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(g) Failure indications. For system
failure detection and indication, the
following apply:
(1) The system must be checked for
failure conditions, not extremely
improbable, that degrade the structural
capability below the level required by
part 25 or significantly reduce the
reliability of the remaining system. As
far as reasonably practicable, the flight
crew must be made aware of these
failures before flight. Certain elements
of the control system, such as
mechanical and hydraulic components,
may use special periodic inspections,
and electronic components may use
daily checks, in lieu of detection and
indication systems to achieve the
objective of this requirement. These
certification maintenance requirements
must be limited to components that are
not readily detectable by normal
detection and indication systems and
where service history shows that
inspections will provide an adequate
level of safety.
(2) The existence of any failure
condition, not extremely improbable,
during flight that could significantly
affect the structural capability of the
airplane and for which the associated
reduction in airworthiness can be
minimized by suitable flight limitations,
must be signaled to the flight crew. For
example, failure conditions that result
in a factor of safety between the airplane
strength and the loads of Subpart C
below 1.25, or flutter margins below V″,
must be signaled to the crew during
flight.
(h) Dispatch with known failure
conditions. If the airplane is to be
dispatched in a known system failure
condition that affects structural
performance, or affects the reliability of
the remaining system to maintain
structural performance, then the
provisions of this special condition
must be met, including the provisions of
paragraph (e) for the dispatched
condition, and paragraph (f) for
subsequent failures. Expected
operational limitations may be taken
into account in establishing Pj as the
probability of failure occurrence for
determining the safety margin in Figure
1. Flight limitations and expected
operational limitations may be taken
into account in establishing Qj as the
combined probability of being in the
dispatched failure condition and the
subsequent failure condition for the
safety margins in Figures 2 and 3. These
limitations must be such that the
probability of being in this combined
failure state and then subsequently
encountering limit load conditions is
extremely improbable. No reduction in
these safety margins is allowed if the
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subsequent system failure rate is greater
than 10¥3 per hour.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
22, 2013.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013–30235 Filed 12–19–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0524; Directorate
Identifier 2012–SW–084–AD; Amendment
39–17696; AD 2013–24–19]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter
France Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model
AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2,
and EC225LP helicopters. This AD
requires visually inspecting each
jettisonable emergency exit window
panel (window) for sealant, and
removing any sealant that exists in the
window’s extruded sections. This AD
was prompted by jettison tests during
routine maintenance inspections that
showed the windows failed to jettison.
The actions of this AD are intended to
prevent failure of the windows to
jettison, so helicopter occupants can
exit the aircraft during an emergency.
DATES: This AD is effective January 24,
2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain documents listed in this AD
as of January 24, 2014.
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
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Docket Operations Office between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) 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:
Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Safety Management Group, FAA, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
76137; telephone 817–222–5110; email
robert.grant@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On June 20, 2013, at 78 FR 37156, the
Federal Register published our notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
adding an AD that would apply to
Eurocopter Model AS332C, AS332L,
AS332L1, AS332L2 and EC225LP
helicopters that have never undergone a
window-jettison test. The NPRM
proposed to require visually inspecting
each window for sealant, and removing
any sealant that exists in the window’s
extruded sections. The proposed
requirements were intended to prevent
failure of the windows to jettison, so
helicopter occupants can exit the
aircraft during an emergency.
The NPRM was prompted by AD No.
2012–0152, dated August 13, 2012,
issued by EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union. EASA issued AD No.
2012–0152 to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Eurocopter Model
AS 332 C, AS 332 C1, AS 332 L, AS 332
L1, AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP
helicopters. EASA reports that during
required maintenance checks, there
have been problems jettisoning
emergency exit windows. According to
EASA, investigations on several
windows showed sealant between the
extrusion and the window. ‘‘This
condition, if not detected and corrected,
could prevent the jettisoning of a
window, possibly affecting the
evacuation of passengers in the event of
an emergency situation,’’ EASA states.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD, but
we received no comments on the NPRM
(78 FR 37156, June 20, 2013).
