Airworthiness Directives; PZL Świdnik S.A. Helicopters, 20589-20592 [2020-07742]
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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Boston ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
Boston ACO Branch, send it to the attention
of the person identified in paragraph (i)(1) of
this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
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(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Kirk Gustafson, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
238–7190; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
kirk.gustafson@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0004, dated
January 11, 2019 (corrected on January 17,
2019), for more information. You may
examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on
the internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2019–0760.
(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.
(i) Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM) SA S76D–
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AMM–000, 31–61–00, dated November 30,
2017.
(ii) ATR72 AMM Job Instruction Cards,
Doc. No. 45–11–00 LDG 10030–004, dated
June 1, 2018.
(iii) ATR42–400/500 Series AMM Job
Instruction Cards, Doc. No. 45–11–00 LDG
10030–004, dated July 1, 2018.
(iv) Thales Service Information Letter Doc.
No. THAV/SIL–1308, Issue 7, dated
September 28, 2018.
(3) For Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
service information identified in this AD,
contact Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation,
Customer Service Engineering, 124 Quarry
Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800Winged-S or 203–416–4299; email: wcs_cust_
service_eng.gr-sik@lmco.com.
(4) For Thales service information
identified in this AD, contact Thales AVS
France SAS, 75–77 Avenue Marcel Dassault,
33700 Me´rignac—France, Tel: +33 (0)5 24 44
77 40, www.thalesgroup.com.
(5) For ATR service information identified
in this AD, contact ATR–GIE Avions de
Transport Re´gional, 1, Alle´e Pierre Nadot,
31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
(0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18;
email continued.airworthiness@atraircraft.com.
(6) You may view this service information
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
781–238–7759.
(7) 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,
email: fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
Issued on April 8, 2020.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0363; Product
Identifier 2018–SW–010–AD; Amendment
39–19894; AD 2020–07–15]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; PZL S´widnik
S.A. Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all PZL
S´widnik S.A. Model PZL W–3A
helicopters. This AD was prompted by
a report of a cracked nose landing gear
(NLG) bellcrank assembly. This AD
requires a one-time inspection of the
NLG bellcrank assembly for
discrepancies and replacement if
necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
29, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 29, 2020.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by May 29, 2020.
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.
SUMMARY:
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(ii) Before each flight, power cycle the
Thales GPS/SBAS receiver unit.
(3) For operators of Sikorsky S–76D
helicopters, within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, update the aircraft’s
navigation database using the instructions in
TASK 31–61–00–800–802, ‘‘2. FMS Database
Update for Multifunction Display (MFD)’’ of
the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, AMM SA
S76D–AMM–000, 31–61–00, dated November
30, 2017.
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• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this final rule, contact PZL-S´widnik
S.A., Al. Lotniko´w Polskich 1, 21–045
S´widnik, Poland; telephone (+48) 664
424 798; fax (+48) 817 225 710; internet
www.pzl.swidnik.pl. You may view this
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–2020–0363.
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–2020–
0363; 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 Union Aviation Safety Agency
(previously European Aviation Safety
Agency) (EASA) AD, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is
listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David Hatfield, Senior Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
76177; telephone (817) 222–5116; email
david.hatfield@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–
0035–E, dated February 6, 2018;
corrected March 16, 2018 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all PZL-S´widnik S.A. Model PZL W–
3A helicopters. The MCAI also applies
to PZL-S´widnik S.A. Model PZL W–3AS
helicopters, which are not type
certificated in the U.S. EASA advises
that cracking in a NLG bellcrank
assembly, part number (P/N)
30.42.010.01.00, was due to reduced
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wall thickness, which resulted from a
manufacturing deficiency. EASA
advises that this condition, if not
detected and corrected, could lead to
failure of the NLG, possibly resulting in
damage to the helicopter and injury of
the occupants. To address this
potentially unsafe condition, EASA
requires a one-time inspection of the
affected NLG assembly installed on
helicopters currently in service and
replacement if necessary.
You may examine the MCAI on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–0363.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Wytwo´rnia Sprze˛tu Komunikacyjnego
has issued Mandatory Bulletin No. BO–
37–18–292, Revision 1, dated February
5, 2018. This service information
describes procedures for a one-time
general visual inspection of the NLG
bellcrank assembly for cracks;
measurement of reference dimensions or
ultrasonic inspection for manufacturing
defects; and bellcrank assembly
replacement including related
investigative actions (inspection of the
NLG for hydraulic fluid contamination
and free movement of the piston rod) if
necessary.
