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BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–4674; Directorate
Identifier 2016–SW–001–AD; Amendment
39–18835; AD 2017–06–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Emergency Airworthiness Directive
(Emergency AD) 2015–24–51 for Airbus
Helicopters Model EC120B. Emergency
AD 2015–24–51 required inspections of
the air conditioning system. This
supersedure revises the applicability,
some of the terminology, and the
SUMMARY:
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inspection requirements. This AD was
prompted by a report of an abnormal
noise during flight of a Model EC120B
helicopter that resulted in a
precautionary landing. We are issuing
this AD to prevent an unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May
8, 2017.
We must receive comments on this
AD by June 20, 2017.
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.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
4674; 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 Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC), 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 service information identified in
this final rule, contact Air Comm
Corporation, 1575 West 124th Avenue,
Westminster, CO 80234, telephone:
(303) 440–4075 (during business hours)
or (720) 233–8330 (after hours), email
service@aircommcorp.com, Web site
https://www.aircommcorp.com/contact.
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:
Richard R. Thomas, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Denver Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, Technical Operations
Center, 26805 East 68th Avenue, Room
214, Denver, CO 80249; telephone (303)
342–1085; fax (303) 342–1088; email
richard.r.thomas@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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.
Discussion
On November 27, 2015, we issued
Emergency AD 2015–24–51, which was
made immediately effective to all
known U.S. owners and operators of
Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B
helicopters. Emergency AD 2015–24–51
applied to Model EC120B helicopters
with an Air Comm Corporation (Air
Comm) air conditioning system
installed in accordance with STC No.
SR00491DE. Emergency AD 2015–24–51
required, before further flight and at
intervals not to exceed 25 hours time-inservice (TIS), manually inspecting the
air conditioner compressor drive pulley
(pulley) for movement (play) between
the pulley and the tail rotor output
wheel (wheel). If there was any
movement, Emergency AD 2015–24–51
required replacing the pulley and the
wheel before further flight. If no play
existed, Emergency AD 2015–24–51
required an additional inspection for
wear and, if needed, replacing the
pulley and the wheel. Emergency AD
2015–24–51 also required reporting
information to the FAA to enable us to
obtain better insight into the cause of
the unsafe condition.
Emergency AD 2015–24–51was
prompted by a report that the operator
of an Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B
helicopter heard an abnormal noise
during flight that gradually became
more pronounced, resulting in a
precautionary landing. While applying
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power to land, the helicopter yawed left.
Application of the right pedal did not
correct the rotation, requiring the pilot
to perform a hovering auto rotation. A
preliminary investigation showed that
the pulley and wheel mating splines
had worn away, allowing the pulley to
rotate freely on the wheel. Failure of the
pulley and wheel during flight may
result in the loss of tail rotor drive and
subsequent loss of directional control.
Actions Since AD 2014–24–51 Was
Issued
After Emergency AD 2015–24–51 was
issued, we received a comment from an
operator requesting that we clarify the
applicability of the AD. The commenter
notes that there are two different
configurations for the Air Comm
conditioning system, the earlier of
which has the output flange that is
terminating action in the AD already
installed. However, the applicability of
Emergency AD 2015–24–51 does not
distinguish between the two
configurations. Pictures from another
operator we received with an inspection
report showed this earlier configuration
where the compressor is driven by a
pulley mounted forward of the rotor
brake.
We agree with the request to clarify
the applicability. Pulleys installed
forward of the rotor brake are not part
of the tail rotor drive train and their
failure would not result in a loss of
directional control. We have revised this
AD to apply only to those helicopters
with an Air Comm air conditioning kit
installed in accordance with STC No.
SR00491DE where the compressor is
driven by a pulley installed aft of the
rotor brake. Helicopters that have an Air
Comm air conditioning kit installed in
accordance with STC No. SR00491DE
where the compressor is driven by a
pulley forward of the rotor brake are
excluded from this AD’s requirements.
