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Final Documents—June 2013 This list includes Federal Register (FR) publications such as final rules, Advisory Circulars (ACs), policy statements, and related material of interest to ARSA members. For proposals opened for public comment, see Your Two Cents in this issue. The date shown is the date of FR publication or other official release.

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Final Rules, Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

AD: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Helicopters

Issued 6/4/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0470 Effective 6/19/2013

This AD requires inspecting the bearing to determine whether an incorrectly manufactured seal material is installed on the bearing.

AD: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes


This AD requires inspecting for the correct serial number of a certain hydraulic system accumulator, and replacing affected hydraulic system accumulators with new or serviceable accumulators.

AD: Dassault Aviation Airplanes


This AD requires modifying the tail strobe power supply wire routing.

AD: Embraer S.A. Airplanes


This AD requires measuring the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) main landing gear (MLG) side stay support fitting to detect bushing migration, and replacing the bushing; and inspecting for damage on the LH and RH MLG side stay support assembly, and performing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.

AD: Iniziative Industriali Italiane S.p.A. Airplanes


This AD requires inspecting for and correcting an improper installation of the spherical bearing on the central hinge lever and a crack on the weld length of the horizontal tail/elevator plane hinge assembly.

AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes


This AD requires replacing certain seals made of Boeing Materials Specification 8-39 urethane foam.

AD: Rolls-Royce plc Turbojet Engines


This AD requires reducing the life of certain critical parts.

AD: Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes


This AD supersedes an existing rule and requires visual repetitive inspections, expanding the inspection scope to include the entirety of each airplane exhaust system.

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https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/04/2013-12720/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-inc-bell-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/04/2013-12898/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/04/2013-12722/airworthiness-directives-dassault-aviation-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/04/2013-12900/airworthiness-directives-embraer-sa-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/04/2013-12516/airworthiness-directives-iniziative-industriali-italiane-spa-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/04/2013-12717/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/10/2013-13012/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-plc-turbojet-engines

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/12/2013-13666/airworthiness-directives-piper-aircraft-inc-airplanes

AD: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines


This AD requires removing any affected fuel pump tube and replacing it with a part eligible for installation.



This AD requires inspecting the strut forward dry bay for the presence of hydraulic fluid, and taking related investigative and corrective actions (including checking drain lines for blockage due to hydraulic fluid coking, and cleaning or replacing drain lines to allow drainage).

AD: Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines


This AD requires inspecting the baffle plate feature and removing from service the high-pressure compressor (HPC) stage 6 disk if the plate is missing material. This AD also requires mandatory removal from service of these HPC stage 6 disks at the next HPC module exposure.

AD: Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Airplanes


This AD requires revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual and installing placards on the instrument panel.



This AD supersedes an existing rule and reduces the compliance time for accumulator replacement.

AD: Airbus Airplanes


This AD supersedes an existing rule and adds airplanes with certain rudders to the AD applicability; changes an inspection type for certain reinforced rudder areas; requires pre-inspections and repairs if needed; and requires permanently restoring vacuum loss holes. This AD also requires inspecting for certain rudders and making repairs if needed, and requires replacing certain other rudders with new rudders.

AD: Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes


This AD requires revising the pilot's operating handbook and the airplane maintenance manuals regarding proper use of the brakes and inspection of the aft fuselage.

AD: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters


This AD requires modifying and identifying the cyclic stick cantilever or lock.

AD: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

Issued 6/24/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0223 Effective 7/29/2013 This AD supersedes an existing rule and requires inspecting and maintaining stabilizer-trim attachment components and the flap actuator.

AD: Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

Issued 6/24/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1327 Effective 7/29/2013 This AD requires inspecting the low pressure compressor blades that have accumulated more than 2,500 flight cycles.

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/14/2013-14035/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-deutschland-ltd-and-co-kg-turbofan-engines


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/14/2013-14040/airworthiness-directives-engine-alliance-turbofan-engines

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/17/2013-14247/airworthiness-directives-hawker-beechcraft-corporation-type-certificate-previously-held-by-raytheon


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/21/2013-14698/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/21/2013-14689/airworthiness-directives-cessna-aircraft-company-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/21/2013-13473/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-deutschland-gmbh-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/24/2013-14967/airworthiness-directives-pilatus-aircraft-ltd-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/24/2013-14922/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-plc-turbofan-engines

Special Conditions (SCs)

SC: Eurocopter France, EC175B; Use of 30-Minute Power Rating

Issued 6/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0502 Comments due 7/29/2013

These special conditions address a novel or unusual design feature associated with a 30-minute power rating, generally intended to be used for hovering at increased power for search and rescue missions.

SC: Cirrus Design Corporation, Model SF50; Fire Extinguishing for Upper Aft Fuselage Mounted Engine; Withdrawal

Issued 6/14/2013 Docket #: CE305 Effective 6/14/2013

The FAA is withdrawing a previously published notice granting special conditions (No. 23-245-SC) for the Cirrus Design Corporation model SF50 airplane.

SC: Cirrus Design Corporation, Model SF50; Function and Reliability Testing; Withdrawal

Issued 6/17/2013 Docket #: CE308 Effective 6/17/2013

The FAA is withdrawing a previously published notice granting special conditions (No. 23-248-SC) for the Cirrus Design Corporation model SF50 airplane.

SC: The Boeing Company, Model 717-200 Series Airplanes; Seats with Inflatable Lapbelts


These special conditions address a novel or unusual design feature associated with seats with inflatable lapbelts

SC: Cessna Aircraft Company, Model J182T; Electronic Engine Control System Installation


These special conditions address a novel or unusual design feature associated with the installation of an electronic engine control on Cessna J182T airplanes.

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/12/2013-13800/special-conditions-eurocopter-france-ec175b-use-of-30-minute-power-rating

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/14/2013-14151/special-conditions-cirrus-design-corporation-model-sf50-fire-extinguishing-for-upper-aft-fuselage

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/14/2013-14151/special-conditions-cirrus-design-corporation-model-sf50-fire-extinguishing-for-upper-aft-fuselage

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/17/2013-14327/special-conditions-cirrus-design-corporation-model-sf50-airplane-function-and-reliability-testing

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/17/2013-14322/special-conditions-the-boeing-company-model-717-200-series-airplanes-seats-with-inflatable-lapbelts

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/25/2013-13841/special-conditions-cessna-aircraft-company-model-j182t-electronic-engine-control-system-installation

Your Two Cents—June 2013 This is your chance to provide input on rules and policies that will affect you. Agencies must provide the public notice and an opportunity for comment before their rules or policies change. Your input matters. Comments should be received before the indicated due date; however, agencies often consider comments they receive before drafting of the final document begins.

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NPRM, Airworthiness Directive (AD)

NPRM AD: Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

Issued 6/3/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0460 Comments due 7/18/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting the stick pusher rigging and making an adjustment to the correct setting if necessary.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Issued 6/3/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0461 Comments due 7/18/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would require repetitively inspecting for skin cracks next to the shear tie on airplanes with certain existing repair doublers, and taking corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would also revise the applicability to include additional airplanes.

NPRM AD: Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Issued 6/5/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0478 Comments due 8/5/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting the lock wires securing the tail rotor duplex bearing locking nut to determine whether any lock wires are missing or damaged.

NPRM AD: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Helicopters

Issued 6/5/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0481 Comments due 8/5/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting, labeling, and replacing the float inflation hoses.

NPRM AD: Eurocopter France Helicopters

Issued 6/5/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0480 Comments due 8/5/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting the rear beam of each seat to determine if all of the weld beads are present and replacing the seat if any weld bead is missing.


Issued 6/5/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0479 Comments due 8/5/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting the intermediate gearbox (IGB) fairing for a crack and inspecting the IGB fairing gutter, if installed, for a crack, separation, or interference.

NPRM AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 230 Helicopters

Issued 6/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0492 Comments due 8/6/2013 This proposed AD would require installing a placard on the instrument panel and revising the limitations section of the rotorcraft flight manual.

NPRM AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Models 206B and 206L Helicopters

Issued 6/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0488 Comments due 8/6/2013 This proposed AD would require installing a placard beneath the engine power dual tachometer and revising the operating limitations section of the rotorcraft flight manual

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/03/2013-13006/airworthiness-directives-saab-ab-saab-aerosystems-airplanes


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/05/2013-13293/airworthiness-directives-agusta-spa-type-certificate-currently-held-by-agustawestland-spa

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/05/2013-13302/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-inc-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/05/2013-13300/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-eurocopter-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/05/2013-13297/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/07/2013-13480/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-limited-bell-helicopters


NPRM AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Models 206L-3 and 206L-4 Helicopters

Issued 6/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0489 Comments due 8/6/2013 This proposed AD would require installing a placard beneath the engine power dual tachometer and revising the limitations section of the rotorcraft flight manual


Issued 6/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0490 Comments due 8/6/2013 This proposed AD would require installing a placard beneath the NR/NP dual tachometer and revising the limitations section of the rotorcraft flight manual


Issued 6/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0491 Comments due 8/6/2013 This proposed AD would require installing a placard on the instrument panel and revising the limitations section of the rotorcraft flight manual


Issued 6/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0487 Comments due 8/6/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting the torque value of the bolts that secure the front and rear main gearbox suspension bar attaching fittings, and re-torqueing the bolts to the proper value if the torque value is out of tolerance. This proposed AD would also require, if the torque value is out of tolerance by more than 20 percent, inspecting the bolts, frames, and related equipment for a crack and repairing or replacing them if cracked.

NPRM AD: Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

Issued 6/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0940 Comments due 8/6/2013 The proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would require inspecting the hydromechanical metering unit.

NPRM AD: CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines

Issued 6/10/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0407 Comments due 8/9/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting to verify re-installation of the handcranking pad cover after removal of the pad cover for maintenance until installation of a handcranking pad oil dynamic seal assembly. This inspection requirement exceeds normal maintenance and is necessary due to the design and location of the handcranking pad cover on the accessory gear box.

NPRM AD: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Helicopters

Issued 6/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0500 Comments due 8/12/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and retain the current requirements, but but would add an exception for the main rotors yoke, which does not have a data plate.

NPRM AD: Eurocopter France Model Helicopters

Issued 6/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0501 Comments due 8/12/2013 This proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting the lower and upper front and rear fittings that attach the upper fin to the fenestron for a crack. If there is a crack, it would require removing all four fittings from service. It would also require, within a specified time, removing all fittings from service; the fittings would not be eligible to be installed on any helicopter.

NPRM AD: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines

Issued 6/13/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0397 Comments due 8/12/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting the high-pressure air bleed valve operating mechanism and taking corrective action if necessary.





https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/07/2013-13509/airworthiness-directives-turbomeca-sa-turboshaft-engines

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/10/2013-13721/airworthiness-directives-cfm-international-sa-turbofan-engines

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/11/2013-13797/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-inc-bell-model-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/11/2013-13799/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-helicopters


NPRM AD: MD Helicopters, Inc. Helicopters

Issued 6/14/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0486 Comments due 8/13/2013 This proposed AD would require a checking daily the position of certain main rotor blade retention bolts. The rule would also require, if necessary, removing and inspecting the bolt for a crack and replacing any cracked bolt with one that is airworthy.

NPRM AD: Eurocopter France Model Helicopters

Issued 6/17/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0477 Comments due 8/16/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would require inspecting other areas of the tail gearbox control lever not previously inspected and at additional inspection intervals.

NPRM AD: Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A Airplanes

Issued 6/19/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0527 Comments due 8/5/2013 This proposed AD would also require inspecting for and, if necessary, repairing cracks at the joint between the hinge pin sub-assembly and the lock pin of the main landing gear lever hinge fitting.

NPRM AD: Agusta S.p.A Helicopters


NPRM AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Helicopters

Issued 6/20/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0526 Comments due 8/19/2013 This proposed AD would require replacing or reworking certain aft bearing caps.


Issued 6/20/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0525 Comments due 8/19/2013 This proposed AD would require measuring each main rotor blade spar space to determine whether it is oversized and reidentifying the blade and reducing the life limit of the blade if the spar spacer is oversized.

