Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., 43615-43617 [2015-17953]
Download as PDF
43615
Rules and Regulations
Federal Register
Vol. 80, No. 141
Thursday, July 23, 2015
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains regulatory documents having general
applicability and legal effect, most of which
are keyed to and codified in the Code of
Federal Regulations, which is published under
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by
the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of
new books are listed in the first FEDERAL
REGISTER issue of each week.
CFR Correction
In Title 7 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 300 to 399, revised as
of January 1, 2015, on page 372, in
§ 319.56–57, paragraph (c)(2) is correctly
reinstated to read as follows:
Sand pears from China.
*
*
*
*
*
(c) * * *
(2) Packinghouses must have a
tracking system in place to readily
identify all sand pears that enter the
packinghouse destined for export to the
United States back to their place of
production.
*
*
*
*
*
[FR Doc. 2015–18071 Filed 7–22–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 1505–01–D
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Commodity Credit Corporation
7 CFR Part 1412
Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss
Coverage, and Cotton Transition
Assistance Programs
rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with RULES
CFR Correction
In Title 7 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 1200 to 1599, revised
as of January 1, 2015, on page 516, in
§ 1412.45, in paragraph (b)(3), the term
‘‘P&CP’’ is replaced with the term
‘‘planted’’.
13:16 Jul 22, 2015
Jkt 235001
RIN 2120–AA64
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell),
Model 204B, 205A, 205A–1, and 212
helicopters. This AD requires removing
a certain part-numbered main rotor (M/
R) blade grip (grip) from service. This
AD is prompted by an error in a parts
manufacturer approval (PMA) that
incorrectly allows installation of the
grips on the Bell Model 212. The actions
specified in this AD are intended to
prevent grip failure, separation of the
M/R blade, and subsequent loss of
control of the helicopter.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 7, 2015. We must receive
comments on this AD by September 21,
2015.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
SUMMARY:
Foreign Quarantine Notices
VerDate Sep<11>2014
[Docket No. FAA–2015–2906; Directorate
Identifier 2014–SW–068–AD; Amendment
39–18213; AD 2015–15–04]
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
7 CFR Part 319
BILLING CODE 1505–01–D
14 CFR Part 39
AGENCY:
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[FR Doc. 2015–18072 Filed 7–22–15; 8:45 am]
Federal Aviation Administration
Airworthiness Directives; Bell
Helicopter Textron, Inc.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
§ 319.56–57
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 4700
Sfmt 4700
docket contains this AD, the economic
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations Office (telephone
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
For Timken service information
identified in this AD, contact Timken
Alcor Aerospace Technologies, Inc.,
Aftermarket Customer Service, 3110 N.
Oakland, Mesa, AZ 85215; telephone 1–
480–606–3130; email
timkenaftermarketsales@timken.com; or
at https://www.timken.com/en-us/
solutions/aerospace/aftermarket/Pages/
default.aspx. You may review the
referenced service information at the
FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX
76177.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Scott Franke, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office,
Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone (817) 222–5170; email
scott.franke@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not provide you with notice and
an opportunity to provide your
comments prior to it becoming effective.
However, we invite you to participate in
this rulemaking by submitting written
comments, data, or views. We also
invite comments relating to the
economic, environmental, energy, or
federalism impacts that resulted from
adopting this AD. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of
the AD, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments,
commenters should send only one copy
of written comments, or if comments are
filed electronically, commenters should
submit them only one time. We will file
in the docket all comments that we
receive, as well as a report summarizing
each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerning this
rulemaking during the comment period.
We will consider all the comments we
receive and may conduct additional
rulemaking based on those comments.
E:\FR\FM\23JYR1.SGM
23JYR1
43616
Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 141 / Thursday, July 23, 2015 / Rules and Regulations
Discussion
We are adopting a new AD for Bell
Model 204B, 205A, 205A–1, and 212
helicopters with a grip part number (P/
N) ASI–4011–121–113 installed. This
AD requires removing any grip from
service if the grip is currently or has
ever been installed on a Bell Model 212
helicopter, or if it is unknown whether
the grip has ever been installed on a
Model 212 helicopter. This AD also
prohibits installing grip P/N ASI–4011–
121–113 on any helicopter if the grip
has ever been installed on a Bell Model
212 helicopter. This AD is prompted by
an error in the PMA that allows
installing the subject grip on the Bell
Model 212.