We are replacing the term ‘‘tail rotor
output pinion’’ used in Emergency AD
2015–24–51 with ‘‘tail rotor output
wheel,’’ because it is the more
commonly known term for this part.
We also received a comment from an
operator stating that if play between the
pulley and the wheel is found during
the inspection, and if the Air Comm
pulley is replaced with an Airbus
output flange, the AD should not require
that the wheel be replaced if it passes
the damage and wear criteria in the
Airbus Helicopters maintenance
manual. We agree that in the absence of
wear, regardless of any play, the wheel
should not have to be replaced. We are
revising the required actions in this AD
to remove the inspection for play and
instead require an inspection of the
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wheel for damage and wear, using
criteria consistent with that in the
Airbus Helicopters maintenance
manual.
We also obtained additional
information from Air Comm about the
effect of the terminating action in
Emergency AD 2015–24–51 and
whether it is necessary to deactivate the
airconditioning system. As a result, we
are removing from the terminating
action the requirement to fully or
partially deactivate the air conditioning
system. Replacing the Air Comm pulley
with Airbus Helicopters output flange
part number C632A2158201 partially
deactivates the system. With the Air
Comm pulley replaced, the system is
sufficiently deactivated. Cooling will no
longer be available, but the evaporator
blowers will remain operable to
circulate air. Neither the air
conditioning system nor the helicopter
will be damaged by removing the
compressor drive belt and leaving the
circuit breakers engaged.
We also have learned that this AD
affects five helicopters of U.S. registry,
and not only the two helicopters noted
in Emergency AD 2015–24–51.
FAA’s Determination
We have reviewed the relevant
information and determined that an
unsafe condition exists and is likely to
exist or develop on other helicopters of
this same type design and that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD requirements as proposed.
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Related Service Information
We reviewed Air Comm Service
Bulletin SB–EC120–111815, Revision A,
dated November 20, 2015. Air Comm
reports that the pulley, mounted to the
Thomas coupling just aft of the main
rotor brake caliper, is an integral piece
of the power transmission components
for the tail rotor. A field report indicated
that the spline joint on the pulley can
wear beyond its capability to ensure
power transmission to the tail rotor
shaft. Given that the installation is flight
critical, the Air Comm service bulletin
specifies an inspection of the pulleyoutput wheel interface. If excessive play
or wear is found, the aircraft must be
made inoperable until unairworthy
parts are replaced.
AD Requirements
This AD requires, before further flight
and at intervals not to exceed 25 hours
TIS, removing the pulley and visually
inspecting the pulley splines for wear
and inspecting the exposed portion of
the wheel splines for cracks, scoring,
metal pick-up, and measuring for wear.
If any of the splines on the pulley are
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not straight, contain any inconsistent
cross-sections end-to-end, or contain
any localized material deformation or
any material loss, this AD requires
replacing the pulley before further
flight. If there is cracking, any scoring or
metal pick-up, or if a measurement
shows wear, this AD requires replacing
the wheel before further flight.
This AD also requires reporting
certain information to the FAA within
10 days.
Replacing the Air Comm pulley with
Airbus Helicopters output flange part
number C632A2158201 constitutes
terminating action for this AD.
Differences Between This AD and the
Service Information
The service information specifies
recurring inspections after 100 flight
hours, while this AD requires recurring
inspections at intervals not to exceed 25
hours TIS. The service information
requires inspecting the pulley and drive
shaft (wheel) splines for excessive wear
or chatter and replacing the pulley and
wheel if there is any play. This AD
requires replacing the pulley if any
splines are not straight, have
inconsistent cross-sections, or contain
material deformation or loss. This AD
requires replacing the wheel if cracking,
scoring, or metal pick-up are found, or
measurement of the splines indicates
excessive wear. The service information
requests that information be submitted
to Air Comm, while this AD requires the
inspection results be reported to the
FAA.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 5
helicopters of U.S. Registry and that
labor costs average $85 a work-hour.