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.
FAA’s Determination
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to the
FAA’s bilateral agreement with the State
of Design Authority, the FAA has been
notified of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. The FAA
is issuing this AD because the FAA
evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD requires accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information described previously.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
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U.S.C.) authorizes agencies to dispense
with notice and comment procedures
for rules when the agency, for ‘‘good
cause,’’ finds that those procedures are
‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
to the public interest.’’ Under this
section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without
seeking comment prior to the
rulemaking.
Since there are currently no domestic
operators of this product, notice and
opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are unnecessary
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). In
addition, for the reason stated above, the
FAA finds that good cause exists
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making
this amendment effective in less than 30
days.
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
The requirements of the RFA do not
apply when an agency finds good cause
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule
without prior notice and comment.
Because the FAA has determined that it
has good cause to adopt this rule
without notice and comment, RFA
analysis is not required.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
the FAA did not precede it by notice
and opportunity for public comment.
The FAA invites you to send any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your
comments to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2020–0363; Product Identifier
2018–SW–010–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. The FAA specifically
invites comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental,
and energy aspects of this AD. The FAA
will consider all comments received by
the closing date and may amend this AD
based on those comments.
The FAA will post all comments
received, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
FAA will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
Currently, there are no affected U.S.registered airplanes. If an affected
airplane is imported and placed on the
U.S. Register in the future, the FAA
provides the following cost estimates to
comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ......................................................................................................................
$0
$255
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
action that would be required based on
the results of any required actions. The
FAA has no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need this
on-condition action:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ......................................................................................................................
$5,000
$5,425
Authority for This Rulemaking
Adoption of the Amendment
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.
The FAA is 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.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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Regulatory Findings
The FAA 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;
and
2. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
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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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2020–07–15 PZL S´widnik S.A.:
Amendment 39–19894; Docket No.
FAA–2020–0363; Product Identifier
2018–SW–010–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 29, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all PZL S´widnik S.A.
Model PZL W–3A helicopters, certificated in
any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code 3200, Landing Gear System.
(g) Definition
For purposes of this AD, affected NLG
bellcrank assemblies have part number (P/N)
30.42.010.00.00.
(h) Inspection
For helicopters having serial numbers up
to 3X.10.12 inclusive: Within 5 landings after
the effective date of this AD, inspect the
affected NLG bellcrank assembly for
discrepancies, in accordance with Chapter II,
paragraph 2., of Wytwo´rnia Sprze˛tu
Komunikacyjnego Mandatory Bulletin No.
BO–37–18–292, Revision 1, dated February 5,
2018 (Bulletin BO–37–18–292). For purposes
of this AD, a ‘‘landing’’ is counted any time
the helicopter lifts off into the air and then
lands again regardless of the duration of the
landing and regardless of whether the engine
is shut down.
(i) Replacement
During the inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, if the NLG bellcrank
assembly meets the criteria for replacement,
as specified in Chapter II, paragraph 3., of
Bulletin BO–37–18–292: Before further flight,
replace the affected NLG bellcrank assembly
and do all related investigative and corrective
actions, in accordance with Chapter II,
paragraph 4., of Bulletin BO–37–18–292.
(j) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD: Do not
install a bellcrank NLG assembly, P/N
30.42.010.00.00, on any helicopter unless the
assembly has passed an inspection (no
defects found), in accordance with paragraph
(h) of this AD.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a
cracked nose landing gear (NLG) bellcrank
assembly. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address cracking of the NLG bellcrank
assembly due to a manufacturing deficiency.
This condition, if not addressed, could lead
to failure of the NLG, possibly resulting in
damage to the helicopter and injury of the
occupants.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bulletin BO–
37–18–292.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your
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(l) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits, as described in 14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199, are not allowed.
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proposal to: David Hatfield, Senior Aviation
Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone 817–222–5116; email ASW-FTWAMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, 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.
(n) Related Information
(1) The subject of this AD is addressed in
the European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(previously European Aviation Safety
Agency) (EASA) AD 2018–0035–E, dated
February 6, 2018; corrected March 16, 2018.
