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. 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(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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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):

2015-15-04 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-

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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
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