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3888 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 15 / Wednesday, January 23, 2008 / Proposed Rules
attachment bolt does not meet the design figures, we estimate the cost of the PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
criteria. proposed AD on U.S. operators to be DIRECTIVES
You may obtain further information by $466,916, or $253 for each Model 206L
series helicopter and $191 for each 1. The authority citation for part 39
examining the MCAI and service
Model 206 A and B series helicopter. continues to read as follows:
information in the AD docket.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Relevant Service Information Authority for This Rulemaking
§ 39.13 [Amended]
Bell Helicopter Textron has issued Title 49 of the United States Code
Alert Service Bulletin Nos. 206–06–110 specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
and 206L–06–140, both dated rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new AD:
September 7, 2006. The actions section 106, describes the authority of Bell Helicopter Textron Canada: Docket No.
described in the MCAI are intended to the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: FAA–2008–0040; Directorate Identifier
correct the same unsafe condition as Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 2007–SW–13–AD.
that identified in the service detail the scope of the Agency’s Comments Due Date
information. authority. (a) We must receive comments by February
FAA’s Determination and Requirements We are issuing this rulemaking under 22, 2008.
of This Proposed AD the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Other Affected ADs
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
This product has been approved by General requirements.’’ Under that (b) None.
the aviation authority of Canada and is section, Congress charges the FAA with Applicability
approved for operation in the United promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) This AD applies to Model 206A, 206B,
States. Pursuant to our bilateral air commerce by prescribing regulations 206L, 206L–1, 206L–3, and 206L–4
agreement with this State of Design for practices, methods, and procedures helicopters, with an upper left-hand tailboom
Authority, we have been notified of the the Administrator finds necessary for attachment CRES steel fitting, part number
unsafe condition described in the MCAI safety in air commerce. This regulation (P/N) 407–030–750–103, installed,
and the service information. We are certificated in any category.
is within the scope of that authority
proposing this AD because we evaluated because it addresses an unsafe condition Reason
all pertinent information and that is likely to exist or develop on (d) The mandatory continuing
determined an unsafe condition exists products identified in this rulemaking airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
and is likely to exist or develop on other action. It has been determined that some
products of these same type designs. helicopters have been fitted with a CRES
Regulatory Findings steel fitting, part number (P/N) 407–030–
Differences Between This AD and the 750–103, and the installation of the tailboom
MCAI or Service Information We determined that this proposed AD
attachment bolt does not meet the design
would not have federalism implications criteria.
We have reviewed the MCAI and
under Executive Order 13132. This We have determined that an improper
related service information and, in
proposed AD would not have a installation of the tailboom attachment bolt
general, agree with their substance. But
substantial direct effect on the States, on in the upper left-hand tailboom attachment
we might have found it necessary to use CRES steel fitting, P/N 407–030–750–103,
the relationship between the national
different words from those in the MCAI creates an unsafe condition.
Government and the States, or on the
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
distribution of power and Actions and Compliance
operators and is enforceable. In making
responsibilities among the various (e) Within the next 50 hours time-in-
these changes, we do not intend to differ
levels of government. service (TIS), unless already done, do the
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related For the reasons discussed above, I following:
certify this proposed regulation: (1) For those helicopters with an upper
service information. left-hand CRES tailboom attachment fitting,
We might also have proposed 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
P/N 407–030–750–103, determine if the
different actions in this AD from those action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
correct number and type of washers are
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the installed, the tailboom attachment bolt is
policies. Any such differences are DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures oriented in the correct direction, and the
highlighted in the ‘‘Differences Between (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and correct number of bolt threads are exposed in
the FAA AD and the MCAI’’ section in 3. Will not have a significant accordance with the NOTES on Figure 1 of
economic impact, positive or negative, the applicable Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) in
the proposed AD. the following Table I.
on a substantial number of small entities
Costs of Compliance under the criteria of the Regulatory
We estimate that this proposed AD Flexibility Act. TABLE I
would affect about 2,206 helicopters We prepared an economic evaluation Model ASB No. and date
(1,471 Model 206A and 206B of the estimated costs to comply with
helicopters and 735 Model 206L this proposed AD and placed it in the 206A, 206B ................ 206–06–110, dated
helicopters) of U.S. registry. We also AD docket. September 7,
estimate that it would take about .5 2006.
work-hour per helicopter to determine if List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 206L, L–1, L–3, L–4 .. 206L–06–140, dated
a tailboom attachment bolt must be Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation September 7,
replaced and, if so, 1 additional work safety, Safety. 2006.