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FAA’s Determination
These helicopters have been approved
by the aviation authority of France and
are approved for operation in the United
States. Pursuant to our bilateral
agreement with France, EASA, its
technical representative, has notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
EASA 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
The EASA AD applies to Model AS
332 C1 helicopters, and this AD does
not because that model is not FAA typecertificated. The EASA AD requires the
inspection of each window within 110
hours time-in-service (TIS) or six
months, while this AD requires the
inspection within 110 hours TIS.
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Related Service Information
Eurocopter issued Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) No. AS332–56.00.04 for
Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L,
AS332L1, and AS332L2 helicopters and
ASB No. EC225–56A002 for the
EC225LP helicopter, both Revision 0,
and both dated August 8, 2012.
Eurocopter advises of difficulties
jettisoning the window panel when
performing a jettison test due to sealant
installed between the extrusion and the
window. According to Eurocopter,
jettison tests are to be performed every
two years. The ASBs provide
instructions to inspect each jettisonable
window panel to determine whether
there is sealant between the extrusion
and the window.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 19
helicopters of U.S. Registry and that
labor rates average $85 a work-hour.
Based on these estimates, we expect the
following costs:
• Visually inspecting the windows for
sealant requires 1 work-hour for a labor
cost of $85 per helicopter, and $1,615
for the U.S. fleet.
• If needed, removing the sealant
from the windows requires 2 workhours for a labor cost of $170 per
window.
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
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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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2013–24–19 Eurocopter France Helicopters:
Amendment 39–17696; Docket No.
FAA–2013–0524; Directorate Identifier
2012–SW–084–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Eurocopter France
(Eurocopter) Model AS332C, AS332L,
AS332L1, AS332L2 and EC225LP
helicopters, certificated in any category, that
have never undergone a window-jettison test.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as
the presence of sealant on an emergency exit
window panel. This condition could result in
the window failing to jettison, preventing the
helicopter occupants from exiting the aircraft
during an emergency.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective January 24,
2014.
(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 110 hours time-in-service (TIS),
visually inspect each jettisonable emergency
exit window panel (window) by doing the
following:
(1) Lift the extrusion slightly using a flat
tool that does not cause scoring.
(2) Inspect for sealant on the inside and
outside of the window between the window
and the extrusion and between the extrusion
and the structure.
Note 1 to paragraph (e)(2) of this AD: The
presence of a sealant bead on the extrusion
parting lines, on the window pull-out seal
parting lines, and on the pull-out straps is
expected, as shown in Figure 1 of Eurocopter
Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS332–
56.00.04 or ASB No. EC225–56A002, both
Revision 0, and both dated August 8, 2012,
as applicable to your model helicopter.
(3) If there is no sealant as shown in Photo
1 of Figure 2 of Eurocopter ASB No. AS332–
56.00.04 or ASB No. EC225–56A002, as
applicable to your model helicopter, no
further action is required.
(4) If there is sealant between the structure
and the profile as shown in Photo 2 of Figure
2 of Eurocopter ASB No. AS332–56.00.04 or
ASB No. EC225–56A002, as applicable to
your model helicopter, or if you cannot
determine whether there is sealant, remove
the extrusion.
(5) Remove all sealant from the extrusion,
the window, and the structure.
(6) If there is any crazing, cracking or other
damage on the extrusion, replace with an
airworthy extrusion.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
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AD. Send your proposal to: Robert Grant,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
Group, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, Texas 76137; telephone 817–222–
5110; email robert.grant@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. 2012–0152, dated August 13, 2012. You
may view the EASA AD at https://
www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA–
2013–0524.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 5220, Emergency Exits.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
16 CFR Part 312
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
RIN 3084–AB20
18 CFR Part 40
Children’s Online Privacy Protection
Rule
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Federal Trade Commission.
Correcting amendment.
Effective on December 20, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(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) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No.
AS332–56.00.04, Revision 0, dated August 8,
2012.
(ii) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No.
EC225–56A002, Revision 0, dated August 8,
2012.
(3) For Eurocopter 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.
[Docket No. RM13–5–000; Order No. 791]
Version 5 Critical Infrastructure
Protection Reliability Standards
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission.
