Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters, 13228-13229 [2021-04235]

Download as PDF 13228 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 43 / Monday, March 8, 2021 / Proposed Rules 2A5001, with an S/N listed in Appendix A, Table 1, of IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72–0015, at the next engine shop visit or before the HPT 1st-stage disk has accumulated 3,200 FCs since the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, perform a USI of the HPT 1ststage disk using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 6, of IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72–0015. (6) For IAE V2531–E5 model turbofan engines with an HPT 2nd-stage disk, P/N 2A4802, with an S/N listed in Appendix A, Table 2, of IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72–0015, at the next engine shop visit or before the HPT 2nd-stage disk has accumulated 3,200 FCs since the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, perform a USI of the HPT 2ndstage disk using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 7, of IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72–0015. (7) If, during the USI required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (6) of this AD, a HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT 2nd-stage disk does not pass the inspection as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 8., of IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0713, Revision 1, or IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72– 0015, as applicable, before further flight, remove the HPT 1st-stage disk or 2nd-stage disk, as applicable, from service and replace with a part eligible for installation. AG, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: (800) 565–0140; email: help24@pw.utc.com; website: https:// fleetcare.pw.utc.com. 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. (h) Definition For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving the separation of pairs of major mating engine flanges, H–P, except for the following situations, which do not constitute an engine shop visit. (1) Separation of engine flanges solely for the purposes of transportation without subsequent engine maintenance. (2) Engine removal for the purpose of performing field maintenance activities at a maintenance facility in lieu of performing them on-wing. Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with PROPOSALS (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, ECO 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 certification office, 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. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Nicholas Paine, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238–7742; fax: (781) 238–7199; email: nicholas.j.paine@faa.gov. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact International Aero Engines VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:28 Mar 05, 2021 Jkt 253001 Issued on February 24, 2021. Gaetano A. Sciortino, Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2021–04236 Filed 3–5–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2007–27495; Project Identifier 2005–SW–14–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 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 certain Eurocopter France (now Airbus Helicopters) Model AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, C, D, and D1; EC–130B4; and AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters. The NPRM would have required modifying the collective holddown strap (strap) and thereafter inspecting it at specified intervals to ensure the rubber grommet is resting against the console or replacing the strap with a strap that has a torsional spring at the lower end of the strap. Since issuance of the NPRM, the FAA issued AD 2014–02–05, which addresses the unsafe condition identified in the NPRM. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn. DATES: As of March 8, 2021, the proposed rule, which was published in the Federal Register on March 13, 2007 (72 FR 11297), is withdrawn. ADDRESSES: SUMMARY: Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2007– 27495; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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: Vince Massey, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3545; email: vince.massey@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The FAA issued an NPRM that proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would have applied to the specified products. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 13, 2007 (72 FR 11297). The NPRM was prompted by reports of two accidents occurring while the pilots were performing an autorotation. The pilots were unable to arrest the descent of the helicopter using collective blade pitch due to the collective stick locking in the down position when the collective was lowered during the maneuver. The NPRM proposed to require modifying the strap and thereafter inspecting it at specified intervals to ensure the rubber grommet is resting against the console or replacing the strap with a strap that has a torsional spring at the lower end of the strap. Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued Since issuance of the NPRM, the FAA has published AD 2014–02–05, Amendment 39–17733 (79 FR 5251, January 31, 2014) (AD 2014–02–05), which addresses the unsafe condition for Model AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, C, D, and D1 helicopters identified in the NPRM. The FAA also determined that the Model EC–130B4 helicopters and Model AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters identified in the NPRM are not affected by the unsafe condition because the root cause of the unsafe condition is certain collective straps that are only installed on the Model AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, C, D, and D1 helicopters. Therefore, the FAA has determined that this AD action is not appropriate. AD 2014–02–05 includes certain helicopters that were not included in the NPRM. Although the NPRM applied only to helicopters with a certain partnumbered hold-down strap, AD 2014– 02–05 applies to Model AS350B, BA, E:\FR\FM\08MRP1.SGM 08MRP1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 43 / Monday, March 8, 2021 / Proposed Rules B1, B2, B3, C, D, and D1 helicopters that do not have a redesigned hold-down strap. AD 2014–02–05 corresponds with EASA AD 2009–0019, dated February 3, 2009. 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. Request To Revise the Applicability of the NPRM The European Aviation Safety Agency (now European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and American Eurocopter, in consultation with Eurocopter, requested that the applicability of the NPRM be limited to helicopters modified by a Geneva center console supplemental type certificate (STC). The FAA acknowledges these comments to the NPRM. However, the FAA considers the requested change to the NPRM moot by this withdrawal. FAA’s Conclusions Upon further consideration, the FAA has determined that the NPRM does not adequately address the identified unsafe condition and is unnecessary due to other rulemaking. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn. Regulatory Findings 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–2007– 27495, which was published in the Federal Register on March 13, 2007 (72 FR 11297), is withdrawn. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with PROPOSALS ■ Issued on February 24, 2021. Gaetano A. Sciortino, Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2021–04235 Filed 3–5–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 16:28 Mar 05, 2021 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2021–0128; Project Identifier MCAI–2020–01406–T] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A321–211, –231, and –232 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of false drill starts found around the latch hook mounting holes of certain door frames of the fuselage due to erroneous manufacturing processes. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the area around the latch hook mounting holes of the forward and aft door frames to detect damage from false drill starts, and repair if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. SUMMARY: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 22, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For material that will be incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD, For EASA, use: Contact the EASA, KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this IBR material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South DATES: 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). VerDate Sep<11>2014 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 13229 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. It is also available in the AD docket on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2021– 0128. 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–2021– 0128; 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 NPRM, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–231–3223; email Sanjay.Ralhan@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2021–0128; Project Identifier MCAI–2020–01406–T’’ at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the proposal because of those comments. Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact received about this proposed AD. Confidential Business Information CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated E:\FR\FM\08MRP1.SGM 08MRP1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 43 (Monday, March 8, 2021)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-27495; Project Identifier 2005-SW-14-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters

