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million bushels or more but fewer than
200 million bushels shall be entitled to
three Board members; and (5) units with
200 million bushels or more shall be
entitled to four Board members.
The Board was last reapportioned in
2015. The total Board membership
increased from 70 to 73 members, with
Missouri, New Jersey, and Wisconsin
each gaining one additional member.
The final rule was published in the
Federal Register (80 FR 63909) on
October 22, 2015. This change was
effective with the 2016 appointments.
This final rule will increase total
membership on the Board from 73 to 78,
based on production data for years
2013–2017 (excluding the crops in years
in which production was the highest
and in which production was the
lowest) as reported by USDA’s National
Agricultural Statistics Service. This
change will not affect the number of
geographical units.
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representation on the Board as follows:
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Board adjustments will become
effective with the 2019 appointment
process.
Comments
A proposed rule was published in the
Federal Register (83 FR 31477) on July
6, 2018, with a 60-day comment period.
USDA received no comments.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1220
Administrative practice and
procedure, Advertising, Agricultural
research, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Soybeans.
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, 7 CFR part 1220 is amended
as follows:
PART 1220—SOYBEAN PROMOTION,
RESEARCH, AND CONSUMER
INFORMATION
1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
part 1220 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6301–6311 and 7
U.S.C. 7401.
2. In § 1220.201, the table in
paragraph (a) is revised to read as
follows:
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Dated: October 17, 2018.
Bruce Summers,
Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0254; Product
Identifier 2017–SW–116–AD; Amendment
39–19473; AD 2018–21–15]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bell
Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–13–
03 for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters.
AD 2017–13–03 required adding an
1 identification number to life-limited rod
ends that do not have a serial number
(S/N). Since we issued AD 2017–13–03,
an additional life-limited rod end was
identified that is affected by the same
1 unsafe condition. This new AD retains
the requirements of AD 2017–13–03 and
revises the Applicability paragraph by
adding that rod end. The actions of this
AD are intended to address an unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November
27, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 27, 2017 (82 FR 28397, June
22, 2017).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact Bell
Helicopter Textron Canada Limited,
12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec
J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437–2862 or
(800) 363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or
at https://www.bellcustomer.com/files/.
You may review this referenced service
SUMMARY:
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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–2018–
0254.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FAA–2018–0254; 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 Transport Canada AD, any
incorporated-by-reference service
information, the economic evaluation,
any comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket Operations, 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 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:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to remove AD 2017–13–03,
Amendment 39–18933 (82 FR 28397,
June 22, 2017) (AD 2017–13–03) and
add a new AD. AD 2017–13–03 applied
to Bell Model 429 helicopters, S/N
57001 through 57260, with a pylon
restraint spring assembly (spring
assembly) forward rod end assembly
(rod end) part number (P/N) 427–010–
210–105 installed. AD 2017–13–03
required cleaning and marking each
forward rod end with the S/N of the
spring assembly. AD 2017–13–03 also
prohibited the installation of forward
rod end P/N 427–010–210–105 on any
helicopter unless it had been marked.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on April 5, 2018 (83 FR 14606).
The NPRM was prompted by AD No.
CF–2015–15R1, Revision 1, dated July
28, 2017, issued by Transport Canada,
which is the Technical Agent for the
Member States of Canada, to correct an
unsafe condition for Bell Model 429
helicopters, S/Ns 57001 through 57260.
Transport Canada advises that, per its
regulations, life-limited parts must be
marked with their P/N and S/N.
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Transport Canada further states that
spring assembly rod end P/Ns 427–010–
210–105 and –109 have a life limit of
5,000 hours; however, they are not
serialized, causing difficulties in
tracking accumulated air time.
According to Transport Canada, this
condition could result in a rod end
remaining in service beyond its life
limit. Therefore, the Transport Canada
AD requires adding identification
markings on each spring assembly rod
end.
Accordingly, the NPRM proposed to
continue to retain the requirements of
AD 2017–13–03 and revise the
Applicability paragraph by adding aft
rod end P/N 427–010–210–109 since it
is also affected by the same unsafe
condition. The proposed requirements
were intended to prevent a rod end from
remaining in service after reaching its
life limit, which could result in failure
of the rod end and subsequent loss of
control of a helicopter.
Comments
After our NPRM was published, we
received a comment from one
commenter.
Request
Bell noted a typographical error in the
‘‘Actions Since AD 2017–13–03 Was
Issued’’ section of the preamble, which
incorrectly referred to rod end P/N 427–
010–210–105 instead of P/N 427–010–
210–109.
We agree with the comment.
However, since the text with the error
is not restated in the preamble of this
Final Rule, no change is necessary.
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
the same type design and that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD requirements as proposed.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Bell Helicopter Alert
Service Bulletin 429–15–19, dated
February 26, 2015, for Model 429
helicopters. This service information
specifies procedures for permanently
marking each forward and aft rod end
with the S/N of the spring assembly.
