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collateral promptly upon an event of
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necessary for the counterparty to
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0619; Product
Identifier 2016–SW–093–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives;
AgustaWestland S.p.A. Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
AgustaWestland S.p.A.
(AgustaWestland) Model AW189
helicopters. This proposed AD would
require inspecting the tail gearbox (TGB)
fitting for a crack. This proposed AD is
prompted by a report of a crack on a
TGB fitting that was found during a
scheduled inspection. The actions of
this proposed AD are intended to
prevent an unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 23, 2018.
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:
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–2017–
0619; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this proposed
AD, the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD, the economic
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
Docket Operations (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 proposed rule, contact Leonardo
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S.p.A. Helicopters, Matteo Ragazzi,
Head of Airworthiness, Viale G.Agusta
520, 21017 C.Costa di Samarate (Va)
Italy; telephone +39–0331–711756; fax
+39–0331–229046; or at https://
www.leonardocompany.com/-/bulletins.
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: Matt
Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer,
Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft
Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone (817) 222–5110; email
matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
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 might result
from adopting the proposals in this
document. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the
proposal, 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 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 proposed rulemaking.
Before acting on this proposal, we will
consider all comments we receive on or
before the closing date for comments.
We will consider comments filed after
the comment period has closed if it is
possible to do so without incurring
expense or delay. We may change this
proposal in light of the comments we
receive.
EASA advises that this condition, if not
detected and corrected, could lead to
crack propagation up to a critical length.
This condition could reduce the
assembly’s ability to sustain loads from
the TGB and tail rotor, possibly
resulting to reduced helicopter control.
The EASA AD consequently requires
repetitive inspections of the fitting and
replacing the fitting, depending on the
inspections’ outcome. EASA considers
these actions to be interim and that
further AD action may follow.
The FAA is in the process of updating
AgustaWestland’s name changes to
Finmeccanica S.p.A., and then to
Leonardo Helicopters, on its FAA type
certificate. Because this name change is
not yet effective, this AD specifies
AgustaWestland.
FAA’s Determination
These helicopters have been approved
by the aviation authority of Italy and are
approved for operation in the United
States. Pursuant to our bilateral
agreement with Italy, EASA, its
technical representative, has notified us
of the unsafe condition described in its
AD. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all known relevant
information and determined that an
unsafe condition is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Leonardo Helicopters has issued
Bollettino Tecnico No. 189–114, dated
September 6, 2016 (BT), which specifies
inspecting the TGB fitting within 30
flight hours or 1 month from the receipt
of the BT, whichever comes first, and
then at intervals not to exceed 150 flight
hours. If a crack is found, the BT
requires replacing the TGB fitting.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
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Discussion
Proposed AD Requirements
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2016–
0177, dated September 8, 2016, to
correct an unsafe condition for
Leonardo Helicopters (formerly
Finmeccanica S.p.A. and
AgustaWestland) Model AW189
helicopters with a tail assembly part
number (P/N) 8G5350A00131.
EASA advises that a crack was
detected on the TGB fitting P/N
4F5350A04152 during a scheduled
inspection of an AW189 helicopter.
This proposed AD would require
within 30 hours time-in-service (TIS)
and thereafter at intervals not to exceed
150 hours TIS, cleaning the areas
around the Hi-lok holes and inspecting
the TGB fitting for a crack. If a crack
exists, this proposed AD would require
replacing the part before the next flight.
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Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the EASA AD
The EASA AD requires you to provide
a compliance record and return parts to
Leonardo Helicopters if a crack is found
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on the fitting. This proposed AD would
require no such actions.
Interim Action
We consider this proposed AD to be
an interim action. The design approval
holder is expected to develop a
modification that will address the
unsafe condition identified in this AD.
Once this modification is developed,
approved, and available, we might
consider additional rulemaking.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 4
helicopters of U.S. Registry and that
labor costs average $85 per work-hour.
Based on these estimates, we expect the
following costs:
• Inspecting the TGB fitting would
require 4 work-hours and no parts for a
cost per helicopter of $340 and $1,360
for the U.S. fleet each inspection cycle.
• Replacing the TGB fitting would
require 48 work-hours and parts would
cost $30,000 for a cost of $34,080 per
helicopter.
According to Leonardo Helicopters’
service information, some of the costs of
this AD may be covered under warranty,
thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control
warranty coverage by Leonardo
Helicopters. Accordingly, we have
included all costs in our cost estimate.
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 proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
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distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed, I certify
this proposed regulation:
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 proposed 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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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AgustaWestland S.p.A.: Docket No. FAA–
2017–0619; Product Identifier 2016–SW–
093–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to AgustaWestland S.p.A.
Model AW189 helicopters, certificated in any
category, with tail assembly part number
8G5350A00131 installed.
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(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
crack on a tail gearbox fitting. This condition
could reduce the tail assembly’s ability to
sustain loads from the tail rotor gearbox
(TGB) and the tail rotor and result in loss of
helicopter control.
(c) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 23,
2018.
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(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your
proposal to: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation
Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASWFTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(g) Additional Information
The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
No. 2016–0177, dated September 8, 2016.
You may view the EASA AD on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017–
0619.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 6520, Tail Rotor Gearbox. Issued in
Fort Worth, Texas, on February 12, 2018.
Scott A. Horn,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0112; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–161–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
(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.
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(e) Required Actions
Within 30 hours time-in-service (TIS) and
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 150 hours
TIS, clean and inspect the TGB fitting for a
crack in the areas depicted in Figure 1 of
Leonardo Helicopters Bollettino Tecnico No.
