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products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

We determined that this proposed AD 

would not have federalism implications 

under Executive Order 13132. This 

proposed AD would 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, I certify 

this proposed regulation: 

1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 

2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 

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 proposed 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. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 

39 as follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

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

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 

removing Amendment 39–13215 (68 FR 

39449, August 11, 2003), and adding the 

following new airworthiness directive 

(AD): 

MD Helicopters, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2013– 

0401; Directorate Identifier 2012–SW– 

047–AD. 

(a) Applicability 

This AD applies to MD Helicopters, Inc., 

(MDHI) Model 369A, 369D, 369E, 369H, 

369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 369F and 369FF 

helicopters with a tail rotor blade (blade) part 

number (P/N) 369D21640–501, 369D21640– 

503, 369D21641–501, 369D21641–503, 

369D21642–501, 369D21642–503, 

369D21643–501, or 369D21643–503 

installed, or with a Helicopter Technology 

Company blade P/N 500P3100–101, 

500P3100–301, 500P3300–501, or 500P3500– 

701 installed, certificated in any category. 

(b) Unsafe Condition 

This AD defines the unsafe condition as 

the tail rotor blade pitch horn (pitch horn) 

separating from the tail rotor blade, leading 

to an unbalanced condition, vibration, loss of 

tail rotor pitch control and loss of directional 

control of the helicopter. 

(c) Affected ADs 

This AD supersedes AD No. 2003–08–51, 

Amendment 39–13215 (68 FR 39449, July 2, 

2003; correction 68 FR 47447, August 11, 

2003). 

(d) Comments Due Date 

Comments are due July 12, 2013. 

(e) 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. 

(f) Required Actions 

(1) Before further flight, for each applicable 

blade, revise the Airworthiness Limitations 

section of the maintenance manual to reflect 

that the blade has a retirement life of 400 

hours time-in-service (TIS). 

(2) For helicopters with an applicable 

blade installed that has 390 through 700 

hours TIS, within 10 hours TIS, replace the 

blade with an airworthy blade. 

(3) For all other applicable helicopters, 

within 60 days, and thereafter at intervals not 

to exceed one year, remove the paint from the 

blade pitch control arm in accordance with 

the Accomplishment Instructions, Section 

2.A.(1) through 2.A.(3), of MDHI Service 

Bulletin SB369D–210/SB369E–105/SB369F– 

091/SB369H–252, dated November 21, 2011 

(MDHI SB). 

(i) Using a 10X or higher power magnifying 

glass, inspect all four sides and the pocket of 

the blade pitch control arm for a crack, 

pitting, or corrosion and for the condition of 

the dimpled shot peen surface by referring to 

Figure 1 of the MDHI SB and by reviewing 

the rotorcraft maintenance records to 

determine whether rework was done in this 

area. 

(ii) If there is pitting, corrosion, a crack, 

blending or removal of any of the dimpled 

shot peen surface, or any indication that the 

shot peen has not been done, replace the 

blade with an airworthy blade. 

(iii) If there is no pitting, corrosion, cracks, 

or blending or removal of any of the dimpled 

shot peen surface, refinish the stripped pitch 

control arm in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions, Section 

2.A.(6) through 2.A.(7), of the MDHI SB. 

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft 

Certification Office, FAA, may approve 

AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: 

Fred Guerin, Aviation Safety Engineer, Los 

Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 

Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 3960 

Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, California 

90712; telephone (562) 627–5232; email 

fred.guerin@faa.gov. 

(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. 

(3) AMOCs approved previously in 

accordance with AD No. 2003–08–51 (68 FR 

39449, July 2, 2003; correction 68 FR 47447, 

August 11, 2003) are approved as AMOCs for 

the corresponding requirements in this AD. 