Based on these estimates we expect that
inspecting the pulley and wheel will
take about 7.5 work-hours for a cost of
$638 per helicopter and $3,190 for the
U.S. fleet per inspection cycle.
Replacing an Air Comm pulley will cost
$2,380 for parts and 0.5 additional
work-hour for a cost of $2,423 per
helicopter. Replacing an Airbus wheel
will cost $19,231 for parts and 10
additional work-hours for a cost of
$20,081 per helicopter. The optional
terminating action of installing an
Airbus output flange will cost $2,327 for
parts and 0.5 additional work-hour for
a cost of $2,370 per helicopter.
Reporting the required inspection
information to the FAA will take about
0.5 work-hour for a cost of about $43 per
helicopter and $215 for the U.S. fleet.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
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respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this AD
has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting required by this
AD is mandatory. Comments concerning
the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20591. ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
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 required corrective
actions must be accomplished before
further flight.
Since an unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD, we determined that notice and
opportunity for prior public comment
before issuing this AD are impracticable
and contrary to the public interest and
that good cause exists to make this AD
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
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that 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, 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
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Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(2) Within 10 days after completing the
initial inspection, report the information
requested in Appendix 1 to this AD by mail
to the Denver Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Technical Operations Center, 26805
East 68th Avenue, Room 214, Denver, CO
80249, attn. Richard R. Thomas; by fax to
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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):
■
2017–06–11 Airbus Helicopters:
Amendment 39–18835; Docket No.
FAA–2016–4674; Directorate Identifier
2016–SW–001–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters
Model EC120B helicopters with an Air
Comm Corporation (Air Comm) air
conditioning kit installed in accordance with
supplemental type certificate (STC) No.
SR00491DE, where the compressor is driven
by a pulley installed aft of the rotor brake,
certificated in any category.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as
failure of an air conditioner compressor drive
pulley (pulley) or tail rotor output wheel
(wheel), leading to loss of tail rotor drive and
helicopter control.
(303) 342–1088; or by email to
richard.r.thomas@faa.gov.
(3) Replacing the Air Comm pulley with
Airbus Helicopters output flange part number
C632A2158201 constitutes terminating action
for this AD.
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(c) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes Emergency AD 2015–
24–51, Directorate Identifier 2015–SW–086–
AD, dated November 27, 2015.
(d) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective May 8, 2017.
(e) 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.
(f) Required Actions
(1) Before further flight, and at intervals
not to exceed 25 hours time-in-service,
disassemble the tail rotor drive system and
remove the pulley.
(i) Visually inspect the pulley splines for
wear. If any splines are not straight, contain
any inconsistent cross-sections end-to-end, or
contain any localized material deformation or
any material loss, replace the pulley before
further flight.
Note 1 to paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD:
End-to-end (fore-and-aft) movement witness
marks and polishing are acceptable as the
pulley is allowed to slip fore and aft on the
wheel per its intended function.
(ii) Inspect the exposed portion of each
wheel spline for cracking, scoring, metal
pick-up, and wear by using Figure 1 to
paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this AD. To inspect for
wear, position two 3 mm (0.118 inch) rods
in all diametrically opposed splines and
measure to determine whether there is a
minimum of 37.3 mm (1.47 inches) across the
outside diameter of the rods. If there is any
cracking, scoring or metal pick-up, or if a
measurement is less than 37.3 mm, replace
the wheel.
(g) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits are prohibited.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Denver Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, may approve
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AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:
Richard R. Thomas, Aerospace Engineer,
Denver Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Technical Operations Center, 26805 East 68th
Avenue, Room 214, Denver, CO 80249; fax
(303) 342–1088; email richard.r.thomas@
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.
