Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters, 8927-8929 [2018-03722]

Download as PDF 8927 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 83, No. 42 Friday, March 2, 2018 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. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2017–0826; Product Identifier 2016–SW–084–AD; Amendment 39–19204; AD 2018–01–12 R1] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; correction. AGENCY: We are revising airworthiness directive (AD) 2018–01–12 for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3 helicopters to correct an error. As published, AD 2018–01–12 referenced an incorrect monostable toggle switch part number (P/N) in the preamble and regulatory text. This document corrects the error. In all other respects, the original document remains the same. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 2, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 20, 2018 (83 FR 2039, January 16, 2018). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232– 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at https:// www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/ en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. 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. It is also available on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 0826. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:25 Mar 01, 2018 Jkt 244001 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–2017–0826; 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 AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any incorporated-by-reference service information, the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (telephone 800–647– 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Schwab, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email george.schwab@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion AD 2018–01–12, Amendment 39– 19153 (83 FR 2039, January 16, 2018) applied to Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3 helicopters with a dual hydraulic system installed. AD 2018– 01–12 required revising the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) to perform the yaw load compensator check (ACCU TST switch) after rotor shut-down instead of during preflight procedures and to state that the yaw servo hydraulic switch (collective switch) must be in the ‘‘ON’’ (forward) position before taking off. AD 2018–01–12 also required modifying the yaw servo hydraulic switch and replacing the bistable ACCU TST button with a monostable button. We issued AD 2018–01–12 to prevent takeoff without hydraulic pressure in the tail rotor (T/R) hydraulic system, loss of T/R flight control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. As published, AD 2018–01–12 contained an incorrect P/N in the preamble and regulatory text. Specifically, the AD identified the Geneva Aviation P122 and P132 electrical console monostable toggle switch P/N as ‘‘MS24658–16F.’’ The correct P/N is ‘‘MS24658–26F.’’ Accordingly, we have determined that it is appropriate to take action to revise AD 2018–01–12 to correct the Geneva Aviation P122 and P132 electrical console monostable toggle switch P/N. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 This correction will ensure that it will be possible for operators to comply with the AD by referencing the correct P/N for replacing the toggle switch. No other part of the preamble or regulatory information has been changed. The final rule is reprinted in its entirety for the convenience of affected operators. Impact of the Correction Since this action corrects an obvious error in referencing the P/N for a replacement part, it has no adverse economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any person. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin (SB) No. AS350– 67.00.64, Revision 0, dated February 25, 2015. This service information specifies procedures to install a timer relay and an additional indicator light on the caution and warning panel. This modification provides an ‘‘OFF’’ status indication of the yaw servo hydraulic switch by flashing a newly installed ‘‘HYD2’’ indicator light on the caution and warning panel. Airbus Helicopters identifies performance of this SB as modification 074622. We also reviewed Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350–67.00.65, Revision 0, dated August 25, 2016. This service information specifies procedures to replace the bistable push button ACCU TST switch with a monostable push button switch. Airbus Helicopters identifies performance of this SB as modification 074719. 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. Other Related Service Information We reviewed Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350–67.00.66, Revision 1, dated October 22, 2015. This service information specifies inserting specific pages of the SB into the rotorcraft flight manual. These pages revise the preflight and post-flight hydraulic checks by moving the T/R yaw load compensator check from preflight to post-flight. E:\FR\FM\02MRR1.SGM 02MRR1 8928 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 42 / Friday, March 2, 2018 / Rules and Regulations These pages also revise terminology within the flight manuals for the different engine configurations. FAA’s Determination These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of France and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with France, EASA, its technical representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the EASA AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of the same type design. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 86 helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD. Labor costs are estimated at $85 per work-hour. Revising an RFM takes about 0.5 work-hour for a cost of $43 per helicopter and $3,698 for the U.S. fleet. Installing a timer relay for the yaw servo hydraulic switch and an indicator light takes about 9 work-hours and parts cost about $2,224. Replacing the ACCU TST button takes about 1 work-hour and parts cost about $2,244. Based on these figures, we estimate a total cost of $5,361 per helicopter and $461,046 for the U.S. fleet. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:25 Mar 01, 2018 Jkt 244001 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 Correction 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–01–12, Amendment 39–19153 (83 FR 2039, January 16, 2018), and adding the following new AD: ■ 2018–01–12 R1 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39–19204; Docket No. FAA–2017–0826; Product Identifier 2016–SW–084–AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Model AS350B3 helicopters with a dual hydraulic system installed, certificated in any category. Note 1 to paragraph (a) of this AD: The dual hydraulic system for Model AS350B3 helicopters is referred to as Airbus modification OP 3082 or OP 3346. