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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3781; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-048-AD;
Amendment 39-18649; AD 2016-18-18]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta
S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109S, and
AW109SP helicopters. This AD requires visually inspecting the tail
rotor drive shaft assembly (drive shaft) for a crack. This AD was
prompted by the discovery of three cracks on the drive shaft of a Model
A109S helicopter. The actions of this AD are intended to detect a crack
on the drive shaft to prevent failure of the driveshaft, failure of the
tail rotor, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.

DATES: This AD is effective October 20, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of October 20,
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact AgustaWestland, Product Support Engineering, Via del Gregge,
100, 21015 Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN: Maurizio D'Angelo;
telephone 39-0331-664757; fax 39-0331-664680; or at http://www.agustawestland.com/technical-bulletins. You may review the
referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort
Worth, TX 76177. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3781.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3781; or in person at the Docket Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
incorporated-by-reference service information, the economic evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations Office, M-30, West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martin R. Crane, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On March 22, 2016, at 81 FR 15171, the Federal Register published
our notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Agusta S.p.A. Model
A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters
with a drive shaft part number (P/N) 109-8412-02-1 or 109-8412-02-3
installed. The NPRM proposed to require visually inspecting the drive
shaft for a crack. The proposed requirements were intended to detect a
crack on the drive shaft to prevent failure of the driveshaft, failure
of the tail rotor, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.
    The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2015-0054, dated March 27, 2015,
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for the Model A109A
with retrofit kit P/N 109-0820-27-101 installed, and Model A109A II,
A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters.
    EASA advises that during scheduled maintenance on a Model A109S
helicopter, three cracks were found on the drive shaft. An
investigation could not determine the cause of the cracking but
concluded it could not have been caused by fatigue. This condition, if
not detected and corrected, could lead to tail rotor failure, possibly
resulting in loss of helicopter control, EASA advises. EASA AD No.
2015-0054 consequently requires a one-time inspection of the drive
shaft, and replacing the drive shaft if cracks are found.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD, but we received no comments on the NPRM (81 FR 15171, March
22, 2016).

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
Italy and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
our bilateral agreement with Italy, EASA, its technical representative,
has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the EASA AD. We
are issuing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by
EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist
or develop on other helicopters of these same type designs and that air
safety and the public interest require adopting the AD requirements as
proposed.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD to be an interim action. The design approval
holder has not determined the cause of the unsafe

condition identified in this AD. If a cause is determined and actions
developed to address the cause, we might consider additional
rulemaking.

Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD

    The EASA AD applies to Agusta Model A109LUH helicopters. This AD
does not because this model does not have an FAA type certificate.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico (BT) No. 109-147 for
Model A109A helicopters with retrofit kit P/N 109-0820-27-101
installed, Model A109A II, and Model A109C helicopters; BT No. 109EP-
143 for Model A109E helicopters; BT No. 109K-68 for Model A109K2
helicopters; BT No. 109S-067 for Model A109S helicopters; and BT No.
109SP-094 for Model AW109SP helicopters. All of the BTs are dated March
25, 2015. AgustaWestland reports that during a scheduled servicing of
an A109S helicopter, three cracks were found on drive shaft, P/N 109-
8412-02-1. The BTs prescribe a one-time drive shaft inspection for
cracks.
    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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 142 helicopters of U.S. Registry
and that labor costs average $85 per work-hour. Based on these
estimates, we expect the following costs:
     Inspecting the drive shaft requires 9 work-hours and no
parts. The estimated cost is $765 per helicopter and $108,630 for the
U.S. fleet.
     Replacing the drive shaft requires no additional labor
hours. Parts cost $6,082 per helicopter.
    According to Agusta service information, some of the costs of this
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage by Agusta.
Accordingly, we have included all costs in our cost estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on helicopters identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction; and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply
with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

2016-18-18 Agusta S.p.A.: Amendment 39-18649; Docket No. FAA-2015-
3781; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-048-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Agusta S.p.A. Model A109A, A109A II, A109C,
A109E, A109K2, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters with a tail rotor
drive shaft assembly (drive shaft) part number 109-8412-02-1 or 109-
8412-02-3 installed, certificated in any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as a crack in a drive
shaft. This condition could result in failure of a drive shaft,
failure of the tail rotor, and subsequent loss of helicopter
control.

(c) Effective Date

    This AD becomes October 20, 2016.

(d) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.