(i) Additional Information
(i) Air Comm Service Bulletin No. SB–
EC120–111815, Revision A, dated November
20, 2015, which is not incorporated by
reference, contains additional information
about the subject of this AD. For service
information identified in this AD, contact:
Air Comm Corporation, 1575 West 124th
Avenue, Westminster, CO 80234, telephone:
(303) 440–4075 (during business hours) or
(720) 233–8330 (after hours); email: service@
aircommcorp.com, Web site: https://
www.aircommcorp.com/contact.
(ii) You may view a copy of Supplemental
Type Certificate No. SR00491DE, reissued on
November 24, 2014, on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating it in Docket No. FAA–2016–4674.
(iii) You may review a copy of the service
information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth,
TX 76177.
(j) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 6500, Tail Rotor Drive System.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February
1, 2017.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Appendix 1 to AD 2017–06–11
Please report the following to the Denver
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Technical
Operations Center, by mail to 26805 East
68th Avenue, Room 214, Denver, CO 80249,
attn. Richard R. Thomas; by fax to (303) 342–
1088; or by email to richard.r.thomas@
faa.gov:
(1) Condition of the splined joint.
Document any damage found with
photographs.
(2) Flight hours since the air-conditioning
kit was installed.
(3) Aircraft serial number.
(4) Pulley serial number (etched on the
pulley’s face).
(5) Output wheel serial number from main
gearbox, MAIN MODULE hard card.
(6) Primary operating location of the
aircraft.
(7) Approximate average percentage of time
the air conditioner is used.
(8) Operator and maintenance facility
contact information.
VerDate Sep<11>2014
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(9) If parts are replaced, will air
conditioning system remain fully or partially
operable?
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0051; Directorate
Identifier 2016–CE–043–AD; Amendment
39–18858; AD 2017–08–09]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; DG
Flugzeugbau GmbH
Discussion
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for DG
Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG–500MB
gliders that are equipped with a Solo
2625 02 engine modified with a fuel
injection system following the
instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren
GmbH Technische Mitteilung (TM)/
Service Bulletin (SB) 4600–3 ‘‘Fuel
Injection System’’ and identified as Solo
2625 02i. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by an
aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition
on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as
possible in-flight engine shut-down and
engine fire due to failure of the
connecting stud for the two fuel injector
mounts of the engine redundancy
system. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 26,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of May 26, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0051; or in person at Document
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Solo Kleinmotoren
GmbH, Postfach 600152, 71050
SUMMARY:
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Sindelfingen, Germany; telephone: +49
703 1301–0; fax: +49 703 1301–136;
email: aircraft@solo-germany.com;
Internet: https://aircraft.solo-online.com.
You may review this referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model
DG–500MB gliders. The NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
February 7, 2017 (82 FR 9535). The
NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products and
was based on mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country. The MCAI states:
An occurrence was reported involving a
failure of the connecting stud for the two fuel
injector mounts of the engine redundancy
system.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to an uncommanded in-flight engine shutdown and engine fire, possibly resulting in
loss of control of the aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, Solo
Kleinmotoren GmbH issued SB/TM 4600–5
to provide instructions for reinforcement and
securing of the injector mounts.
For the reason described above, this AD
requires modification of the engine
redundancy system.
Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH SB/TM 4600–3
(currently at issue 2, dated 03 December
2012) will be revised to incorporate the
modification required by SB/TM 4600–5 for
future Solo 2625 02i engines.
The MCAI can be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at: https://
www.regulations.gov/
document?D=FAA-2017-0051-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-4674; Directorate Identifier 2016-SW-001-AD;
Amendment 39-18835; AD 2017-06-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Emergency Airworthiness Directive
(Emergency AD) 2015-24-51 for Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B.
Emergency AD 2015-24-51 required inspections of the air conditioning
system. This supersedure revises the applicability, some of the
terminology, and the
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inspection requirements. This AD was prompted by a report of an
abnormal noise during flight of a Model EC120B helicopter that resulted
in a precautionary landing. We are issuing this AD to prevent an unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May 8, 2017.
We must receive comments on this AD by June 20, 2017.