This EASA AD may be found in the AD
docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2020–0363.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact David Hatfield, Senior Aviation
Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone (817) 222–5116; email
david.hatfield@faa.gov.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
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(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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Wytwo´rnia Sprze˛tu Komunikacyjnego
Mandatory Bulletin No. BO–37–18–292,
Revision 1, dated February 5, 2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact PZL-S´widnik S.A., Al.
Lotniko´w Polskich 1, 21–045 S´widnik,
Poland; telephone (+48) 664 424 798; fax
(+48) 817 225 710; internet
www.pzl.swidnik.pl.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
(5) 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,
email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on April 8, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2019–1069; Airspace
Docket No. 19–ANM–12]
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Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Bryce Canyon, UT
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends Class E
airspace, designated as a surface area, at
Bryce Canyon Airport, Bryce Canyon,
UT, by adding an extension to the
northeast of the airport. Also, this action
amends Class E airspace by establishing
an area, designated as an extension to a
surface area, to the southwest of the
airport. Additionally, this action
amends Class E airspace, extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface,
by reducing the area to the east and
southeast of the airport. Further, this
action removes Class E airspace
extending upward from 1,200 feet above
the surface. This airspace is wholly
contained within Denver en route
airspace and duplication is not
necessary. Lastly, this action makes an
administrative update to the Class E
surface airspace’s legal descriptions.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 16,
2020. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under Title 1 Code of
Federal Regulations part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.11 and publication of conforming
amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at https://
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/.
For further information, you can contact
the Airspace Policy Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
The Order is also available for
inspection at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA
Order 7400.11D at NARA, email
fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Matthew Van Der Wal, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Center,
Operations Support Group, 2200 S
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telephone (206) 231–3695.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it would
amend Class E airspace at Bryce Canyon
Airport, Bryce Canyon, UT, to ensure
the safety and management of
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations
at the airport.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (85 FR 5176; January 29, 2020)
for Docket No. FAA–2019–1069 to
amend Class E airspace at Bryce Canyon
Airport, Bryce Canyon, UT. Interested
parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting
written comments on the proposal to the
FAA. No comments were received.
Class E2, E4, and E5 airspace
designations are published in
paragraphs 6002, 6004 and 6005,
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11D,
dated August 8, 2019, and effective
September 15, 2019, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E airspace designation
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document amends FAA Order
7400.11D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019,
and effective September 15, 2019. FAA
Order 7400.11D is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. FAA Order 7400.11D lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
The Rule
This amendment to Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
amends Class E airspace at Bryce
Canyon Airport, Bryce Canyon, UT.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0363; Product Identifier 2018-SW-010-AD; Amendment
39-19894; AD 2020-07-15]
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Airworthiness Directives; PZL [Sacute]widnik S.A. Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
PZL [Sacute]widnik S.A. Model PZL W-3A helicopters. This AD was
prompted by a report of a cracked nose landing gear (NLG) bellcrank
assembly. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the NLG bellcrank
assembly for discrepancies and replacement if necessary. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 29, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 29,
2020.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by May 29, 2020.
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.
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Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this final rule, contact PZL-
[Sacute]widnik S.A., Al. Lotnik[oacute]w Polskich 1, 21-045
[Sacute]widnik, Poland; telephone (+48) 664 424 798; fax (+48) 817 225
710; internet www.pzl.swidnik.pl. You may view this 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-2020-0363.
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-2020-
0363; 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 Union Aviation Safety Agency (previously European
Aviation Safety Agency) (EASA) AD, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Hatfield, Senior Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5116;
email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0035-E, dated February 6, 2018;
corrected March 16, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for all PZL-[Sacute]widnik S.A. Model PZL W-3A
helicopters. The MCAI also applies to PZL-[Sacute]widnik S.A. Model PZL
W-3AS helicopters, which are not type certificated in the U.S. EASA
advises that cracking in a NLG bellcrank assembly, part number (P/N)
30.42.010.01.00, was due to reduced wall thickness, which resulted from
a manufacturing deficiency. EASA advises that this condition, if not
detected and corrected, could lead to failure of the NLG, possibly
resulting in damage to the helicopter and injury of the occupants. To
address this potentially unsafe condition, EASA requires a one-time
inspection of the affected NLG assembly installed on helicopters
currently in service and replacement if necessary.