NPRM AD: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters



Issued 6/20/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0523 Comments due 8/19/2013 This proposed AD would require removing from service certain part-numbered nuts and washers from the lower ball-joint bolt.


Issued 6/20/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0524 Comments due 8/19/2013 This proposed AD would require visually inspecting each jettisonable emergency exit window panel for sealant, and removing any sealant that exists in the window's extruded sections.

NPRM AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

Issued 6/20/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0514 Comments due 8/19/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting each spindle cuff assembly or blade fold cuff assembly for a crack. If there is a crack, this proposed AD would require replacing the cracked part. If there is no crack, this AD would

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/14/2013-14139/airworthiness-directives-md-helicopters-inc-mdhi-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/17/2013-14279/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-eurocopter-model-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/19/2013-14569/airworthiness-directives-piaggio-aero-industries-spa-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/20/2013-14694/airworthiness-directives-agusta-spa-type-certificate-currently-held-by-agustawestland-spa-agusta

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/20/2013-14693/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-bell-model-helicopters


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/20/2013-14697/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-deutschland-gmbh-ecd-helicopters



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/20/2013-14699/airworthiness-directives-sikorsky-aircraft-corporation-sikorsky-model-helicopters

require applying white paint to the inspection area to enhance the existing inspection procedure.

NPRM AD: Airbus Airplanes

Issued 6/21/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0463 Comments due 8/5/2013 This proposed AD would require replacing the wire harness located in the tail cone.

NPRM AD Withdrawal: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Issued 6/21/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0805

The proposed AD would have rescinded an existing AD requiring an inspection to determine if certain motor operated valve actuators for the fuel tanks are installed, and taking related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.



Final Documents—May 2013 This list includes Federal Register (FR) publications such as final rules, Advisory Circulars (ACs), policy statements, and related material of interest to ARSA members. For proposals opened for public comment, see Your Two Cents in this issue. The date shown is the date of FR publication or other official release.



AD: Diamond Aircraft Industries Airplanes


This AD requires inspecting for and repairing chafing between the charge air tubing and the engine firewall that may cause a hole in the charge air tubing, which could result in loss of charged air pressure with consequent loss of engine power and control.



This AD requires inspecting the long tail rotor drive shaft assembly for blind rivets, and if any blind rivets are installed, replacing that shaft assembly.

AD: Eurocopter France Helicopters


This AD requires inspecting for cracks in the rear roller support shaft and rear fitting of the sliding door, and replacing the shaft or fitting if there is a crack.



This AD requires inspecting the emergency flotation gear attachment brackets for a crack, and if there is a crack, replacing the cracked bracket with an airworthy bracket.



This AD requires inspecting the 9-degree frame for a crack, and repairing the frame if there is a crack.



For certain airplanes, this AD requires performing an inspection of reinforcement straps to ensure they are correctly bonded to the center overhead stowage bins, and bonding the reinforcement straps to the center overhead stowage bins if necessary. For certain other airplanes, this AD requires installing reinforcement straps on the center overhead stowage bins.



This AD requires inspecting for cracking of the fuselage skin at certain locations at chem-mill areas, and making repairs if necessary.


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/01/2013-09431/airworthiness-directives-diamond-aircraft-industries-airplanes









This AD requires inspecting for cracking of the fuselage skin along chem-mill steps at certain crown skin and shear wrinkle areas, and making repairs if necessary.



This AD requires modifying the fluid drain path in the wing leading edge area, forward of the wing front spar, and doing all applicable related investigative and corrective actions; and installing new seal disks on the latches in the fuel shutoff valve access door.

AD: Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Powered Gliders


This AD revises an existing rule by removing the Model H-36 from the Applicability.



This AD requires inspecting to detect damage to the upper fire seals on the forward edge of the thrust reverser, where the fire seal contacts the 12-o'clock engine strut, and for correct stiffness and vent holes, and taking corrective actions if necessary; and installing a bracket for the fire seal.



This AD requires, depending on airplane configuration, modifying three flight control primary computers; modifying two flight control secondary computers; revising the airplane flight manual to include certain information; replacing certain O-rings; and checking part number and replacing certain O-ring seals if needed.

AD: Revo, Incorporated Airplanes


This AD supersedes an existing rule and requires the same actions as AD 2005-12-02 except using revised service documents and procedures, adds Model Colonial C-1 airplanes to the applicability, and adds an optional terminating action for the requirements.



This AD revises an existing rule and requires clarifying certain actions specified in the existing AD.



This AD supersedes an existing rule and requires repetitive external eddy current inspections for cracking of certain fuselage crown lap joints, and corrective actions if necessary; internal eddy current and detailed inspections for cracking of certain fuselage crown lap joints, and repair if necessary; and detailed inspections of certain stringer clips, and replacement with new stringer clips if necessary.



This AD supersedes two existing rules and adds repetitive inspections, scheduled overhauls, correct alignment during installation, and repetitive maintenance of the flap track, and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD also adds airplanes to the applicability.



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/06/2013-10270/airworthiness-directives-diamond-aircraft-industries-gmbh-powered-gliders



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/09/2013-10758/airworthiness-directives-revo-incorporated-airplanes






This AD requires installing stopper plates on the aft uplock frames in the main landing gear (MLG) bay adjacent to the right and left MLG uplock assemblies.

AD: Twin Commander Aircraft LLC Airplanes


This AD requires inspection for cracking of the outer fuselage attachments, the lower wing main spar, the vertical channels, the upper picture window channels, aft cabin pressure web, external wing to fuselage fillets, and fasteners; repair or replacement of damaged parts as necessary; and modification of the structure with reinforced parts.



This AD requires performing repetitive operational tests of the engine fuel suction feed of the fuel system, and taking corrective actions if necessary.

AD correction: The Boeing Company Airplanes


The FAA is correcting document 2013-10657 issued on May 14, 2013 to provide accurate airplane model numbers.



This AD supersedes an existing rule and adds Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes to the applicability. For certain airplanes, this rule also adds performing repetitive inspections for damage and corrosion of the sliding piston sub-assembly and requires taking new related investigative and corrective actions.



This AD requires revising the operating limitations to prohibit flights under instrument flight rules or under night visual flight rules when the autotrim is inoperative.



This AD supersedes an existing rule and revises the compliance times for the preventive modification; adds certain inspections for cracks in the number 5 cross beam of the forward cargo door; and adds inspections of the number 4 cross beam if cracks are found in the number 5 cross beam, and corrective actions if necessary. For certain airplanes, this new AD also adds a one-time inspection for airplanes previously modified or repaired, and a one-time inspection of the reinforcement angle for excessive shimming or fastener pull-up, and corrective actions if necessary.


SC: Airbus, Model A340-600 Series Airplanes; Lower Deck Crew Rest Compartments


These special conditions address a novel or unusual design feature associated with the installation of lower deck crew rest compartments located under the passenger cabin floor in the aft cargo compartment.


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/14/2013-10498/airworthiness-directives-twin-commander-aircraft-llc-airplanes


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/21/C1-2013-10657/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes




https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/03/2013-10446/special-conditions-airbus-model-a340-600-series-airplanes-lower-deck-crew-rest-compartments

SC: Embraer, S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplane; Side-Facing Seats; Installation of Airbag Systems in Shoulder Belts


These proposed special conditions would address a novel or unusual design feature associated with multiple place and single place side-facing seats and installation of airbag systems in the shoulder belts.

SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplane, Dive Speed Definition With Speed Protection System


These special conditions address a novel or unusual design feature associated with a high-speed protection system.

SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplane; Landing Pitchover Condition


These special conditions address a novel or unusual design feature associated with landing loads due to the automatic braking system.

SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplanes; Flight Envelope Protection: General Limiting Requirements


These special conditions address a novel or unusual design feature associated with new control architecture and a full digital flight control system which provides flight envelope protections.

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/06/2013-10581/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-side-facing-seats-installation-of-airbag

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/06/2013-10581/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-side-facing-seats-installation-of-airbag

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/28/2013-12535/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-dive-speed-definition-with-speed-protection

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/28/2013-12534/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-landing-pitchover-condition

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/28/2013-12536/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplanes-flight-envelope-protection-general-limiting

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/28/2013-12536/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplanes-flight-envelope-protection-general-limiting

Your Two Cents—May 2013 This is your chance to provide input on rules and policies that will affect you. Agencies must provide the public notice and an opportunity for comment before their rules or policies change. Your input matters. Comments should be received before the indicated due date; however, agencies often consider comments they receive before drafting of the final document begins.




Issued 5/2/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0335 Comments due 6/17/2013 This proposed AD would require performing repetitive trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator ballscrew shaft integrity tests, and replacement if necessary.


Issued 5/2/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0360 Comments due 6/17/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would require replacing angle of attack sensor conic plates.


Issued 5/2/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0361 Comments due 6/17/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting the left and right side chords of the fin closure rib for cracking and corrosion, and performing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.


Issued 5/3/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0363 Comments due 6/17/2013 This proposed AD would require, for certain airplanes, revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to advise the flight crew of emergency procedures for addressing Angle of Attack (AOA) sensor blockage. This proposed AD would also mandate replacing the AOA sensor conic plates with AOA sensor flat plates.


Issued 5/3/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0364 Comments due 6/17/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would require performing new repetitive inspections for cracking in the stringer 6 skin lap splice, modifying the lap splice, conducting post-modification inspections, and taking corrective actions if necessary.


Issued 5/3/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0362 Comments due 6/17/2013 This proposed AD would require conducting repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections for any crack of the frames at body station (STA) 188 through STA 344, and making repairs if necessary.


Issued 5/6/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0425 Comments due 6/20/2013 This proposed AD would revise an earlier proposed rule by altering the initial compliance time and providing an optional modification that would extend the compliance time for the next repetitive inspection.








NPRM AD Withdrawal: Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes


This document withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking that would have applied to all Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-18 and PA-19 airplanes. The proposed rule would have required either moving all toggle-style magneto switches located on the left cabin panel, adjacent to the front seat, away from this position; or replacing these switches with FAA-approved, non-keyed, rotary-style switches.


Issued 5/8/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0365 Comments due 6/24/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would expand the applicability, reduce the compliance time, change torque values of the check valve tightening, and require performing repetitive inspections for certain check valves in the hydraulic systems on airplanes that have had a certain modification embodied during production or in-service.


Issued 5/8/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0398 Comments due 7/8/2013 This proposed AD would require modifying the fire extinguishing system injection tubes.


Issued 5/8/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0399 Comments due 7/8/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting the collective pitch lever for correct locking and unlocking conditions.


Issued 5/8/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0366 Comments due 6/24/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would require, for certain airplanes, determining the material type of main entry door reveals, inspecting for cracking of 6061 machined aluminum one-piece corner reveals, and replacing them with 6061 machined aluminum two-piece corner reveals if necessary. This proposed AD would also allow replacement with two-piece corner reveals as an option for certain inspections and would also revise the applicability by removing a certain airplane.

NPRM AD: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

Issued 5/10/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0367 Comments due 6/24/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting the main landing gear retraction actuator components; taking corrective actions if necessary; and, for certain retraction actuators, installing a new jam nut.


Issued 5/10/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0370 Comments due 6/24/2013 This proposed AD would require cleaning the crew oxygen system.


Issued 5/10/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0369 Comments due 6/24/2013 This proposed AD would require replacing the rudder pedal pushrod connecting bolts and performing repetitive inspections of the rudder pedal assembly bolt holes in each of the captain and the first officer rudder pedal assemblies, and if necessary, repairing or replacing worn rudder pedal assemblies.

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/07/2013-10786/airworthiness-directives-piper-aircraft-inc-airplanes









Issued 5/10/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0368 Comments due 6/24/2013 This proposed AD would require installing wiring and changing certain electrical load management system panels and other concurrent requirements to ensure the flightcrew is able to turn off electrical power to the in-flight entertainment systems and other non-essential electrical systems through a switch in the flight compartment in the event of smoke or flames.