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as lack of hydraulic pressure in a tail rotor (T/R) hydraulic system. This condition could result in loss of T/R flight control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 (c) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2018–01–12, Amendment 39–19153 (83 FR 2039, January 16, 2018). (d) Effective Date This AD becomes effective March 2, 2018. (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, insert a copy of this AD into the rotorcraft flight manual, Section 4 Normal Operating Procedures, or make pen and ink changes to the preflight and post-flight procedures as follows: (i) Stop performing the yaw load compensator check (ACCU TST switch) during preflight procedures, and instead perform the yaw load compensator check during post-flight procedures after rotor shutdown. (ii) The yaw servo hydraulic switch (collective switch) must be in the ‘‘ON’’ (forward) position before takeoff. Note 2 to paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this AD: The yaw servo hydraulic switch is also called the hydraulic pressure switch or hydraulic cut off switch in various Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft flight manuals. (2) Within 350 hours time-in-service: (i) Install a timer relay for the yaw servo hydraulic switch (collective switch) by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.2.b.1, 3.B.2.b.2, 3.B.2.b.3, 3.B.2.b.4, 3.B.2.b.5, or 3.B.2.b.6, as applicable to the configuration of your helicopter, of Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin (SB) No. AS350–67.00.64, Revision 0, dated February 25, 2015 (AS350–67.00.64). If your helicopter has an automatic pilot system, also comply with paragraph 3.B.2.b.7 of AS350–67.00.64. (ii) Install an indicator light on the caution and warning panel by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.2.c.1 or 3.B.2.c.2, as applicable to the configuration of your helicopter, of AS350– 67.00.64. (iii) For helicopters with a Geneva Aviation P122 or P132 electrical console installed, replace the ESN–11 HYD TEST (ACCU TST) switch with a monostable toggle switch part number MS24658–26F. (iv) For helicopters without a Geneva Aviation P122 or P132 electrical console installed, replace the bistable ACCU TST button on the control panel with a monostable button as depicted in Figure 1 or Figure 3, as applicable to the configuration of your helicopter, of Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350–67.00.65, Revision 0, dated August 25, 2016. (3) After the effective date of this AD, do not install a bistable ACCU TST button on any helicopter. (g) Special Flight Permits A special flight permit may be issued for paragraph (f)(2) of this AD only. E:\FR\FM\02MRR1.SGM 02MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 42 / Friday, March 2, 2018 / Rules and Regulations (h) 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: George Schwab, 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. (i) Additional Information (1) Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350– 67.00.66, Revision 1, dated October 22, 2015, which is not incorporated by reference, contains additional information about the subject of this AD. For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at https://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/ en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. 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. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016–0220, dated November 4, 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– 0826. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES (j) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2910, Main Hydraulic System. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on February 20, 2018 (83 FR 2039, January 16, 2018). (i) Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin No. AS350–67.00.64, Revision 0, dated February 25, 2015. (ii) Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin No. AS350–67.00.65, Revision 0, dated August 25, 2016. (4) For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641– 3775; or at https://www.helicopters.airbus. com/website/en/ref/Technical-Support_ 73.html. (5) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:25 Mar 01, 2018 Jkt 244001 Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, or go to: https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 16, 2018. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018–03722 Filed 3–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 573 [Docket No. FDA–2017–F–5528] Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Silicon Dioxide as a Carrier for Flavors AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Final rule. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we, or the Agency) is amending the regulations for food additives permitted in feed and drinking water of animals to provide for the safe use of silicon dioxide as a carrier for flavors for use in animal feed. This action is in response to a food additive petition filed by Idemitsu Kosan, Cp. Ltd. DATES: This rule is effective March 2, 2018. See section V of this document for information on the filing of objections. Submit either electronic or written objections and requests for a hearing on the final rule by April 2, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit objections and requests for a hearing as follows. Please note that late, untimely filed objections will not be considered. Electronic objections must be submitted on or before April 2, 2018. The https:// www.regulations.gov electronic filing system will accept comments until midnight Eastern Time at the end of April 2, 2018. Objections received by mail/hand delivery/courier (for written/ paper submissions) will be considered timely if they are postmarked or the delivery service acceptance receipt is on or before that date. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 8929 Electronic Submissions Submit electronic objections in the following way: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Objections submitted electronically, including attachments, to https:// www.regulations.gov will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your objection will be made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your objection does not include any confidential information that you or a third party may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, your or anyone else’s Social Security number, or confidential business information, such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in the body of your objection, that information will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov. • If you want to submit an objection with confidential information that you do not wish to be made available to the public, submit the objection as a written/paper submission and in the manner detailed (see ‘‘Written/Paper Submissions’’ and ‘‘Instructions’’). Written/Paper Submissions Submit written/paper submissions as follows: • Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for written/paper submissions): Dockets Management Staff (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. • For written/paper objections submitted to the Dockets Management Staff, FDA will post your objection, as well as any attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified, as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ‘‘Instructions.’’ Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No. FDA– 2017–F–5528 for ‘‘Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Silicon Dioxide as a Carrier for Flavors for Use in Animal Feed.’’ Received objections, those filed in a timely manner (see ADDRESSES), will be placed in the docket and, except for those submitted as ‘‘Confidential Submissions,’’ publicly viewable at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Dockets Management Staff between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. • Confidential Submissions—To submit an objection with confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly available, submit your objections only as a written/paper submission. 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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. 