You may examine the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0363.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Wytw[oacute]rnia Sprz[eogon]tu Komunikacyjnego has issued Mandatory
Bulletin No. BO-37-18-292, Revision 1, dated February 5, 2018. This
service information describes procedures for a one-time general visual
inspection of the NLG bellcrank assembly for cracks; measurement of
reference dimensions or ultrasonic inspection for manufacturing
defects; and bellcrank assembly replacement including related
investigative actions (inspection of the NLG for hydraulic fluid
contamination and free movement of the piston rod) if necessary.
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.
FAA's Determination
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority,
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
and service information referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD
because the FAA evaluated all the relevant information and determined
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop
on other products of the same type design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information described previously.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment
procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds that
those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the
public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without seeking comment prior to the
rulemaking.
Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product,
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are
unnecessary pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). In addition, for the
reason stated above, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good
cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and
comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt
this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and the FAA did not precede it by notice and opportunity for
public comment. The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data,
views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-0363;
Product Identifier 2018-SW-010-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
AD based on those comments.
The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. If an
affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the
future, the FAA provides the following cost estimates to comply with
this AD:
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Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255............................................ $0 $255
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition action that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need this on-condition action:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $425............................................ $5,000 $5,425
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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.
The FAA is 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
The FAA 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; and
2. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
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
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2020-07-15 PZL [Sacute]widnik S.A.: Amendment 39-19894; Docket No.
FAA-2020-0363; Product Identifier 2018-SW-010-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 29, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all PZL [Sacute]widnik S.A. Model PZL W-3A
helicopters, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code 3200, Landing Gear
System.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked nose landing gear
(NLG) bellcrank assembly. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
cracking of the NLG bellcrank assembly due to a manufacturing
deficiency. This condition, if not addressed, could lead to failure
of the NLG, possibly resulting in damage to the helicopter and
injury of the occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definition
For purposes of this AD, affected NLG bellcrank assemblies have
part number (P/N) 30.42.010.00.00.
(h) Inspection
For helicopters having serial numbers up to 3X.10.12 inclusive:
Within 5 landings after the effective date of this AD, inspect the
affected NLG bellcrank assembly for discrepancies, in accordance
with Chapter II, paragraph 2., of Wytw[oacute]rnia Sprz[eogon]tu
Komunikacyjnego Mandatory Bulletin No. BO-37-18-292, Revision 1,
dated February 5, 2018 (Bulletin BO-37-18-292). For purposes of this
AD, a ``landing'' is counted any time the helicopter lifts off into
the air and then lands again regardless of the duration of the
landing and regardless of whether the engine is shut down.
(i) Replacement
During the inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if
the NLG bellcrank assembly meets the criteria for replacement, as
specified in Chapter II, paragraph 3., of Bulletin BO-37-18-292:
Before further flight, replace the affected NLG bellcrank assembly
and do all related investigative and corrective actions, in
accordance with Chapter II, paragraph 4., of Bulletin BO-37-18-292.
(j) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD: Do not install a bellcrank
NLG assembly, P/N 30.42.010.00.00, on any helicopter unless the
assembly has passed an inspection (no defects found), in accordance
with paragraph (h) of this AD.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Bulletin BO-37-18-292.
(l) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits, as described in 14 CFR 21.197 and
21.199, are not allowed.
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(1) The Manager, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards
Branch, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your
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proposal to: David Hatfield, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety
Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood
Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817-222-5116; email [email protected].
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, 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.
(n) Related Information
(1) The subject of this AD is addressed in the European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (previously European Aviation Safety Agency)
(EASA) AD 2018-0035-E, dated February 6, 2018; corrected March 16,
2018. This EASA AD may be found in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-0363.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact David Hatfield,
Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth,
TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5116; email [email protected].
(o) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Wytw[oacute]rnia Sprz[eogon]tu Komunikacyjnego Mandatory
Bulletin No. BO-37-18-292, Revision 1, dated February 5, 2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact PZL-
[Sacute]widnik S.A., Al. Lotnik[oacute]w Polskich 1, 21-045
[Sacute]widnik, Poland; telephone (+48) 664 424 798; fax (+48) 817
225 710; internet www.pzl.swidnik.pl.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Office of
the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room
6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
(5) 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, email [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on April 8, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-07742 Filed 4-13-20; 8:45 am]
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