Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C Helicopters Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SR09211RC, 10504-10505 [2021-01623]
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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 ECO Branch, send it to
the attention of the person identified in
Related Information. You may email your
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
(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.
(k) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Wego Wang, Aviation Safety
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781)
238–7134; fax: (781) 238–7199; email:
wego.wang@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to EASA AD 2019–0180, dated
July 25, 2019, for more information. You may
examine the EASA AD in the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2020–
1180.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Safran Helicopter Engines,
S.A., Avenue du 1er Mai, Tarnos, France;
phone: +33 (0) 5 59 74 40 00. You may view
this referenced service information at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (781) 238–7759.
Issued on January 22, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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14 CFR Part 39
[FAA Rules Docket No. 90–CE–35–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Textron
Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate
previously held by Cessna Aircraft
Company) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.
AGENCY:
The FAA is withdrawing a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
and supplemental notice of proposed
rulemaking (SNPRM) that proposed to
supersede airworthiness directive (AD)
72–14–08 R1 for Cessna Aircraft
Company (now Textron Aviation Inc.)
Models 310, 320, 401, 402, 411, and 421
airplanes. AD 72–14–08 R1 requires
repetitively inspecting the fuel and oil
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flexible hose lines for leakage or
evidence of any damaged or deteriorated
hose assembly on the above-referenced
airplanes and replacing any discrepant
part. Since issuance of the SNPRM, the
FAA has not received any reports of fuel
and oil flexible hose lines that leak or
are damaged and has determined that
the repetitive inspections required by
AD 72–14–08 R1 address the unsafe
condition. Accordingly, the NPRM and
SNPRM are withdrawn.
DATES: As of February 22, 2021, the
proposed rules, which published in the
Federal Register on October 23, 1990
(55 FR 42726), and October 22, 1998 (63
FR 56579), are withdrawn.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff
Janusz, Supervisory Aviation Safety
Specialist, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA,
1801 Airport Road, Wichita, Kansas
67209; phone: 316–946–4148; fax: 316–
946–4107; email: jeff.janusz@faa.gov or
Wichita-COS@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
repetitive inspections required by AD
72–14–08 R1 address the unsafe
condition. Therefore, the FAA
determined that further AD action is not
warranted and the proposals should be
withdrawn.
Withdrawal of the NPRM and SNPRM
constitutes only such action and does
not preclude the agency from issuing
future rulemaking on this issue, nor
does it commit the agency to any course
of action in the future.
Discussion
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The FAA issued an NPRM that
proposed to amend part 39 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
part 39) to supersede AD 72–14–08R1,
Amendment 39–4215 (46 FR 45597,
September 14, 1981) (AD 72–14–08 R1),
which applies to Cessna Aircraft
Company Models 310, 320, 401, 402,
411, and 421 series airplanes. The
current type certificate holder for these
airplanes is Textron Aviation Inc. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on October 23, 1990 (55 FR
42726). The FAA subsequently issued
an SNPRM, which published on October
22, 1998 (63 FR 56579). The NPRM and
SNPRM proposed to:
• Initially retain the requirement of
repetitively inspecting the fuel and oil
flexible hose lines for leakage or
evidence of any damaged or deteriorated
hose assembly on all of the affected
airplanes, and replacing any discrepant
part; and
• eventually require, regardless if
damage or deterioration was found,
replacing the fuel and oil flexible hose
assemblies in the engine compartment
with an improved design hose assembly
as terminating action for the repetitive
inspection requirement. For some
models, the replacement would have
been mandatory and for others it would
have been an option instead of
continuing the repetitive inspections.
Actions Since the SNPRM Was Issued
Since issuance of the SNPRM, FAA
has not received any reports of fuel and
oil flexible hose lines that leak or are
damaged and has determined that the
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Regulatory Findings
Since this action only withdraws an
NPRM and SNPRM, it is neither a
proposed nor a final rule and therefore,
not covered under Executive Order
12866 or the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Withdrawal
Accordingly, the notice of proposed
rulemaking, which published in the
Federal Register on October 23, 1990
(55 FR 42726), and the supplemental
notice of proposed rulemaking, which
published in the Federal Register on
October 22, 1998 (63 FR 56579), are
withdrawn.
Issued on January 20, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021–01771 Filed 2–19–21; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0099; Product
Identifier 2010–SW–085–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky
Aircraft Corporation Model S–76A, S–
76B, and S–76C Helicopters Modified
by Supplemental Type Certificate
SR09211RC
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.
AGENCY:
The FAA is withdrawing a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
that proposed to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) that would
have applied to all Sikorsky Aircraft
Corporation (Sikorsky) S–76 model
helicopters with a certain life raft
SUMMARY:
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deployment system (LRDS) installed per
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
SR09211RC. The NPRM was prompted
by an incident that occurred where the
handle bent prior to the life raft
deploying, and this prohibited the crew
from successfully deploying and using
the life raft. It was determined that the
handle in this incident was not
manufactured to the approved Type
Design. The NPRM would have required
removing and replacing the pilot or copilot life raft deployment handle
(handle) located on the left side of the
‘‘broom closet’’ of the helicopter. Since
issuance of the NPRM, the FAA
determined that, based on a review of
the design approval holder’s records, all
of the handles have been replaced.
Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.