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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
4674; 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 Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), 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 service information identified in this final rule, contact Air
Comm Corporation, 1575 West 124th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80234,
telephone: (303) 440-4075 (during business hours) or (720) 233-8330
(after hours), email service@aircommcorp.com, Web site https://www.aircommcorp.com/contact. 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: Richard R. Thomas, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Denver Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Technical
Operations Center, 26805 East 68th Avenue, Room 214, Denver, CO 80249;
telephone (303) 342-1085; fax (303) 342-1088; email
richard.r.thomas@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.
Discussion
On November 27, 2015, we issued Emergency AD 2015-24-51, which was
made immediately effective to all known U.S. owners and operators of
Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B helicopters. Emergency AD 2015-24-51
applied to Model EC120B helicopters with an Air Comm Corporation (Air
Comm) air conditioning system installed in accordance with STC No.
SR00491DE. Emergency AD 2015-24-51 required, before further flight and
at intervals not to exceed 25 hours time-in-service (TIS), manually
inspecting the air conditioner compressor drive pulley (pulley) for
movement (play) between the pulley and the tail rotor output wheel
(wheel). If there was any movement, Emergency AD 2015-24-51 required
replacing the pulley and the wheel before further flight. If no play
existed, Emergency AD 2015-24-51 required an additional inspection for
wear and, if needed, replacing the pulley and the wheel. Emergency AD
2015-24-51 also required reporting information to the FAA to enable us
to obtain better insight into the cause of the unsafe condition.
Emergency AD 2015-24-51was prompted by a report that the operator
of an Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B helicopter heard an abnormal
noise during flight that gradually became more pronounced, resulting in
a precautionary landing. While applying power to land, the helicopter
yawed left. Application of the right pedal did not correct the
rotation, requiring the pilot to perform a hovering auto rotation. A
preliminary investigation showed that the pulley and wheel mating
splines had worn away, allowing the pulley to rotate freely on the
wheel. Failure of the pulley and wheel during flight may result in the
loss of tail rotor drive and subsequent loss of directional control.
Actions Since AD 2014-24-51 Was Issued
After Emergency AD 2015-24-51 was issued, we received a comment
from an operator requesting that we clarify the applicability of the
AD. The commenter notes that there are two different configurations for
the Air Comm conditioning system, the earlier of which has the output
flange that is terminating action in the AD already installed. However,
the applicability of Emergency AD 2015-24-51 does not distinguish
between the two configurations. Pictures from another operator we
received with an inspection report showed this earlier configuration
where the compressor is driven by a pulley mounted forward of the rotor
brake.
We agree with the request to clarify the applicability. Pulleys
installed forward of the rotor brake are not part of the tail rotor
drive train and their failure would not result in a loss of directional
control. We have revised this AD to apply only to those helicopters
with an Air Comm air conditioning kit installed in accordance with STC
No. SR00491DE where the compressor is driven by a pulley installed aft
of the rotor brake. Helicopters that have an Air Comm air conditioning
kit installed in accordance with STC No. SR00491DE where the compressor
is driven by a pulley forward of the rotor brake are excluded from this
AD's requirements.
We are replacing the term ``tail rotor output pinion'' used in
Emergency AD 2015-24-51 with ``tail rotor output wheel,'' because it is
the more commonly known term for this part.
We also received a comment from an operator stating that if play
between the pulley and the wheel is found during the inspection, and if
the Air Comm pulley is replaced with an Airbus output flange, the AD
should not require that the wheel be replaced if it passes the damage
and wear criteria in the Airbus Helicopters maintenance manual. We
agree that in the absence of wear, regardless of any play, the wheel
should not have to be replaced. We are revising the required actions in
this AD to remove the inspection for play and instead require an
inspection of the
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wheel for damage and wear, using criteria consistent with that in the
Airbus Helicopters maintenance manual.