AGENCY:
The Federal Trade
Commission published final rule
amendments to the Children’s Online
Privacy Protection Rule on January 17,
2013 to update the requirements set
forth in the notice, parental consent,
confidentiality and security, and safe
harbor provisions. This document
makes a technical correction in that
final rule.
SUMMARY:
DATES:
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Kristin Krause Cohen, (202) 326–2276,
Attorney, Division of Privacy and
Identity Protection, Bureau of Consumer
Protection, Federal Trade Commission,
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20580.
This
document makes a technical correction
in the Children’s Online Privacy
Protection Rule.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ACTION:
Final rule; correction.
This document contains
corrections to the final rule (RM13–5–
000) which was published in the
Federal Register of Tuesday, December
3, 2013 (78 FR 72755). The regulations
approved certain reliability standards
proposed by the North American
Electric Reliability Corporation.
SUMMARY:
DATES:
Effective on February 3, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin Ryan (Legal Information), Office
of the General Counsel, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street
NE., Washington, DC 20426, Telephone:
(202) 502–6840.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Errata Notice
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November
27, 2013.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
2. In § 312.11, amend the last sentence
of paragraph (d)(1) by removing
‘‘§ 312.5(b)(4)’’ and adding in its place
‘‘§ 312.5(b)(3)’’.
On November 22, 2013, the
Commission issued a Final Rule in the
above-captioned proceeding, Version 5
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Reliability Standards, 145 FERC ¶
61,160 (2013).
This errata notice serves to correct P
16. Specifically, the reference to
‘‘eighth’’ in the seventh line of P 16 is
changed to ‘‘[ninth].’’ The sentence as
revised would thus read, ‘‘NERC
requests that the CIP version 5
Standards become effective on ‘the first
day of the [ninth] calendar quarter after
a Final Rule is issued in this docket.’ 27’’
In FR Doc. 2013–28628 appearing on
page 72758 in the Federal Register of
Tuesday, December 3, 2013, the same
corrections are made:
Specifically, the reference to ‘‘eighth’’
in the seventh line of P 16 is changed
to ‘‘[ninth].’’ The sentence as revised
would thus read, ‘‘NERC requests that
the CIP version 5 Standards become
effective on ‘the first day of the [ninth]
calendar quarter after a Final Rule is
issued in this docket.’ 27’’
By direction of the Commission.
Donald S. Clark,
Secretary.
Dated: December 13, 2013.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[FR Doc. 2013–30293 Filed 12–19–13; 8:45 am]
[FR Doc. 2013–30315 Filed 12–19–13; 8:45 am]
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List of Subjects in 16 CFR Part 312
Children, Communications, Consumer
protection, Electronic mail, Email,
Internet, Online service, Privacy, Record
retention, Safety, science and
technology, Trade practices, Web site,
Youth.
Accordingly, 16 CFR part 312 is
corrected by making the following
correcting amendment:
PART 312—CHILDREN’S ONLINE
PRIVACY PROTECTION RULE
1. The authority citation for part 312
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 15 U.S.C. 6501–6508.
§ 312.11
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0524; Directorate Identifier 2012-SW-084-AD;
Amendment 39-17696; AD 2013-24-19]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2,
and EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires visually inspecting each
jettisonable emergency exit window panel (window) for sealant, and
removing any sealant that exists in the window's extruded sections.
This AD was prompted by jettison tests during routine maintenance
inspections that showed the windows failed to jettison. The actions of
this AD are intended to prevent failure of the windows to jettison, so
helicopter occupants can exit the aircraft during an emergency.
DATES: This AD is effective January 24, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of January 24,
2014.
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, the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) 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: Robert Grant, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Group, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth,
Texas 76137; telephone 817-222-5110; email robert.grant@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On June 20, 2013, at 78 FR 37156, the Federal Register published
our notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Eurocopter Model
AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters that have
never undergone a window-jettison test. The NPRM proposed to require
visually inspecting each window for sealant, and removing any sealant
that exists in the window's extruded sections. The proposed
requirements were intended to prevent failure of the windows to
jettison, so helicopter occupants can exit the aircraft during an
emergency.
