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CFR PARTS AFFECTED IN THIS ISSUE
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10 CFR
Proposed Rules:
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14 CFR
39 (6 documents).613, 617,
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24 CFR
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER ADDRESSES: Submit comments in closer inspection reveals a crack in the
contains regulatory documents having general triplicate to the Federal Aviation blade skin, replacement of the blade
applicability and legal effect, nfK>st of which Administration (FAA), Office of the with an airworthy blade is required. If
are keyed to and codified in the Code of Assistant Chief Counsel, Attention: no crack is foimd in the blade skin, the
Federal Regulations, which is published under Rules Docket No. 95-SW-33-AD, 2601 area fi-om which the paint was removed
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. Meacham Blvd., room 663, Fort Worth, is coated with a light-weight oil or an
Texas 76137. equivalent corrosion preventive
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by
the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. compound, and then repetitive visual
new books are listed in the first FEDERAL Charles Harrison, Aerospace Engineer, chec^ are required at intervals not to
REGISTER issue of each week. Rotorcraft Certification Office, exceed 3 hours time-in-service (TIS).
Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, Fort Worth, The initial visual check that is required
Texas 76193-0170, telephone (817) before further flight and the repetitive
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 222-5447, fax [phone]. checks may be performed by a pilot, but
Federal Aviation Administration SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On must be entered into the aircraft records
November 3,1995, the FAA issued showing compliance with paragraph (a)
14CFRPart39 priority letter AD 95-23-02, applicable of this AD in accordance with sections
to certain serial-numbered BOT Models 43.11 and 91.417(a)(2)(v) of the Federal
[Docket No. 95-SW-33^D; Arndt 39-9484; 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 helicopters, to Aviation Regulations. This AD allows a
AD 96-01-08] require an initial check of both surfaces pilot to perform this check because it
of each blade for cracks; an inspection involves only a visual check for
Ainworthiness Directives; Beil
of the blade skin if a crack of a specified cracking in the painted surface of the
Helicopter Textron, A Division of
size or location is foimd in the paint; blade sldn, and can be performed
Textron Canada Ltd. Model 222,222B,
and replacement of the blade if a crack equally well by a pilot or a mechanic.
222U, and 230 Helicopters
is found in the blade skin. That action Since a situation exists that requires
AGENCY: Federal Aviation was prompted by two incidents in the immediate adoption of this
Administration, DOT. which a crack developed in the stainless regulation, it is found that notice and
ACTION: Final rule; request for steel blade skins on BHT Model 230 opportimity for public comment hereon
comments. helicopters. In one of these incidents, are impracticable, and that good cause
the blade failed during flight. exists for making this amendment
SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes Subsequent investigation revealed effective in less than 30 days.
an existing priority letter airworthiness fatigue cracks originating from sanding
Comments Invited
directive (AJD) 95-23-02, applicable to marks on the blade skin. The cracks
certain serial-numbered Bell Helicopter were located just outboard of the Although this action is in the form of
Textron, A Division of Textron Canada stainless steel blade doubler. That a final rule that involves requirements
Ltd. (BHT) Model 222, 222B, 222U, and condition, if not corrected, could result affecting flight safety and, thus, was not
230 helicopters, that currently requires in failure of a blade due to a fatigue preceded by notice and an opportunity
an initial check of both srirfaces of each crack, loss of the tail rotor and tail rotor for public comment, comments are
tail rotor blade (blade) for cracks; an gear box, and subsequent loss of control invited on this rule. Interested'persons
inspection of the blade skin if a crack of the helicopter. are invited to comment on this rule by
of a specified size or location is found Since the issuance of that AD, the submitting such written data, views, or
in the paint; and replacement of the FAA has discovered that an error was arguments as they may desire.