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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 42 / Friday, March 2, 2018 / Rules 
and Regulations

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0826; Product Identifier 2016-SW-084-AD; Amendment 
39-19204; AD 2018-01-12 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: We are revising airworthiness directive (AD) 2018-01-12 for 
Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3 helicopters to correct an error. As 
published, AD 2018-01-12 referenced an incorrect monostable toggle 
switch part number (P/N) in the preamble and regulatory text. This 
document corrects the error. In all other respects, the original 
document remains the same.

DATES: This AD becomes effective March 2, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 20, 
2018 (83 FR 2039, January 16, 2018).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 
75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; 
or at https://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. 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. It is also available 
on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0826.

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-
0826; 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 AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any 
incorporated-by-reference service information, the economic evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The street address for 
Docket Operations (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Schwab, 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: 

Discussion

    AD 2018-01-12, Amendment 39-19153 (83 FR 2039, January 16, 2018) 
applied to Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3 helicopters with a dual 
hydraulic system installed. AD 2018-01-12 required revising the 
rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) to perform the yaw load compensator 
check (ACCU TST switch) after rotor shut-down instead of during 
preflight procedures and to state that the yaw servo hydraulic switch 
(collective switch) must be in the ``ON'' (forward) position before 
taking off. AD 2018-01-12 also required modifying the yaw servo 
hydraulic switch and replacing the bistable ACCU TST button with a 
monostable button.
    We issued AD 2018-01-12 to prevent takeoff without hydraulic 
pressure in the tail rotor (T/R) hydraulic system, loss of T/R flight 
control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
    As published, AD 2018-01-12 contained an incorrect P/N in the 
preamble and regulatory text. Specifically, the AD identified the 
Geneva Aviation P122 and P132 electrical console monostable toggle 
switch P/N as ``MS24658-16F.'' The correct P/N is ``MS24658-26F.''
    Accordingly, we have determined that it is appropriate to take 
action to revise AD 2018-01-12 to correct the Geneva Aviation P122 and 
P132 electrical console monostable toggle switch P/N. This correction 
will ensure that it will be possible for operators to comply with the 
AD by referencing the correct P/N for replacing the toggle switch.
    No other part of the preamble or regulatory information has been 
changed. The final rule is reprinted in its entirety for the 
convenience of affected operators.

Impact of the Correction

    Since this action corrects an obvious error in referencing the P/N 
for a replacement part, it has no adverse economic impact and imposes 
no additional burden on any person. Therefore, we find that notice and 
opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and that good 
cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin (SB) No. AS350-
67.00.64, Revision 0, dated February 25, 2015. This service information 
specifies procedures to install a timer relay and an additional 
indicator light on the caution and warning panel. This modification 
provides an ``OFF'' status indication of the yaw servo hydraulic switch 
by flashing a newly installed ``HYD2'' indicator light on the caution 
and warning panel. Airbus Helicopters identifies performance of this SB 
as modification 074622.
    We also reviewed Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350-67.00.65, Revision 
0, dated August 25, 2016. This service information specifies procedures 
to replace the bistable push button ACCU TST switch with a monostable 
push button switch. Airbus Helicopters identifies performance of this 
SB as modification 074719.
    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.

Other Related Service Information

    We reviewed Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350-67.00.66, Revision 1, 
dated October 22, 2015. This service information specifies inserting 
specific pages of the SB into the rotorcraft flight manual. These pages 
revise the preflight and post-flight hydraulic checks by moving the T/R 
yaw load compensator check from preflight to post-flight.

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These pages also revise terminology within the flight manuals for the 
different engine configurations.

