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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the T/R slider with an airworthy T/R public interest require the adoption of
slider. The AD also requires replacing the rule as proposed.
Federal Aviation Administration the T/R slider with an airworthy T/R We estimate that this AD will affect
slider on or before accumulating 1,000 75 helicopters of U.S. registry and that
14 CFR Part 39 hours time-in-service (TIS) or on or it will take about:
before 12 months, whichever occurs • 1 work hour to review the
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25097; Directorate
first. This amendment is prompted by helicopter records and 2 work hours to
Identifier 2005–SW–19–AD; Amendment 39–
14762; AD 2006–19–05] two accidents attributed to sub-standard remove and replace the T/R slider for a
T/R sliders that failed during flight. The total of 3 work hours per helicopter to
RIN 2120–AA64 actions specified by this AD are determine the CAGE code for each
intended to prevent failure of a T/R helicopter in the fleet;
Airworthiness Directives; Arrow slider, loss of T/R control, and • 3 work hours for each magnaflux
Falcon Exporters, Inc. (Previously Utah subsequent loss of control of the inspection with a total of 24 such
State University); Firefly Aviation helicopter. inspections on each of 10 helicopters
Helicopter Services (Previously based on 600 hours TIS per year; and
Erickson Air-Crane Co.); California DATES: Effective October 16, 2006. • 2 work hours to replace the T/R
Department of Forestry; Garlick Examining the Docket slider with 10 helicopters needing the
Helicopters, Inc.; Global Helicopter T/R slider replaced.
Technology, Inc.; Hagglund You may examine the docket that The average labor rate is $65 per work
Helicopters, LLC (Previously Western contains this AD, any comments, and hour. Required parts will cost about
International Aviation, Inc.); other information on the Internet at $825 for each T/R slider. Based on these
International Helicopters, Inc.; http://dms.dot.gov, or at the Docket figures, we estimate the total cost
Precision Helicopters, LLC; Robinson Management System (DMS), U.S. impact of the AD on U.S. operators to
Air Crane, Inc.; San Joaquin Department of Transportation, 400 be $70,975 ($195 per helicopter to
Helicopters (Previously Hawkins and Seventh Street, SW., Room PL–401, on determine the CAGE code and $5,635
Powers Aviation, Inc.) S.M.&T. Aircraft the plaza level of the Nassif Building, per helicopter for repetitively inspecting
(Previously U.S. Helicopters, Inc., UNC Washington, DC. and ultimately replacing the T/R slider
Helicopter, Inc., Southern Aero FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kreg on 10 helicopters).
Corporation, and Wilco Aviation); Voorhies, Aerospace Engineer, Denver
Smith Helicopters; Southern Regulatory Findings
Aircraft Certification Office (ANM–
Helicopter, Inc.; Southwest Florida 100D), 26805 E. 68th Ave., Room 214, We have determined that this AD will
Aviation International, Inc. (Previously Denver, Colorado 80249, telephone not have federalism implications under
Jamie R. Hill and Southwest Florida (303) 342–1092, fax (303) 342–1088. Executive Order 13132. This AD will
Aviation); Tamarack Helicopters, Inc. not have a substantial direct effect on
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A
(Previously Ranger Helicopter the States, on the relationship between
proposal to amend 14 CFR part 39 to
Services, Inc.); U.S. Helicopter, Inc. the national Government and the States,
include an AD for the specified
(Previously UNC Helicopter, Inc.); West or on the distribution of power and
restricted category type-certificated
Coast Fabrication; and Williams responsibilities among the various
helicopters was published in the
Helicopter Corporation (Previously levels of government.
Federal Register on June 22, 2006 (71 For the reasons discussed above, I
Scott Paper Co.) Model HH–1K, TH–1F, FR 35840). That action proposed to
TH–1L, UH–1A, UH–1B, UH–1E, UH–1F, certify that the regulation:
require a review of the helicopter 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
UH–1H, UH–1L, and UH–1P records to determine the CAGE code of
Helicopters; and Southwest Florida action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
the T/R slider. If the T/R slider is FAA 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Aviation Model SW204, SW204HP, approved or has a certain legible CAGE
SW205, and SW205A–1 Helicopters DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
code, the AD proposed no further (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation action. If you cannot determine whether 3. Will not have a significant
Administration, DOT. the T/R slider is FAA approved or if it economic impact, positive or negative,
ACTION: Final rule. has an illegible CAGE code or CAGE on a substantial number of small entities
Code 15716 or 26098, the AD proposed, under the criteria of the Regulatory
SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a before further flight and at specified Flexibility Act.
new airworthiness directive (AD) for the intervals, magnaflux inspecting the T/R We prepared an economic evaluation
specified restricted category type- slider for a crack. If a crack is found, the of the estimated costs to comply with
certificated helicopters. The AD requires AD proposed, before further flight, this AD. See the DMS to examine the
a review of the helicopter records to replacing the T/R slider with an economic evaluation.
determine the Commercial and airworthy T/R slider. The AD also
Government Entity (CAGE) code of the proposed replacing the T/R slider that Authority for This Rulemaking
tail rotor (T/R) slider. If the T/R slider has an illegible CAGE code or Code Title 49 of the United States Code
is FAA approved or has a certain legible 15716 or 26098 with an airworthy T/R specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
CAGE code, this AD requires no further slider on or before accumulating 1,000 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
action. If you cannot determine whether hours TIS or on or before 12 months, Section 106, describes the authority of
the T/R slider is FAA approved and it whichever occurs first. the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
has no stamped CAGE code, an illegible Interested persons have been afforded Aviation Programs, describes in more
stamped CAGE code, or an affected an opportunity to participate in the detail the scope of the Agency’s
CAGE code, the AD also requires, before making of this amendment. No authority.
