removed.’’
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0352; Directorate Identifier 2012-SW-063-AD;
Amendment 39-17598; AD 2013-19-16]
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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters to
require modifying the No. 1 engine forward firewall center fire
extinguisher discharge tube (No. 1 engine tube) and inspecting the
outboard discharge tube to determine if it is correctly positioned.
This AD was prompted by the discovery that the No. 1 engine tube
installed on the helicopters is too long to ensure that a fire could be
effectively extinguished in the helicopter. The actions are intended to
ensure the No. 1 engine tube allows for complete coverage of an
extinguishing agent in the No. 1 engine compartment area, ensure that a
fire would be extinguished and prevent the loss of helicopter control.
DATES: This AD is effective November 6, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of November 6,
2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Attn: Manager, Commercial Technical
Support, mailstop s581a, 6900 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614;
telephone (800) 562-4409; email tsslibrary@sikorsky.com; or at https://www.sikorsky.com. You may review a copy of 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: Michael Schwetz, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,
Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238-7761; email
michael.schwetz@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On April 22, 2013, at 78 FR 23698, the Federal Register published
our notice of
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proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
adding an AD that would apply to Sikorsky Model S-92A helicopters,
serial numbers 920006 through 920169. The NPRM proposed to require
modifying the No. 1 engine tube and inspecting the outboard discharge
tube to determine if it is correctly positioned. The work required to
modify the No.1 engine tube may dislocate the outboard discharge tube,
which directs fire extinguishing agent to a specific area of the engine
compartment. The NPRM was prompted because an extinguishing test at a
Sikorsky plant showed that a No. 1 engine tube with the incorrect
length had been put into production. Because of the incorrect tube
length, the fire-extinguishing system may not discharge the agent
completely throughout the compartment in the event of a fire. The
proposed requirements were intended to ensure the No. 1 engine tube
allows for complete coverage of an extinguishing agent in the No. 1
engine compartment area, ensure that a fire is extinguished and prevent
the loss of helicopter control.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD, but we received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 23698, April
22, 2013).
FAA's Determination
We have reviewed the relevant information and determined that an
unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other
products of these same type designs and that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD requirements as proposed.
Related Service Information
Sikorsky has issued Alert Service Bulletin 92-26-004 (ASB), dated
June 4, 2012, to modify the No. 1 engine tube within 120 days. The ASB
specifies procedures to cut two inches off the tube's discharge end, as
well as how to inspect and reposition, if necessary, the outboard
discharge tube.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 24 U.S. registered helicopters
and that labor costs average $85 per work-hour. Based on these
estimates, we expect the following costs:
Modifying the No. 1 engine tube takes 2 work-hours for a
labor cost of $170 per helicopter. No parts are needed, so the cost for
the U.S. fleet totals $4,080.
Inspecting the outboard discharge tube and ensuring that
it is in the required position takes about 1 work-hour for a total
labor cost of $85 per helicopter. No parts are needed for a total U.S.
fleet cost of $2,040.
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
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):
2013-19-16 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters: Amendment 39-
17598; Docket No. FAA-2013-0352; Directorate Identifier 2012-SW-063-
AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky)
Model S-92A helicopters, serial numbers 920006 through 920169,
certificated in any category.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as failure of the No. 1
engine forward firewall center fire extinguisher discharge tube to
discharge an extinguishing agent for complete coverage of the No. 1
engine compartment area. This condition could result in a fire not
being extinguished and subsequent loss of helicopter control.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective November 6, 2013.
(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 120 days:
(1) Modify the No. 1 engine forward firewall center discharge
tube in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph
B, of Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92-26-004, dated June 4, 2012
(ASB).
(2) Inspect the outboard discharge tube and determine if it is
correctly positioned as depicted in Figure 3 of the ASB. If it is
not correctly positioned, correct the positioning in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph D, of the ASB.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may
approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Michael Schwetz,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, FAA, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238-7761; email
michael.schwetz@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
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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) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2620,
Extinguishing System.
(h) 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 service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92-26-004, dated June 4,
2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Sikorsky service information identified in this AD,
contact Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Attn: Manager, Commercial
Technical Support, mailstop s581a, 6900 Main Street, Stratford, CT
06614; telephone (800) 562-4409; email tsslibrary@sikorsky.com; or
at https://www.sikorsky.com.
(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 September 17, 2013.
Gwendolynne O'Connell,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-23439 Filed 10-1-13; 8:45 am]
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