AD 2014-28478
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Robinson | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Debonding of the blade skin, which could result in blade failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect each main rotor blade at the skin-to-spar line for debonding, corrosion, separation, a gap, or a dent. Replace any damaged blade with an airworthy blade. Within five years of the effective date, replace both main rotor blades with new part-numbered aluminum blades to constitute terminating action of the recurring inspection requirements.
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Compliance Time
Within five years of the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, R22 Mariner, R44, and R44 II helicopters with certain main rotor blades installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-12-10 for Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, R22 Mariner, R44, and R44 II helicopters with certain main rotor blades (blade) installed. AD 2011-12-10 required inspecting each blade at the skin-to-spar line for debonding, corrosion, a separation, a gap, or a dent and replacing any damaged blade with an airworthy blade. This new AD also requires a terminating action for those inspection requirements. These actions are intended to detect debonding of the blade skin, which could result in blade failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, and to correct the unsafe condition by replacing the main rotor blades with new blades that do not require the AD inspection.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 234 (Friday, December 5, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 72132-72135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2014-28478]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0159; Directorate Identifier 2012-SW-010-AD;
Amendment 39-18032; AD 2014-23-16]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-12-10 for
Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta,
R22 Mariner, R44, and R44 II helicopters with certain main rotor blades
(blade) installed. AD 2011-12-10 required inspecting each blade at the
skin-to-spar line for debonding, corrosion, a separation, a gap, or a
dent and replacing any damaged blade with an airworthy blade. This new
AD also requires a terminating action for those inspection
requirements. These actions are intended to detect debonding of the
blade skin, which could result in blade failure and subsequent loss of
control of the helicopter, and to correct the unsafe condition by
replacing the main rotor blades with new blades that do not require the
AD inspection.
DATES: This AD is effective January 9, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 9,
2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of July 5,
2011 (76 FR 35330, June 17, 2011); corrected March 5, 2012 (77 FR
12991).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Robinson Helicopter Company, 2901 Airport Drive, Torrance, CA 90505;
telephone (310) 539-0508; fax (310) 539-5198; or at <a href="http://www.robinsonheli.com/servelib.htm">http://www.robinsonheli.com/servelib.htm</a>. You may review a copy of the
referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth
Texas, 76137.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> or in person at the Docket Operations Office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, any incorporated-by-reference
service information, the economic evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations
Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations Office, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-
140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Guerin, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712; telephone
(562) 627-5232; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aec8dccbca80c9dbcbdcc7c0eec8cfcf80c9c1d8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bbddc9dedf95dccedec9d2d5fbdddada95dcd4cd">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On February 25, 2013, at 78 FR 12648, the Federal Register
published our notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011-12-10, Amendment 39-16717 (76
FR 35330, June 17, 2011), corrected March 5, 2012 (77 FR 12991), that
applied to Robinson Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22 Mariner
helicopters with blade, part number (P/N) A016-4; and Model R44 and R44
II helicopters with blade, P/N C016-2 or C-016-5, installed. AD 2011-
12-10 required a pilot check of the blade skin-to-spar joint area for
any bare metal before the first flight of each day. AD 2011-12-10 also
required repetitively inspecting each blade for corrosion, separation,
a gap, or a dent, refinishing any bare metal before further flight, and
replacing any damaged blade with an airworthy blade. AD 2011-12-10 was
prompted by a fatal accident due to blade delamination.
At the time we issued AD 2011-12-10, Robinson had developed
replacement blades on the R22 and R44 model helicopters. AD 2011-12-10
was issued as a Final rule; request for comment; however, the amount of
time permitted to replace the blades required allowing the public an
opportunity to comment. Thus, the NPRM proposed to retain the pilot
check, recurring inspection, and blade refinishing requirements of AD
2011-12-10. An owner/operator (pilot) may perform the visual check
required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and must enter compliance with
that paragraph into the helicopter maintenance records in accordance
with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1) through (4) and 91.417(a)(2)(v). A pilot may
perform this check because it involves only looking at a visible area
of the blades and can be performed equally well by a pilot or a
mechanic. This check is an exception to our standard maintenance
regulations. The NPRM also proposed to add a part-numbered blade to its
applicability for R22 model helicopters. Lastly, the NPRM proposed to
require, within five years of the effective date, replacing both main
rotor blades with the new part-numbered aluminum blades, which would
constitute terminating action of the recurring inspection requirements.
These actions are intended to detect and prevent debonding of the blade
skin, which could result in blade failure and subsequent loss of
control of the helicopter.
Comments
After our NPRM (78 FR 12648, February 25, 2013) was published, we
received comments from 15 commenters and have given due consideration
to each one. We have identified five unique issues and addressed those
issues as follows.