blade if a crack is found in the blade made in the applicability paragraph of Communications should identify the
skin. This AD requires the same actions the priority letter AD, which incorrectly Rules Docket number and be submitted
as required by the priority letter AD, but stated the S/N of one of the affected in triplicate to the address specified
corrects some affected serial numbers models. The Model 230 helicopters under the caption ADDRESSES. All
(S/N) that were incorrectly stated in that affected by the AD include S/N 23001 communications received on or before
AD. This amendment is prompted by through 23038. The priority letter AD the closing date for comments will be
two incidents in which a crack incorrectly stated S/N 23001 through considered, and this rule may be
developed in the stainless steel blade 23034. amended in light of the comments
skins on BHT Model 230 helicopters, Since the unsafe condition described received. Factual information that
which are similar in design to the is likely to exist or develop on other supports the commenter’s ideas and
Models 222, 222B and 222U helicopters. BHT Models 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 suggestions is extremely helpful in
The actions specified by this AD are helicopters of the same type design, this evaluating the effectiveness of the AD
intended to prevent failure of a blade AD supersedes priority letter AD 95-23- action and determining whether
due to a fatigue crack, loss of the tail 02 to require, before further flight, an additional rulemaking action would be
rotor and tail rotor gear box, and initial visual check of both painted needed.
subsequent loss of control of the surfaces of each blade for cracks. If a Comments are specifically invited on
helicopter. crack of a specified size and location is the overall regulatory, economic,
DATES: Effective January 24,1996. foimd in the paint, removal of the paint environment^, and energy aspects of
' Comments for inclusion in the Rules and a visual inspection using a 10- the rule that might suggest a need to
Docket must be received on or before power or higher magnifying glass is modify the rule. All comments
March 11,1996. required before further fiight. If this submitted will be available, both before
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and after the closing date for comments, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (b) The visual check required by paragraph
in the Rules Docket for examination by DIRECTIVES (a) may be performed by an owner/operator
interested persons. A report that (pilot) holding at least a private pilot
1. The authority citation for part 39 certificate, and must be entered into the
summarizes each FAA-public contact
continues to read as follows: aircraft records showing compliance with
concerned with the substance of this AD
paragraph (a) of this AD in accordance with
will be filed in the Rules Docket. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. sections 43.11 and 91.417(a)(2)(v) of the
Commenters wishing the FAA to §39.13 [Amended] Federal Aviation Regulations.
acknowledge receipt of their comments 2. Section 39.13 is amended by (c) If the visual check described in
submitted in response to this rule must adding the following new airworthiness paragraph (a) reveals any crack outboard of
the doubler tip (Station 14.250), or any
submit a self-addressed, stamped directive (AD), Amendment 39-9484, to
chordwise crack inboard of the doubler tip
postcard on which the following read as follows: that is longer than 1 inch (see Figure 3),
statement is made; “Comments to AD 96-01-08 Bell Helicopter Textron, a accomplish the following;
Docket No. 95-SW-33-AD.” The Division of Textron Canada Ltd.: (1) Remove the paint from the skin in the
postcard will be date stamped and Amendment 39-9484. Docket No. 95- cracked area using the following procedures
retiuned to the commenter. SW-33-AD. Supersedes Priority Letter (see Figure 4):
AD 95-23-02, issued November 3,1995, Note 2: Paint cracking that follows the
The regulations adopted herein will Docket No. 95-SW-31-AD. contour of the doubler is common and is of
not have substantial direct effects on the Applicability: Model 222 helicopters, serial no concern.
States, on the relationship between the numbers (S/N) 47006 through 47089, and
(2) Using a 180 or 220 grit abrasion paper,
National govermnent and the States, or Model 222B helicopters, S/N 47131 through
sand by hand with spanwise strokes until
on the distribution of power and 47156, with tail rotor blades, part numbers greenish- or yellow-colored primer or bare
responsibilities among the various (P/N) 222-016-001-101, -107, -111, and metal begins to be exposed.
