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(e) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOC) 

(1) The Manager, FAA, Safety Management 

Group, may approve AMOCs for this AD. 

Send your proposal to: Jim Grigg, ASW–112, 

Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Safety 

Management Group, 2601 Meacham Blvd., 

Fort Worth, Texas 76137, telephone (817) 

222–5126, fax (817) 222–5961, email 

jim.grigg@faa.gov. 

(2) For operations conducted under 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. 

(f) Additional Information 

(1) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 

MBB BK117 C–2–65A–003, dated May 4, 

2009, which is not incorporated by reference, 

contains additional information about the 

subject of this AD. For service information 

identified in this AD, contact American 

Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 N. Forum 

Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, telephone 

(972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323, fax (972) 

641–3775, or at http://www.eurocopter.com/ 

techpub. 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 

European Aviation Safety Agency AD No. 

2009–0119, dated June 4, 2009. 

(g) Subject 

Joint Aircraft System/Component (JASC) 

Code 6510: Tail Rotor Drive Shaft. 

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 18, 

2012. 

Kim Smith, 

Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft 

Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2012–18254 Filed 7–25–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2012–0772; Directorate 

Identifier 2007–SW–053–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter 

France Helicopters 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for 

Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model 

EC130 B4 helicopters with a cabin 

vibration damper installed. This 

proposed AD is prompted by a crack 

and failure of a cabin vibration damper 


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blade. The proposed actions are 

intended to modify the cabin vibration 

damper assembly to prevent contact 

with the flight controls in the event of 

a cabin vibration blade failure, jamming 

of a flight control, and subsequent loss 

of control of the helicopter. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by September 24, 

2012. 

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 American 

Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum 

Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75053–4005, 

telephone (800) 232–0323, fax (972) 

641–3710, or at http:// 

www.eurocopter.com. You may review 

copies of 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: Gary 

Roach, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 

Regulations and Policy Group, 2601 

Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 

76137; telephone: (817) 222–5130, fax: 

817–222–5961; email 

gary.b.roach@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 

The European Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA), which is the Technical Agent 

for the Member States of the European 

Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2006– 

0278, dated September 7, 2006 (AD 

2006–0278), to correct an unsafe 

condition for Eurocopter Model EC130 

B4 helicopters. EASA advises of a 

cracked cabin vibration damper blade, 

which could lead to jamming of a flight 

control. 

FAA’s Determination 

This helicopter model is 

manufactured in France and is type 

certificated for operation in the United 

States under the provisions of 14 CFR 

21.29 and the applicable bilateral 

agreement. Pursuant to the applicable 

bilateral agreement, EASA has kept the 

FAA informed of the situation described 

above. The FAA has examined the 

findings of EASA, reviewed all available 

information, and determined that AD 

action is necessary for helicopters of 

this type design that are certificated for 

operation in the United States. 

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 the same 

type design. 

Related Service Information 

Eurocopter has issued Alert Service 

Bulletin (ASB) No. 53A008, Revision 0, 

dated July 19, 2006 (ASB 53A008), 

which supersedes ASB No. 05A002, 

Revision 0, dated July 18, 2006, and 

specifies installing a cabin vibration 

damper containment device. EASA 

classified ASB 53A008 as mandatory 

and issued AD 2006–0278 to ensure the 

continued airworthiness of these 

helicopters. 

Proposed AD Requirements 

This proposed AD would require, 

depending on the modification status of 

the helicopter, complying with certain 

portions of ASB 53A008. 

Differences Between This Proposed AD 

and the EASA AD 

The EASA AD requires two daily 

visual inspections for cracks in the 

blade of each cabin vibration damper 

and replacement of a blade if there is a 

crack; this proposed AD does not. The 

EASA AD requires compliance by a 

calendar date. This proposed AD 

requires compliance within 100 hours 

time-in-service. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this proposed AD 

would affect 122 helicopters of U.S. 

registry. We estimate that operators may 

incur the following costs in order to 

comply with this AD. 

• $340 for 4 work hours to install a 

vibration damper casing assembly at an 

average labor rate of $85 per work hour, 

• $1,500 for required parts per 

helicopter, and 

• $224,480 total cost for the fleet. 

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 


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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 adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

Eurocopter France: Docket No. FAA–2012– 

0772; Directorate Identifier 2007–SW– 

053–AD. 

