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Disposition Comments

Docket No: FAA-2012-0221 These comments are in

Directorate ID: 2010-SW-082-AD response to an SNPRM

Originating Office Tracking No.: 

Next Step: FRAN SNPRM

 No Comments/Only Supportive Comments Received – If this box is checked, no signatures are 

required.

Yes Has the referenced service information been revised since the NPRM was issued? If yes, 

list latest revision and attach a copy. Note that changes beyond the scope of the previously 

published NPRM will require a new notice. Contact the Directorate focal point for guidance.

Instructions: Summarize all comments by issue (not by commenter) and provide your recommended resolution of 

each issue. All comments relating to the same issue should be discussed together. Do not list all of the issues 

from one commenter together. If changes to the AD are required based on the comments received, explain why and 

describe in detail what change(s) you recommend. Reference FAA-IR-M-8040.1C Chapter 9.

ISSUE 1: Select one of the following: service info

If other, explain: 

Commenter(s): Kevin Lorrigan, Saudi Aramco

What change to the AD action is requested? Update service information to latest Amendment

Why is the change requested or how is it justified? clarification

Do we agree? No

If YES, we agree because Make the following changes to the AD: 

If PARTIALLY AGREE, we agree with because We disagree with because 

Make the following changes to the AD: 

If NO, we don’t agree because The later Service amendment does not affect the requirements of the 

AD. The only change was to tell operators to contact the manufacturer if the "discrepancy was not 

encountered."

ISSUE 2: Select one of the following: other

If other, explain: AD is in response to an EASA MCAI. EASA issued a revision 

to their AD. 

Commenter(s): Kevin Lorrigan, Saudi Aramco

What change to the AD action is requested? Commenter requests that we update our AD to show 

the latest EASA revision.

Why is the change requested or how is it justified? Clarification

Do we agree? No
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If YES, we agree because Make the following changes to the AD: 

If PARTIALLY AGREE, we agree with because We disagree with because 

Make the following changes to the AD:

If NO, we don’t agree because EASA revised 2010-0237 to allow installation of a seachlight with a 

higher revision number than required by its AD, provided that the STC holder has certified the 

installation. The FAA AD did not mandate particular seachlight revision levels.

ISSUE 3: Select one of the following: Other

If other, explain: Commenter requests that the AD state compliance with the Helicopter ASB satisfies the 

intent of the AD.

Commenter(s): Kevin Lorrigan, Saudi Aramco

What change to the AD action is requested? Commenter requests that the AD state compliance with the 

Helicopter ASB satisfies the intent of the AD.

Why is the change requested or how is it justified? AMOC

Do we agree? No

If YES, we agree because Make the following changes to the AD: 

If PARTIALLY AGREE, we agree with because We disagree with because 

Make the following changes to the AD: 

If NO, we don't agree because The searchlight may be installed on other helicopter types. The Agusta 

Service Information does not add substative information covered in the stated service information. 

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Signature Section

Signature indicates concurrence with this action.

Originating Office Tracking No.: 

ASE Printed Name: James A. Grigg Date

Branch Manager Date