Requests
Ten operators requested that we withdraw the NPRM and allow
continued repetitive inspections of the blades for all affected models,
as there is insufficient data justifying the termination of the
requirement for repetitive inspections and for replacing the main rotor
blades with new blades that do not require the AD inspection. One
commenter noted that there have been no blade failures since the
procedures of AD 2011-12-10 have
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been implemented, and therefore the NPRM increases the financial burden
to an operator without increasing safety. Another commenter requested
that more data be obtained regarding the effect of the operating
environment and the inspection accordingly modified. Two commenters
stated that a salt air environment caused the debonding due to
corrosion. Some commenters state that inspections and routine
maintenance, if done correctly, will ensure continued operational
safety.
We do not agree. Blade debonding continues to occur in service. The
cause of the debonding was determined to be erosion on unpainted blade
tip bond lines which allows the bond to weaken and the skin to pull up.
The erosion is mechanical and occurs in any environment regardless of
salt or moisture in the air. This unsafe condition is sufficient to
mandate inspections due to the catastrophic consequences if the blade
becomes delaminated. However, airworthiness cannot be assured long-term
by reliance on continued repetitive inspections. Although there have
been no fatalities since we issued AD 2011-12-10, Robinson continues to
report instances of blade delamination found during maintenance checks.
Because blades continue to have debond issues, and as using a safety-
by-inspection approach for a critical component has been shown to have
an inherent amount of risk, it is in the interest of safety to reduce
the retirement of the blades from 12 years from the blade manufacturing
date to an earlier date.
Five operators requested that we remove the requirement for
replacing the blades for the R44 Astro models, because these models are
not equipped with hydraulic assisted controls and the new blades cannot
be installed on these models unless the helicopter is converted to
hydraulic assisted controls, a costly conversion which is not necessary
for safe flight. These commenters further stated that the conversion is
not only an additional expense but also can only be performed at the
Robinson factory. One commenter believed the new blades are compatible
with the non-hydraulic airframe and requested we require that Robinson
test the new blades on the non-hydraulic R44 Astro airframe, so that
the new blades can be installed on the R44 Astro without also having to
convert the helicopter. The commenters also stated that Robinson then
reserves the right to upgrade any component on the helicopter to their
latest revision even though there is no AD or SB stating the Robinson
required change, and this Robinson requirement results in additional
cost increase. One commenter requested that we justify this requirement
for the R44 Astro helicopters by identifying the number of reports of
blade delamination on R44 Astros and explain the safety improvement
resulting from converting a helicopter to hydraulic assisted controls.
Finally, the commenters also stated that requiring replacement of the
blades (and thus, conversion) for R44 Astro helicopters significantly
reduces the resale value of these helicopters.
We do not agree. The R44 Astro is subject to the same unsafe
condition as the other R22 and R44 helicopter models. The purpose of
this AD is not to require converting a helicopter to hydraulic assisted
controls; the purpose is to correct this unsafe condition on the
blades. Robinson's decision whether to test the new blades with the
non-hydraulic R44 Astro helicopter is a business decision, and the FAA
does not have the authority to mandate a different decision. Similarly,
Robinson's decision to discontinue blades designed for the non-
hydraulic equipped helicopters is a business decision that the FAA does
not have the authority to change. Because the blades for the non-
hydraulic equipped R44 Astro helicopters are calendar life limited to
12 years and will no longer be produced, and as the manufacturer has
not pursued FAA approval for installation of the new blades on the non-
hydraulic R44 Astro, the owners of the Astro helicopter will need to
install hydraulic assisted flight controls after 12 years regardless of
the AD requirements. The FAA acknowledges that the expense and downtime
to accomplish the blade replacement is greater for the R44 helicopters
that are not equipped with hydraulic assisted controls. However, this
greater cost due to an absence of hydraulic controls, while
unfortunate, does not change the blade safety issue or the need to
require replacement of the blades prior to their retirement life.
Four operators stated that the FAA has not considered the cost of
this AD on operators and requested that Robinson be responsible for the
cost of the new blades. One commenter also requested that Robinson be
responsible for the cost of converting the R44 Astro to hydraulic
assisted flight controls, as this will be required for that model when
the new blades are installed.
We do not agree. While we acknowledge that the costs associated
with the actions of this AD are not minimal, we have determined that
these costs are reasonable given the unsafe condition. As far as
request for Robinson to bear these costs, the FAA does not have the
authority to require a manufacturer to bear the cost of a repair.
One commenter requested that we require blade replacement at the
2,200 hour overhaul or 12 years instead of the 5-year compliance time.
The commenter stated that as Robinson started the production of new
blades about 3 years ago, the 5-year replacement period would require
some owners to replace the blades long before reaching the 12-year
inspection, and this financial cost was not taken into account with the
proposed rule.