We also obtained additional information from Air Comm about the
effect of the terminating action in Emergency AD 2015-24-51 and whether
it is necessary to deactivate the airconditioning system. As a result,
we are removing from the terminating action the requirement to fully or
partially deactivate the air conditioning system. Replacing the Air
Comm pulley with Airbus Helicopters output flange part number
C632A2158201 partially deactivates the system. With the Air Comm pulley
replaced, the system is sufficiently deactivated. Cooling will no
longer be available, but the evaporator blowers will remain operable to
circulate air. Neither the air conditioning system nor the helicopter
will be damaged by removing the compressor drive belt and leaving the
circuit breakers engaged.
We also have learned that this AD affects five helicopters of U.S.
registry, and not only the two helicopters noted in Emergency AD 2015-
24-51.
FAA's Determination
We have reviewed the relevant information and determined that an
unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other
helicopters of this same type design and that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD requirements as proposed.
Related Service Information
We reviewed Air Comm Service Bulletin SB-EC120-111815, Revision A,
dated November 20, 2015. Air Comm reports that the pulley, mounted to
the Thomas coupling just aft of the main rotor brake caliper, is an
integral piece of the power transmission components for the tail rotor.
A field report indicated that the spline joint on the pulley can wear
beyond its capability to ensure power transmission to the tail rotor
shaft. Given that the installation is flight critical, the Air Comm
service bulletin specifies an inspection of the pulley-output wheel
interface. If excessive play or wear is found, the aircraft must be
made inoperable until unairworthy parts are replaced.
AD Requirements
This AD requires, before further flight and at intervals not to
exceed 25 hours TIS, removing the pulley and visually inspecting the
pulley splines for wear and inspecting the exposed portion of the wheel
splines for cracks, scoring, metal pick-up, and measuring for wear. If
any of the splines on the pulley are not straight, contain any
inconsistent cross-sections end-to-end, or contain any localized
material deformation or any material loss, this AD requires replacing
the pulley before further flight. If there is cracking, any scoring or
metal pick-up, or if a measurement shows wear, this AD requires
replacing the wheel before further flight.
This AD also requires reporting certain information to the FAA
within 10 days.
Replacing the Air Comm pulley with Airbus Helicopters output flange
part number C632A2158201 constitutes terminating action for this AD.
Differences Between This AD and the Service Information
The service information specifies recurring inspections after 100
flight hours, while this AD requires recurring inspections at intervals
not to exceed 25 hours TIS. The service information requires inspecting
the pulley and drive shaft (wheel) splines for excessive wear or
chatter and replacing the pulley and wheel if there is any play. This
AD requires replacing the pulley if any splines are not straight, have
inconsistent cross-sections, or contain material deformation or loss.
This AD requires replacing the wheel if cracking, scoring, or metal
pick-up are found, or measurement of the splines indicates excessive
wear. The service information requests that information be submitted to
Air Comm, while this AD requires the inspection results be reported to
the FAA.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 5 helicopters of U.S. Registry
and that labor costs average $85 a work-hour. Based on these estimates
we expect that inspecting the pulley and wheel will take about 7.5
work-hours for a cost of $638 per helicopter and $3,190 for the U.S.
fleet per inspection cycle. Replacing an Air Comm pulley will cost
$2,380 for parts and 0.5 additional work-hour for a cost of $2,423 per
helicopter. Replacing an Airbus wheel will cost $19,231 for parts and
10 additional work-hours for a cost of $20,081 per helicopter. The
optional terminating action of installing an Airbus output flange will
cost $2,327 for parts and 0.5 additional work-hour for a cost of $2,370
per helicopter. Reporting the required inspection information to the
FAA will take about 0.5 work-hour for a cost of about $43 per
helicopter and $215 for the U.S. fleet.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting required by this AD
is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at
800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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 required corrective
actions must be accomplished before further flight.
Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we determined that notice and opportunity for
prior public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and
contrary to the public interest and that good cause exists to make this
AD 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
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products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that 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, 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):
2017-06-11 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-18835; Docket No. FAA-
2016-4674; Directorate Identifier 2016-SW-001-AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B helicopters
with an Air Comm Corporation (Air Comm) air conditioning kit
installed in accordance with supplemental type certificate (STC) No.