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further flight and at specified intervals, comments were received on the We are issuing this rulemaking under
magnaflux inspecting the T/R slider for proposal or the FAA’s determination of the authority described in Subtitle VII,
a crack. If a crack is found, the AD the cost to the public. The FAA has Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
requires, before further flight, replacing determined that air safety and the ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that

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section, Congress charges the FAA with 2006–19–05 Arrow Falcon Exporters, Inc. Compliance: Required as indicated.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (previously Utah State University); To prevent failure of the T/R slider, which
air commerce by prescribing regulations California Department of Forestry; could result in loss of T/R control and
Firefly Aviation Helicopter Services subsequent loss of control of the helicopter,
for practices, methods, and procedures (previously Erickson Air-Crane Co.);
the Administrator finds necessary for accomplish the following:
Garlick Helicopters, Inc.; Global
safety in air commerce. This regulation (a) Within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS),
Helicopter Technology, Inc.; Hagglund
is within the scope of that authority Helicopters, LLC (previously Western unless accomplished previously:
because it addresses an unsafe condition International Aviation, Inc.); (1) Review the helicopter records to
International Helicopters, Inc.; Precision determine the Commercial and Government
that is likely to exist or develop on
Helicopters, LLC; Robinson Air Crane, Entity (CAGE) code of the T/R slider. If
products identified in this rulemaking
Inc.; San Joaquin Helicopters necessary, remove the installed T/R slider to
action.
(previously Hawkins and Powers determine the CAGE code.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Aviation, Inc.); S.M.&T. Aircraft (2) If the T/R slider is an FAA approved
(previously U.S. Helicopters, Inc., UNC part; for example, an original equipment
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Helicopter, Inc., Southern Aero manufacturer (OEM) part, and has a legible
safety, Safety. Corporation, and Wilco Aviation); Smith CAGE code other than Code 15716 or 26098;
Helicopters; Southern Helicopter, Inc.;
Adoption of the Amendment Southwest Florida Aviation
no further action is required.
(3) If you cannot determine whether the T/
■ Accordingly, pursuant to the authority International, Inc. (previously Jamie R.
Hill and Southwest Florida Aviation); R slider is an FAA approved part and it
delegated to me by the Administrator, contains no stamped CAGE code, an illegible
Tamarack Helicopters, Inc. (previously
the Federal Aviation Administration Ranger Helicopter Services, Inc.); U.S. stamped CAGE code, or is stamped with a
amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Helicopters, Inc. (previously UNC CAGE code 15716 or 26098:
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: Helicopter, Inc.); West Coast (i) Before further flight, unless
Fabrication; and Williams Helicopter accomplished previously, and thereafter at
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Corporation (previously Scott Paper intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS,
DIRECTIVES Co.): Amendment 39–14762; Docket No. magnaflux inspect the T/R slider for a crack.
FAA–2006–25097; Directorate Identifier (ii) If a crack is found, before further flight,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 2005–SW–19–AD. replace the cracked T/R slider with an
continues to read as follows: Applicability: Model HH–1K, TH–1F, TH– airworthy T/R slider.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 1L, UH–1A, UH–1B, UH–1E, UH–1F, UH–1H,
UH–1L, and UH–1P helicopters, and Note 1: T/R sliders manufactured by Forest
Southwest Florida Model SW204, SW204HP, Scientific, Inc., were produced under a
§ 39.13 [Amended]
SW205, and SW205A–1 helicopters, with tail military contract and do not meet the OEM
■ 2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding rotor (T/R) slider, part number (P/N) 204– specifications. The machining process
a new airworthiness directive to read as 010–720–3 or P/N 204010720–3, installed, resulted in excess surface roughness. See
follows: certificated in any category. Figure 1 of this AD.
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Tail rotor sliders manufactured by Bell designed to provide safe and efficient 8260, as modified by the the National
Helicopter Textron, Inc. (left) and Forest use of the navigable airspace and to Flight Data Center (FDC)/Permanent
Scientific, Inc. (right). Note the rough finish promote safe flight operations under Notice to Airmen (P–NOTAM), which is
of the Forest Scientific, Inc.-manufactured incorporated by reference in the
instrument flight rules at the affected
T/R slider compared to the one shown on the
left. airports. amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1
DATES: This rule is effective September
CFR part 51, and § 97.20 of the Code of
Note 2: T/R sliders manufactured by Bell
Helicopter Textron, Inc. have a vibro-etched 11, 2006. The compliance date for each Federal Regulations. Materials
P/N on them and do not have a CAGE code SIAP is specified in the amendatory incorporated by reference are available
marking on the part. provisions. for examination or purchase as stated
The incorporation by reference of above.
