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Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:
Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
the approval must include the DAOauthorized signature.
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(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–20, dated
July 9, 2014, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0750-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
(k) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–71–
034, Revision B, dated August 1, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
ˆ
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote´
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
855–7401; email thd.crj@
aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com.
(4) You may view this 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.
(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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
30, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015–02282 Filed 2–9–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0465; Directorate
Identifier 2013–SW–044–AD; Amendment
39–18089; AD 2015–02–21]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Agusta
S.p.A. (Type Certificate Currently Held
by AgustaWestland S.p.A.) (Agusta)
Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta
AB139 and AW139 helicopters to
require replacing certain single-braided
flexible hydraulic hoses with doublebraided flexible hydraulic hoses. This
AD was prompted by occurrences of
leaking flexible hydraulic hoses. The
actions of this AD are intended to
prevent loss of hydraulic power and
subsequent loss of helicopter control.
DATES: This AD is effective March 17,
2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain document listed in this AD
as of March 17, 2015.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Agusta
Westland, Customer Support & Services,
Via Per Tornavento 15, 21019 Somma
Lombardo (VA) Italy, ATTN: Giovanni
Cecchelli; telephone 39- 0331–711133;
fax 39 0331 711180; or at https://
www.agustawestland.com/technicalbullettins. 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. It is also available on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2014–0465.
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
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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: Matt
Wilbanks, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Regulations and Policy Group,
Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
76137; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
matt.wilbanks@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On July 16, 2014, at 79 FR 41464, 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
Agusta Model AB139 and AW139
helicopters with a flexible hydraulic
hose, part number (P/N)
A494AE2E00E0670X,
A494AE3E00E0424X,
A494AE3E00E0530X,
A494AE3E00E0570X,
A494AE3E00E0580X,
A494AE3E00E0620X,
A494AE3E00E0930X,
A494AE6E14E0348X, or
A494AE6E21E0330X, installed. The
NPRM proposed to require replacing
these single-braided flexible hydraulic
hoses with double-braided flexible
hydraulic hoses. The proposed
requirements were intended to prevent
loss of hydraulic power and subsequent
loss of helicopter control.
The NPRM was prompted by AD No.
AD No. 2013–0177, dated August 8,
2013, issued by EASA, which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States
of the European Union, to correct an
unsafe condition for Agusta Model
AB139 and AW139 helicopters. EASA
advises that leaking hydraulic system
flexible hoses have been reported on inservice helicopters. An investigation
indicated that single braided flexible
hydraulic hoses, which are part of the
original design for Model AB139 and
AW139 helicopters, may not be strong
enough to cope with the hydraulic
system pressure over long periods. If not
corrected, this condition could lead to
other hydraulic system leaks, possibly
resulting in loss of hydraulic power and
reduced control of the helicopter, EASA
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advises. EASA consequently requires
that the flexible single-braided
hydraulic hoses be replaced with
flexible double-braided hydraulic hoses.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD, but
we received no comments on the NPRM
(79 FR 41464, July 16, 2014).
FAA’s Determination
These helicopters have been approved
by the aviation authority of Italy and are
approved for operation in the United
States. Pursuant to our bilateral
agreement with Italy, 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 requires replacing the
flexible single-braided hydraulic hoses
within 300 flight hours or 6 months,
whichever occurs first. This AD requires
that the flexible single-braided
hydraulic hoses be replaced within 300
hours time-in-service (TIS). TIS and
flight hours are synonymous.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
AgustaWestland Bolletino Tecnico
No. 139–307, dated June 19, 2013 (BT),
calls for replacing certain single braided
flexible hydraulic hoses with double
braided flexible hydraulic hoses for
Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters.
The BT states that the replacement
should be conducted within 300 flight
hours or six months from receipt of the
BT, whichever comes first, to prevent
in-service leaks. This service
information is reasonably available; see
ADDRESSES for ways to access this
service information.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 115
helicopters of U.S. Registry and that
labor costs average $85 per work-hour.
Based on these estimates, we expect that
replacing the flexible single-braided
hydraulic hoses with flexible doublebraided hydraulic flexible hoses will
require 6 work-hours for a labor cost of
$510. Parts cost $3,089 for a total cost
of $3,599 per helicopter, and $413,885
for the U.S. fleet.
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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
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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2015–02–21 Agusta S.p.A. (Type certificate
currently held by AgustaWestland
S.p.A.) (Agusta) Helicopters:
Amendment 39–18089; Docket No.
FAA–2014–0465; Directorate Identifier
2013–SW–044–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Agusta Model AB139
and AW139 helicopters with a flexible
hydraulic hose, part number (P/N)
A494AE2E00E0670X, A494AE3E00E0424X,
A494AE3E00E0530X, A494AE3E00E0570X,
A494AE3E00E0580X, A494AE3E00E0620X,
A494AE3E00E0930X, A494AE6E14E0348X,
or A494AE6E21E0330X, installed,
certificated in any category.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
leak in a hydraulic system flexible hose. This
condition could result in loss of hydraulic
power and subsequent loss of helicopter
control.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective March 17, 2015.