This service information applies to
certain serial-numbered helicopters, as
subsequent helicopters will have these
actions performed during the
manufacturing process.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
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course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Other Related Service Information
We also reviewed Bell Helicopter
Maintenance Manual BHT–429–MM–1,
Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations
Schedule, Revision 26, approved
September 9, 2016, which specifies
airworthiness life limits and inspection
intervals for parts installed on Model
429 helicopters.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 75
helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate
that operators may incur the following
costs in order to comply with this AD.
Marking the rod ends takes about 0.5
work-hour for an estimated cost of $43
per helicopter and $3,225 for the U.S.
fleet. Replacing a rod end that has
exceeded its life limit takes about 3
work-hours and required parts cost
about $4,100 for an estimated cost of
$4,355 per rod end.
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 have 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 above, 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),
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(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska to the extent that a regulatory
distinction is required, 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2017–13–03, Amendment 39–18933 (82
FR 28397, June 22, 2017), and adding
the following new AD:
■
2018–21–15 Bell Helicopter Textron
Canada Limited: Amendment 39–19473;
Docket No. FAA–2018–0254; Product
Identifier 2017–SW–116–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Model 429 helicopters,
serial number 57001 through 57260, with a
pylon restraint spring assembly (spring
assembly) forward rod end assembly (rod
end) part number (P/N) 427–010–210–105 or
aft rod end P/N 427–010–210–109 installed,
certificated in any category.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
rod end remaining in service after reaching
its life limit. This condition could result in
failure of a rod end and subsequent loss of
control of a helicopter.
(c) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017–13–03,
Amendment 39–18933 (82 FR 28397, June
22, 2017).
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(d) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective November 27,
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) Within 140 hours time-in-service, clean
and identify each rod end with the spring
assembly serial number in accordance with
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the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
3. through 8., of Bell Helicopter Alert Service
Bulletin 429–15–19, dated February 26, 2015.
(2) Do not install a forward rod end P/N
427–010–210–105 or an aft rod end P/N 427–
010–210–109 on any helicopter unless it has
been marked with a serial number in
accordance with paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(g) 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.
(h) Additional Information
(1) Bell Helicopter Maintenance Manual
BHT–429–MM–1, Chapter 4, Airworthiness
Limitations Schedule, Revision 26, approved
September 9, 2016, which is not incorporated
by reference, contains additional information
about the subject of this AD. For service
information identified in this AD, contact
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited,
12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec
J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437–2862 or (800)
363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or at https://
www.bellcustomer.com/files/. 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
Transport Canada AD No. CF–2015–15R1,
Revision 1, dated July 28, 2017. You may
view the Transport Canada AD on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov in
Docket No. FAA–2018–0254.
(i) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 5101, Standard Practices/Structures.
(j) 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 July 27, 2017.
(i) Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin
429–15–19, dated February 26, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) For Bell Helicopter service information
identified in this AD, contact Bell Helicopter
Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de
l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone
(450) 437–2862 or (800) 363–8023; fax (450)
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433–0272; or at https://
www.bellcustomer.com/files/.
(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/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 15,
2018.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0513; Product
Identifier 2018–CE–013–AD; Amendment
39–19471; AD 2018–21–13]
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Airworthiness Directives; Honda
Aircraft Company LLC
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–11–
05 for certain Honda Aircraft Company
LLC (Honda) Model HA–420 airplanes.
AD 2018–11–05 required incorporating
a temporary revision into the airplane
flight manual (AFM) and replacing the
faulty power brake valve (PBV) upon
condition. We issued AD 2018–11–05 as
a short-term action to address the
immediate need to detect and replace a
faulty PBV. This AD retains the actions
required in AD 2018–11–05 and
requires replacing the faulty PBV with
the improved part. We are issuing this
AD to address the long-term corrective
action and address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November
27, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 29, 2018 (83 FR 24016, May
24, 2018).
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0254; Product Identifier 2017-SW-116-AD; Amendment
39-19473; AD 2018-21-15]
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Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-13-03 for
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. AD
2017-13-03 required adding an identification number to life-limited rod
ends that do not have a serial number (S/N). Since we issued AD 2017-
13-03, an additional life-limited rod end was identified that is
affected by the same unsafe condition. This new AD retains the
requirements of AD 2017-13-03 and revises the Applicability paragraph
by adding that rod end. The actions of this AD are intended to address
an unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 27, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 27,
2017 (82 FR 28397, June 22, 2017).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir,
Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437-2862 or (800) 363-8023; fax
(450) 433-0272; or at https://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may
review this referenced service
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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-2018-0254.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2018-0254; 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 Transport Canada
AD, any incorporated-by-reference service information, the economic
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address
for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Operations, 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 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:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to remove AD 2017-13-03, Amendment 39-18933 (82 FR 28397, June
22, 2017) (AD 2017-13-03) and add a new AD. AD 2017-13-03 applied to
Bell Model 429 helicopters, S/N 57001 through 57260, with a pylon
restraint spring assembly (spring assembly) forward rod end assembly
(rod end) part number (P/N) 427-010-210-105 installed. AD 2017-13-03
required cleaning and marking each forward rod end with the S/N of the
spring assembly. AD 2017-13-03 also prohibited the installation of
forward rod end P/N 427-010-210-105 on any helicopter unless it had
been marked.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 5, 2018 (83 FR
14606). The NPRM was prompted by AD No. CF-2015-15R1, Revision 1, dated
July 28, 2017, issued by Transport Canada, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of Canada, to correct an unsafe condition for
Bell Model 429 helicopters, S/Ns 57001 through 57260. Transport Canada
advises that, per its regulations, life-limited parts must be marked
with their P/N and S/N. Transport Canada further states that spring
assembly rod end P/Ns 427-010-210-105 and -109 have a life limit of
5,000 hours; however, they are not serialized, causing difficulties in
tracking accumulated air time. According to Transport Canada, this
condition could result in a rod end remaining in service beyond its
life limit. Therefore, the Transport Canada AD requires adding
identification markings on each spring assembly rod end.