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of 
France and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to 
our bilateral agreement with France, EASA, its technical 
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in 
the EASA AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all 
information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of the same type 
design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 86 helicopters of U.S. Registry. 
We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order to 
comply with this AD. Labor costs are estimated at $85 per work-hour.
    Revising an RFM takes about 0.5 work-hour for a cost of $43 per 
helicopter and $3,698 for the U.S. fleet. Installing a timer relay for 
the yaw servo hydraulic switch and an indicator light takes about 9 
work-hours and parts cost about $2,224. Replacing the ACCU TST button 
takes about 1 work-hour and parts cost about $2,244.
    Based on these figures, we estimate a total cost of $5,361 per 
helicopter and $461,046 for the U.S. fleet.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on 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 Correction

    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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2018-01-12, Amendment 39-19153 (83 FR 2039, January 16, 2018), and 
adding the following new AD:

2018-01-12 R1 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-19204; Docket No. 
FAA-2017-0826; Product Identifier 2016-SW-084-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model AS350B3 helicopters with a dual 
hydraulic system installed, certificated in any category.

    Note 1 to paragraph (a) of this AD:  The dual hydraulic system 
for Model AS350B3 helicopters is referred to as Airbus modification 
OP 3082 or OP 3346.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as lack of hydraulic 
pressure in a tail rotor (T/R) hydraulic system. This condition 
could result in loss of T/R flight control and subsequent loss of 
control of the helicopter.

(c) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2018-01-12, Amendment 39-19153 (83 FR 2039, 
January 16, 2018).

(d) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective March 2, 2018.

(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, insert a copy of this AD into the 
rotorcraft flight manual, Section 4 Normal Operating Procedures, or 
make pen and ink changes to the preflight and post-flight procedures 
as follows:
    (i) Stop performing the yaw load compensator check (ACCU TST 
switch) during preflight procedures, and instead perform the yaw 
load compensator check during post-flight procedures after rotor 
shut-down.
    (ii) The yaw servo hydraulic switch (collective switch) must be 
in the ``ON'' (forward) position before takeoff.

    Note 2 to paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this AD:  The yaw servo 
hydraulic switch is also called the hydraulic pressure switch or 
hydraulic cut off switch in various Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft 
flight manuals.

    (2) Within 350 hours time-in-service:
    (i) Install a timer relay for the yaw servo hydraulic switch 
(collective switch) by following the Accomplishment Instructions, 
paragraph 3.B.2.b.1, 3.B.2.b.2, 3.B.2.b.3, 3.B.2.b.4, 3.B.2.b.5, or 
3.B.2.b.6, as applicable to the configuration of your helicopter, of 
Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin (SB) No. AS350-67.00.64, 
Revision 0, dated February 25, 2015 (AS350-67.00.64). If your 
helicopter has an automatic pilot system, also comply with paragraph 
3.B.2.b.7 of AS350-67.00.64.
    (ii) Install an indicator light on the caution and warning panel 
by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.2.c.1 or 
3.B.2.c.2, as applicable to the configuration of your helicopter, of 
AS350-67.00.64.
    (iii) For helicopters with a Geneva Aviation P122 or P132 
electrical console installed, replace the ESN-11 HYD TEST (ACCU TST) 
switch with a monostable toggle switch part number MS24658-26F.
    (iv) For helicopters without a Geneva Aviation P122 or P132 
electrical console installed, replace the bistable ACCU TST button 
on the control panel with a monostable button as depicted in Figure 
1 or Figure 3, as applicable to the configuration of your 
helicopter, of Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350-67.00.65, Revision 0, 
dated August 25, 2016.
    (3) After the effective date of this AD, do not install a 
bistable ACCU TST button on any helicopter.

(g) Special Flight Permits

    A special flight permit may be issued for paragraph (f)(2) of 
this AD only.

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(h) 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: 
George Schwab, 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.

(i) Additional Information

    (1) Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350-67.00.66, Revision 1, dated 
October 22, 2015, which is not incorporated by reference, contains 
additional information about the subject of this AD. For service 
information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 
N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or 
(800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at https://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. 
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.
    (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016-0220, dated November 4, 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-2017-0826.

(j) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2910, Main 
Hydraulic System.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
February 20, 2018 (83 FR 2039, January 16, 2018).
    (i) Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin No. AS350-67.00.64, 
Revision 0, dated February 25, 2015.
    (ii) Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin No. AS350-67.00.65, 
Revision 0, dated August 25, 2016.
    (4) For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in 
this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand 
Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax 
(972) 641-3775; or at https://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html.
    (5) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the 
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-
321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 16, 2018.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-03722 Filed 3-1-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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