189–114, dated September 6, 2016. If there is
a crack, replace the TGB fitting before further
flight.
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200,
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–200C, –300, –400, –500 series
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of cracking in
certain flanges, and the adjacent web, of
the wing outboard flap track at certain
positions. This proposed AD would
require an inspection to determine the
part number of the wing outboard flap
track assembly; repetitive inspections of
each affected wing outboard flap track
for discrepancies, and applicable oncondition actions; and repetitive
overhaul of each wing outboard flap
track. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 9, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
this referenced service information at
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA.
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 206–231–
3195. It is also available on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2018–0112.
DATES:
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–2018–
0112; or in person at the Docket
Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this
NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–
5527) is listed above. Comments will be
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0619; Product Identifier 2016-SW-093-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; AgustaWestland S.p.A. Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
AgustaWestland S.p.A. (AgustaWestland) Model AW189 helicopters. This
proposed AD would require inspecting the tail gearbox (TGB) fitting for
a crack. This proposed AD is prompted by a report of a crack on a TGB
fitting that was found during a scheduled inspection. The actions of
this proposed AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 23, 2018.
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-2017-
0619; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this proposed AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, the
economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations (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 proposed rule, contact
Leonardo
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S.p.A. Helicopters, Matteo Ragazzi, Head of Airworthiness, Viale
G.Agusta 520, 21017 C.Costa di Samarate (Va) Italy; telephone +39-0331-
711756; fax +39-0331-229046; or at https://www.leonardocompany.com/-/bulletins. 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: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110;
email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
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 might
result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, 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 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 proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, we
will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for
comments. We will consider comments filed after the comment period has
closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay.
We may change this proposal in light of the comments we receive.
Discussion
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2016-0177, dated September 8,
2016, to correct an unsafe condition for Leonardo Helicopters (formerly
Finmeccanica S.p.A. and AgustaWestland) Model AW189 helicopters with a
tail assembly part number (P/N) 8G5350A00131.
EASA advises that a crack was detected on the TGB fitting P/N
4F5350A04152 during a scheduled inspection of an AW189 helicopter. EASA
advises that this condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead
to crack propagation up to a critical length. This condition could
reduce the assembly's ability to sustain loads from the TGB and tail
rotor, possibly resulting to reduced helicopter control. The EASA AD
consequently requires repetitive inspections of the fitting and
replacing the fitting, depending on the inspections' outcome. EASA
considers these actions to be interim and that further AD action may
follow.
The FAA is in the process of updating AgustaWestland's name changes
to Finmeccanica S.p.A., and then to Leonardo Helicopters, on its FAA
type certificate. Because this name change is not yet effective, this
AD specifies AgustaWestland.
FAA's Determination
These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
Italy and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
our bilateral agreement with Italy, EASA, its technical representative,
has notified us of the unsafe condition described in its AD. We are
proposing this AD because we evaluated all known relevant information
and determined that an unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop
on other products of the same type design.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Leonardo Helicopters has issued Bollettino Tecnico No. 189-114,
dated September 6, 2016 (BT), which specifies inspecting the TGB
fitting within 30 flight hours or 1 month from the receipt of the BT,
whichever comes first, and then at intervals not to exceed 150 flight
hours. If a crack is found, the BT requires replacing the TGB fitting.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require within 30 hours time-in-service
(TIS) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 150 hours TIS, cleaning
the areas around the Hi-lok holes and inspecting the TGB fitting for a
crack. If a crack exists, this proposed AD would require replacing the
part before the next flight.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD
The EASA AD requires you to provide a compliance record and return
parts to Leonardo Helicopters if a crack is found on the fitting. This
proposed AD would require no such actions.
Interim Action
We consider this proposed AD to be an interim action. The design
approval holder is expected to develop a modification that will address
the unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is
developed, approved, and available, we might consider additional
rulemaking.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 4 helicopters of U.S. Registry and
that labor costs average $85 per work-hour. Based on these estimates,
we expect the following costs:
Inspecting the TGB fitting would require 4 work-hours and
no parts for a cost per helicopter of $340 and $1,360 for the U.S.
fleet each inspection cycle.
Replacing the TGB fitting would require 48 work-hours and
parts would cost $30,000 for a cost of $34,080 per helicopter.
According to Leonardo Helicopters' service information, some of the
costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage by Leonardo Helicopters. Accordingly, we have included all
costs in our cost estimate.
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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the
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distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government.
For the reasons discussed, I certify this proposed regulation:
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 proposed 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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):
AgustaWestland S.p.A.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0619; Product Identifier
2016-SW-093-AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to AgustaWestland S.p.A. Model AW189
helicopters, certificated in any category, with tail assembly part
number 8G5350A00131 installed.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a crack on a tail
gearbox fitting. This condition could reduce the tail assembly's
ability to sustain loads from the tail rotor gearbox (TGB) and the
tail rotor and result in loss of helicopter control.
(c) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 23, 2018.
(d) Compliance
You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.
(e) Required Actions
Within 30 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 150 hours TIS, clean and inspect the TGB
fitting for a crack in the areas depicted in Figure 1 of Leonardo
Helicopters Bollettino Tecnico No. 189-114, dated September 6, 2016.
If there is a crack, replace the TGB fitting before further flight.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards
Branch, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:
Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected].
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.
(g) Additional Information
The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016-0177, dated September 8, 2016. You may
view the EASA AD on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2017-0619.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6520, Tail Rotor
Gearbox. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 12, 2018.
Scott A. Horn,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-03494 Filed 2-20-18; 8:45 am]
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