-113; Model 222U helicopters, S/N 47501
levels of government. Therefore, in (3) Using spanwise or circular sanding
through 47574, with tail rotor blades, P/N
accordance with Executive Order 12612, 222-016-001-107 and -111; and Model 230 motions, continue hand-sanding the
it is determined that this final rule does helicopters, S/N 23001 through 23038, with remaining greenish- or yellow-colored primer
not have sufficient federalism tail rotor blades, P/N 222-016-001-111, in the cracked area using a 320 or 400 grit
implications to warrant the preparation installed, certificated in any category. paper until sufficient metal has been exposed
to allow inspection (see area indicated in
of a Federalism Assessment. Note 1: This AD applies to each helicopter
identified in the preceding applicability Figure 4).
The FAA has determined that this provision, regardless of whether it has been (d) Inspect the blade skin for cracks in the
regulation is an emergency regulation modified, altered, or repaired in the area area that was exposed in accordance with
that must be issued immediately to subject to the requirements of this AD. For paragraph (c) using a 10-power or higher
correct an unsafe condition in aircraft, helicopters that have been modified, altered, magnifying glass.
or repaired so that the performance of the (1) If no crack is found in the blade skin,
and that it is not a “significant
requirements of this AD is affected, the coat the bare metal area with a lightweight
regulatory action” imder Executive owner/operator must use the authority oil or an equivalent corrosion preventive
Order 12866. It has been determined provided in paragraph (g) to request approval compound.
further that this action involves an from the FAA. This approval may address (2) If any crack is discovered, remove the
emergency regulation imder DOT either no action, if the current configuration blade and replace it with an airworthy blade.
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 eliminates the unsafe condition, or different (e) Perform the requirements of this AD
FR 11034, February 26,1979). If it is actions necessary to address the unsafe upon installation of a replacement blade.
condition described in this AD. Such a (f) Perform the visual checks of paragraph
determined that this emergency request should include an assessment of the (a) of this AD and the subsequent
regulation otherwise would be effect of the changed configuration on the inspections, if appropriate, at intervals not to
significant under E)OT Regulatory unsafe condition addressed by this AD. In no exceed 3 hours TIS.
Policies and Procedures, a final case does the presence of any modification,
alteration, or repair remove any helicopter Note 3: A lightweight oil or equivalent
regulatory evaluation will be prepared from the applicability of this AD. corrosion preventive compound may be
and placed in the Rules Docket. A copy applied after accomplishing the repetitive
Compliance: Required before further flight,
of it, if filed, may be obtained firom the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.
unless accomplished previously. To prevent
Rules Docket at the location provided frilure of a tail rotor blade (blade) due to a (g) An alternative method of compliance or
under the caption ADDRESSES. fatigue crack (see Figure 1), loss of the tail - adjustment of the compliance time that
rotor and tail rotor gear box, and subsequent provides an acceptable level of safety may be
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish used when approved by the Manager,
the following: Rotorcraft Certification Office, Rotorcraft
Air transportation. Aircraft, Aviation (a) Clean the painted surfaces of the blades Directorate, FAA. Operators shall submit
safety. Safety. in an area approximately 6 inches spanwise their requests throu^ an FAA Principal
on either side of the doubler tip. Visually Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or
Adoption of the Amendment check both surfaces of each blade for cracks comment and then send it to the Manager,
by pushing the blade tip away from the Rotorcraft Certification Office.
Accordingly, pursuant to the
surface being checked until it contacts the
authority delegated to me by the flapping stop and then holding the blade Note 4: Information concerning the
existence of approved alternative methods of
Administrator, the Federal Aviation firmly against the stop. Pay particular
compliance with this AD, if any, may be
Administration amends part 39 of the attention to the area reaching from the obtained from the Rotorcraft Certification
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR doubler tip to 1 inch outboard, centering on Office.
an area 2 inches aft of the blade leading edge
part 39) as follows:
(see Figure 2). BILUNQ CODE 4910-13-U