(h) Additional Information 

MD Helicopters Inc. maintenance manuals 

CSP–HMI2, TR12–001, CHP–H–4, and TR12– 

001, which are not incorporated by reference, 

contain additional information about the 

subject of this AD. For service information 

identified in this AD, contact MD 

Helicopters, Inc., Attn: Customer Support 

Division, 4555 E. McDowell Rd., Mail Stop 

M615, Mesa, AZ 85215–9734; telephone 1– 

800–388–3378; fax 480–346–6813; email 

serviceengineering@mdhelicopters.com; Web 

site http://www.mdhelicopters.com or 

contact Helicopter Technology Company, 

12923 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 

90061; telephone 310–523–2750; email 

gburdorf@helicoptertech.com; Web site 

www.helicoptertech.com. You may review a 

copy of this information at the FAA, Office 

of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 

2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, 

Texas 76137. 

(i) Subject 

Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) 

Code: 6410. 

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 26, 

2013. 

Kim Smith, 

Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2013–11237 Filed 5–10–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–0400; Directorate 

Identifier 2009–SW–48–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Bell 

Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 

(Bell) Model Helicopters 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell 


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Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L–1, 

206L–3, 206L–4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 

407, 427, and 430 helicopters. This 

proposed AD would require inspecting 

each bearing to determine if it has been 

properly staked and replacing the 

bearing or assembly if it has not been 

staked properly. This proposed AD is 

prompted by bearings not being staked 

as required and migrating out of their 

proper position, which may limit the 

functionality of the affected part. The 

proposed actions are intended to 

prevent failure of a bearing and the 

assembly in which it is installed and 

subsequent loss of control of the 

helicopter. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by July 12, 2013. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 

any of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

online instructions for sending your 

comments electronically. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: Send comments to the U.S. 

Department of Transportation, Docket 

Operations, M–30, West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, 

DC 20590–0001. 

• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the 

‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov 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 proposed AD, the 

economic evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for the Docket Operations 

Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in 

the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 

be available in the AD docket shortly 

after receipt. 

For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact Bell 

Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, 

12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec 

J7J1R4, telephone (450) 437–2862 or 

(800) 363–8023, fax (450) 433–0272, or 

at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. 

You may review the referenced service 

information at the FAA, Office of the 

Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 

2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort 

Worth, Texas 76137. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Sharon Miles, Aviation Safety Engineer, 

Regulations and Policy Group, 

Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601 

Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 

76137; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 

sharon.y.miles@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to participate in this 

rulemaking by submitting written 

comments, data, or views. We also 

invite comments relating to the 

economic, environmental, energy, or 

federalism impacts that might result 

from adopting the proposals in this 

document. The most helpful comments 

reference a specific portion of the 

proposal, explain the reason for any 

recommended change, and include 

supporting data. To ensure the docket 

does not contain duplicate comments, 

commenters should send only one copy 

of written comments, or if comments are 

filed electronically, commenters should 

submit only one time. 

We will file in the docket all 

comments that we receive, as well as a 

report summarizing each substantive 

public contact with FAA personnel 

concerning this proposed rulemaking. 

Before acting on this proposal, we will 

consider all comments we receive on or 

before the closing date for comments. 

We will consider comments filed after 

the comment period has closed if it is 

possible to do so without incurring 

expense or delay. We may change this 

proposal in light of the comments we 

receive. 

Discussion 

Transport Canada, which is the 

aviation authority for Canada, has 

issued Canadian AD No. CF–2009–32, 

dated July 24, 2009, to correct an unsafe 

condition for the specified Bell model 

helicopters. Transport Canada advises 

that some bearings may not have been 

staked as required, which may limit the 

proper functioning of the affected part. 

Bell, the helicopter manufacturer, 

received two reports stating that a 

bearing migrated out of a flight control 

lever. Investigation revealed that, 

although the inspection witness mark 

was applied to the part, the bearing had 

not been staked during manufacturing. 

Affected parts were associated with a 

single Bell supplier. Review of the 

supplier’s manufacturing and quality 

process indicates inspection of 

additional parts is necessary. 

FAA’s Determination 

These helicopters have been approved 

by the aviation authority of Canada and 

are approved for operation in the United 

States. Pursuant to our bilateral 

agreement with Canada, Transport 

Canada has notified us of the unsafe 

condition described in its AD. We are 

proposing this AD because we evaluated 

all known relevant information and 

determined that an unsafe condition is 

likely to exist or develop on other 

helicopters of these same type designs. 