NPRM AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model Helicopters

Issued 5/13/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0400 Comments due 7/12/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting each bearing to determine if it has been properly staked and replacing the bearing or assembly if it has not been staked properly.

NPRM AD: MD Helicopters Inc. Helicopters

Issued 5/13/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0401 Comments due 7/12/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would require removing paint for all pitch horn inspections, inspecting for pitting and the shot peen surface's condition in addition to cracks and corrosion, and would add certain part-numbered blades to the applicability.


Issued 5/14/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0418 Comments due 6/28/2013 This proposed AD would require checking maintenance records to determine if certain repairs were done in area 1 of the frame brace fittings, and, for affected airplanes, inspecting for cracking in area 2 of the frame base fittings between frame 41 and frame 46, and making repairs if necessary.


Issued 5/14/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0416 Comments due 6/28/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would reduce the inspection compliance time, add an inspection of the upper fittings and shelves of the 80VU rack, and add airplanes to the applicability.


Issued 5/14/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0419 Comments due 6/28/2013 This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance program.

NPRM AD: Rolls-Royce PLC Turbofan Engines

Issued 5/14/2013 Docket #: FAA-2010-0562 Comments due 7/15/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule, would expand the population of affected parts, and would change the definition of “engine shop visit.”

NPRM AD: Hawker Beechcraft Corporation

Issued 5/15/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1180 Comments due 7/1/2013 The FAA is revising an earlier proposed rule by prohibiting the installation of designated spare parts and clarifying the applicability.


Issued 5/20/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0424 Comments due 7/5/2013 This proposed AD would require performing repetitive detailed inspections for cracks and sheared, loose, or missing rivets of the forward cargo door and, for certain airplanes, of the aft cargo door, and making repairs if necessary.


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/13/2013-11240/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-limited-bell-model-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/13/2013-11237/airworthiness-directives-md-helicopters-inc-helicopters





https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/15/2013-11535/airworthiness-directives-hawker-beechcraft-corporation



Issued 5/21/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0422 Comments due 7/5/2013 This proposed AD would require performing repetitive operational tests of certain wing tip brakes (WTB) pressure-off-brakes for performance on the flap and slat systems, and replacement of any affected WTB with a new or serviceable part if the test fails. This proposed AD would also require eventual replacement of all affected WTBs with a new part, which would terminate the repetitive tests.

NPRM AD: Dassault Aviation Airplanes

Issued 5/21/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0423 Comments due 7/5/2013 This proposed AD would require repetitive weighing of fire extinguisher bottles having a certain part number, and eventual replacement of those bottles to terminate the repetitive weighing.

NPRM AD: Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Airplanes

Issued 5/22/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0448 Comments due 7/8/2013 This proposed AD would require either incorporating updates to the aircraft computer system or incorporating a temporary revision to the aircraft flight manual.

NPRM AD: Hamilton Standard Division and Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Propellers

Issued 5/23/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0262 Comments due 7/22/2013 This proposed AD would require incorporating inspections, based on a calendar time, into the propeller maintenance schedule.

NPRM AD: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Sailplanes

Issued 5/23/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0450 Comments due 7/8/2013 This proposed AD would require correcting a misalignment of the automatic elevator control connection.

NPRM AD: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model Helicopters

Issued 5/23/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0446 Comments due 7/22/2013 This proposed AD would also require replacing the bearing if there is binding or rough turning or if there is chafing or damage on the lower side of the floor. Also, this proposed AD would require modifying and re-identifying a certain rod.

NPRM AD: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Helicopters

Issued 5/28/2013 Docket #: FAA-2008-0288 Comments due 7/29/2013 This supplemental NPRM AD would revise a previously proposed rule’s requirements by updating the cost of compliance, changing the recording requirements, adding a requirement to reduce the retirement life of an installed spindle, and adding Bell Model 214ST to the applicability.

NPRM AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation-Manufactured Model Helicopters

Issued 5/28/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0454 Comments due 7/29/2013 This proposed rule would supersede an existing rule and would require establishing or reducing the life limits for certain flight-critical components, removing from service various parts, performing repetitive inspections and other corrective actions, and replacing any cracked part discovered during an inspection.



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/22/2013-12142/airworthiness-directives-eclipse-aerospace-inc-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/23/2013-12260/airworthiness-directives-hamilton-standard-division-and-hamilton-sundstrand-corporation-propellers

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/23/2013-12308/airworthiness-directives-alexander-schleicher-gmbh-and-co-segelflugzeugbau-sailplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/23/2013-12309/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-deutschland-gmbh-model-helicopters


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/05/28/2013-12523/airworthiness-directives-sikorsky-aircraft-corporation-manufactured-sikorsky-model-helicopters-type


Issued 5/28/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0425 Comments due 7/12/2013 This proposed AD would require performing repetitive inspections for cracking in the bulkhead splice fitting, frame supports, forward and aft inner chords, and floor support; inspecting for cracking in the bulkhead upper web, doubler, and bulkhead lower web; and corrective actions if necessary; for certain airplanes, inspections for cracking in the repaired area of the bulkhead, and corrective actions if necessary; for certain airplanes, support frame modification and support frame inspections, and related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary; for certain airplanes, repetitive support frame post-modification inspections and inspections for cracking in the hinge support, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary; for certain airplanes, a one-time inspection of the frame web and upper shear deck (floor support) chord aft side for fasteners; and a one-time inspection of the upper forward inner chord, frame support fitting and splice fitting, for the installation of certain fasteners; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary; for certain airplanes, a one-time inspection of the upper forward inner chord, frame support fitting and splice fitting for the installation of certain fasteners; a one-time inspection for any repair installed on the left and right side of the aft inner chord, and related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary; for certain airplanes, a one-time inspection of the support frame outer chord for cracking, and repair if necessary; and repetitive support frame post-repair inspections, and corrective actions, if necessary.


Final Documents— April 2013 This list includes Federal Register (FR) publications such as final rules, Advisory Circulars (ACs), policy statements, and related material of interest to ARSA members. For proposals opened for public comment, see Your Two Cents in this issue. The date shown is the date of FR publication or other official release.



AD: General Electric Company Turbofan Engines


This AD requires the affected operability bleed valves (OBV) be removed from service and replaced with OBVs eligible for installation.



This AD revises an existing rule and requires future compliance following a revised service bulletin that clarifies the casting numbers and part numbers to be inspected.



This AD requires revising the Limitations section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to prohibit flight in instrument meteorological conditions or night visual flight rules for each helicopter with a vertical gyro unit GV76-1 installed upon a non-reinforced shelf in the rear cargo compartment. Also, this AD requires modifying the GV76-1 vertical gyro unit shelf and testing for correct function of the navigation systems.

AD: The Boeing Company airplanes


This AD supersedes an existing rule and requires replacing the left and right elevator tab control mechanisms with elevator tab control mechanisms that have the modified attach lugs, which would terminate the existing requirements.



This AD requires inspecting for degradation of the bogie pivot pins and for any cracks and damage of the pivot pin bushes of the main and central landing gear; conducting a magnetic particle inspection of the affected bogie pivot pins for corrosion and base metal cracks; and repairing or replacing bogie pivot pins and pivot pin bushes, if necessary.



This AD requires modifying the center tank fuel pump control circuit by installing ground fault interrupters (GFI). This AD also requires either replacing or deactivating the GFI of the associated fuel pump following failure of any post-modification operational test of the GFI.



This AD requires visually checking the center windscreen panel for a crack and replacing the center windscreen if there is a crack, if the windscreen distorts during flight, or within 12 months.


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/03/2013-07510/airworthiness-directives-general-electric-company-turbofan-engines









This AD supersedes an existing rule and requires inspecting the washers installed under the attachment bolts of the aft hinge fittings for correct installation sequence, and reinstalling them if necessary. This new AD also adds an option for installing a redesigned aft hinge fitting with the trim already done, instead of trimming an existing or new hinge fitting, which is included in the existing optional terminating modification.



This AD supersedes an existing rule and requires modifying the attachment points of fixed YZ-latches of the cargo loading system lower deck cargo holds on those airplanes for which one or both lower deck cargo holds have not been modified.

AD: BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Rotax Reciprocating Engines


This AD requires inspecting for excessive oil deposits or carbon deposits on the No. 2 and No. 3 spark plug center and grounding electrodes, and if found, replacing the cylinder head before further flight.

AD: Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes


This AD requires correcting an overextension of the main landing gear (MLG) shock absorber that could lead to the MLG jamming in the gear bay and result in damage to the aircraft or occupant injury.

AD: International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines


This AD requires replacing certain part number (P/N) No. 4 bearing internal scavenge tubes, and performing alignment checks of certain P/N No. 4 bearing external scavenge tubes.

AD: Rolls-Royce PLC Turbofan Engines


This AD requires inspecting the intermediate pressure compressor rear stub shaft piston ring.



This AD requires identifying and labeling certain crew oxygen mask stowage box units that have already been inspected and reworked by the supplier, allows operators to install new or serviceable crew oxygen mask stowage box units, and requires inspecting for affected serial numbers of the crew oxygen mask stowage box units and replacing or re-identifying them as necessary.



This AD requires inspecting for discrepancies and insufficient coverage of the secondary fuel barrier, determining the thickness of the secondary fuel barrier, and taking corrective actions if necessary.



This AD supersedes an existing rule and requires inspecting for scribe lines where external decals have been applied or removed across lap joints, large cargo door hinges, and external doublers, and taking related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/15/2013-08460/airworthiness-directives-brp-powertrain-gmbh-and-co-kg-rotax-reciprocating-engines

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/15/2013-07500/airworthiness-directives-diamond-aircraft-industries-gmbh-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/15/2013-08448/airworthiness-directives-international-aero-engines-ag-turbofan-engines







This AD requires inspecting to determine the part number of the attach pins of the horizontal stabilizer rear spar, and replacing certain attach pins with new, improved attach pins.



This AD requires replacing the wheel axle of the main landing gear with a serviceable part.

AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Helicopters


This AD requires replacing certain components of the air data system.



This AD requires inspecting the outer skin, butt strap, and fuselage frame for a crack and taking corrective actions if necessary.

AD: Grob-Werke Airplanes


This AD requires inspecting for cracks in the elevator trim tab arms on several Grob G 115 airplanes, which could result in failure of the part and consequent loss of control.



This AD requires, for certain airplanes, performing a detailed inspection of certain areas of the airplane oxygen system to ensure clamshell couplers are installed and fully latched, and taking corrective actions if necessary. For all airplanes, this AD requires performing and meeting the requirements of the low pressure leak test.


Issued 4/19/2013 Docket FAA-2013-0306 Effective 5/6/2013

This AD requires revising the aircraft flight manual, performing operational tests of the oxygen mask oxygen assembly, and replacing affected stowage boxes.



This AD requires inspecting the chip detector and modifying the chip collector, both installed on the main gearbox.



This AD requires inspecting for cracks of the fuselage skin at certain locations at chem-mill areas, and making repairs if necessary.



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/18/2013-08762/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-bell-helicopters


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/18/2013-08771/airworthiness-directives-grob-werke-airplanes







This AD supersedes an existing rule and requires, for previously modified airplanes, inspecting for movement of the fittings or fastener heads, and eventual replacement of certain bolts (including related investigative and corrective actions if necessary). For all airplanes, this replacement, with corrected torque values, would terminate the requirements of the existing AD. This new AD also removes certain airplanes from the applicability.

AD: Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines


This AD requires daily post-flight checks of the engine tachometer's unit cycle-counting feature.



This AD supersedes an existing rule and removes the bearing and tail rotor blade part numbers from the applicability paragraph and clarifies when the bearing removal and inspection is required.



This AD requires adding design features to detect electrical faults and to detect a pump running in an empty fuel tank.



This AD requires inspection of the number of hours on the air conditioning (A/C) compressor hour meter, inspection of the logbook, replacement of the brushes on certain part number A/C compressor motors or deactivation of the A/C system until replacement of the brushes, and reporting of airplane information related to the replacement of the brushes.