We do not agree. We determined a replacement period of five years
from the date of the AD by using a quantitative and qualitative risk
assessment methodology. The risk of blade skin debonding results in a
loss of control of the helicopter and is beyond acceptable risk
guidelines when allowing the blades to continue in service
indefinitely. Although the risk assessment indicates that immediate
action is required to correct the unsafe condition, this risk is
partially mitigated by the improved inspection techniques, making it
acceptable to allow a five year period of time for blades to be
replaced. The added cost to retire the blades has been anticipated in
the financial burden justification of this AD. The FAA acknowledges
that in some situations the cost to the operator may be in excess of
the cost of the replacement blades, but we have determined that the
costs associated with the actions of this AD are reasonable given the
safety issue.
Lastly, one commenter did not make a request but stated that bare
metal can be seen on areas of the helicopter and that the helicopter
manufacturer provides poor corrosion protection on the helicopter. The
commenter explained that metal-to-metal contact causes the corrosion
that occurs on the blades.
We disagree. Metal-to-metal contact may be a mechanism that is
causing the corrosion in the rotor blade tip cap to skin interface, but
it has not been shown to be a mechanism for skin debonding in the area
of the blade that has been found in the fleet. Skin debonding is the
unsafe condition the actions in this AD are correcting.
FAA's Determination
We have reviewed the relevant information, considered the comments
received, and determined that an unsafe condition exists and is likely
to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs and
that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD
requirements as proposed, except we are allowing compliance with the
revised service information as an optional
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action. We have also made clarifications in the economic analysis to
reflect the correct cost of required parts and labor for R-44
helicopters without hydraulically boosted flight controls installed.
The total estimated cost for these model helicopters has not changed.
These changes are consistent with the intent of the proposals in the
NPRM (78 FR 12648, February 25, 2013) and will not increase the
economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.
Related Service Information
We have reviewed the following Robinson service information:
<bullet> Letter titled ``Additional Information Regarding Main
Rotor Blade Skin Debonding,'' dated May 25, 2007, discussing blade skin
debonding;
<bullet> Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) changes to the Normal
Procedures Section 4 and Systems Description Section 7, revised April
20, 2007, for each applicable model helicopter containing a ``caution''
about skin-to-spar bond line erosion;
<bullet> One Service Letter with two different Nos.: R22 SL-56B and
R44 SL-32B, both revised April 30, 2010, specifying proper inspection
and protection (refinishing) of bonded areas; and
<bullet> Service Bulletins SB-103 for the Model R22 and SB-72 for
the Model R44, both dated April 30, 2010, and SB-103A and SB-72A, both
dated July 19, 2012, specifying proper inspection and protection
(refinishing) of bonded areas for certain affected blades.
<bullet> R44 Service Letter SL-37, dated June 18, 2010, specifying
the required modifications for a carbureted R-44 to install P/N C016-7
blades.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 1,290 Model R22 helicopters and
1,353 Model R44 helicopters, for a total of 2,643 helicopters of U.S.
Registry. At an average labor rate of $85 per hour, we estimate that
operators will incur the following costs in order to comply with this
AD:
<bullet> Time to perform the before flight check each day is
negligible.
<bullet> Inspecting both blades will require about three work
hours, for a total cost per helicopter of $255 and a total cost to the
U.S. operator fleet of $673,965.
<bullet> Replacing both blades on a Model R22 helicopter will
require about 20 work hours, and required parts will cost $29,808, for
a total cost per helicopter of $31,508 and a total cost to the U.S. R22
operator fleet of $40,645,320 over a 5-year period.
<bullet> Replacing both blades on a Model R44 helicopter with
hydraulically boosted flight controls installed (approximately 1,053
helicopters) will require about 20 work hours, and required parts will
cost $43,783, for a total cost per helicopter of $45,483 and a total
cost to the U.S. R44 operator fleet of $47,893,599 over a 5-year
period.
<bullet> Replacing both blades on a Model R44 helicopter without
hydraulically boosted flight controls installed (approximately 300
helicopters) will require modifying the aircraft with hydraulic flight
controls, and adding the P/N C016-7 blades and the required airframe
provisions at a cost of 100 work-hours for a total labor cost of
$8,500. Parts will cost $103,747 for a total cost per helicopters of
$112,247, and a cost to U.S. operators of $33,674,100 over 5 years.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction; and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply
with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2011-12-10, Amendment 39-16717 (76 FR 35330, June 17, 2011); corrected
March 5, 2012 (77 FR 12991), and adding the following new AD:
2014-23-16 Robinson Helicopter Company: Amendment 39-18032; Docket
No. FAA-2013-0159; Directorate Identifier 2012-SW-010-AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22
Mariner helicopters with main rotor blade (blade), part number (P/N)
A016-2 or A016-4; and Model R44 and R44 II helicopters with blade,
P/N C016-2 or C-016-5, certificated in any category.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as blade skin debonding,
which could result in blade failure and subsequent loss of control
of the helicopter.
