[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 167 (Thursday, August 27, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52893-52895]
[FR Doc No: 2020-18620]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0215; Product Identifier 2018-SW-088-AD; Amendment
39-21181; AD 2020-15-18]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain Leonardo
S.p.A. (Leonardo) Model AB139, AW139, AW169, and AW189 helicopters. As
published, one service bulletin reference in the AD is incorrect. This
document corrects that error. In all other respects, the original
document remains the same.

DATES: This correction is effective September 3, 2020. The effective
date of AD 2020-15-18 remains September 3, 2020.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 3,
2020 (85 FR 45773, July 30, 2020).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters, Emanuele Bufano, Head of
Airworthiness, Viale G.Agusta 520, 21017 C.Costa di Samarate (Va)
Italy; telephone +39-0331-225074; fax +39-0331-229046; or at https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/home. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 817-
222-5110. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0215.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0215; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristi Bradley, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD 2020-15-18, Amendment 39-21181 (85 FR
45773, July 30, 2020) (AD 2020-15-18), currently requires removal of
affected shape memory alloy (SMA) inflation systems and installation of
serviceable SMA inflation systems. That AD applies to certain Leonardo
S.p.A. (Leonardo) Model AB139, AW139, AW169, and AW189 helicopters.

Need for the Correction

    As published, paragraph (g) of the regulatory text of AD 2020-15-18
contains an error in a reference to the service information. Paragraph
(g) of the AD incorrectly identifies the service information ``Alert
Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 139-533, dated August 30, 2018 (ASB-139-
153)''. The second parenthetical reference to ``ASB-139-153'' is
incorrect.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Leonardo Helicopters has issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
139-533, dated August 30, 2018; ASB No. 169-099, dated August 30, 2018;
and ASB No. 189-195, dated August 30, 2018. This service information
describes procedures for removal of affected SMA inflation systems and
installation of serviceable SMA inflation systems (including correcting
the SMA inflation system by performing a reset procedure). These
documents are distinct since they apply to different helicopter models.
This service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Correction of Publication

    This document corrects an error and correctly adds the AD as an
amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the preamble or
regulatory information has been corrected, the FAA is publishing the
entire rule in the Federal Register.
    The effective date of this AD remains September 3, 2020.

Good Cause for Adoption Without Prior Notice

    Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency for ``good cause'' find
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Section 553(d)(3) of the APA requires that
agencies publish a rule not less than 30 days before its effective
date, except as otherwise provided by the agency for good cause found
and published with the rule.
    Since this action only corrects a typographical error in a service
bulletin reference, it has no adverse economic impact and imposes no
additional burden on any person. Therefore, the FAA has determined that
notice and public comment procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
unnecessary. For the same reason, the FAA finds that good cause exists
under 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this rule effective in less than 30
days.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Correction

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13   [Corrected]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2020-15-18 Leonardo S.p.A.: Amendment 39-21181; Docket No. FAA-2020-
0215; Product Identifier 2018-SW-088-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective September 3, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
    (1) Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters, all serial numbers,
equipped with an emergency flotation system (EFS) float assembly
having part number (P/N) 3G9560V00332, 3G9560V00432, 3G9560V01432,
or 3G9560V01532.
    (2) Model AW169 helicopters, all serial numbers, equipped with
an EFS float assembly having any part number.
    (3) Model AW189 helicopters, all serial numbers, equipped with
an EFS float assembly having P/N 8G9560V00331 or 8G9560V00431.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code 3212, Emergency
Flotation Section.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded deployment of the
EFS due to improper accomplishment of the reset procedure of the
shape memory alloy (SMA) inflation system actuation device. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address uncommanded EFS deployment, which
could result in reduced control of the helicopter.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Definitions

    (1) An ``affected part'' is an SMA inflation system having P/N
3G9560V01052 (Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters), P/N 6F9560V00551
(Model AW169 helicopters), or P/N 8G9560V01751 (Model AW189
helicopters), as applicable, with a serial number specified in
Figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD except those which have been
corrected in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 139-533, dated
August 30, 2018 (ASB 139-533); Leonardo Helicopters ASB No. 169-099,
dated August 30, 2018 (ASB 169-099); or Leonardo Helicopters ASB No.
189-195, dated August 30, 2018 (ASB 189-195); as applicable.
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    (2) A ``serviceable part'' is an affected part that has been
corrected in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ASB
139-533; ASB 169-099; or ASB 189-195; as applicable; or a part that
is not affected.