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 certain Eurocopter France (now Airbus Helicopters) 
Model AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, C, D, and D1; EC-130B4; and AS355E, F, 
F1, F2, and N helicopters. The NPRM would have required modifying the 
collective hold-down strap (strap) and thereafter inspecting it at 
specified intervals to ensure the rubber grommet is resting against the 
console or replacing the strap with a strap that has a torsional spring 
at the lower end of the strap. Since issuance of the NPRM, the FAA 
issued AD 2014-02-05, which addresses the unsafe condition identified 
in the NPRM. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.

DATES: As of March 8, 2021, the proposed rule, which was published in 
the Federal Register on March 13, 2007 (72 FR 11297), is withdrawn.

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-2007-
27495; 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: Vince Massey, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3545; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA issued an NPRM that proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by 
adding an AD that would have applied to the specified products. The 
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 13, 2007 (72 FR 
11297). The NPRM was prompted by reports of two accidents occurring 
while the pilots were performing an autorotation. The pilots were 
unable to arrest the descent of the helicopter using collective blade 
pitch due to the collective stick locking in the down position when the 
collective was lowered during the maneuver. The NPRM proposed to 
require modifying the strap and thereafter inspecting it at specified 
intervals to ensure the rubber grommet is resting against the console 
or replacing the strap with a strap that has a torsional spring at the 
lower end of the strap.

Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued

    Since issuance of the NPRM, the FAA has published AD 2014-02-05, 
Amendment 39-17733 (79 FR 5251, January 31, 2014) (AD 2014-02-05), 
which addresses the unsafe condition for Model AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, 
C, D, and D1 helicopters identified in the NPRM. The FAA also 
determined that the Model EC-130B4 helicopters and Model AS355E, F, F1, 
F2, and N helicopters identified in the NPRM are not affected by the 
unsafe condition because the root cause of the unsafe condition is 
certain collective straps that are only installed on the Model AS350B, 
BA, B1, B2, B3, C, D, and D1 helicopters. Therefore, the FAA has 
determined that this AD action is not appropriate.
    AD 2014-02-05 includes certain helicopters that were not included 
in the NPRM. Although the NPRM applied only to helicopters with a 
certain part-numbered hold-down strap, AD 2014-02-05 applies to Model 
AS350B, BA,

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B1, B2, B3, C, D, and D1 helicopters that do not have a redesigned 
hold-down strap. AD 2014-02-05 corresponds with EASA AD 2009-0019, 
dated February 3, 2009.
    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.

Request To Revise the Applicability of the NPRM

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (now European Union Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA) and American Eurocopter, in consultation with 
Eurocopter, requested that the applicability of the NPRM be limited to 
helicopters modified by a Geneva center console supplemental type 
certificate (STC).
    The FAA acknowledges these comments to the NPRM. However, the FAA 
considers the requested change to the NPRM moot by this withdrawal.

FAA's Conclusions

    Upon further consideration, the FAA has determined that the NPRM 
does not adequately address the identified unsafe condition and is 
unnecessary due to other rulemaking. 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-2007-
27495, which was published in the Federal Register on March 13, 2007 
(72 FR 11297), is withdrawn.

    Issued on February 24, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness 
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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