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AD Number:
2015-17-01R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
FAA-2020-0463
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
Subject:
Tail Rotor
Status:
Current
Citation:
Federal Register Volume 85, Number 177 (Friday, September 11, 2020)
Citation Publish Date:
09/11/2020
Effective Date:
09/11/2020
Make:
Airbus Helicopters
Model:
AS355E | AS355F | AS355F1 | AS355F2 | AS355N | AS355NP | AS350B | AS350B1 ...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Rotorcraft
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
2015-17-01
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division
Office of Primary Responsibility:
AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 177 (Friday, September 11, 2020)]


[Rules and Regulations]


[Pages 56161-56162]


From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


[FR Doc No: 2020-20001]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


Federal Aviation Administration


14 CFR Part 39


[Docket No. FAA-2020-0463; Product Identifier 2013-SW-041-AD; Amendment 39-21246; AD


2015-17-01R1]


RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters


AGENCY:
 
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.


ACTION:
 
Final rule; removal of airworthiness directive (AD).


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SUMMARY:
 
The FAA is removing AD 2015-17-01, which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters


Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1,


AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters. AD 2015-17-01


required inspections of each tail rotor pitch horn assembly (pitch horn) for a crack, replacement of a


cracked pitch horn, and a repetitive visual inspection of certain pitch horns. AD 2015-17-01 is no


longer necessary because the cause of the unsafe condition has been removed from all affected


helicopter models. Accordingly, the FAA is removing AD 2015-17-01.


DATES:
 
This AD becomes effective September 11, 2020.


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-2020-0463; 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 final rule, any


comments received, and other information. The 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:
 
Matt Fuller, AD Program Manager, Continued


Operational Safety Branch, Airworthiness Products Section, General Aviation and Rotorcraft Unit,


FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817-222-5110; email


matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:


Discussion


The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by


removing AD 2015-17-01, Amendment 39-18234 (80 FR 50554, August 20, 2015) (“AD 2015-17-


01”), that applied to certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2,


AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and


AS355NP helicopters. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 12, 2020 (85 FR 35814).


The NPRM was prompted by a determination that AD 2015-17-01 is no longer necessary because the


unsafe condition no longer exists on Model AS350 and AS355 helicopters. The NPRM proposed to


remove AD 2015-17-01. The FAA is issuing this AD to remove AD 2015-17-01.


Comments


The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The FAA


has considered the comment received. Mr. Warren LaBare indicated support for the NPRM.


Conclusion


The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air


safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor editorial


changes. The FAA has determined that these minor changes:


•
 
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe


condition; and


•
 
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM.


Costs of Compliance


This AD adds no cost. This AD removes AD 2015-17-01 from 14 CFR part 39; therefore,


operators are no longer required to show compliance with that AD.


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.


The FAA is 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.


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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and