AD: Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. Airplanes


This AD requires inspecting the lower skin of the wings for cracking around the inboard side of the wing station (WS) 6 and 7 access panel doubler fingers and between stringers 5 and 11; inspecting the lower skin of the wings for cracking around stringers 6, 8, and 10, and around the WS 6 and WS 7 access panel doubler fingers; and making repairs if necessary.



This AD requires inspecting for cracking of the fuselage skin along chem-mill steps at certain crown skin and shear wrinkle areas, and making repairs if necessary.

AD: General Electric Company Turbofan Engines


This AD supersedes an existing rule and requires installing a new simplified one-piece supporting bracket, adds an engine model, alters the list of affected part numbers, changes the replacement schedule, and revises the estimated cost of compliance.






https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/25/2013-08987/airworthiness-directives-kelowna-flightcraft-r-and-d-ltd-airplanes





This AD supersedes an existing rule and requires installing main and auxiliary power unit (APU) battery enclosures and environmental control system ducts; and replacing the main battery, APU battery, and their respective battery chargers. This rule also requires revising the maintenance program to include an airworthiness limitation and also revises the applicability by removing airplanes on which these changes have been incorporated in production prior to delivery.



The FAA is correcting an existing rule applying to all Cessna Aircraft Company Models 190, 195 (L-126A,B,C), 195A, and 195B airplanes that are equipped with certain inboard aileron hinge brackets. The AD docket number in the preamble section and the rule portion of the AD is incorrect. Also, the statement that no comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking were received is incorrect. This document corrects these errors. In all other respects, the original document remains the same.


SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplanes; Flight Envelope Protection: High Speed Limiting


This document corrects an error that appeared in Docket No. FAA-2012-1215, Special Conditions No. 25-12-482-SC, which had an extra number in the document.

SC: Turbomeca Ardiden 3K Turboshaft Engines


These special conditions provide additional safety standards regarding a 30-minute all engines operating power rating for hovering at increased power

SC: Airbus Model A330-200 Airplanes; Bulk Cargo Lower Deck Crew Rest Compartments


These special conditions address a novel or unusual design feature associated with the installation of bulk cargo lower deck crew rest compartments.



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/03/2013-07651/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplanes-flight-envelope-protection-high-speed-limiting

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/03/2013-07662/special-conditions-turbomeca-ardiden-3k-turboshaft-engine

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/09/2013-08156/special-conditions-airbus-model-a330-200-airplanes-bulk-cargo-lower-deck-crew-rest-compartments

Your Two Cents—April 2013 This is your chance to provide input on rules and policies that will affect you. Agencies must provide the public notice, and an opportunity for comment before their rules or policies change. Your input matters. Comments should be received before the indicated due date; however, agencies often consider comments they receive before drafting of the final document begins.



NPRM AD: General Electric Company Turbofan Engines


This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive on-wing borescope inspections for corrosion and oxidation of the affected stage one high-pressure turbine stator shrouds, and removal from service before further flight if the parts fail the inspection.

NPRM AD: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop Engines


This proposed AD would require inspection of the first stage power turbine blades and removing from service the blades that fail the inspection or replacing them with blades eligible for installation.



This proposed AD would require removing affected parts using a drawdown plan.



This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the front combustion liner metering panel to determine if it was made from N75 material and replacing it with one made from C263 material if it was made from N75 material.



This proposed AD would require removing affected parts using a drawdown plan.

NPRM AD: Bombardier Inc. Airplanes


This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness limitation tasks.

NPRM AD: B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes


This proposed AD would require inspecting for and correcting inadequate sealing of the fuel filler cap (fuel tank cap) and the fuel filler receptacle (fuel tank opening).


Issued 4/9/2013 Docket FAA-2013-0297 Comments due 5/24/2013

This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for cracking of the lower longerons in the nacelles and replacement with new longerons or repair if necessary.


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/05/2013-07934/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-canada-corp-turboprop-engines





https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/09/2013-08194/airworthiness-directives-b-n-group-ltd-airplanes




This proposed AD would revise an earlier proposed rule by making applicable to more airplanes the requirement that all three advance pneumatic detectors be replaced with new detector assemblies.



This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and require replacing certain pitch feel simulator (PFS) units with the new redesigned PFS unit. It would also remove certain airplanes from the applicability and add certain airplanes to the applicability of the original rule.

NPRM AD: GROB-WERKE Airplanes


This proposed AD would require identifying and correcting improper cable routing causing electrical shorting behind the left hand cockpit instrument panel.



This proposed AD would require, for certain airplanes, inspecting the cap seal for damaged sealant on nuts common to certain outboard flap support ribs; performing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary; and replacing all fasteners in the support ribs. In addition to the above actions, this proposed AD would require for certain other airplanes determining the nut type installed in the outboard flap support rib and performing corrective actions. For these airplanes, the proposed rule would make replacing all fasteners in the support ribs optional.



This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would require inspecting fuel tank access doors to determine that impact resistant access doors are installed in the correct locations, inspecting application of stencils and index markers of impact resistant access doors, corrective actions if necessary, revising the maintenance program, and adding airplanes to the applicability.

NPRM AD: Bombardier Inc. Airplanes Issued 4/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0298 Comments due 5/28/2013 This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance program to incorporate certain tasks for the electrical wiring interconnection system inspection program.

NPRM AD: General Electric Company Turbofan Engines Issued 4/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0195 Comments due 6/10/2013 This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive visual inspections of the booster anti-ice (BAI) air duct, removal from service of the BAI air duct if it fails inspection and, as a mandatory terminating action, the installation of new BAI air duct support brackets.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes Issued 4/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0299 Comments due 5/28/2013 This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of the elevator rear spar stiffener assembly, and corrective actions if necessary.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes Issued 4/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0300 Comments due 5/28/2013










This proposed AD would require performing repetitive inspections of the main cargo door (MCD) cam latches; replacing cam latches, certain bolts, and door hinge fittings; performing related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary; and MCD rigging.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes Issued 4/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0304 Comments due 5/28/2013 This proposed AD would require removing the cargo liner support; cleaning the aft main equipment center drip shield gutter; and doing a one-time general visual inspection for disbonded seams, and repair if necessary.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes Issued 4/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0303 Comments due 5/28/2013 This proposed AD would require repetitive high and low frequency eddy current inspections for cracks in the splice fitting, support frame, forward and aft inner chords, floor support, bulkhead upper web on the upper left and right side of the bulkhead, and the bulkhead lower web on the lower left side of the bulkhead and repair if necessary; and repetitive post-repair inspections and repair if necessary.


Issued 4/15/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0340 Comments due 6/14/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting the boom for a crack and, if a crack exists, replacing the boom with an airworthy boom.

NPRM AD: Eurocopter France Helicopters Issued 4/15/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0341 Comments due 6/14/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting the float for chafing of the fabric covering and adding protectors to the float installation to prevent contact between the float and the protruding sections of the installation.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes Issued 4/15/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0326 Comments due 5/30/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would specify a maximum compliance time limit for the requirements therein.


Issued 4/16/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0329 Comments due 5/31/2013 This proposed AD would supersede two existing rules and would require modifying or replacing all three flight control primary computers with new software standards.


Issued 4/16/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0327 Comments due 5/31/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would reduce the inspection threshold for cracking in and around the galley service doorway hinge cutouts; add inspections of certain repaired structure at the forward entry and galley service doorway upper and lower hinge cutouts; expand the inspection area at the forward entry and galley service doorway upper and lower hinge cutouts; and remove certain airplanes from the applicability.


Issued 4/16/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0328 Comments due 5/31/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would require inspecting the Section 44 upper deck floor beam upper chords, and taking corrective actions if necessary; performing repetitive post-repair and post-modification inspections, and taking corrective actions if necessary; and replacing the upper deck floor beam upper chords.










Issued 4/17/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0332 Comments due 6/3/2013 This proposed AD would require, for certain airplanes, inspecting for drain bottles having certain part numbers and replacing affected drain bottles.


Issued 4/17/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0331 Comments due 6/3/2013 This proposed AD would require replacing certain relays and relay sockets, and doing wiring changes. For certain airplanes, this proposed rule would also require installing new relay panels, and removing and installing certain components. Additionally, this proposed AD would require, for certain airplanes, accomplishing concurrent actions, which include installing an additional locking system on the thrust reversers, installing an additional locking gearbox on each engine and modifying system wiring for in-flight fault indications of the thrust reverser system, and installing a second locking gearbox system on the thrust reversers.

NPRM AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Inc. Helicopters

Issued 4/22/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0349 Comments due 6/21/2013 This proposed AD would require replacing certain part-numbered engine auto-relight kit control boxes.

NPRM AD: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Helicopters

Issued 4/22/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0020 Comments due 6/21/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting the rigging of the power-boosted control system and, if there is a nonparallel gap between the rigging wedges and the inner sleeves, performing a rigging procedure.


Issued 4/22/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0353 Comments due 6/21/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting for the presence of blind holes in the tail gearbox attachment fittings and, if they are missing, installing an additional washer under the head of the attachment bolt until the attachment fitting is replaced with an airworthy attachment fitting.


Issued 4/22/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0351 Comments due 6/21/2013 This proposed AD would require installing additional rivets to secure each tail rotor blade trailing edge tab and inspecting for evidence of debonding of the tab after the rivets are installed.

NPRM AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

Issued 4/22/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0352 Comments due 6/21/2013 This proposed AD would require modifying the No. 1 engine forward firewall center fire extinguisher discharge tube.


Issued 4/22/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0334 Comments due 6/6/2013 This proposed AD would require inspecting the forward support fitting assemblies of the inboard track of the left and right inboard flaps for cracking and taking corrective actions if necessary.

NPRM AD withdrawal: The Boeing Company


The FAA withdraws an NPRM AD for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. The proposed rule would have required removing the electrical system control panel, changing the wiring, installing a new electrical power control panel, and installing new operational software for the electrical load management system and configuration database.



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/22/2013-09415/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-inc-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/22/2013-09410/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-deutschland-gmbh-ecd-helicopters



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/22/2013-09406/airworthiness-directives-sikorsky-aircraft-corporation-helicopters


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/22/2013-09418/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company



The FAA withdraws an NPRM AD for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 series airplanes. The proposed rule would have required installing a new circuit breaker, relays and wiring to allow the flightcrew to turn off electrical power to the in-flight entertainment systems and other non-essential electrical systems through a switch in the flight compartment and doing other specified actions. The proposed rule would also have required installing a new cabin system control panel (CSCP); installing a new cabin management system configuration database; and installing new operational program software for the CSCP, zone management unit, passenger address controller, cabin interphone controller, cabin area control panel, speaker drive module, overhead electronics units and seat electronics unit.



The FAA withdraws an NPRM AD for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 series airplanes. The proposed rule would have required installing a new circuit breaker, relays and wiring to allow the flightcrew to turn off electrical power to the in-flight entertainment systems and other non-essential electrical systems through a switch in the flight compartment and doing other specified actions. The proposed rule would also have required changing the wiring at the cabin management system in the purser station.



The FAA withdraws an NPRM AD for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. The proposed rule would have required installing new operational software in the cabin management system, and loading new software into the mass memory card.

NPRM AD: AgustaWestland S.p.A. Helicopters

Issued 4/25/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0350 Comments due 6/24/2013 This proposed AD would require applying bonding to the windows, the seals, and the window frames of the pilot and co-pilot doors if the windows are not properly bonded.

NPRM AD: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model Helicopters

Issued 4/25/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0379 Comments due 6/24/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing rule and would require applying the previous rule to a newly-produced, similarly-designed chain with a different part number; reducing the inspection interval of the chain and revising its inspection procedures because the rapid growth of the crack can lead to premature chain failure; installing a tail rotor cable and chain damper kit to reduce oscillatory loading; and installing a push-pull control system for Model 205A-I helicopters with certain parts numbers regardless of the chain part number installed.

NPRM AD: Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters

Issued 4/25/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0380 Comments due 6/24/2013 This proposed AD would require replacing the fuel shut-off valve with a newer design fuel shut-off valve.

