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.

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Final Rules, Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

AD: Airbus airplanes

Issued 3/5/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1159 Effective 4/9/2013

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

AD: Bombardier, Inc. airplanes

Issued 3/5/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0861 Effective 4/9/2013

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

AD: Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl airplanes

Issued 3/5/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1173 Effective 4/9/2013

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

AD: Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH airplanes

Issued 3/5/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1172 Effective 4/9/2013

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.

AD: Airbus airplanes

Issued 3/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1164 Effective 4/11/2013

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

AD: BAE Systems Limited airplanes

Issued 3/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1157 Effective 4/11/2013

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

AD: Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes

Issued 3/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0720 Effective 4/11/2013

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.

AD: The Boeing Company airplanes

Issued 3/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0860 Effective 4/11/2013

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

Issued 3/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1015 Effective 4/15/2013

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.

AD: Airbus airplanes

Issued 3/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1106 Effective 4/15/2013

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.

AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Issued 3/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2011-0909 Effective 4/15/2013

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

Issued 3/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0689 Effective 4/16/2013

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.

AD: Bombardier, Inc. airplanes

Issued 3/13/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0721 Effective 4/17/2013

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

AD: Airbus airplanes

Issued 3/13/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1224 Effective 4/17/2013

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

Issued 3/18/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0247 Effective 4/8/2013

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

AD: Airbus airplanes

Issued 3/20/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1160 Effective 4/24/2013

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

AD: Bombardier, Inc. airplanes

Issued 3/20/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0641 Effective 4/24/2013

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

AD: Eurocopter France helicopters

Issued 3/20/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0795 Effective 4/24/2013

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

Issued 3/20/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1100 Effective 4/24/2013

This AD requires replacing the affected fuel pump splined couplings.

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

Issued 3/20/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1031 Effective 4/24/2013

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

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

Issued 3/20/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1167 Effective 4/24/2013

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

Issued 3/20/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1006 Effective 4/24/2013

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

Issued 3/21/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0004 Effective 4/5/2013

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

AD: The Boeing Company airplanes

Issued 3/21/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0597 Effective 4/25/2013

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

AD: The Boeing Company airplanes

Issued 3/21/2013 Docket #: FAA-2005-22523 Effective 4/25/2013

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.

AD: The Boeing Company airplanes

Issued 3/21/2013 Docket #: FAA-2008-0847 Effective 4/25/2013

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.

Issued 3/22/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1016 Effective 4/26/2013

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

Issued 3/22/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0085 Effective 4/26/2013

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

Issued 3/25/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0070 Effective 3/25/2013

This action rescinds an AD.

AD: Agusta S.p.A. helicopters

Issued 3/26/2013 Docket #: FAA-2011-1453 Effective 4/30/2013

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

AD: Eurocopter France helicopters

Issued 3/26/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0772 Effective 4/30/2013

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

Issued 3/26/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0890 Effective 4/30/2013

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

Issued 3/26/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1088 Effective 4/30/2013

This AD requires replacing the inflation valve assembly.

AD: Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons Ltd appliances

Issued 3/27/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1134 Effective 3/27/2013

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.

AD: Airbus airplanes

Issued 3/29/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0150 Effective 5/3/2013

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

Issued 3/29/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1077 Effective 5/3/2013

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

Issued 3/29/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1346 Effective 5/3/2013

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.

AD: The Boeing Company airplanes

Issued 3/29/2013 Docket #: FAA-2011-1417 Effective 5/3/2013

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.

Special Conditions (SCs)

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

Issued 3/5/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0154 Effective 2/13/2013

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.

SC: GE Aviation CT7-2E1 Turboshaft engine model

Issued 3/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0745 Effective 4/11/2013

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.

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.