The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2012-0152, dated August 13, 2012,
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Union. EASA issued AD No. 2012-0152 to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Eurocopter Model AS 332 C, AS 332 C1, AS 332 L,
AS 332 L1, AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP helicopters. EASA reports that
during required maintenance checks, there have been problems
jettisoning emergency exit windows. According to EASA, investigations
on several windows showed sealant between the extrusion and the window.
``This condition, if not detected and corrected, could prevent the
jettisoning of a window, possibly affecting the evacuation of
passengers in the event of an emergency situation,'' EASA states.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD, but we received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 37156, June 20,
2013).
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FAA's Determination
These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
France and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
our bilateral agreement with France, EASA, its technical
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in
the EASA 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
The EASA AD applies to Model AS 332 C1 helicopters, and this AD
does not because that model is not FAA type-certificated. The EASA AD
requires the inspection of each window within 110 hours time-in-service
(TIS) or six months, while this AD requires the inspection within 110
hours TIS.
Related Service Information
Eurocopter issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS332-56.00.04
for Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, and AS332L2 helicopters and
ASB No. EC225-56A002 for the EC225LP helicopter, both Revision 0, and
both dated August 8, 2012. Eurocopter advises of difficulties
jettisoning the window panel when performing a jettison test due to
sealant installed between the extrusion and the window. According to
Eurocopter, jettison tests are to be performed every two years. The
ASBs provide instructions to inspect each jettisonable window panel to
determine whether there is sealant between the extrusion and the
window.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 19 helicopters of U.S. Registry
and that labor rates average $85 a work-hour. Based on these estimates,
we expect the following costs:
Visually inspecting the windows for sealant requires 1
work-hour for a labor cost of $85 per helicopter, and $1,615 for the
U.S. fleet.
If needed, removing the sealant from the windows requires
2 work-hours for a labor cost of $170 per window.
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):
2013-24-19 Eurocopter France Helicopters: Amendment 39-17696; Docket
No. FAA-2013-0524; Directorate Identifier 2012-SW-084-AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS332C,
AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters, certificated in
any category, that have never undergone a window-jettison test.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as the presence of sealant
on an emergency exit window panel. This condition could result in
the window failing to jettison, preventing the helicopter occupants
from exiting the aircraft during an emergency.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective January 24, 2014.
(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 110 hours time-in-service (TIS), visually inspect each
jettisonable emergency exit window panel (window) by doing the
following:
(1) Lift the extrusion slightly using a flat tool that does not
cause scoring.
(2) Inspect for sealant on the inside and outside of the window
between the window and the extrusion and between the extrusion and
the structure.
Note 1 to paragraph (e)(2) of this AD: The presence of a
sealant bead on the extrusion parting lines, on the window pull-out
seal parting lines, and on the pull-out straps is expected, as shown
in Figure 1 of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS332-
56.00.04 or ASB No. EC225-56A002, both Revision 0, and both dated
August 8, 2012, as applicable to your model helicopter.
(3) If there is no sealant as shown in Photo 1 of Figure 2 of
Eurocopter ASB No. AS332-56.00.04 or ASB No. EC225-56A002, as
applicable to your model helicopter, no further action is required.
(4) If there is sealant between the structure and the profile as
shown in Photo 2 of Figure 2 of Eurocopter ASB No. AS332-56.00.04 or
ASB No. EC225-56A002, as applicable to your model helicopter, or if
you cannot determine whether there is sealant, remove the extrusion.
(5) Remove all sealant from the extrusion, the window, and the
structure.
(6) If there is any crazing, cracking or other damage on the
extrusion, replace with an airworthy extrusion.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs
for this
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AD. Send your proposal to: Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Safety Management Group, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
76137; telephone 817-222-5110; email robert.grant@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. 2012-0152, dated August 13, 2012. You may view
the EASA AD at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2013-
0524.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 5220, Emergency
Exits.
(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 service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-56.00.04,
Revision 0, dated August 8, 2012.
(ii) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-56A002,
Revision 0, dated August 8, 2012.
(3) For Eurocopter 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 November 27, 2013.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-29140 Filed 12-19-13; 8:45 am]
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