(iii) On or before accumulating 1000 hours
certain publications listed in the The large number of SIAPs, their
TIS or on or before 12 months, whichever
occurs first, replace each T/R slider that has complex nature, and the need for a
regulations is approved by the Director
an illegible CAGE code or Code 15716 or special format make their verbatim
of the Federal Register as of September
26098 with an FAA approved airworthy publication in the Federal Register
11, 2006.
slider without a CAGE code or with a legible expensive and impractical. Further,
CAGE code other than 15716 or 26098. Any ADDRESSES: Availability of matter airmen do not use the regulatory text of
T/R slider removed from service based on the incorporated by reference in the the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic
requirements of this paragraph is not eligible amendment is as follows: depiction on charts printed by
for installation on any helicopter. For Examination— publishers of aeronautical materials.
(iv) Replacing the T/R slider with an FAA 1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA Thus, the advantages of incorporation
approved airworthy T/R slider without a Headquarters Building, 800
CAGE code or with a legible CAGE code by reference are realized and
Independence Ave., SW., Washington, publication of the complete description
other than 15716 or 26098, constitutes DC 20591;
terminating action for the requirements of of each SIAP contained in FAA form
2. The FAA Regional Office of the
this AD. documents is unnecessary. The
region in which affected airport is
(b) To request a different method of provisions of this amendment state the
compliance or a different compliance time located; or affected CFR sections, with the types
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 3. The National Flight Procedures
and effective dates of the SIAPs. This
39.19. Contact the Manager, Denver Aircraft Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd.,
amendment also identifies the airport,
Certification Office (ANM–100D), ATTN: Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
its location, the procedure identification
Kreg Voorhies, Aerospace Engineer, 26805 E. 4. The National Archives and Records
68th Ave., Room 214, Denver, Colorado
and the amendment number.
Administration (NARA). For
80249, telephone (303) 342–1092, fax (303) information on the availability of this The Rule
342–1088, for information about previously material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
approved alternative methods of compliance. This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is
or go to: http://www.archives.gov/ effective upon publication of each
(c) This amendment becomes effective on
October 16, 2006.
federal_register/ separate SIAP as amended in the
code_of_federal_regulations/ transmittal. For safety and timeliness of
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September ibr_locations.html.
5, 2006. change considerations, this amendment
For Purchase—Individual SIAP incorporates only specific changes
David A. Downey, copies may be obtained from: contained for each SIAP as modified by
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft 1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA– FDC/P–NOTAMs.
Certification Service. 200), FAA Headquarters Building, 800 The SIAPs, as modified by FDC
[FR Doc. 06–7577 Filed 9–8–06; 8:45 am] Independence Avenue, SW., P–NOTAM, and contained in this
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Washington, DC 20591; or amendment are based on the criteria
2. The FAA Regional Office of the contained in the U.S. Standard for
region in which the affected airport is Terminal Instrument Procedures
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION located. (TERPS). In developing these chart
By Subscription—Copies of all SIAPs, changes to SIAPs, the TERPS criteria
Federal Aviation Administration mailed once every 2 weeks, are for sale were applied to only these specific
by the Superintendent of Documents, conditions existing at the affected
14 CFR Part 97 U.S. Government Printing Office, airports. All SIAP amendments in this
[Docket No. 30512 ; Amendment No. 3183] Washington, DC 20402. rule have been previously issued by the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FAA in a FDC NOTAM as an emergency
Standard Instrument Approach Donald P. Pate, Flight Procedure action of immediate flight safety relating
Procedures; Miscellaneous Standards Branch (AFS–420), Flight directly to published aeronautical
Amendments Technologies and Programs Division, charts. The circumstances which
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Flight Standards Service, Federal created the need for all these SIAP
Administration (FAA), DOT. Aviation Administration, Mike amendments requires making them
Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 effective in less than 30 days.
ACTION: Final rule.
South MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, Further, the SIAPs contained in this
SUMMARY: This amendment amends OK. 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box amendment are based on the criteria
Standard Instrument Approach 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125) contained in TERPS. Because of the
Procedures (SIAPs) for operations at telephone: (405) 954–4164. close and immediate relationship
certain airports. These regulatory SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This between these SIAPs and safety in air
actions are needed because of changes amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal commerce, I find that notice and public
occurring in the National Airspace Regulations, part 97 (14 CFR part 97) procedure before adopting these SIAPs
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System, such as the commissioning of amends Standard Instrument Approach are impracticable and contrary to the
new navigational facilities, addition of Procedures (SIAPs). The complete public interest and, where applicable,
new obstacles, or changes in air traffic regulatory description of each SIAP is that good cause exists for making these
requirements. These changes are contained in the appropriate FAA Form SIAPs effective in less than 30 days.

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