(e) Required Actions

    Within 50 hours time-in-service:
    (1) Visually inspect each drive shaft in accordance with the
Compliance Instructions, paragraph 4, of AgustaWestland Bollettino
Tecnico (BT) No. 109-147, dated March 25, 2015; BT No. 109EP-143,
dated March 25, 2015; BT No. 109K-68, dated March 25, 2015; BT No.
109S-067, dated March 25, 2015; or BT No. 109SP-094, dated March 25,
2015, as applicable for your model helicopter.
    (2) If there is a crack, replace the drive shaft before further
flight.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs
for this AD. Send your proposal to: Martin R. Crane, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(g) Additional Information

    The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015-0054, dated March 27, 2015. You may view
the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2015-3781.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6510, Tail Rotor
Drive Shaft.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico No. 109-147, dated March
25, 2015.
    (ii) AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico No. 109EP-143, dated
March 25, 2015.
    (iii) AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico No. 109K-68, dated March
25, 2015.
    (iv) AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico No. 109S-067, dated March
25, 2015.
    (v) AgustaWestland Bollettino TecnicoNo. 109SP-094, dated March
25, 2015.
    (3) For Agusta S.p.A. service information identified in this
final rule, contact AgustaWestland, Product Support Engineering, Via
del Gregge, 100, 21015 Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN: Maurizio
D'Angelo; telephone 39-0331-664757; fax 39-0331-664680; or at http://www.agustawestland.com/technical-bulletins.
    (4) You may view this service information at 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>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 1, 2016.
Lance T. Gant,
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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    Regulation 14D (17 CFR 240.14d-1--240.14d-11) and Regulation 14E
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    Written comments regarding the above information should be directed
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    Dated: March 13, 2008.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2020-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2057]

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard
determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any
Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area
(SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the
supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities
listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek
general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and
where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and
FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the
community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in
effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, the FIRM and FIS
report, once effective, will be used by insurance agents and others to
calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings
and the contents of those buildings.

DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before January 4, 2021.

ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report
for each community are available for inspection at both the online
location https://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata and the
respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables below.
Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each
community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at
https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.
    You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-2057, to
Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance
and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC
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20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email) pat[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering
Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA,
400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email)
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance
eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA proposes to make flood hazard
determinations for each community listed below, in accordance with
section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C.
4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a).
    These proposed flood hazard determinations, together with the
floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum
that are required. They should not be

construed to mean that the community must change any existing
ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain management
requirements. The community may at any time enact stricter requirements
of its own or pursuant to policies established by other Federal, State,
or regional entities. These flood hazard determinations are used to
meet the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP and are used to
calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new
buildings built after the FIRM and FIS report become effective.
    The communities affected by the flood hazard determinations are
provided in the tables below. Any request for reconsideration of the
revised flood hazard information shown on the Preliminary FIRM and FIS
report that satisfies the data requirements outlined in 44 CFR 67.6(b)
is considered an appeal. Comments unrelated to the flood hazard
determinations also will be considered before the FIRM and FIS report
become effective.
    Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) is available to
communities in support of the appeal resolution process. SRPs are
independent panels of experts in hydrology, hydraulics, and other
pertinent sciences established to review conflicting scientific and
technical data and provide recommendations for resolution. Use of the
SRP only may be exercised after FEMA and local communities have been
engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days
without a mutually acceptable resolution of an appeal. Additional
information regarding the SRP process can be found online at https://www.floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_overview.pdf.
    The watersheds and/or communities affected are listed in the tables
below. The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, FIS report for each
community are available for inspection at both the online location
https://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata and the respective
Community Map Repository address listed in the tables. For communities
with multiple ongoing Preliminary studies, the studies can be
identified by the unique project number and Preliminary FIRM date
listed in the tables. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS
report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map
Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

Michael M. Grimm,
Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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                                             Community map repository
               Community                             address
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             Somervell County, Texas and Incorporated Areas
           Project: 20-06-0058S Preliminary Date: June 9, 2020
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City of Glen Rose......................  City Hall, 201 Northeast Vernon
                                          Street, Glen Rose, TX 76043.
Unincorporated Areas of Somervell        Somervell County Annex
 County.                                  Building, 102 Northeast Vine
                                          Street, Glen Rose, TX 76043.
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            Fredericksburg City, Virginia (Independent City)
         Project: 18-03-0012S Preliminary Date: January 31, 2020
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City of Fredericksburg.................  City Hall, 715 Princess Anne
                                          Street, Room 209,
                                          Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
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            Spotsylvania County, Virginia (All Jurisdictions)
         Project: 18-03-0011S Preliminary Date: January 31, 2020
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Spotsylvania County Unincorporated       Spotsylvania County Planning
 Areas.                                   and Zoning Department, 9019
                                          Old Battlefield Boulevard,
                                          Suite 320, Spotsylvania, VA
                                          22553.
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