NPRM AD: Various Sikorsky-Manufactured Transport and Restricted Category Helicopters

Issued 4/25/2013 Docket #: FAA-2008-0442 Comments due 6/24/2013 This NPRM AD would supersede an existing rule and require removing certain dowel pin bores, expanding the applicability to include additional helicopters, and implementing a new retirement life for each main rotor shaft (MRS) based on a reevaluation of the MRS service life.




https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/25/2013-09715/airworthiness-directives-agustawestland-spa-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/25/2013-09764/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-inc-bell-model-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/25/2013-09771/airworthiness-directives-robinson-helicopter-company-robinson

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/25/2013-09767/airworthiness-directives-various-sikorsky-manufactured-transport-and-restricted-category-helicopters

NPRM AD: PILATUS Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

Issued 4/26/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0383 Comments due 6/10/2013 This proposed AD would require including an emergency fuel control system adjustment test in the limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual).

Notice

Notice: Agency Information Collection Activities; Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Report of Inspections Required by Airworthiness Directives


This notice announces the agency’s intention to request Office of Management and Budget approval renewing an information collection request related to inspections required by airworthiness directives.


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/19/2013-09233/agency-information-collection-activities-requests-for-comments-clearance-of-renewed-approval-of

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/19/2013-09233/agency-information-collection-activities-requests-for-comments-clearance-of-renewed-approval-of

Final Documents— March 2013 This list includes Federal Register (FR) publications such as final rules, Advisory Circulars (ACs), policy statements, and related material of interest to ARSA members. For proposals opened for public comment, see Your Two Cents in this issue. The date shown is the date of FR publication or other official release.

Hyperlinks provided in blue text take you to the full document. If this link is broke, go to http://www.regulation.gov. In the keyword or ID field, type “FAA” followed by the docket number.


AD: Airbus airplanes


This AD requires modifying the wing manhole surrounds and replacing certain fuel access panels.

AD: Bombardier, Inc. airplanes


This AD requires modification of the wiring and changes to existing airworthiness limitations.

AD: Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl airplanes


This AD requires identifying and correcting cracks found on the outboard aileron hinge support of P200T airplanes

AD: Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH airplanes


This AD requires replacing a self-locking nut on the bell crank of the elevator push rod that can cause failure of the elevator and result in loss of control.

AD: Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft engines

Issued 3/6/2013 Docket #: FAA-2011-1037 Effective: 3/21/2013 Comments due 4/22/2013. This AD supersedes an existing AD and requires replacing the serial number (S/N) harnesses and additional S/N N2 sensor harnesses.



This AD requires replacing slat extension eccentric bolts and associated washers with new slat extension eccentric bolts and washers.

AD: BAE Systems Limited airplanes


This AD requires testing the ceramic terminal blocks and replacing them if necessary.

AD: Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes


This AD requires inspecting certain logic modules to determine if certain cabin altitude/pitot static heater module assemblies are installed and replacing those assemblies with a new assembly; and revising the Non-Normal Procedures Section of the airplane flight manual to include procedures for resetting the pitot switch in the event of pitot heater failure and for total loss of airspeed indication.




https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/05/2013-04341/airworthiness-directives-costruzioni-aeronautiche-tecnam-srl-airplanes




https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/07/2013-04629/airworthiness-directives-bae-systems-operations-limited-airplanes




This AD requires identifying the part number of the wire support clamp, conducting related investigative actions, and taking corrective actions if necessary.

AD: Eurocopter France helicopters


This AD requires modifying the main landing gear control panel 33G, connector 100G, and wiring. It also requires tests to ensure that these modifications function correctly.



This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual to ensure that the flightcrew applies the appropriate operational procedures in the event of an erroneous indication of the radio altimeter, which could result in temporary loss of airplane longitudinal control.



This AD requires repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections for cracking of the left and right rib hinge bearing lugs of the aft face of the center section of the horizontal stabilizer; measuring crack length and blending out cracks; and replacing the horizontal stabilizer center section rib, if necessary.

AD: Sikorsky Aircraft-Manufactured Model S-64F helicopters


This AD supersedes and existing rule and requires establishing life limits for certain components, removing various parts from service, and maintaining consistency in the part numbers of certain four bladed tail rotor assemblies to prevent fatigue cracking, failure from static overload, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.



This AD requires replacing the existing cargo compartment liners with liners that meet flammability requirements.



This AD requires a one-time inspection for a part number, a tensile test of affected seats, and corrective actions if necessary.

AD: Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH airplanes


This AD requires monitoring the engine air inlet filter, which is subject to icing, and taking corrective action if necessary.



AD requires modifying the bonding lead installation of the isolation valve.





https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/12/2013-05503/airworthiness-directives-sikorsky-aircraft-manufactured-model-s-64f-helicopters







This AD requires modifying the left-hand engine upper core-cowl.



This AD requires inspecting the main rotor head (MRH) bearing for a non-smooth point (friction point); if there is a friction point in the bearing, then replacing the MRH with an airworthy MRH, or if there is not a friction point in the bearing, then further inspecting the grease expelled from the MRH swash-plate for metal particles. It also requires that if there is a metal particle in the grease expelled from the MRH swash-plate, replacing the MRH with an airworthy MRH, or if there is not a metal particle in the grease, measuring the force required to rotate the MRH swash-plate and inspecting certain MRH swash-plate assemblies for vertical play in the bearing to determine the airworthiness of the MRH.

AD: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG turbofan engines


This AD requires replacing the affected fuel pump splined couplings.



This AD requires inspection and replacement of affected bolts, if necessary.



This AD requires removing the affected low-pressure compressor rotor disc assemblies at a new lower recalculated declared safety cyclic life.

AD: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG turbojet engines


This AD requires inspection and, if necessary, replacement of affected bolts and, if any bolt is found broken, inspection of the adjacent disc(s) for damage.

AD: Rolls-Royce plc turbofan engines


Comments due 4/5/2013. This AD supersedes an existing AD, requires the same actions, and adds additional repetitive inspections.



This AD requires installing enclosure trays to contain debris in certain electrical load management system (ELMS) panels, and replacing certain ELMS contactors.



This AD requires replacing pressure seal assemblies; doing repetitive inspections for dirt, loose particles, or blockage of the flanged tube and drain hole for the pressure seals, and corrective action if necessary; replacing the aft air-intake duct assembly with a new or modified assembly and installing a dripshield; and installing gutters on the horizontal stabilizer center section and modifying the side brace fittings.






https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/20/2013-06174/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-deutschland-ltd-and-co-kg-turbojet-engines






This AD requires doing an inspection to identify the part number of the motor-operated valve (MOV) actuators of the main and center fuel tanks; replacing certain MOV actuators with new MOV actuators; and measuring the electrical resistance of the bond from the adapter plate to the airplane structure, and doing corrective actions if necessary.

AD: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.


This AD requires establishing a lower life limit on certain swashplate outer ring assemblies (outer ring), revising the retirement life on the components' history card or equivalent record, and revising the maintenance manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.

AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation helicopters


This AD requires replacing each forward and aft fuel system 40 micron fuel filter element with a 10 micron fuel filter element.

AD: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. airplanes


This action rescinds an AD.

AD: Agusta S.p.A. helicopters


This AD requires inspecting and replacing, if necessary, the tail rotor control link assembly in order to prevent losing control of the aircraft.



This AD requires installing a vibration damper casing assembly on both sides of the helicopter.

AD: Hughes Helicopter Inc. and McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems (type certificate is currently held by MD Helicopter Inc.) helicopters


This AD requires measuring the distance between aft longeron rivets and the outboard edge of frame rings. If the distance is too short to ensure a safe flight, the AD requires installing a doubler.

AD: Robinson Helicopter company helicopters


This AD requires replacing the inflation valve assembly.

AD: Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons Ltd appliances


This document corrects text in the section titled PART-39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES, paragraph (c) Applicability. The original AD is correct in all other respects and applies to certain Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons Ltd female ACME threaded hose connectors, part numbers HS6139 and HS6144, installed on balloons.


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/22/2013-05875/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-inc

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/22/2013-05874/airworthiness-directives-sikorsky-aircraft-corporation-helicopters


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/26/2013-06131/airworthiness-directives-agusta-spa-helicopters


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/26/2013-06746/airworthiness-directives-hughes-helicopters-inc-and-mcdonnell-douglas-helicopter-systems-type

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/26/2013-06746/airworthiness-directives-hughes-helicopters-inc-and-mcdonnell-douglas-helicopter-systems-type

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/26/2013-06297/airworthiness-directives-robinson-helicopter-company-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/27/2013-07030/airworthiness-directives-lindstrand-hot-air-balloons-ltd-appliances



This AD requires an inspection to determine if certain angle of attack (AOA) probes are installed, and replacement of any affected AOA probe.

AD: Embraer S.A. airplanes


This AD requires an inspection of the high rate discharge (HRD) bottle for correct installation and to determine if the pressure switch is in the correct position, and re-installation if necessary; an inspection of the HRD and low rate discharge (LRD) bottle discharge heads to determine the part number, and replacement if necessary; and, for certain airplanes, an inspection to identify the HRD and LRD bottle electrical connectors, and relocation if necessary.

AD: Reims Aviation S.A. airplanes


This AD requires inspecting for fretting (wear and/or chafing) between the elevator pushrod assembly and the horizontal tail structure, which could cause the elevator pushrod to jam and result in loss of control.



This AD requires doing a general visual inspection of the housing assembly of the packboard release mechanism to determine if its surface treatment has been sealed, and if the surface of the housing assembly is unsealed, replacing the housing assembly with a new or serviceable housing assembly.


SC: Embraer S.A., model EMB-550 airplanes; Electrical/electronic equipment bay fire detection and smoke penetration Issued 3/4/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1292 Effective 4/3/2013

These special conditions provide additional safety standards related to electric and electronic equipment bays in pressurized areas of the airplane.

SC: Embraer S.A., model EMB-550 airplanes; Flight envelope protection: Pitch and roll limiting functions Issued 3/4/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1211 Effective 4/3/2013

These special conditions provide additional safety standards related to the electrical flight control system containing fly-by-wire control laws, including envelope protections.

SC: Learjet Inc., model LJ-200-1A10 airplane; Use of automatic power reserve, an automatic takeoff thrust control system, for go-around performance credit


Comments due 4/19/2013. These special conditions contain additional safety standards associated with utilizing go-around performance credit when using an automatic takeoff thrust control system.



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/29/2013-06590/airworthiness-directives-reims-aviation-sa-airplanes


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/04/2013-04854/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplanes-electricalelectronic-equipment-bay-fire

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/04/2013-04854/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplanes-electricalelectronic-equipment-bay-fire

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/04/2013-04855/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplanes-flight-envelope-protection-pitch-and-roll

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/04/2013-04855/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplanes-flight-envelope-protection-pitch-and-roll

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/05/2013-05006/special-conditions-learjet-inc-model-lj-200-1a10-airplane-use-of-automatic-power-reserve-apr-an

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/05/2013-05006/special-conditions-learjet-inc-model-lj-200-1a10-airplane-use-of-automatic-power-reserve-apr-an

SC: GE Aviation CT7-2E1 Turboshaft engine model


These special conditions contain additional safety standards associated with a new rating called “flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI” rating. This rating is intended for the continuation of flight of a multi-engine rotorcraft after one engine becomes inoperative.

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/12/2013-05676/special-conditions-ge-aviation-ct7-2e1-turboshaft-engine-model

Your Two Cents—March 2013 This is your chance to provide input on rules and policies that will affect you. Agencies must provide the public notice, and an opportunity for comment before their rules or policies change. Your input matters. Comments should be received before the indicated due date; however, agencies often consider comments they receive before drafting of the final document begins.


Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

NRPM: Harmonization of airworthiness standards-miscellaneous structures requirements

Proposed 3/1/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0109 Comments due 5/30/2013

This proposed rule would revise the structural test requirements necessary when analysis has not been found reliable; clarify the quality control, inspection, and testing requirements for critical and non-critical castings; add control system requirements that consider structural deflection and vibration loads; expand the fuel tank structural and system requirements regarding emergency landing conditions and landing gear failure conditions; add a requirement that engine mount failure due to overload must not cause hazardous fuel spillage; and revise the inertial forces requirements for cargo compartments by removing the exclusion of compartments located below or forward of all occupants in the airplane.


NPRM AD: Airbus airplanes Issued 3/4/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0096 Comments due 4/18/2013

This proposed AD would require inspecting forward fuselage frame 24, stringer 39, right hand, to determine if the fastener is missing; measuring the hole dimensions of the five holes surrounding the missing fastener if necessary; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.

NPRM AD: Slingsby Sailplanes Ltd. sailplanes

Issued 3/6/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0220 Comments due: 4/22/2013 This proposed AD would require correcting a glue joint failure on a starboard wing caused by water entering the area of the airbrake box that resulted in delamination and corrosion in the area of the aluminum alloy spar booms and the wing attach fittings.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company airplanes

Issued 3/6/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0097 Comments due: 4/22/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing AD and would require expanding the previous fuselage areas that are inspected for cracking.



This proposed AD would require regularly inspecting the longeron extension fittings for cracking and taking corrective actions if necessary.

NPRM AD: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. airplanes


This proposed AD would require inspecting and maintaining stabilizer-trim attachment components and the flap actuator.

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/01/2013-04812/harmonization-of-airworthiness-standards-miscellaneous-structures-requirements


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/06/2013-05229/airworthiness-directives-slingsby-sailplanes-ltd-sailplanes






This proposed AD would require regularly inspecting the fuselage skin above certain lap splice locations for cracking and repairing if necessary.

NPRM AD: Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes


This action would revise a previously proposed rule by changing the applicable serial numbers ranges. Since these actions impose an additional burden over that proposed in the NPRM, the agency is reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes.



This action would revise a previously proposed rule by adding airplanes to the list requiring inspection for incorrectly installed bolts common to the rear spar termination fitting on the horizontal stabilizer.



This action would revise a previously proposed rule by changing the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the maintenance planning data document.



This action would revise a proposed rule by requiring the maintenance program to incorporate changes to the airworthiness limitations section.

NPRM AD: Airbus airplanes


This proposed AD would require checking the weight of certain elevators, and corrective action if necessary; and re-identifying the elevators.



This proposed AD would add an inspection of the slat can interior for foreign object debris (FOD), and removal of any FOD found; modification of the slat track hardware; an inspection for FOD and for damage to the interior surface of the slat cans; and related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary.



This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the wing center box for cracking around certain fastener rows on the rear spar upper chord horizontal flange; for certain airplanes, repetitive inspections for cracking of the rear spar upper chord radius; for certain other airplanes, repetitive inspections for damage, cracking, and corrosion of the pressure seal; and repair if necessary.

NPRM AD: Bombardier, Inc. airplanes


This proposed rule would revise a previously proposed AD and would require detecting and correcting any sign of rough movement or seizure of the trunnion shaft and its bushing, which could cause a rudder control jam or a large and rapid alternating rudder input leading to a structural failure of the vertical fin.










NPRM AD: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH helicopters


This proposed AD would require installing a corrugated washer in the middle of the main transmission filter housing upper part and modifying the main transmission housing upper part.

NPRM AD: Eurocopter France helicopters


This proposed AD would require inspecting the tail rotor control stop screws to determine if they are correctly aligned and adjusting the screws if they are misaligned.



This proposed AD would supersede an existing AD and would require inspecting additional center upper auxiliary fuel tank locations and taking corrective actions if necessary.

NPRM AD: Pratt & Whitney Division turbofan engines


This proposed AD would require, for air seals meeting certain “cycles since new” criteria, inspection and removal from service of high-pressure turbine air seals that fail inspection.

NPRM AD: Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines


This proposed AD would supersede an existing AD and would require inspections of the IP compressor rotor shaft as required by the existing AD while adding on-wing inspections for the Trent 500 engines, and on-wing and in-shop inspections for the Trent 900 engines.

NPRM AD: Bombardier, Inc. airplanes


This proposed AD would require installing restraint devices around the parking brake accumulator end caps.

NPRM AD: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. propellers


This proposed AD would require replacement of the propeller hydraulic bladder diaphragm.

NPRM AD: Learjet Inc. airplanes


This proposed AD would require installing new rigid hydraulic tube assemblies to the main landing gear (MLG) struts; installing a new MLG squat switch bracket; modifying the MLG squat switch wire harness; modifying the MLG anti-skid wheel transducer electrical wire harnesses; routing and securing the anti-skid wheel and squat switch electrical wire harnesses to the MLG strut assembly; installing outboard bracket assemblies, anti-skid shield, forward electrical cover on the forward stiffener, upper and lower inboard bracket assemblies, and clamps that support the electrical wire harness; modifying the aft stiffener for the new electrical wire harness support; installing the aft electrical cover and strap on the aft stiffener; installing a new flat landing light lamp if necessary; and, for certain airplanes, installing a new wheel speed detect box assembly, nutplates, and brackets, and a new thrust reverser interface box; and modifying the wiring for the new thrust reverser interface box.




https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/18/2013-06118/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-division-turbofan-engines



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/26/2013-06843/airworthiness-directives-hartzell-propeller-inc-propellers

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/27/2013-07034/airworthiness-directives-learjet-inc-airplanes

NPRM AD: Learjet Inc. airplanes


This proposed AD would require modifying the fire seal on the baggage door, including doing inspections of the fire seal for correct contact and corrective action if necessary.



This proposed AD would require a torque check of forward engine mount bolts, and replacement if necessary.

NPRM AD: Austro Engine GmbH engines


This proposed AD would require removing from service certain part number waste gate controllers.



This proposed AD would require performing repetitive inspections of the main cargo door (MCD) cam latches; replacing cam latches, certain bolts, and door hinge fittings; performing related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary; and MCD rigging.



This proposed AD would require inspecting for the presence of repairs and measuring the edge margin at certain fastener locations around the upper aft corner of the door cutout, inspecting for any cracking of the fuselage skin assembly and bear strap in the aft upper corner area of the door cutout, and repairing or modifying the fuselage skin assembly and bear strap if necessary.

Notice

Notice: Airworthiness approval for aircraft forward-looking windshear and turbulence radar systems


This notice announces the proposed development of an advisory circular addressing airworthiness approval for aircraft forward-looking windshear and turbulence radar systems.

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/27/2013-07039/airworthiness-directives-learjet-inc-airplanes


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/28/2013-07210/airworthiness-directives-austro-engine-gmbh-engines



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/28/2013-07227/airworthiness-approval-for-aircraft-forward-looking-windshear-and-turbulence-radar-systems

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/03/28/2013-07227/airworthiness-approval-for-aircraft-forward-looking-windshear-and-turbulence-radar-systems

Final Documents—February 2013 This list includes Federal Register (FR) publications such as final rules, Advisory Circulars (ACs), policy statements and related material of interest to ARSA members. For proposals opened for public comment, see Your Two Cents in this issue. The date shown is the date of FR publication or other official release.





AD requires repetitive replacement of those bolts.



This AD requires an inspection of the rods to determine the manufacturer; and for affected parts, an inspection for any cracking of the rods, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.

AD: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes


This AD requires a detailed inspection of the end caps on the anti-icing piccolo tube for lost or loose end caps, and replacing or repairing the end caps if necessary.

AD: EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes


This AD requires a one-time inspection to identify the correct polarity for each pair of electrical connectors on each engine fire extinguisher cartridge, and repair if necessary.

AD: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Helicopters


This AD requires creating a component history card or equivalent record and begin counting and recording the number of accumulated landings for each high aft crosstube assembly; installing “caution” decals regarding towing of a helicopter at or above 8,900 pounds; confirming the crosstube is within the horizontal deflection limits and replacing it if it is not; a recurring fluorescent penetrant inspection of each crosstube and upper center support for a crack, any corrosion, nick, scratch, dent, or any other damage; and repairing damaged crosstubes and upper center supports that are within acceptable limits, reworking crosstubes by bonding on abrasion strips, and replacing each unairworthy crosstube with an airworthy crosstube.



This AD requires inspecting the trunnions and upper and lower pins for gouges, scratches, and corrosion, and replacing the trunnions if necessary; and adding serial numbers and new part numbers to certain trunnions, and upper and lower pins. It also requires revising the maintenance program to incorporate the information specified in certain temporary revisions of the limitations section.



This AD requires revising the Limitations section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to reduce the starter generator operating current to 180 amps and installing a placard in the instrument panel indicating the revised limitation.




https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/01/2013-01819/airworthiness-directives-bae-systems-operations-limited-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/01/2013-02074/airworthiness-directives-eads-casa-type-certificate-previously-held-by-construcciones-aeronuticas-sa




AD: Piper Aircraft, Inc.


This AD requires inspections of the stabilator control system and replacement of parts as necessary.

AD: MD Helicopters, Inc., Helicopters


This AD requires determining the cure date for each NOTAR fan blade tension-torsion strap (T-T strap), establishing a calendar-time retirement life for certain T-T straps, reducing the retirement life of certain T-T straps, marking each T-T strap with the expiration date, creating a component record card for each T-T strap, and revising the airworthiness limitations section of the maintenance manual to reflect the changes to the retirement life.



This AD requires inspecting to determine the serial number of a certain rudder and replacing the rudder with a new or serviceable rudder if necessary.



This AD requires modifying the electrical control circuits of the inner, center, and trim tank pumps, as applicable.

AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Helicopters


This AD requires magnetic particle inspecting the fittings for a crack, and if a crack exists, replacing the fittings with airworthy fittings.



This AD requires revising the maintenance program.



This AD requires installation of the forward and aft fuel return line support clamps and brackets; inspection for a minimum clearance between the fuel return line assembly and the steering tube assembly and clearance between the fuel return line assembly and the airplane structure; and, if any damage is found, replacing the fuel return line assembly.

AD: DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders


This AD requires a one-time inspection (magnetic particle or dye penetrant) of the affected propeller shafts to detect cracks and, depending on findings, replacement of the propeller pulley assembly (module) with a serviceable module.



This AD requires revising the maintenance program to incorporate new or revised maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations.

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/04/2013-02075/airworthiness-directives-piper-aircraft-inc

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/08/2013-02582/airworthiness-directives-md-helicopters-inc-helicopters



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/12/2013-02899/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-helicopters



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/12/2013-02718/airworthiness-directives-dg-flugzeugbau-gmbh-gliders


AD: Embraer S.A. Airplanes


This AD requires replacing the striker and quick-release pin of the passive lock of the cockpit door, and replacing the upper and lower hinges of the cockpit door.

AD: Eurocopter France Helicopter


This AD supersedes an existing AD, requires the same actions, but adds more part numbers to the list of affected tail rotor hubs.

AD: Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company; Beech Aircraft Corporation) Airplanes


This AD requires installing an in-line fuse in the 5-volt DC system for each of the five instrument lighting control power supplies.

AD: Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons Ltd Appliances


This AD requires an inspection of the female ACME thread hose connectors for leakage, and, depending on findings, to re-torque the connectors using correct values.

AD: Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes


This AD supersedes an existing AD, retains all the actions of the AD, and requires installing station marking placards inside the rear cabin walls, inserting a supplement into the airplane flight manual specifically approved for parachuting operations that contains detailed information for determining the weight, and balance of the aircraft for turbine engine airplanes.

AD: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation


This AD requires inspecting the tailboom interior support structure, and if necessary, installing an inspection panel kit in the aft fuselage assembly, and installing doublers in the stabilizer support brackets.



This AD requires reducing the life limits for certain high-pressure turbine stage 1 and stage 2 discs.



This AD supersedes an existing AD and reduces the repetition inspection interval.