(c) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2011-12-10, Amendment 39-16717 (76 FR
35330, June 17, 2011); corrected March 5, 2012 (77 FR 12991).
(d) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective January 9, 2015.
(e) Compliance
You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.
(f) Required Actions
(1) Before the first flight of each day, visually check for any
exposed (bare metal) skin-to-spar joint area on the lower surface of
each blade. The actions required by this
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paragraph may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at
least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the
aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with
14 CFR 43.9(a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record
must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or
135.439.
(2) If there is any bare metal in the area of the skin-to-spar
bond line, before further flight, inspect the blade by following the
requirements of paragraph (f)(3) of this AD.
(3) Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS), and at intervals not
to exceed 100 hours TIS or at each annual inspection, whichever
occurs first, inspect each blade for corrosion, separation, a gap,
or a dent by following the Compliance Procedure, paragraphs 1
through 6 and 8, of Robinson R22 Service Bulletin SB-103, dated
April 30, 2010 (SB103), or Robinson Service Bulletin SB-72, dated
April 30, 2010 (SB72), as appropriate for your model helicopter.
Although the Robinson service information limits the magnification
to 10X, a higher magnification is acceptable for this inspection.
Also, an appropriate tap test tool which provides similar
performance, weight, and consistency of tone may be substituted for
the ``1965 or later United States Quarter-dollar coin,'' which is
specified in the Compliance Procedure, paragraph 2, of SB72 and
SB103.
(4) Before further flight, refinish any exposed area of a blade
by following the Compliance Procedure, paragraphs 2 through 6, of
Robinson R22 Service Letter SL-56B or R44 Service Letter SL-32B,
both dated April 30, 2010, as appropriate for your model helicopter.
(5) Before further flight, replace any unairworthy blade with an
airworthy blade.
(6) Within 5 years of the effective date of this AD:
(i) For Model R22 series helicopters, replace blade P/N A016-2
or A016-4 with a blade, P/N A016-6.
(ii) For Model R44 series helicopters fitted with hydraulically
boosted main rotor flight controls, replace blade P/N C016-2 or
C016-5 with a blade, P/N C016-7.
(iii) For Model R44 series helicopters without hydraulically
boosted main rotor flight controls, replace blade P/N C016-2 or
C016-5 with a blade, P/N C016-7. Prior to installing a blade P/N
C016-7, verify the helicopter has been modified as required by
Robinson R44 Service Letter SL-37, dated June 18, 2010, Compliance
Procedures, paragraphs 1. through 10.
(iv) Installing blades, P/N A016-6 or P/N C016-7, is terminating
action for the inspection requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) through
(f)(4) of this AD.
(7) As an option for complying with paragraph (f)(3) of this AD,
you may perform a blade inspection by following the corresponding
provisions of SB-103A or SB-72A, both dated July 19, 2012, as
appropriate for your model helicopter.
(g) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits will not be issued.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Fred Guerin,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood,
CA 90712; telephone (562) 627-5232; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#15736770713b726070677c7b557374743b727a63"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="375145525319504252455e597751565619505841">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2011-12-10 (76 FR 35330, June 17,
2011); corrected March 5, 2012 (77 FR 12991), are approved as AMOCs
for the corresponding requirements in paragraph (f) of this AD.
(i) Additional Information
The Robinson letter titled ``Additional Information Regarding
Main Rotor Blade Skin Debonding,'' dated May 25, 2007, which is not
incorporated by reference, contains additional information about the
subject of this AD. For service information identified in this AD,
contact Robinson Helicopter Company, 2901 Airport Drive, Torrance,
CA 90505; telephone (310) 539-0508; fax (310) 539-5198; or at <a href="http://www.robinsonheli.com/servelib.htm">http://www.robinsonheli.com/servelib.htm</a>. You may review a copy of this
information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137.
(j) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6210: Main Rotor
Blades.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
January 9, 2015.
(i) Robinson R44 Service Letter SL-37, dated June 18, 2010.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was previously approved
for IBR on July 5, 2011 (76 FR 35330, June 17, 2011); corrected
March 5, 2012 (77 FR 12991).
(i) Robinson R22 Service Bulletin SB-103, dated April 30, 2010.
(ii) Robinson R44 Service Bulletin SB-72, dated April 30, 2010.
(iii) Robinson R22 Service Letter SL-56B, dated April 30, 2010.
(iv) Robinson R44 Service Letter SL-32B, dated April 30, 2010.
(5) For Robinson service information identified in this AD,
contact Robinson Helicopter Company, 2901 Airport Drive, Torrance,
CA 90505; telephone (310) 539-0508; fax (310) 539-5198; or at <a href="http://www.robinsonheli.com/servelib.htm">http://www.robinsonheli.com/servelib.htm</a>.
(6) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663,
Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(7) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 4, 2014.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-28478 Filed 12-4-14; 8:45 am]
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