Grip P/N ASI–4011–121–113 is
currently produced by Timken Alcor
Aerospace Technologies, Inc., under a
PMA as a replacement grip for Bell P/
N 204–011–121–113. This approval
incorrectly listed grip P/N ASI–4011–
121–113 as eligible for installation on
Bell Model 212 helicopters. The PMA
has been revised to remove that
eligibility. This grip was previously
produced and sold as a replacement grip
for Bell P/N 204–011–121–113 by Air
Services International of Scottsdale, AZ,
as P/N ASI–4011–121–113. The actions
required in this AD are intended to
prevent installation of an unapproved
grip, which could result in grip failure,
separation of the M/R blade, and
subsequent loss of control of the
helicopter.
FAA’s Determination
We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all known relevant
information and determined that the
unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist in other products of these
same type designs.
Related Service Information
We reviewed Timken T–700 Service
Bulletin, Revision B, dated October 20,
2014. The service bulletin specifies the
airworthiness life limitations and
inspection interval schedule for various
Timken Alcor Aerospace Technologies,
Inc., replacement parts and articles.
rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with RULES
AD Requirements
This AD requires, within 5 hours
time-in-service (TIS), removing any grip
P/N ASI–4011–121–113 from service if
the grip is currently or has ever been
installed on a Bell Model 212
helicopter. This AD also prohibits
installing a grip P/N ASI–4011–121–113
on any helicopter if the grip is currently
or has ever been installed on a Bell
Model 212 helicopter.
VerDate Sep<11>2014
13:16 Jul 22, 2015
Jkt 235001
Differences Between This AD and the
Service Information
The Timken service bulletin provides
the airworthiness limitations and
inspection intervals for various life
limited parts, including grip P/N ASI–
4011–121–113. This AD only applies to
helicopters with grip P/N ASI–4011–
121–113 and requires removing the grip
from service if it is currently or has ever
been installed on a Bell Model 212
helicopter.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD could affect
130 helicopters of U.S. Registry. We
estimate that operators may incur the
following costs in order to comply with
this AD. It takes about 20 work-hours to
replace two M/R grips per helicopter.
We estimate an average labor rate of $85
per work-hour, and a required parts cost
of approximately $56,385 for two grips.
Based on these figures, we estimate a
total cost of $58,085 per helicopter and
$7,551,050 for the U.S. fleet.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
Providing an opportunity for public
comments prior to adopting these AD
requirements would delay
implementing the safety actions needed
to correct this known unsafe condition.
Therefore, we find that the risk to the
flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to the adoption of
this rule because the unsafe condition
can adversely affect control of the
helicopter and the required corrective
actions must be accomplished within 5
hours TIS.
Since an unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD, we determined that notice and
opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are impracticable and
contrary to the public interest and that
good cause exists for making this
amendment effective in less than 30
days.
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
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 4700
Sfmt 4700
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD would
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD would
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national Government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed, I certify
that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska to the extent that it justifies
making a regulatory distinction; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared an economic evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this 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:
■
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):
■
2015–15–04 Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
(Bell): Amendment 39–18213; Docket
No. FAA–2015–2906; Directorate
Identifier 2014–SW–068–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to the following
helicopters, certificated in any category:
(1) Bell Model 204B, 205A, and 205A–1
helicopters, with a main rotor (M/R) blade
grip (grip) part number (P/N) ASI–4011–121–
E:\FR\FM\23JYR1.SGM
23JYR1
Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 141 / Thursday, July 23, 2015 / Rules and Regulations
113 installed, if the grip was ever installed
on a Model 212 helicopter or if it is unknown
whether a grip was ever installed on a Model
212 helicopter; and
(2) Bell Model 212 helicopters, with a grip
P/N ASI–4011–121–113 installed.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 13,
2015.
Bruce E. Cain,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(b) Unsafe Condition
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
This AD defines the unsafe condition as
installation of a grip that does not meet type
design. This condition could result in grip
failure, separation of the M/R blade, and
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
[FR Doc. 2015–17953 Filed 7–22–15; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective August 7, 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
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0640; Airspace
Docket No. 14–ACE–4]
RIN 2120–AA66
Modification of Restricted Areas R–
4501A, R–4501B, R–4501C, R–4501D,
R–4501F, and R–4501H; Fort Leonard
Wood, MO
(1) Within 5 hours time-in-service, remove
each grip from service.
(2) Do not install a grip listed in paragraph
(a) of this AD on any helicopter.
AGENCY:
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOC)
SUMMARY:
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, may approve
AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:
Scott Franke, Aviation Safety Engineer, Fort
Worth Aircraft Certification Office, Rotorcraft
Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort
Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222–5170;
email scott.franke@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.
rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with RULES
(g) Additional Information
Timken T–700 Service Bulletin, Revision
B, dated October 20, 2014, which is not
incorporated by reference, contains
additional information about the subject of
this AD. For Timken service information
identified in this AD, contact Timken Alcor
Aerospace Technologies, Inc., Aftermarket
Customer Service, 3110 N. Oakland, Mesa,
AZ 85215; telephone 1–480–606–3130; email
timkenaftermarketsales@timken.com; or at
https://www.timken.com/en-us/solutions/
aerospace/aftermarket/Pages/default.aspx.