Related Service Information 

Bell has issued Alert Service Bulletin 

(ASB) No. 206–09–122 for Model 206A/ 

B series; No. 206L–09–156 for Model 

206L series; No. 222–09–107 for Model 

222 and 222B; No. 222U–09–78 for 

Model 222U; No. 230–09–39 for Model 

230; No. 407–09–88 for Model 407; No. 

427–09–25 for Model 427; and No. 430– 

09–42, for Model 430, all dated April 7, 

2009. The ASBs specify inspecting for 

parts that contain bearings that have not 

been staked. 

Proposed AD Requirements 

This proposed AD would require 

using a 10X or higher power magnifying 

glass or a boroscope to inspect each 

bearing in each affected part to 

determine if each bearing has been 

properly staked. This proposed AD 

would only require parts that contain a 

serial number with a prefix of ‘‘TI’’ or 

‘‘TIFS,’’ or parts without a serial number 

even if the part has a supplier marking 

with a circle around a ‘‘T.M.’’ over a 

‘‘1,’’ to be inspected. If you cannot 

access the part to determine if the 

bearing is properly staked, this 

proposed AD would require removing 

the part from the helicopter to inspect 

it. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this proposed AD 

would affect about 2,601 helicopters of 

U.S. registry. Based on an average labor 

rate of $85 per work-hour, we estimate 

that operators may incur the following 

costs in order to comply with this AD. 

It would take about 1 to 5 work-hours 

per helicopter, depending on the model, 

to inspect for properly staked bearings. 

Replacing a bearing would require about 

2 work-hours and would cost $3,306 for 

required parts. Based on an average 

inspection time of 2 work-hours, we 

estimate the cost of this proposed AD to 

inspect the helicopters would be $170 

per helicopter and $442,170 for the U.S. 

operator fleet. Replacing a bearing 

would cost $3,476 per helicopter. 

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 

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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 

product(s) identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

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 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

We determined that this proposed AD 

would not have federalism implications 

under Executive Order 13132. This 

proposed AD would 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, I certify 

this proposed regulation: 

1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 

2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 

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 proposed 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. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 

follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

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

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited: 

Docket No. FAA–2013–0400; Directorate 

Identifier 2009–SW–48–AD. 

(a) Applicability 

This AD applies to Model 206A, 206B, 

206L, 206L–1, 206L–3, 206L–4, 222, 222B, 

222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 helicopters as 

follows, certificated in any category. 

(1) Model 206A, Model 206B helicopters 

converted from Model 206A, and Model 

206B with Bellcrank Assembly, part-number 

(P/N) 206–001–526–001 or 206–001–538– 

009; Idler Link Assembly, P/N 206–010–336– 

109; or Link Assembly, P/N 206–031–589– 

001, installed. 

(2) Model 206L, Model 206L–1, Model 

206L–3, and Model 206L–4 with Idler 

Assembly, P/N 206–001–549–101; Bellcrank 

Assembly, P/N 206–001–552–001; or Link 

Assembly, P/N 206–010–336–109, installed. 

(3) Model 222 and Model 222B with 

(i) Cyclic Link Assembly, P/N 222–010– 

419–110; or 

(ii) Bellcrank Assembly Directional 

Controls, P/N 222–001–734–001 or 222–001– 

736–005, installed. 

(4) Model 222U with 

(i) Cyclic Link Assembly, P/N 222–010– 

419–110; or 

(ii) Bellcrank Assembly Directional 

Controls, P/N 222–001–734–001 or 222–001– 

736–005, installed. 

(5) Model 230 with 

(i) Fitting Assembly Engine Bipod Mount, 

P/N 230–060–113–101, 230–060–113–102, 

230–060–114–101, or 230–060–114–102; 

Cyclic Link Assembly P/N 222–010–419–110; 

or 

(ii) Bellcrank Assembly Directional 

Controls, P/N 222–001–734–001, or 222– 

001–736–005, installed. 