DATES: The FAA is withdrawing the
proposed rule published March 1, 2011
(76 FR 11174), as of February 22, 2021.
ADDRESSES:
The proposed actions were intended to
address bending of the handle, which
could result in failure of the life raft to
deploy. This failure could lead to loss
of access to the life raft after an
emergency ditching on water.
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–2011–
0099; 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 action,
any comments received, and other
information. The street address for
Docket Operations is 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:
Jonas Perez, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone 817–222–5145; email
Jonas.Perez@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to comment on the NPRM.
The FAA received no comments on the
NPRM or on the determination of the
cost to the public.
Discussion
The FAA has issued an NPRM that
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
adding an AD that would apply to the
specified products. The NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
March 1, 2011 (76 FR 11174). The
NPRM was prompted by an incident
that occurred where the handle bent
prior to the life raft deploying, and this
prohibited the crew from successfully
deploying and using the life raft. It was
determined that the handle in this
incident was not manufactured to the
approved Type Design.
The NPRM proposed to require
removing and replacing the pilot or copilot handle located on the left side of
the ‘‘broom closet’’ of the helicopter.
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Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Since issuance of the NPRM, the FAA
determined that, based on a review of
the design approval holder’s records, all
of the handles have been replaced,
which addresses the identified unsafe
condition. Therefore, the FAA
determined that AD action is not
appropriate.
Withdrawal of the NPRM constitutes
only such action and does not preclude
the FAA from further rulemaking on
this issue, nor does it commit the FAA
to any course of action in the future.
Comments
FAA’s Conclusions
Upon further consideration, the FAA
determined that the NPRM is
unnecessary. Accordingly, the NPRM is
withdrawn.
Regulatory Findings
Since this action only withdraws an
NPRM, it is neither a proposed nor a
final rule. This action therefore is not
covered under Executive Order 12866,
the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034, February 26, 1979).
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Withdrawal
Accordingly, the notice of proposed
rulemaking, Docket No. FAA–2011–
0099, which was published in the
Federal Register on March 1, 2011 (76
FR 11174), is withdrawn.
■
Issued on January 20, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2020–1208; Airspace
Docket No. 20–AAL–46]
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Proposed Establishment of Class E
Airspace; Port Alsworth, AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
establish Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
of the earth at Wilder/Natwick LLC
Airport, Port Alsworth, AK. This action
would accommodate new area
navigation (RNAV) procedures and
ensure the safety and management of
instrument flight rule (IFR) operations
within the National Airspace System.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before April 8, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1–
800–647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You
must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–
2020–1208; Airspace Docket No. 20–
AAL–46, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit
comments through the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
FAA Order 7400.11E, 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 7400.11E at NARA, email:
fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Center,
Operations Support Group, 2200 S.
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone (206) 231–2245.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0099; Product Identifier 2010-SW-085-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-
76A, S-76B, and S-76C Helicopters Modified by Supplemental Type
Certificate SR09211RC
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
that proposed to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would
have applied to all Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) S-76 model
helicopters with a certain life raft
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deployment system (LRDS) installed per Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) SR09211RC. The NPRM was prompted by an incident that occurred
where the handle bent prior to the life raft deploying, and this
prohibited the crew from successfully deploying and using the life
raft. It was determined that the handle in this incident was not
manufactured to the approved Type Design. The NPRM would have required
removing and replacing the pilot or co-pilot life raft deployment
handle (handle) located on the left side of the ``broom closet'' of the
helicopter. Since issuance of the NPRM, the FAA determined that, based
on a review of the design approval holder's records, all of the handles
have been replaced. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.
DATES: The FAA is withdrawing the proposed rule published March 1, 2011
(76 FR 11174), as of February 22, 2021.
ADDRESSES:
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-2011-
0099; 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 action, any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is 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: Jonas Perez, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone 817-222-5145; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA has issued an NPRM that proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
adding an AD that would apply to the specified products. The NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on March 1, 2011 (76 FR 11174). The
NPRM was prompted by an incident that occurred where the handle bent
prior to the life raft deploying, and this prohibited the crew from
successfully deploying and using the life raft. It was determined that
the handle in this incident was not manufactured to the approved Type
Design.
The NPRM proposed to require removing and replacing the pilot or
co-pilot handle located on the left side of the ``broom closet'' of the
helicopter. The proposed actions were intended to address bending of
the handle, which could result in failure of the life raft to deploy.
This failure could lead to loss of access to the life raft after an
emergency ditching on water.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Since issuance of the NPRM, the FAA determined that, based on a
review of the design approval holder's records, all of the handles have
been replaced, which addresses the identified unsafe condition.
Therefore, the FAA determined that AD action is not appropriate.
Withdrawal of the NPRM constitutes only such action and does not
preclude the FAA from further rulemaking on this issue, nor does it
commit the FAA to any course of action in the future.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to comment on the NPRM. The
FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the
cost to the public.
FAA's Conclusions
Upon further consideration, the FAA determined that the NPRM is
unnecessary. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.
Regulatory Findings
Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed
nor a final rule. This action therefore is not covered under Executive
Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979).
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Withdrawal
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Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking, Docket No. FAA-2011-
0099, which was published in the Federal Register on March 1, 2011 (76
FR 11174), is withdrawn.
Issued on January 20, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-01623 Filed 2-19-21; 8:45 am]
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