SR00491DE, where the compressor is driven by a pulley installed aft
of the rotor brake, certificated in any category.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as failure of an air
conditioner compressor drive pulley (pulley) or tail rotor output
wheel (wheel), leading to loss of tail rotor drive and helicopter
control.
(c) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes Emergency AD 2015-24-51, Directorate
Identifier 2015-SW-086-AD, dated November 27, 2015.
(d) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective May 8, 2017.
(e) 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.
(f) Required Actions
(1) Before further flight, and at intervals not to exceed 25
hours time-in-service, disassemble the tail rotor drive system and
remove the pulley.
(i) Visually inspect the pulley splines for wear. If any splines
are not straight, contain any inconsistent cross-sections end-to-
end, or contain any localized material deformation or any material
loss, replace the pulley before further flight.
Note 1 to paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD: End-to-end (fore-and-
aft) movement witness marks and polishing are acceptable as the
pulley is allowed to slip fore and aft on the wheel per its intended
function.
(ii) Inspect the exposed portion of each wheel spline for
cracking, scoring, metal pick-up, and wear by using Figure 1 to
paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this AD. To inspect for wear, position two 3
mm (0.118 inch) rods in all diametrically opposed splines and
measure to determine whether there is a minimum of 37.3 mm (1.47
inches) across the outside diameter of the rods. If there is any
cracking, scoring or metal pick-up, or if a measurement is less than
37.3 mm, replace the wheel.
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(2) Within 10 days after completing the initial inspection,
report the information requested in Appendix 1 to this AD by mail to
the Denver Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Technical Operations
Center, 26805 East 68th Avenue, Room 214, Denver, CO 80249, attn.
Richard R. Thomas; by fax to (303) 342-1088; or by email to
richard.r.thomas@faa.gov.
(3) Replacing the Air Comm pulley with Airbus Helicopters output
flange part number C632A2158201 constitutes terminating action for
this AD.
(g) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits are prohibited.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Denver Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may
approve
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AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Richard R. Thomas,
Aerospace Engineer, Denver Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Technical Operations Center, 26805 East 68th Avenue, Room 214,
Denver, CO 80249; fax (303) 342-1088; email
richard.r.thomas@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.
(i) Additional Information
(i) Air Comm Service Bulletin No. SB-EC120-111815, Revision A,
dated November 20, 2015, which is not incorporated by reference,
contains additional information about the subject of this AD. For
service information identified in this AD, contact: Air Comm
Corporation, 1575 West 124th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80234,
telephone: (303) 440-4075 (during business hours) or (720) 233-8330
(after hours); email: service@aircommcorp.com, Web site: https://www.aircommcorp.com/contact.
(ii) You may view a copy of Supplemental Type Certificate No.
SR00491DE, reissued on November 24, 2014, on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA-2016-4674.
(iii) You may review a copy of the service information at the
FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
(j) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6500, Tail Rotor
Drive System.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 1, 2017.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Appendix 1 to AD 2017-06-11
Please report the following to the Denver Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, Technical Operations Center, by mail to 26805 East 68th
Avenue, Room 214, Denver, CO 80249, attn. Richard R. Thomas; by fax
to (303) 342-1088; or by email to richard.r.thomas@faa.gov:
(1) Condition of the splined joint. Document any damage found
with photographs.
(2) Flight hours since the air-conditioning kit was installed.
(3) Aircraft serial number.
(4) Pulley serial number (etched on the pulley's face).
(5) Output wheel serial number from main gearbox, MAIN MODULE
hard card.
(6) Primary operating location of the aircraft.
(7) Approximate average percentage of time the air conditioner
is used.
(8) Operator and maintenance facility contact information.
(9) If parts are replaced, will air conditioning system remain
fully or partially operable?
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