You may review a copy of this service
information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth,
TX 76177.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 6620, Main Rotor Blade Grip.
VerDate Sep<11>2014
13:16 Jul 22, 2015
Jkt 235001
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
43617
boundary description to retain the
lateral boundary of the restricted area as
it existed prior to the published final
rule.
Correction to Final Rule
Accordingly, pursuant to the
authority delegated to me, in Docket No.
FAA–2014–0640, the boundary
description for restricted area R–4501H,
as published in the Federal Register on
May 26, 2015 (80 FR 29941), FR Doc.
2015–12627, modifying the restricted
areas at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, is
corrected as follows:
§ 73.45
(Amended)
On page 29942, column 2, line 57,
after the words ‘‘Reservation boundary;’’
insert ‘‘to lat. 37°46′45″ N., long.
92°01′41″ W.;’’.
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 16,
2015.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations
Group.
[FR Doc. 2015–18012 Filed 7–22–15; 8:45 am]
This action corrects a final
rule published in the Federal Register
on May 26, 2015 by adding one set of
geographic latitude/longitude
coordinates that was inadvertently
omitted from the restricted area R–
4501H boundary description.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, August
20, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy and
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace
Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
A final rule was published in the
Federal Register on May 26, 2015 (80
FR 29941), that established a single
ceiling of one restricted area (R–4501B),
added exclusions to three restricted
areas (R–4501C, R–4501F, and R–
4501H) to prevent overlapped restricted
areas being active at the same time,
made administrative changes to the title
of two restricted areas (R–4501A and R–
4501B), and made administrative
changes to the using agency information
of six restricted areas (R–4501A–D, R–
4501F, and R–4501H) in Fort Leonard
Wood, MO. Subsequent to publication,
the FAA determined that one set of
geographic latitude/longitude
coordinates was inadvertently omitted
from the R–4501H boundary
description. This correction inserts the
set of geographic latitude/longitude
coordinates back into the R–4501H
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 4700
Sfmt 4700
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 95
[Docket No. 31030; Amdt. No. 521]
IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous
Amendments
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This amendment adopts
miscellaneous amendments to the
required IFR (instrument flight rules)
altitudes and changeover points for
certain Federal airways, jet routes, or
direct routes for which a minimum or
maximum en route authorized IFR
altitude is prescribed. This regulatory
action is needed because of changes
occurring in the National Airspace
System. These changes are designed to
provide for the safe and efficient use of
the navigable airspace under instrument
conditions in the affected areas.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 20,
2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard A. Dunham, Flight Procedure
Standards Branch (AMCAFS–420),
Flight Technologies and Programs
Division, Flight Standards Service,
Federal Aviation Administration, Mike
Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500
South MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City,
OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box
SUMMARY:
E:\FR\FM\23JYR1.SGM
23JYR1
Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 141 (Thursday, July 23, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 43615-43617]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-17953]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-2906; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-068-AD;
Amendment 39-18213; AD 2015-15-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell), Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, and 212
helicopters. This AD requires removing a certain part-numbered main
rotor (M/R) blade grip (grip) from service. This AD is prompted by an
error in a parts manufacturer approval (PMA) that incorrectly allows
installation of the grips on the Bell Model 212. The actions specified
in this AD are intended to prevent grip failure, separation of the M/R
blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 7, 2015. We must receive
comments on this AD by September 21, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the Docket Operations Office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the economic evaluation, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Operations Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
For Timken service information identified in this AD, contact
Timken Alcor Aerospace Technologies, Inc., Aftermarket Customer
Service, 3110 N. Oakland, Mesa, AZ 85215; telephone 1-480-606-3130;
email timkenaftermarketsales@timken.com; or at https://www.timken.com/en-us/solutions/aerospace/aftermarket/Pages/default.aspx. You may
review the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321,
Fort Worth, TX 76177.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Franke, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office, Rotorcraft
Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone
(817) 222-5170; email scott.franke@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to
provide your comments prior to it becoming effective. However, we
invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written
comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to the
economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that resulted
from adopting this AD. The most helpful comments reference a specific
portion of the AD, explain the reason for any recommended change, and
include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain
duplicate comments, commenters should send only one copy of written
comments, or if comments are filed electronically, commenters should
submit them only one time. We will file in the docket all comments that
we receive, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerning this rulemaking during the
comment period. We will consider all the comments we receive and may
conduct additional rulemaking based on those comments.
[[Page 43616]]
Discussion
We are adopting a new AD for Bell Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, and 212
helicopters with a grip part number (P/N) ASI-4011-121-113 installed.