(h) Removal and Installation

    At the applicable compliance time specified in Figure 2 to
paragraph (h) of this AD, remove each affected part from the
helicopter and install a serviceable part. This may be done in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 139-533; ASB
169-099; or ASB 189-195; as applicable.

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(i) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an
affected part on any helicopter.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, may approve
AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Kristi Bradley, Aerospace
Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch,
FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817-222-
5110; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, notify your
principal inspector or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or certificate holding
district office, before operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.

(k) Related Information

    (1) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation
Safety Agency (now European Union Aviation Safety Agency) (EASA) AD
2018-0208, dated September 20, 2018. This EASA AD may be found in
the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0215.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Kristi Bradley,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft
Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 3, 2020 (85 FR 45773, July 30, 2020).
    (i) Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. 139-533,
dated August 30, 2018.
    (ii) Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. 169-099,
dated August 30, 2018.
    (iii) Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. 189-195,
dated August 30, 2018.
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters, Emanuele Bufano, Head of Airworthiness,
Viale G.Agusta 520, 21017 C.Costa di Samarate (Va) Italy; telephone
+39-0331-225074; fax +39-0331-229046; or at https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/home.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Office of
the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room
6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on August 19, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 193 (Monday, October 6, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 60233]
[FR Doc No: 2014-23822]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2014-0090]

Notice of Buy America Waiver

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Correction to Notice of Buy America Waiver

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SUMMARY: On September 16, 2014, NHTSA published a Notice of Buy America
Waiver that provided findings to requests from the Michigan Office of
Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) to waive the requirements of Buy
America. The Notice stated an effective date of October 16, 2014.
However, that date did not correctly reflect NHTSA's intentions for the
effective date. Also, the Notice did not accurately cite the
appropriate section of the United States Code for motorcyclist safety
grant funds, 23 U.S.C. 405(f). This document corrects those errors.

DATES: The effective date of this correction is the date of publication
October 6, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For program issues, contact Barbara
Sauers, Office of Regional Operations and Program Delivery, NHTSA
(phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>). For legal issues, contact Andrew DiMarsico,
Office of Chief Counsel, NHTSA (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>). You may send mail
to these officials at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 16, 2014, NHTSA published a
Notice of Buy America Waiver that provided findings in regards to five
requests from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) to
waive the requirements of Buy America. In summary, NHTSA found the
following:
     A waiver of the Buy America requirements, 23 U.S.C. 313,
was appropriate for OHSP to purchase a portable data projector,
wireless remote control presenter, DVDs, high-visibility motorcycle
vests and twenty training motorcycles.
     A non-availability waiver of the Buy America requirements
was inappropriate for OHSP to lease a copy/printer/fax machine.

Need for Correction

    The Notice of Buy America Waiver stated the waiver was effective on
October 16, 2014. This date did not correctly state NHTSA's intentions.
On September 16, 2014, at 79 FR 55529, NHTSA intended the waiver to be
effective on an earlier date in order to allow the grantee an
opportunity to purchase the items requested. Also, the Notice did not
accurately cite the appropriate section of the United States Code for
motorcyclist safety grant funds. The Notice cited to 23 U.S.C. 405(g),
but NHTSA intended to cite 23 U.S.C. 405(f) for motorcyclist safety
grant funds.
    In FR Doc. 2014-0090 appearing on page 55529 of the Federal
Register of Tuesday, September 16, 2014, the following corrections are
made:
    In the DATES section in the left column, revise the paragraph to
read as follows:
    ``The effective date of this waiver is the date of publication.''
    In the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section in the middle column,
revise the first and second paragraph to cite the following provision:
``23 U.S.C. 405(f).''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 30, 2014, under authority
delegated in 49 CFR part 1.95.
O. Kevin Vincent,
Chief Counsel.
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