(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
(1) Within 300 hours time-in-service,
replace each flexible hydraulic hose with a
double braided flexible hydraulic hose in
accordance with the Compliance
Instructions, Part I, paragraphs 5 through 7;
Part II, paragraphs 5 through 7; Part III,
paragraphs 5 through 6; Part IV, paragraphs
5 through 6; and Part V, paragraphs 5 through
7; as applicable for your helicopter serial
number and configuration, of
AgustaWestland Bolletino Tecnico No. 139–
307, dated June 19, 2013.
(2) Do not install a flexible hydraulic hose,
P/N A494AE2E00E0670X,
A494AE3E00E0424X, A494AE3E00E0530X,
A494AE3E00E0570X, A494AE3E00E0580X,
A494AE3E00E0620X, A494AE3E00E0930X,
A494AE6E14E0348X, or
A494AE6E21E0330X, on any helicopter.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Wilbanks,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and
Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA,
2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
76137; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
matt.wilbanks@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.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
(g) Additional Information
The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
No. 2013–0177, dated August 8, 2013. You
may view the EASA AD on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FAA–2014–0465.
18 CFR Part 157
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 2910, Hydraulic System, Main.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 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) AgustaWestland Bolletino Tecnico No.
139–307, dated June 19, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Agusta service information
identified in this AD, contact Agusta
Westland, Customer Support & Services, Via
Per Tornavento 15, 21019 Somma Lombardo
(VA) Italy, ATTN: Giovanni Cecchelli;
telephone 39- 0331–711133; fax 39 0331
711180; or at https://
www.agustawestland.com/technicalbullettins.
(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 January 16,
2015.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015–01809 Filed 2–9–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
as adjusted for inflation, is delegated to
the Director of the Office of Energy
Projects. The cost limits for calendar
year 2015, as published in Table I of
§ 157.208(d) and Table II of § 157.215(a),
are hereby issued.
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. RM81–19–000]
Effective Date
Natural Gas Pipelines; Project Cost
and Annual Limits
This final rule is effective February
10, 2015. The provisions of 5 U.S.C. 804
regarding Congressional review of Final
Rules does not apply to the Final Rule
because the rule concerns agency
procedure and practice and will not
substantially affect the rights or
obligations of non-agency parties. The
Final Rule merely updates amounts
published in the Code of Federal
Regulations to reflect the Department of
Commerce’s latest annual determination
of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
implicit price deflator, a mathematical
updating required by the Commission’s
existing regulations.
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Energy.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to the authority
delegated, the Director of the Office of
Energy Projects (OEP) computes and
publishes the project cost and annual
limits for natural gas pipelines blanket
construction certificates for each
calendar year.
DATES: This final rule is effective
February 10, 2015 and establishes cost
limits applicable from January 1, 2015,
through December 31, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pamela J. Boudreau, Chief, Certificates
Branch 2, Division of Pipeline
Certificates, (202) 502–6854.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
157.208(d) of the Commission’s
Regulations provides for project cost
limits applicable to construction,
acquisition, operation and
miscellaneous rearrangement of
facilities (Table I) authorized under the
blanket certificate procedure (Order No.
234, 19 FERC ¶ 61,216). Section
157.215(a) specifies the calendar year
dollar limit which may be expended on
underground storage testing and
development (Table II) authorized under
the blanket certificate. Section
157.208(d) requires that the ‘‘limits
specified in Tables I and II shall be
adjusted each calendar year to reflect
the ‘GDP implicit price deflator’
published by the Department of
Commerce for the previous calendar
year.’’
Pursuant to § 375.308(x)(1) of the
Commission’s Regulations, the authority
for the publication of such cost limits,
SUMMARY:
List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 157
Administrative practice and
procedure, Natural Gas, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Jeff C. Wright,
Director, Office of Energy Projects.
Accordingly, 18 CFR part 157 is
amended as follows:
PART 157—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for Part 157
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 15 U.S.C. 717–717w, 3301–
3432; 42 U.S.C. 7101–7352.
2. Table I in § 157.208(d) is revised to
read as follows:
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§ 157.208 Construction, acquisition,
operation, replacement, and miscellaneous
rearrangement of facilities.
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(d) * * *
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*
TABLE I
Limit
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1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
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cost limit
(Col. 1)
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(Col. 2)
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13,800,000
14,300,000
14,700,000
15,100,000
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0465; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-044-AD;
Amendment 39-18089; AD 2015-02-21]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. (Type Certificate
Currently Held by AgustaWestland S.p.A.) (Agusta) Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta
AB139 and AW139 helicopters to require replacing certain single-braided
flexible hydraulic hoses with double-braided flexible hydraulic hoses.
This AD was prompted by occurrences of leaking flexible hydraulic
hoses. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent loss of hydraulic
power and subsequent loss of helicopter control.
DATES: This AD is effective March 17, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain document listed in this AD as of March 17, 2015.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Agusta Westland, Customer Support & Services, Via Per Tornavento 15,
21019 Somma Lombardo (VA) Italy, ATTN: Giovanni Cecchelli; telephone
39- 0331-711133; fax 39 0331 711180; or at https://www.agustawestland.com/technical-bullettins. 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. It is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0465.