AD: Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israeli Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes


This AD requires revising the performance section of the Airplane Flight Manual to include procedures to advise the flightcrew of certain runway slope and anti-ice corrections and take-off distance values.





https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/12/2013-02720/airworthiness-directives-lindstrand-hot-air-balloons-ltd-appliances

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/12/2013-02364/airworthiness-directives-pacific-aerospace-limited-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/12/2013-02583/airworthiness-directives-schweizer-aircraft-corporation



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/19/2013-03403/airworthiness-directives-gulfstream-aerospace-lp-type-certificate-previously-held-by-israel-aircraft

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/19/2013-03403/airworthiness-directives-gulfstream-aerospace-lp-type-certificate-previously-held-by-israel-aircraft

AD: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes


This AD supersedes an existing AD and requires implementing a more restrictive maintenance instructions and/or airworthiness limitations.

AD: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp Turboshaft Engines


This AD requires initial and repetitive borescope inspections to verify the presence of a retaining ring securing the power turbine (PT) baffle located near the second stage PT disk. If the engine fails the inspection, it also requires removing the engine from service before further flight.

AD: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp Turboshaft Engines


This AD requires re-identification of the power turbine disk to a part number with a lower life limit.



This AD requires a detailed inspection of the inboard and outboard main slat track downstop assemblies and a torque application to the main track downstop assembly nuts of slat numbers 1 through 10, excluding the outboard track of slats 1 and 10; a detailed inspection of all slat track housings for foreign object debris and visible damage; and corrective actions if necessary.

AD: Reims Aviation S.A. Airplanes


This AD requires inspecting the nose landing gear (NLG) attachment bracket parts number (P/N) 6013119-1 and, depending on findings, replacing it with a serviceable bracket made of steel. Additionally, as some aluminum alloy P/N 6013119-1 NLG attachment brackets may have been supplied as spares, it also requires determining that the part is made of steel, prior to installation.



Comments due 4/8/2013. This AD supersedes an existing AD, requires the same actions for an expanded population of thrust reverser units (TRUs) and extends the compliance time for repairing certain TRUs.



This AD requires inspecting for cracking and corrosion under the number 3 very high frequency antenna, and corrective actions if necessary; and, for certain airplanes, replacing bonded skin panels with solid skin panels if not previously accomplished. It also provides an optional preventive modification (which would terminate the inspection requirements for certain airplanes).



Comments due 4/8/2013. This AD requires modifying the battery system, or other actions.


SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplanes; Hydrophobic Coatings in Lieu of Windshield Wipers


These special conditions contain information about a novel or unusual design feature associated with


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/19/2013-03266/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-canada-corp-turboshaft-engines

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/19/2013-03412/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-canada-corp-turboshaft-engines





http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/0/98773bea1026c78886257b1a004de2ab/$FILE/2013-02-51.pdf

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/07/2013-02740/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-hydrophobic-coatings-in-lieu-of-windshield%23h-4

hydrophobic coatings.

SC: Tamarack Aerospace Group, Cirrus Model SR22; Active Technology Load Alleviation System (ATLAS)


Comments due 3/15/2013. This action amends special conditions No. 23-258-SC, issued on July 13, 2012, for the Tamarack Aerospace Group's modification to the Cirrus Model SR22 airplane. The amendment clarifies the intent of two requirements: The requirement for reporting of load alleviation system failures (see paragraph (c) under Loads, Probability of Failure of Load Alleviation System) and the requirement for consideration of limit loads with an unannunciated load alleviation system failure (see paragraph (b) under Factor of Safety, Load Alleviation Systems).

SC: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

Issued 2/13/2013 Docket #: 30885 Effective 2/13/2013

This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports.

SC: Bombardier Aerospace, Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 Airplanes; Sidestick Controllers


This SC contains information about a novel or unusual design feature, specifically sidestick controllers designed to be operated with only one hand.

SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplane, Limit Pilot Forces for Sidestick Control


These special conditions contain information regarding a novel or unusual design feature associated with specific sidestick controllers designed to be operated with only one hand.

SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplane; Design Roll Maneuver for Electronic Flight Controls


These special conditions contain information regarding a novel or unusual design feature associated with the design roll maneuver for electronic flight controls, specifically an electronic flight control system that provides control of the aircraft through pilot inputs to the flight computer.

SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplane; Electronic Flight Control System: Lateral-Directional and Longitudinal Stability and Low Energy Awareness


These special conditions contain information regarding a novel or unusual design feature associated with an electronic flight control system with respect to lateral-directional and longitudinal stability and low energy awareness.

SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplane; Interaction of Systems and Structures


These special conditions contain information regarding a novel or unusual design feature associated with the interaction of systems and structures.

SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplane; Flight Envelope Protection: High Speed Limiting


These special conditions contain information regarding a novel or unusual design feature, specifically an electronic flight control system which contains fly-by-wire control laws, including envelope protections, for the overspeed protection and roll limiting function.

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/13/2013-03296/special-conditions-tamarack-aerospace-group-cirrus-model-sr22-active-technology-load-alleviation

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/13/2013-03296/special-conditions-tamarack-aerospace-group-cirrus-model-sr22-active-technology-load-alleviation

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/13/2013-03146/standard-instrument-approach-procedures-and-takeoff-minimums-and-obstacle-departure-procedures

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/13/2013-03146/standard-instrument-approach-procedures-and-takeoff-minimums-and-obstacle-departure-procedures

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/15/2013-03590/special-conditions-bombardier-aerospace-model-bd-500-1a10-and-bd-500-1a11-airplanes-sidestick

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/19/2013-03657/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-limit-pilot-forces-for-sidestick-control

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/19/2013-03658/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-design-roll-maneuver-for-electronic-flight

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/19/2013-03677/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-electronic-flight-control-system

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/19/2013-03677/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-electronic-flight-control-system

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/19/2013-03678/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-interaction-of-systems-and-structures

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/19/2013-03676/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplanes-flight-envelope-protection-high-speed-limiting

SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplane; Electronic Flight Control System: Control Surface Awareness and Mode Annunciation


These special conditions contain information regarding a novel or unusual design feature associated with the control surface awareness and mode annunciation of the electronic flight control system.

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/19/2013-03656/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-electronic-flight-control-system-control

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/19/2013-03656/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-electronic-flight-control-system-control

Your Two Cents—February 2012 This is your chance to provide input on rules and policies that will affect you. Agencies must provide the public notice and an opportunity for comment before their rules or policies change. Your input matters. Comments should be received before the indicated due date; however, agencies often consider comments they receive before drafting of the final document begins.


Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

NRPM: Interest in Restructuring of Rotorcraft Airworthiness Standards

Proposed 2/22/2013 Document #: 2013-03709 Comments due 5/23/2013

The agency is requesting comment on whether to change the existing applicability standards for maximum weight and number of passenger seats for either or both types of rotorcraft, or whether to consider other approaches for determining applicability.




This proposed AD would require, at specified intervals, inspecting the tailboom assembly for a crack, loose rivet, or other damage.



This proposed AD would require changing the direction of the bolt connecting the upper clevis bolt of a specific bellcrank in the main rotor assembly, repetitively inspecting the bearings in the bellcrank assemblies for correct staking, and replacing a bellcrank if a bearing is staked incorrectly.



This proposed AD would supersede an existing AD by reducing the initial inspection compliance time and intervals and provide additional terminating action options.

NPRM AD: Dassault Aviation Airplanes


This proposed AD would require modifying the tail strobe power supply wire routing.

NPRM AD: Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes


This proposed AD would revise an earlier proposed AD by also requiring inspections to determine if certain parts are installed, and installing the parts if necessary.

NPRM AD: GROB-WERKE Airplanes


This proposed rule would correct a docket number in an NPRM published in the federal register.

NPRM AD: Dowty Propellers Propellers


This proposed rule would revise an existing AD by adding the optional terminating action.

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/22/2013-03709/interest-in-restructure-of-rotorcraft-airworthiness-standards

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/01/2013-02253/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-helicopters




https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/05/2013-02451/airworthiness-directives-fokker-services-bv-airplanes


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/07/2013-02730/airworthiness-directives-dowty-propellers-propellers

NPRM AD: Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines


This proposed rule would require initial and repetitive boresecope inspections of the baffle plate feature and remove from service the high-pressure compressors (HPC) stage 6 disk before further flight if the plate is missing material. It would also require mandatory removal from service of these HPC stage 6 disks at the next HPC module exposure.

NPRM AD: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Propellers


This proposed rule would require removing certain serial numbers of auxiliary feathering pumps from service.



This proposed rule would require detailed inspections for damage of the auxiliary power unit feeder cables; replacing the clamps and installing grommets; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.

NPRM AD: Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines


This proposed rule would supersede an existing AD and require, depending on the engine model, repetitive replacements of fuel injection manifolds and the privilege injector, or, repetitive replacements of the privilege injector.



This proposed rule would supersede an existing AD and require installing a new enhanced manufacturing and maintainability braking and steering control unit standard and adds airplanes to the applicability.



This proposed rule would require determining if the latches are correctly assembled; and corrective actions if necessary. It would also require, for certain airplanes, modifications to the escape slide/rafts and escape slides.



This proposed rule would require inspecting for a crack in the control lever attachment yokes, and if needed, replacing the tail rotor gearbox.

NPRM AD: Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes


This proposed rule would revise an earlier proposed AD by revising the optional A/C system deactivation procedure.

NPRM AD: Air Carrier Contract Maintenance Requirements; Extension of Comment Period


This proposed rule would extend the comment period for an NPRM.


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/07/2013-02719/airworthiness-directives-hamilton-sundstrand-corporation-propellers







https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/12/2013-03178/air-carrier-contract-maintenance-requirements-extension-of-comment-period

NRPM AD: Embraer S.A. Airplanes


This proposed AD would require inspecting for damage to the insulation and inner conductors of the APU ESC power cables, installing new grommet support in the tail cone firewall, and corrective actions if necessary.

NRPM AD: Rolls-Royce (1971) Limited, Bristol Engine Division Turbojet Engines


This proposed AD would require reducing the life of certain critical parts.

NPRM AD: Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters


This proposed AD would supersede an existing AD, would require installing new bushing and re-identifying the tail rotor hub-and-grip and hub-and-blade assemblies, and inspecting each bushing repeatedly.

NRPM AD: Agusta S.p.A. and Bell Helicopter Textron Helicopters


This proposed AD would require adding a life limit of 10,000 landings to the crosstube and removing from service any crosstubes with more than 10,000 accumulated landings.

NRPM AD: Robinson Helicopter Company


This proposed AD would supersede an existing AD, would require detecting debonding of the blade skin, and correcting the unsafe condition by replacing the main rotor blades with new blades.

NRPM AD: Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes


This proposed AD would require regularly inspecting the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSA), conducting ballscrew integrity tests, and replacing affected THSAs.

NRPM AD: Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes

Proposed 2/26/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0093 Comments due 4/12/2013 This proposed AD would supersede an existing AD and would require revising the compliance time to ensure unsafe conditions are addressed on low utilization airplanes.

NRPM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Proposed 2/26/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0095 Comments due 4/12/2013 This proposed AD would supersede two existing ADs and would require determining the part numbers and condition of bellcrank assemblies, modifying or replacing the power control actuator bellcrank assembly if necessary, and regularly conducting functional tests and mis-rig checks.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Special Conditions (SCs)

NPRM SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplane; Landing Pitchover Condition

Proposed 2/19/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0148 Comments 4/5/2013

These proposed special conditions would contain information regarding a novel or unusual design feature associated with landing loads due to the automatic braking system.


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/22/2013-04103/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-1971-limited-bristol-engine-division-turbojet-engines

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/25/2013-04220/airworthiness-directives-agusta-spa-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/25/2013-04223/airworthiness-directives-agusta-spa-and-bell-helicopter-textron-helicopters

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/25/2013-04217/airworthiness-directives-robinson-helicopter-company


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/26/2013-04336/airworthiness-directives-gulfstream-aerospace-lp-type-certificate-previously-held-by-israel-aircraft%23table_of_contents

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/26/2013-04336/airworthiness-directives-gulfstream-aerospace-lp-type-certificate-previously-held-by-israel-aircraft%23table_of_contents


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/19/2013-03679/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-landing-pitchover-condition

Final documents—January 2013 This list includes Federal Register (FR) publications such as final rules, Advisory Circulars (ACs), policy statements and related material of interest to ARSA members. For proposals opened for public comment, see Your Two Cents in this issue. The date shown is the date of FR publication or other official release.