(a) Applicability 

This AD applies to Model EC130 B4 

helicopters with a cabin vibration damper 

installed, except those modified in 

accordance with Modification 073565, 

certificated in any category. 

(b) Unsafe Condition 

This AD defines the unsafe condition as a 

cracked cabin vibration damper blade. This 

condition could result in failure of the blade, 

jamming of the flight controls, and 

subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. 

(c) 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. 

(d) Required Actions 

Within the next 100 hours time-in-service: 

(1) For helicopters that have not been 

modified in accordance with Modification 

073521 or Modification 073525, install a 

vibration damper casing assembly on both 

sides of the helicopter by following 

paragraphs 2.B.2.a, and 2.B.5 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Eurocopter 

Alert Service Bulletin (SB) No. 53A008, 

dated July 19, 2006 (ASB 53A008). 

(2) For helicopters that have been modified 

in accordance with Modification 073521 

either at the time of manufacture or pursuant 

to Eurocopter SB No. 53–006, Revision 1, 

dated September 30, 2004; or Modification 

073525 either at the time of manufacture or 

pursuant to Eurocopter SB No. 53–007, 

Revision 1, dated February 19, 2007, install 

a vibration damper casing assembly on both 

sides of the helicopter by following 

paragraphs 2.B.3.a, 2.B.3.b, and 2.B.5 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 

53A008. 

(e) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOC) 

(1) The Manager, Rotorcraft Standards 

Staff, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. 

Send your proposal to Gary Roach, 

Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 2601 Meacham 

Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone: 

(817) 222–5130, fax 817–222–5961; email 

gary.b.roach@faa.gov. 

(2) For operations conducted under 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. 

(f) Additional Information 

(1) Eurocopter Service Bulletin (SB) No. 

53–006, Revision 1, dated September 30, 

2004; SB No. 53–007, Revision 1, dated 

February 19, 2007; and Alert SB No. 05A002, 

Revision 0, dated July 18, 2006, which are 

not incorporated by reference, contain 

additional information about the subject of 

this AD. For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact American 

Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, 

Grand Prairie, TX 75053–4005, telephone 

(800) 232–0323, fax (972) 641–3710, or at 

http://www.eurocopter.com. 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 

European Aviation Safety Agency AD No. 

2006–0278, dated September 7, 2006. 

(g) Subject 

Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) 

Code: 1810 Helicopter Vibration Analysis. 

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 18, 

2012. 

Kim Smith, 

Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft 

Certification Service. 

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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 

19 CFR Parts 4, 10, 18, 19, 113, 122, 

123, 141, 142, 143, 144, 146, 151, and 

181 

[USCBP–2012–0002] 

RIN 1515–AD81 

Changes to the In-Bond Process; 

Correction 

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border 

Protection, DHS; Treasury. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; 

correction. 

SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border 

Protection (CBP) published a notice of 

proposed rulemaking in the Federal 

Register on February 22, 2012, 

proposing various changes to the inbond regulations to enhance CBP’s 

ability to regulate and track in-bond 

merchandise and to ensure that the inbond merchandise is properly entered 

and duties are paid or that the in-bond 

merchandise is exported. In that 

document, CBP published a summary of 

its analysis under the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act and stated that the 

complete Initial Regulatory Flexibility 

Analysis (IRFA) was posted on the 

regulations.gov Web site. As CBP 

inadvertently failed to post the IRFA on 

the docket when the NPRM was 

published, CBP is notifying the public 

that the IRFA has now been posted and 

is seeking comments on the conclusion 

in the NPRM and the IRFA that the rule 

may have a significant economic impact 

on a substantial number of small 

entities. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before August 27, 2012. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Seth 

Renkema, Office of International Trade, 

SETH.D.RENKEMA@CBP.DHS.GOV. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, 

identified by docket number, by one of 

the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// 

www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments 

via docket number USCBP 2012–0002. 

• Mail: Border Security Regulations 

Branch, Office of Regulations and 

Rulings, U.S. Customs and Border 

Protection, Mint Annex, 799 9th Street 

NW., Washington, DC 20229. 

Instructions: All submissions received 

must include the agency name and 

docket number for this rulemaking. All 


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