This AD requires removing any grip from service if the grip is
currently or has ever been installed on a Bell Model 212 helicopter, or
if it is unknown whether the grip has ever been installed on a Model
212 helicopter. This AD also prohibits installing grip P/N ASI-4011-
121-113 on any helicopter if the grip has ever been installed on a Bell
Model 212 helicopter. This AD is prompted by an error in the PMA that
allows installing the subject grip on the Bell Model 212.
Grip P/N ASI-4011-121-113 is currently produced by Timken Alcor
Aerospace Technologies, Inc., under a PMA as a replacement grip for
Bell P/N 204-011-121-113. This approval incorrectly listed grip P/N
ASI-4011-121-113 as eligible for installation on Bell Model 212
helicopters. The PMA has been revised to remove that eligibility. This
grip was previously produced and sold as a replacement grip for Bell P/
N 204-011-121-113 by Air Services International of Scottsdale, AZ, as
P/N ASI-4011-121-113. The actions required in this AD are intended to
prevent installation of an unapproved grip, which could result in grip
failure, separation of the M/R blade, and subsequent loss of control of
the helicopter.
FAA's Determination
We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all known relevant
information and determined that the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist in other products of these same type
designs.
Related Service Information
We reviewed Timken T-700 Service Bulletin, Revision B, dated
October 20, 2014. The service bulletin specifies the airworthiness life
limitations and inspection interval schedule for various Timken Alcor
Aerospace Technologies, Inc., replacement parts and articles.
AD Requirements
This AD requires, within 5 hours time-in-service (TIS), removing
any grip P/N ASI-4011-121-113 from service if the grip is currently or
has ever been installed on a Bell Model 212 helicopter. This AD also
prohibits installing a grip P/N ASI-4011-121-113 on any helicopter if
the grip is currently or has ever been installed on a Bell Model 212
helicopter.
Differences Between This AD and the Service Information
The Timken service bulletin provides the airworthiness limitations
and inspection intervals for various life limited parts, including grip
P/N ASI-4011-121-113. This AD only applies to helicopters with grip P/N
ASI-4011-121-113 and requires removing the grip from service if it is
currently or has ever been installed on a Bell Model 212 helicopter.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD could affect 130 helicopters of U.S.
Registry. We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in
order to comply with this AD. It takes about 20 work-hours to replace
two M/R grips per helicopter. We estimate an average labor rate of $85
per work-hour, and a required parts cost of approximately $56,385 for
two grips. Based on these figures, we estimate a total cost of $58,085
per helicopter and $7,551,050 for the U.S. fleet.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
Providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adopting
these AD requirements would delay implementing the safety actions
needed to correct this known unsafe condition. Therefore, we find that
the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment
prior to the adoption of this rule because the unsafe condition can
adversely affect control of the helicopter and the required corrective
actions must be accomplished within 5 hours TIS.
Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we determined that notice and opportunity for
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and contrary to
the public interest and that good cause exists for making this
amendment effective in less than 30 days.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD would not have a substantial
direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that
it justifies making a regulatory distinction; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply
with this 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
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2015-15-04 Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell): Amendment 39-18213;
Docket No. FAA-2015-2906; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-068-AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to the following helicopters, certificated in
any category:
(1) Bell Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters, with a main
rotor (M/R) blade grip (grip) part number (P/N) ASI-4011-121-
[[Page 43617]]
113 installed, if the grip was ever installed on a Model 212
helicopter or if it is unknown whether a grip was ever installed on
a Model 212 helicopter; and
(2) Bell Model 212 helicopters, with a grip P/N ASI-4011-121-113
installed.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as installation of a grip
that does not meet type design. This condition could result in grip
failure, separation of the M/R blade, and subsequent loss of control
of the helicopter.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective August 7, 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 5 hours time-in-service, remove each grip from
service.
(2) Do not install a grip listed in paragraph (a) of this AD on
any helicopter.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC)
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Scott Franke,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office,
Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX
76177; telephone (817) 222-5170; email scott.franke@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
Timken T-700 Service Bulletin, Revision B, dated October 20,
2014, which is not incorporated by reference, contains additional
information about the subject of this AD. For Timken service
information identified in this AD, contact Timken Alcor Aerospace
Technologies, Inc., Aftermarket Customer Service, 3110 N. Oakland,
Mesa, AZ 85215; telephone 1-480-606-3130; email
timkenaftermarketsales@timken.com; or at https://www.timken.com/en-us/solutions/aerospace/aftermarket/Pages/default.aspx. You may
review a copy of this service information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-
321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6620, Main Rotor
Blade Grip.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 13, 2015.
Bruce E. Cain,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-17953 Filed 7-22-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P