Accordingly, the NPRM proposed to continue to retain the
requirements of AD 2017-13-03 and revise the Applicability paragraph by
adding aft rod end P/N 427-010-210-109 since it is also affected by the
same unsafe condition. The proposed requirements were intended to
prevent a rod end from remaining in service after reaching its life
limit, which could result in failure of the rod end and subsequent loss
of control of a helicopter.
Comments
After our NPRM was published, we received a comment from one
commenter.
Request
Bell noted a typographical error in the ``Actions Since AD 2017-13-
03 Was Issued'' section of the preamble, which incorrectly referred to
rod end P/N 427-010-210-105 instead of P/N 427-010-210-109.
We agree with the comment. However, since the text with the error
is not restated in the preamble of this Final Rule, no change is
necessary.
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 the same type design and that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD requirements as proposed.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 429-15-19, dated
February 26, 2015, for Model 429 helicopters. This service information
specifies procedures for permanently marking each forward and aft rod
end with the S/N of the spring assembly. This service information
applies to certain serial-numbered helicopters, as subsequent
helicopters will have these actions performed during the manufacturing
process.
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 also reviewed Bell Helicopter Maintenance Manual BHT-429-MM-1,
Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations Schedule, Revision 26, approved
September 9, 2016, which specifies airworthiness life limits and
inspection intervals for parts installed on Model 429 helicopters.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 75 helicopters of U.S. Registry.
We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order to
comply with this AD.
Marking the rod ends takes about 0.5 work-hour for an estimated
cost of $43 per helicopter and $3,225 for the U.S. fleet. Replacing a
rod end that has exceeded its life limit takes about 3 work-hours and
required parts cost about $4,100 for an estimated cost of $4,355 per
rod end.
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 have 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 above, 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),
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(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent
that a regulatory distinction is required, 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.
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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2017-13-03, Amendment 39-18933 (82 FR 28397, June 22, 2017), and adding
the following new AD:
2018-21-15 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited: Amendment 39-
19473; Docket No. FAA-2018-0254; Product Identifier 2017-SW-116-AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Model 429 helicopters, serial number 57001
through 57260, with a pylon restraint spring assembly (spring
assembly) forward rod end assembly (rod end) part number (P/N) 427-
010-210-105 or aft rod end P/N 427-010-210-109 installed,
certificated in any category.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a rod end remaining in
service after reaching its life limit. This condition could result
in failure of a rod end and subsequent loss of control of a
helicopter.
(c) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017-13-03, Amendment 39-18933 (82 FR 28397,
June 22, 2017).
(d) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective November 27, 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) Within 140 hours time-in-service, clean and identify each
rod end with the spring assembly serial number in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3. through 8., of Bell
Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 429-15-19, dated February 26,
2015.
(2) Do not install a forward rod end P/N 427-010-210-105 or an
aft rod end P/N 427-010-210-109 on any helicopter unless it has been
marked with a serial number in accordance with paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD.
(g) 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.
(h) Additional Information
(1) Bell Helicopter Maintenance Manual BHT-429-MM-1, Chapter 4,
Airworthiness Limitations Schedule, Revision 26, approved September
9, 2016, which is not incorporated by reference, contains additional
information about the subject of this AD. For service information
identified in this AD, contact Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone
(450) 437-2862 or (800) 363-8023; fax (450) 433-0272; or at https://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. 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 Transport Canada AD
No. CF-2015-15R1, Revision 1, dated July 28, 2017. You may view the
Transport Canada AD on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov in
Docket No. FAA-2018-0254.
(i) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 5101, Standard
Practices/Structures.
(j) 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
July 27, 2017.
(i) Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 429-15-19, dated
February 26, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) For Bell Helicopter service information identified in this
AD, contact Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de
l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437-2862 or (800)
363-8023; fax (450) 433-0272; or at https://www.bellcustomer.com/files/.
(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 October 15, 2018.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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