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(A) If the torque is below the minimum Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 9, Helicopter Textron Canada, 12,800 Rue
required amount, replace the tailboom 2008. de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4,
attachment bolt in accordance with the Mark R. Schilling, telephone (450) 437–2862 or (800) 363–
Accomplishment Instructions, Part II, step 1 Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, 8023, fax (450) 433–0272.
of the applicable ASB listed in Table I of this Aircraft Certification Service. You may examine the comments to
AD.
[FR Doc. E8–1025 Filed 1–22–08; 8:45 am] this proposed AD in the AD docket on
(B) If the torque is above the maximum
amount, adjust the torque to within the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the Internet at http://
allowable range. www.regulations.gov.
(ii) If an incorrect number or type of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
washer is installed or the tailboom DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Carroll Wright, Aviation Safety
attachment bolt is oriented in the wrong Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate,
direction, reconfigure as necessary to meet Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and Policy Group, Fort
the requirements of the Notes on Figure 1 of
Worth, Texas 76193–0110, telephone
the applicable ASB listed in Table I of this 14 CFR Part 39
AD.
(817) 222–5120, fax (817) 222–5961.
(iii) If there is less than 1 tailboom [Docket No. FAA–2008–0039; Directorate SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
attachment bolt thread exposed, adjust the Identifier 2006–SW–13–AD]
Comments Invited
number of washers and retorque the nut so RIN 2120–AA64
that between 1 and 3 tailboom attachment We invite you to submit any written
bolt threads are exposed at the proper nut Airworthiness Directives; Bell data, views, or arguments regarding this
torque. Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, proposed AD. Send your comments to
(iv) If more than 3 tailboom attachment the address listed under the caption
222B, 222U, 230 and 430 Helicopters
bolt threads are exposed, replace the ADDRESSES. Include the docket number
attachment bolt in accordance with the AGENCY: Federal Aviation ‘‘FAA–2008–0039, Directorate Identifier
Accomplishment Instructions, Part II, step 1 Administration, DOT. 2006–SW–13–AD’’ at the beginning of
of the applicable ASB listed in Table 1 of this
AD. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking your comments. We specifically invite
(2) If a tailboom attachment bolt must be (NPRM). comments on the overall regulatory,
replaced based on a requirement of this AD, economic, environmental, and energy
at 100 hours TIS after the tailboom SUMMARY: This document proposes aspects of the proposed AD. We will
attachment bolt is replaced, do a torque adopting a new airworthiness directive consider all comments received by the
check of the nut. (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada closing date and may amend the
(BHTC) Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230 proposed AD in light of those
Differences Between the FAA AD and the
and 430 helicopters. This proposal comments.
MCAI
would require rewiring and testing the We will post all comments we
(f) None. fuel valve switch on each engine and receive, without change, to http://
Subject testing the ignitor system. This proposal www.regulations.gov, including any
(g) Air Transport Association of America is prompted by an in-flight incident in personal information you provide. We
(ATA) Code 5340, Fuselage Main, Attach which a fuel valve switch failed, will also post a report summarizing each
Fittings. causing the fuel valve to inadvertently substantive verbal contact with FAA
close. The actions specified by this personnel concerning this proposed
Other Information
proposed AD are intended to prevent rulemaking. Using the search function
(h) The following provisions also apply to interruption of the fuel supply caused of our docket web site, you can find and
this AD:
by failure of the fuel switch, which read the comments to any of our
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Safety Management could result in loss of engine power and dockets, including the name of the
Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, has the subsequent loss of control of the individual who sent or signed the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if helicopter. comment. You may review the DOT’s
requested using the procedures found in 14 DATES: Comments must be received on complete Privacy Act Statement in the
CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN:
or before March 24, 2008. Federal Register published on April 11,
Sharon Miles, Aerospace Engineer; Fort 2000 (65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit
Worth, Texas 76193–0111, telephone (817) ADDRESSES: Use one of the following http://www.regulations.gov.
222–5122, fax (817) 222–5961. addresses to submit comments on this
(2) Airworthy Product: Use only FAA- proposed AD: Examining the Docket
approved corrective actions. Corrective • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to You may examine the docket that
actions are considered FAA-approved if they http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the contains the proposed AD, any
are approved by the State of Design Authority instructions for submitting comments. comments, and other information in
(or their delegated agent) if the State of • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Design has an appropriate bilateral agreement person at the Docket Operations office
• Mail: U.S. Department of between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
with the United States. You are required to
assure the product is airworthy before it is Transportation, Docket Operations, M– through Friday, except Federal holidays.
returned to service. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room The Docket Operations office (telephone
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., (800) 647–5527) is located in Room
reporting requirement in this AD, under the Washington, DC 20590. W12–140 on the ground floor of the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of West Building at the street address
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Transportation, Docket Operations, M– stated in the ADDRESSES section.
has approved the information collection 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
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