AD: Airbus Airplanes Issued 1/02/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0939 Effective 2/6/2013

This AD requires identifying and replacing affected cargo doors.



This AD requires repetitive overhaul of the nose landing gear retraction actuator.

AD: Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines Issued 1/02/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0482 Effective 2/6/2013

This AD requires inspection and removal of the affected IP turbine discs and the removal from service of some IP turbine discs at reduced life limits.

AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes Issued 1/02/2013 Docket #: FAA-2011-1419 Effective 2/6/2013

This AD supersedes an existing AD, adds repetitive inspections for cracking using different inspection methods and inspecting additional areas, and corrective actions if necessary.

AD: Eurocopter France Helicopters Issued 1/07/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0774 Effective 2/11/2013

This AD requires replacing each affected emergency flotation gear container assembly at a certain time.

AD: Airbus Airplanes Issued 1/09/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1314 Effective 1/24/2013

Comments due 02/25/2012. This emergency AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to advise the flight crew of emergency procedures for addressing Angle of Attack (AoA) sensor blockage. It also provides for optional terminating action for the AFM revision, which involves replacing AoA sensor conic plates with AoA sensor flat plates.

AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Helicopters Issued 1/09/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0601 Effective 2/13/2013

This AD requires replacing the power cable assemblies and associated parts, and performing continuity readings.

AD: Burkhart GROB Luft- und Raumfahrt GmbH Sailplaness Issued 1/09/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1124 Effective 2/13/2013

This AD requires inspecting the elevator control rod in the vertical fin and, depending on findings, replacing it, and revising the powered sailplane Aircraft Maintenance Manual.








https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/09/2012-31364/airworthiness-directives-burkhart-grob-luft--und-raumfahrt-gmbh-sailplanes

AD: Eurocopter France Helicopters Issued 1/09/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0632 Effective 2/13/2013

This AD requires inspecting portions of the main gearbox for the presence of sealing compound and corrosion.

AD: Honeywell International Inc. Air Data Pressure Transducers Issued 1/09/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1315 Effective 1/24/2013

This AD requires various tests or checks of equipment having certain air data pressure transducers, and removal of equipment if necessary. As an option to the tests or checks, it allows removal of affected equipment having certain air data pressure transducers.

AD: Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes


This AD requires a general visual inspection to determine if certain fasteners are installed, and related investigative and corrective actions.

AD: Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Reciprocating Engines


This AD supersedes an existing AD and requires removing all software mapping versions prior to 292, 301, or 302, applicable to the TAE engine model.

AD: Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Reciprocating Engines Issued 1/09/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0885 Effective 2/13/2013

This AD requires inspecting the oil filler plug vent hole at the next scheduled maintenance or within 110 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

AD: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines Issued 1/10/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1350 Effective 1/25/2013

This AD requires a one-time inspection of the low-pressure compressor fan blades, and if erosion is found, replacement before further flight.



Comments due 2/25/2012. This AD requires removing high-pressure compressor stages 1 to 6 rotor disc assembly before exceeding certain thresholds.



This AD requires performing a high gas generator speed rating vibration check.

AD: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop Engines Issued 1/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0416 Effective 2/15/2013

This AD supersedes an existing AD, requires the same actions, but requires removing from service affected propeller shafts as mandatory terminating action to the repetitive inspections.

AD: Lycoming Engines and Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines; Correction Issued: 1/14/2013 Docket #:FAA-2012-1245 Effective: 1/14/2013

This AD corrects an incorrectly listed Lycoming Engine model in the Summary and Applicability paragraphs.


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/09/2012-31587/airworthiness-directives-honeywell-international-inc-air-data-pressure-transducers

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/09/2012-31035/airworthiness-directives-saab-ab-saab-aerosystems-airplanes

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/09/2012-31605/airworthiness-directives-thielert-aircraft-engines-gmbh-reciprocating-engines

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/09/2012-31589/airworthiness-directives-thielert-aircraft-engines-gmbh-reciprocating-engines




https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/11/2012-31361/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-canada-corp-turboprop-engines

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/14/2013-00525/airworthiness-directives-lycoming-engines-and-continental-motors-inc-reciprocating-engines

AD: The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes Issued 1/16/2013 AD#: 2013-02-51 Meeting: 2/06/2013 This emergency AD requires modification of the battery system, or other actions in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA.

AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Helicopters Issued 1/23/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0022 Effective 2/07/2013

This AD requires inspecting certain hydraulic servo actuator assemblies for a loose nut, shaft, and clevis assembly, modifying or replacing the servo as necessary, and re-identifying the servo.

AD: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Helicopters Issued 1/23/2013 Docket #: FAA-2011-1188 Effective 2/27/2013

This AD supersedes an existing AD while expanding the applicability to include yokes produced under a parts manufacturer approval whose design approval was based on the affected Bell yoke. It also requires operator credit for the accumulated operating time on certain covered yoke.

AD: Rolls Royce plc Turbofan Engines Issued 1/24/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1334 Effective 1/24/2013

Comments due 3/11/2013. This AD requires replacement of the fuel oil heat exchange.

AD: CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SE00034EN Issued 1/28/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1289 Effective 1/28/2013

Comments due 3/14/2013. This AD requires removing certain high-pressure turbine disks manufactured by Global Material Solutions of Pratt & Whitney, at reduced maximum life limits.

AD: Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines Issued 1/28/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1293 Effective 2/12/2013

Comments due 3/14/2013. This AD requires initial and repetitive borescope inspections and removal from service before further flight if one or more burn holes are detected, in certain high pressure turbine stage 2 nozzles.



Comments due 3/18/2013. This AD requires on-wing inspections of low-pressure turbine (LPT) disk seal fins and interstage seals when post-flight review indicates Engine Health Monitoring vibratory maintenance-alert limits were exceeded in flight. It also requires in-shop inspections of the LPT disk seal fins and interstage seals to detect cracks or damage, and, depending on the findings, accomplishment of corrective action.



This AD requires modifying center overhead stowage boxes by installing new brackets, stiffeners, and hardware as needed.

http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/0/8a1a8dc3135b60dd86257af60004cf4a/$FILE/2013-02-51_Emergency.pdf


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/23/2013-00985/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-inc-bell-helicopters


https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/28/2013-01360/airworthiness-directives-cfm-international-sa-turbofan-engines-modified-by-supplemental-type

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/28/2013-01360/airworthiness-directives-cfm-international-sa-turbofan-engines-modified-by-supplemental-type




AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes Issued 1/30/2013 Docket #: FAA-2011-0258 Effective 3/6/2013

This AD requires, for certain airplanes, installing two warning level indicator lights on each of the P1-3 and P3-1 instrument panels in the flight compartment. It also requires, for certain airplanes, replacing the existing P5-16 and P5-10 panels; and, for certain airplanes, replacing the basic P5-16 panel with a high altitude landing P5-16 panel. Additionally, this AD requires revising the airplane flight manual to remove certain requirements of previous AD actions, and to advise the flightcrew of certain changes.



This AD requires replacing the hydro-mechanical metering unit at a reduced life.


SC: Airbus, Model A318-112 Airplane (S/N 3238); Certification of Cooktops Proposed 1/30/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0699

These SC contains information about a novel or unusual design feature associated with a cooktop installation.

SC: EmbraerS.A., Model EMB-550 Airplanes; Flight Envelope Protection: Performance Credit for Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System (ATTCS) During Go-Around

Proposed 1/30/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1199

These SC contains information about a novel or unusual design feature associated the use of an Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System during go-around.



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/30/2013-01939/special-conditions-airbus-model-a318-112-airplane-sn-3238-certification-of-cooktops

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/30/2013-01928/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplanes-flight-envelope-protection-performance-credit

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/30/2013-01928/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplanes-flight-envelope-protection-performance-credit

Your two cents—January 2013 This is your chance to provide input on rules and policies that will affect you. Agencies must provide the public notice and an opportunity for comment before their rules or policies change. Your input matters. Comments should be received before the indicated due date; however, agencies often consider comments they receive before drafting of the final document begins.


Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

NPRM: Prohibition on Personal Use of Electronic Devices on the Flight Deck Proposed 1/15/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0929 Comments due 3/18/2013

The proposed rule would prohibit flightcrew members under part 121 from using a personal wireless communications device or laptop computers for personal use while at their duty station on the flight deck while the aircraft is being operated.


NPRM AD: REIMS Aviation S.A. Airplanes Proposed 1/03/2012 Docket #: FAA-2012-1346 Comments due 2/19/2013

This proposed AD would require inspection and appropriate action on the pushrods and horizontal tail structure. It would also require returning pushrods to REIMS Aviation for investigation.

NPRM AD: Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes Proposed 1/08/2012 Docket #: FAA-2012-18033 Comments due 2/22/2013

This proposed AD would require clarify the casting numbers and part numbers to be inspected under an existing AD.

NPRM AD: International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines Proposed 1/09/2012 Docket #: FAA-2012-1217 Comments due 3/11/2013

This proposed AD would require replacing certain part number bearing internal scavenge tubes, and alignment checks of certain external scavenge tubes.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes Proposed 1/09/2012 Docket #: FAA-2012-1316 Comments due 2/25/2013

This proposed AD would revise and clarify certain actions specified in an existing AD.

NPRM AD: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters Proposed 1/10/2012 Docket #: FAA-2012-1305 Comments due 3/11/2013

This proposed AD would require modifying and identifying the cyclic stick cantilever or lock.

NPRM AD: CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines Proposed 1/14/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1114 Comments due 3/15/2013

This proposed AD would require cleaning, inspection and repair of affected hydro-mechanical units.

NPRM AD: GROBWerke Airplanes


This AD requires repetitive inspections of the elevator trim tab arm to detect cracks and, if detected, replacement.

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/15/2013-00608/prohibition-on-personal-use-of-electronic-devices-on-the-flight-deck



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/09/2013-00212/airworthiness-directives-international-aero-engines-ag-turbofan-engines



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/14/2013-00529/airworthiness-directives-cfm-international-sa-turbofan-engines



This proposed AD would require replacing the pivot link assembly on certain seats, and modifying or replacing the seat track link assemblies.



This proposed AD would require replacing the short flex-shaft on each engine, testing the electro-mechanical brake and center drive unit (CDU) cone brake to verify the holding torque, and performing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.

NPRM AD: Various Aircraft Equipped with Wing Lift Struts


This proposed AD would clarify the intent of the language currently in paragraph (c) of the existing AD but retain all other requirements.


This proposed AD would revise an earlier proposed AD by proposing to require repetitive operational tests, and corrective actions if necessary.



This proposed AD would require a maintenance program revision, one-time inspections of the main landing gear truck beam, and related investigative and corrective actions (including configuration changes) if necessary; accomplishment of these actions would terminate the repetitive inspections.


This proposed AD would revise certain paragraph references of an existing AD to refer to the correct paragraphs

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This proposed AD would a one-time ultrasonic C-scan inspection of low-pressure compressor blades that had accumulated more than 2,500 flight cycles since new.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Special Conditions (SCs)

NPRM SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplane, Dive Speed Definition with Speed Protection


These proposed SC contain information about a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes, and include a high-speed protection system.

NPRM SC: Embraer S.A., Model EMB-550 Airplane, Flight Envelope Protection: General Limiting Requirements


These proposed SC contain information about a novel or unusual design feature(s), specifically new control architecture and a full digital flight control system which provides flight envelope protections.



https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/16/2013-00807/airworthiness-directives-various-aircraft-equipped-with-wing-lift-struts





https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/24/2013-01457/special-condtions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-dive-speed-definition-with-speed-protection

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/24/2013-01379/special-condtions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-flight-envelope-protection-general-limiting-requirements

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/24/2013-01379/special-condtions-embraer-sa-model-emb-550-airplane-flight-envelope-protection-general-limiting-requirements