(6) Model 407 with 

(i) Bearing and Liner Assembly, P/N 406– 

010–417–101; Cyclic Mixer Follower 

Assembly, P/N 407–001–325–101; Bellcrank 

Assembly, P/N 407–001–524–105, 407–001– 

524–109, 407–001–526–105, 407–001–526– 

109, 407–001–528–101, or 407–001–528–105; 

or 

(ii) Beam Assembly, P/N 407–001–723– 

101, installed. 

(7) Model 427 with Swashplate Lateral 

Link Assembly (upper and lower bearing), 

P/N 427–001–021–101; Swashplate 

Longitudinal Link Assembly (upper and 

lower bearing), P/N 427–001–022–101; 

Transmission Mounted Longitudinal 

Bellcrank Assembly (pivot bearing), P/N 427– 

001–521–105/–109; Transmission Mounted 

Lateral Bellcrank Assembly (pivot bearing), 

P/N 427–001–520–109/–113; or Bearing and 

Liner (lower drive link bearing), P/N 406– 

010–417–109, installed. 

(8) Model 427 with Tail Rotor Actuator 

Output Idler, P/N 427–001–723–101, 

installed. 

(9) Model 430 with 

(i) Fitting Assembly Engine Bipod Mount, 

P/N 230–060–113–101, 230–060–113–102, 

230–060–114–101, or 230–060–114–102; 

Bearing Assembly M/R Rotating Controls, 

P/N 430–010–449–101; Rod End Assembly 

Lift link, P/N 430–010–204–101 or 430–010– 

204–103, or 

(ii) Bellcrank Assembly Directional 

Controls, P/N 222–001–734–001, or 222– 

001–736–005, installed. 

(b) Unsafe Condition 

This AD defines the unsafe condition as 

bearings that may not have been staked as 

required and may migrate out of their proper 

position and limit the functionality of the 

affected part. This condition could result in 

failure of a bearing and the lever assembly in 

which it is installed and subsequent loss of 

control of the helicopter. 

(c) Comments Due Date 

We must receive comments by July 12, 

2013. 

(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 

(1) Perform each action required by this AD 

within the compliance time for each part 

listed in the applicability paragraph of this 

AD as follows: (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(6)(i), (a)(7), 

and (a)(8), within 10 hours time-in-service 

(TIS) or 30 days, whichever occurs first; 

(a)(3)(i), (a)(4)(i), (a)(5)(i), and (a)(9)(i), within 

5 hours TIS or 30 days, whichever occurs 

first; (a)(3)(ii), (a)(4)(ii), (a)(5)(ii), and (a)(9)(ii) 

within 150 hours TIS or 12 months, 

whichever occurs first; and (a)(6)(ii) within 

300 hours TIS or 12 months, whichever 

occurs first. 

(2) Using a 10X or higher power 

magnifying glass or using a boroscope, 

inspect each bearing and determine if the 

bearing has been properly staked for each 

part that contains a part serial number with 

a prefix of either ‘‘TI’’ or ‘‘TIFS.’’ 

(i) If a part does not contain a serial 

number, inspect the bearing of that part even 

if that part contains a supplier marking. 

(ii) If you cannot access the bearing while 

the part is installed on the helicopter to make 

a determination as to whether the bearing in 


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the part is properly staked, remove the part 

and inspect the bearing using a 10X or higher 

power magnifying glass or using a boroscope. 

(iii) If you find a part that is not properly 

staked, replace the bearing or the assembly 

with an airworthy bearing or assembly 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 Sharon Miles, 

ASW–111, Aviation Safety Engineer, 

Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and 

Guidance Group, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort 

Worth, Texas 76137, telephone (817) 222– 

5110, email sharon.y.miles@faa.gov. 

(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 

(1) Bell Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 

206–09–122 for Models 206A and 206B; No. 