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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, Airworthiness Directive (AD)

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.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Issued 3/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0204 Comments due 4/22/2013

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

Issued 3/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0223 Comments due 4/22/2013

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

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company airplanes

Issued 3/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0205 Comments due 4/22/2013

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

Issued 3/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1052 Comments due 4/22/2013

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.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company airplanes

Issued 3/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0268 Comments due 4/22/2013

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.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company airplanes

Issued 3/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2008-0618 Comments due 4/22/2013

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

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company airplanes

Issued 3/8/2013 Docket #: FAA-2010-1160 Comments due 4/22/2013

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

NPRM AD: Airbus airplanes

Issued 3/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0208 Comments due 4/25/2013

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

NPRM AD: Airbus airplanes

Issued 3/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0207 Comments due 4/25/2013

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.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company airplanes

Issued 3/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0206 Comments due 4/26/2013

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

Issued 3/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0207 Comments due 4/26/2013

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

Issued 3/14/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0239 Comments due 5/13/2013

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

Issued 3/14/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0240 Comments due 5/13/2013

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.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company airplanes

Issued 3/14/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0210 Comments due 4/29/2013

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

Issued 3/18/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0072 Comments due 5/17/2013

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

Issued 3/21/2013 Docket #: FAA-2007-28059 Comments due 5/20/2013

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

Issued 3/26/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0209 Comments due 4/25/2013

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

NPRM AD: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. propellers

Issued 3/26/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0130 Comments due 5/28/2013

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

NPRM AD: Learjet Inc. airplanes

Issued 3/27/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0214 Comments due 5/13/2013

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.

NPRM AD: Learjet Inc. airplanes

Issued 3/27/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0213 Comments due 5/13/2013

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.

NPRM AD: Airbus airplanes

Issued 3/28/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0212 Comments due 5/13/2013

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

NPRM AD: Austro Engine GmbH engines

Issued 3/28/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0164 Comments due 5/28/2013

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

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company airplanes

Issued 3/28/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0215 Comments due 5/13/2013

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 3/28/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0211 Comments due 5/13/2013

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

Issued 3/28/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0259 Comments due 4/29/2013

This notice announces the proposed development of an advisory circular addressing 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.

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.

Final Rules, Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

AD: Airbus Airplanes

Issued 2/1/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1071 Effective 3/8/2013

AD requires repetitive replacement of those bolts.

AD: Airbus Airplanes

Issued 2/1/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1074 Effective 3/8/2013

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

Issued 2/1/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1040 Effective 3/8/2013

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

Issued 2/1/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1102 Effective 3/8/2013

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

Issued 2/4/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0082 Effective 3/11/2013

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.

AD: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

Issued 2/4/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0639 Effective 3/11/2013

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.

AD: Eurocopter France Helicopters

Issued 2/4/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0794 Effective 3/11/2013

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.

AD: Piper Aircraft, Inc.

Issued 2/4/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0731 Effective 3/11/2013

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

AD: MD Helicopters, Inc., Helicopters

Issued 2/8/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0746 Effective 3/15/2013

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.

AD: Airbus Airplanes

Issued 2/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1002 Effective 3/18/2013

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.

AD: Airbus Airplanes

Issued 2/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1070 Effective 3/19/2013

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

AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Helicopters

Issued 2/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0098 Effective 2/27/2013

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

AD: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

Issued 2/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0725 Effective 3/19/2013

This AD requires revising the maintenance program.

AD: Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes

Issued 2/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1273 Effective 3/19/2013

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

Issued 2/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1250 Effective 3/19/2013

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.

AD: Dassault Aviation Airplanes

Issued 2/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1037 Effective 3/19/2013

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

AD: Embraer S.A. Airplanes

Issued 2/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1223 Effective 3/19/2013

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

Issued 2/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0075 Effective 3/19/2013

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

Issued 2/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1111 Effective 3/19/2013

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

Issued 2/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1134 Effective 3/19/2013

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

Issued 2/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1251 Effective 3/19/2013

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

Issued 2/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0602 Effective 3/19/2013

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.

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

Issued 2/14/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1055 Effective 3/21/2013

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

AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Issued 2/14/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1110 Effective 3/21/2013

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

Issued 2/19/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0986 Effective 3/26/2013

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.

AD: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

Issued 2/19/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0732 Effective 3/26/2013

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

Issued 2/19/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1005 Effective 3/26/2013

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

Issued 2/19/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0942 Effective 3/26/2013

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

AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Issued 2/19/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0547 Effective 3/26/2013

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

Issued 2/21/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1274 Effective 3/28/2013

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.

AD: Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

Issued 2/21/2013 Docket #: FAA-2011-0624 Effective 3/8/2013

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.

AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Issued 2/21/2013 Docket #: FAA-2010-0036 Effective 3/28/2013

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).

AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Issued 2/22/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0091 Effective 2/22/2013

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

Special Conditions (SCs)

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

Issued 2/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1200 Effective 3/11/2013

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

hydrophobic coatings.

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

Issued 2/13/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0485 Effective 2/13/2013

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

Issued 2/15/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1236 Effective 3/18/2013

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

Issued 2/19/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1216 Effective 3/21/2013

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

Issued 2/19/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1241 Effective 3/21/2013

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

Issued 2/19/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1218 Effective 3/21/2013

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

Issued 2/19/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1246 Effective 3/21/2013

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

Issued 2/19/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1215 Effective 3/21/2013

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.

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

Issued 2/19/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0978 Effective 3/21/2013

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.

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.

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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.

NPRM, Airworthiness Directive (AD)

NPRM AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Helicopters

Proposed 2/1/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0019 Comments due 4/2/2013

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

NPRM AD: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

Proposed 2/1/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0021 Comments due 4/2/2013

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.

NPRM AD: Airbus Airplanes

Proposed 2/5/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1321 Comments due 3/22/2013

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

Proposed 2/5/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1322 Comments due 3/22/2013

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

NPRM AD: Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

Proposed 2/5/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0270 Comments due 3/22/2013

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

Proposed 2/6/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0013 Comments due 3/31/2013

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

NPRM AD: Dowty Propellers Propellers

Proposed 2/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2009-0776 Comments due 4/8/2013

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

NPRM AD: Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines

Proposed 2/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1329 Comments due 4/8/2013

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

Proposed 2/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0056 Comments due 3/25/2013

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

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Proposed 2/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0089 Comments due 3/25/2013

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

Proposed 2/7/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0024 Comments due 4/8/2013

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.

NPRM AD: Airbus Airplanes

Proposed 2/8/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0088 Comments due 3/25/2013

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.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Proposed 2/8/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0090 Comments due 3/25/2013

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.

NPRM AD: Eurocopter France Helicopters

Proposed 2/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0119 Comments due 4/2/2013

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

Proposed 2/11/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1001 Comments due 3/28/2013

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

Proposed 2/12/2013 Docket #: FAA-2011-1136 Comments due 3/13/2013

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

NRPM AD: Embraer S.A. Airplanes

Proposed 2/22/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0092 Comments due 4/8/2013

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

Proposed 2/22/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1331 Comments due 4/23/2013

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

NPRM AD: Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Proposed 2/25/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0146 Comments due 4/26/2013

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

Proposed 2/25/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0145 Comments due 4/26/2013

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

Proposed 2/25/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0159 Comments due 4/26/2013

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

Proposed 2/26/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0094 Comments due 4/12/2013

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.

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.

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Final Rules, Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

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

This AD requires identifying and replacing affected cargo doors.

AD: Airbus Airplanes

Issued 1/02/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0999 Effective 2/6/2013

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.

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

Issued 1/09/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1032 Effective 2/13/2013

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

Issued 1/09/2013 Docket #: FAA-2010-0820 Effective 2/13/2013

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.

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

Issued 1/10/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1202 Effective 1/10/2013

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

AD: Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

Issued 1/10/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0901 Effective 2/14/2013

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.

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.

AD: Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

Issued 1/30/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0030 Effective 2/14/2013

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.

AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Issued 1/30/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0183 Effective 3/6/2013

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

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.

AD: Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

Issued 1/31/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0940 Effective 3/7/2013

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

Special Conditions (SCs)

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.

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.

Hyperlinks provided in blue text take you to the full document.

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, Airworthiness Directive (AD)

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

Proposed 1/15/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-0013 Comments due 3/01/2013

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

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes Proposed 1/16/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1317 Comments due 3/04/2013

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

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Proposed 1/16/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1318 Comments due 3/04/2013

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

Proposed 1/16/2013 Docket #: FAA-2013-0023 Comments due 3/04/2013

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

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes Proposed 1/30/2013 Docket #: FAA-2008-0614 Comments due 3/18/2013

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

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Proposed 1/30/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1320 Comments due 3/18/2013

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.

NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes Proposed 1/30/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1319 Comments due 3/18/2013

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

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NPRM AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

Proposed 1/31/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1327 Comments due 4/1/2013

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

Proposed 1/24/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1301 Comments due 3/11/2013

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

Proposed 1/24/2013 Docket #: FAA-2012-1332 Comments due 3/11/2013

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.