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: Matt Wilbanks, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA,
2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222-5110;
email matt.wilbanks@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On July 16, 2014, at 79 FR 41464, 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 Agusta Model AB139 and
AW139 helicopters with a flexible hydraulic hose, part number (P/N)
A494AE2E00E0670X, A494AE3E00E0424X, A494AE3E00E0530X, A494AE3E00E0570X,
A494AE3E00E0580X, A494AE3E00E0620X, A494AE3E00E0930X, A494AE6E14E0348X,
or A494AE6E21E0330X, installed. The NPRM proposed to require replacing
these single-braided flexible hydraulic hoses with double-braided
flexible hydraulic hoses. The proposed requirements were intended to
prevent loss of hydraulic power and subsequent loss of helicopter
control.
The NPRM was prompted by AD No. AD No. 2013-0177, dated August 8,
2013, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member
States of the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for Agusta
Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. EASA advises that leaking hydraulic
system flexible hoses have been reported on in-service helicopters. An
investigation indicated that single braided flexible hydraulic hoses,
which are part of the original design for Model AB139 and AW139
helicopters, may not be strong enough to cope with the hydraulic system
pressure over long periods. If not corrected, this condition could lead
to other hydraulic system leaks, possibly resulting in loss of
hydraulic power and reduced control of the helicopter, EASA
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advises. EASA consequently requires that the flexible single-braided
hydraulic hoses be replaced with flexible double-braided hydraulic
hoses.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD, but we received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 41464, July 16,
2014).
FAA's Determination
These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
Italy and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
our bilateral agreement with Italy, 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 requires replacing the flexible single-braided
hydraulic hoses within 300 flight hours or 6 months, whichever occurs
first. This AD requires that the flexible single-braided hydraulic
hoses be replaced within 300 hours time-in-service (TIS). TIS and
flight hours are synonymous.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
AgustaWestland Bolletino Tecnico No. 139-307, dated June 19, 2013
(BT), calls for replacing certain single braided flexible hydraulic
hoses with double braided flexible hydraulic hoses for Model AB139 and
AW139 helicopters. The BT states that the replacement should be
conducted within 300 flight hours or six months from receipt of the BT,
whichever comes first, to prevent in-service leaks. This service
information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to access
this service information.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 115 helicopters of U.S. Registry
and that labor costs average $85 per work-hour. Based on these
estimates, we expect that replacing the flexible single-braided
hydraulic hoses with flexible double-braided hydraulic flexible hoses
will require 6 work-hours for a labor cost of $510. Parts cost $3,089
for a total cost of $3,599 per helicopter, and $413,885 for the U.S.
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):
2015-02-21 Agusta S.p.A. (Type certificate currently held by
AgustaWestland S.p.A.) (Agusta) Helicopters: Amendment 39-18089;
Docket No. FAA-2014-0465; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-044-AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Agusta Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters with
a flexible hydraulic hose, part number (P/N) A494AE2E00E0670X,
A494AE3E00E0424X, A494AE3E00E0530X, A494AE3E00E0570X,
A494AE3E00E0580X, A494AE3E00E0620X, A494AE3E00E0930X,
A494AE6E14E0348X, or A494AE6E21E0330X, installed, certificated in
any category.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a leak in a hydraulic
system flexible hose. This condition could result in loss of
hydraulic power and subsequent loss of helicopter control.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective March 17, 2015.
(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
(1) Within 300 hours time-in-service, replace each flexible
hydraulic hose with a double braided flexible hydraulic hose in
accordance with the Compliance Instructions, Part I, paragraphs 5
through 7; Part II, paragraphs 5 through 7; Part III, paragraphs 5
through 6; Part IV, paragraphs 5 through 6; and Part V, paragraphs 5
through 7; as applicable for your helicopter serial number and
configuration, of AgustaWestland Bolletino Tecnico No. 139-307,
dated June 19, 2013.
(2) Do not install a flexible hydraulic hose, P/N
A494AE2E00E0670X, A494AE3E00E0424X, A494AE3E00E0530X,
A494AE3E00E0570X, A494AE3E00E0580X, A494AE3E00E0620X,
A494AE3E00E0930X, A494AE6E14E0348X, or A494AE6E21E0330X, on any
helicopter.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs
for this AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Wilbanks, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA,
2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222-
5110; email matt.wilbanks@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) Additional Information
The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2013-0177, dated August 8, 2013. You may view
the EASA AD on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket
No. FAA-2014-0465.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2910, Hydraulic
System, Main.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference 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) AgustaWestland Bolletino Tecnico No. 139-307, dated June 19,
2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Agusta service information identified in this AD,
contact Agusta Westland, Customer Support & Services, Via Per
Tornavento 15, 21019 Somma Lombardo (VA) Italy, ATTN: Giovanni
Cecchelli; telephone 39- 0331-711133; fax 39 0331 711180; or at
https://www.agustawestland.com/technical-bullettins.
(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 January 16, 2015.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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