206L–09–156 for Models 206L, 206L–1, 

206L–3, and 206L–4; No. 222–09–107 for 

Models 222 and 222B; No. 222U–09–78 for 

Model 222U; No. 230–09–39 for Model 230; 

No. 407–09–88 for Model 407; No. 427–09– 

25 for Model 427; and No. 430–09–42 for 

Model 430, all dated April 7, 2009, which are 

not incorporated by reference, contain 

additional information about the subject of 

this AD. For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact Bell Helicopter 

Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de 

l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4, telephone 

(450) 437–2862 or (800) 363–8023, fax (450) 

433–0272, or at http:// 

www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may 

review the referenced service information at 

the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, 

Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., 

Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. 

(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in 

Transport Canada AD No. CF–2009–32, dated 

July 24, 2009. 

(h) Subject 

Joint Aircraft System/Component (JASC) 

Code: 6700 Rotorcraft Flight Controls and 

6710 Main Rotor Control. 

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 26, 

2013. 

Kim Smith, 

Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2012–1303; Airspace 

Docket No. 12–ANM–29] 

Proposed Amendment of Class E 

Airspace; Salt Lake City, UT 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: This action proposes to 

modify Class E airspace at Salt Lake City 

International Airport, Salt Lake City, 

UT. Controlled airspace is necessary to 

accommodate aircraft using Area 

Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning 

System (GPS) and Instrument Landing 

System (ILS) or Localizer (LOC) 

standard instrument approach 

procedures at the airport. The FAA is 

proposing this action to enhance the 

safety and management of aircraft 

operations at Salt Lake City 

International Airport. This action also 

would adjust the geographic coordinates 

of the airport. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before June 27, 2013. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this 

proposal to the U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 

366–9826. You must identify FAA 

Docket No. FAA–2012–1303; Airspace 

Docket No. 12–ANM–29, at the 

beginning of your comments. You may 

also submit comments through the 

Internet at 

http://www.regulations.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation 

Administration, Operations Support 

Group, Western Service Center, 1601 

Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; 

telephone (425) 203–4537. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

Interested parties are invited to 

participate in this proposed rulemaking 

by submitting such written data, views, 

or arguments, as they may desire. 

Comments that provide the factual basis 

supporting the views and suggestions 

presented are particularly helpful in 

developing reasoned regulatory 

decisions on the proposal. Comments 

are specifically invited on the overall 

regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 

environmental, and energy-related 

aspects of the proposal. 

Communications should identify both 

docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA 

2012–1303 and Airspace Docket No. 12– 

ANM–29) and be submitted in triplicate 

to the Docket Management System (see 

ADDRESSES section for address and 

phone number). You may also submit 

comments through the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov. 

Commenters wishing the FAA to 

acknowledge receipt of their comments 

on this action must submit with those 

comments a self-addressed stamped 

postcard on which the following 

statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA 

Docket No. FAA–2012–1303 and 

Airspace Docket No. 12–ANM–29’’. The 

postcard will be date/time stamped and 

returned to the commenter. 

All communications received on or 

before the specified closing date for 

comments will be considered before 

taking action on the proposed rule. The 

proposal contained in this action may 

be changed in light of comments 

received. All comments submitted will 

be available for examination in the 

public docket both before and after the 

closing date for comments. A report 

summarizing each substantive public 

contact with FAA personnel concerned 

with this rulemaking will be filed in the 

docket. 

Availability of NPRMs 

An electronic copy of this document 

may be downloaded through the 

Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. 

Recently published rulemaking 

documents can also be accessed through 

the FAA’s Web page at http:// 

www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/ 

air_traffic/publications/ 

airspace_amendments/. 

You may review the public docket 

containing the proposal, any comments 

received, and any final disposition in 

person in the Dockets Office (see the 

ADDRESSES section for the address and 

phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and 

5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except federal holidays. An informal 

docket may also be examined during 

normal business hours at the Northwest 

Mountain Regional Office of the Federal 

Aviation Administration, Air Traffic 

Organization, Western Service Center, 

Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind 

Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057. 

Persons interested in being placed on 

a mailing list for future NPRMs should 

contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking, 

(202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory 

Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking Distribution System, which 

describes the application procedure. 


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