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American Champion Aircraft Corp.: Docket 

No. FAA–2018–0003; Product Identifier 

2017–CE–033–AD. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

The FAA must receive comments on this 

AD action by February 26, 2018. 

(b) Affected ADs 

This AD replaces AD 2017–07–10, 

Amendment 39–18849 (82 FR 17542, April 

12, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–07–10’’). 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to any American 

Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB 

airplane, certificated in any category, that 

either has: 

(i) A serial number in the range of 1116– 

2012 through 1120–2012 or 1122–2012 

through 1170–2017; or 

(ii) is equipped with part number 4–2142 

exposed balance ailerons. 

(d) Subject 

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America 

Code 57, Wings. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

AD 2017–07–10 was prompted by a report 

of a cracked hinge support and cracked hinge 

ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control 

with the aileron binding against the cove. 

This AD incorporates a newly designed 

aileron hinge support reinforcement kit. We 

are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the 

aileron support structure, which may lead to 

excessive deflection, binding of the control 

surface, and potential loss of control. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Restrict Airplane Operation 

(1) As of April 12, 2017 (the effective date 

retained from AD 2017–07–10), the airplane 

is restricted to non-aerobatic flight until the 

actions required in paragraphs (g)(2) through 

(3) of this AD are done. 

(2) Before further flight after April 12, 2017 

(the effective date retained from AD 2017– 

07–10), fabricate a placard using at least 

1⁄8 inch letters with the words ‘‘AEROBATIC 

FLIGHT PROHIBITED’’ on it and install the 

placard on the instrument panel within the 

pilot’s clear view. 

(3) This action may be performed by the 

owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a 

private pilot certificate and must be entered 

into the aircraft records showing compliance 

with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 

(a)(1)–(4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The 

record must be maintained as required by 14 

CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439. 

(h) Inspection and Reinforcement 

(1) Within the next 10 hours time-inservice (TIS) after April 12, 2017 (the 

effective date retained from AD 2017–07–10), 

inspect the aileron hinge rib and support for 

cracks or other damage following American 

Champion Aircraft Corporation Service Letter 

(SL) 442, dated February 16, 2017, or 

American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service 

Letter (SL) 442, Revision A, dated August 18, 

2017 (ACAC SL No. 442). 

(2) If no cracks or other damage is found 

during the initial inspection required in 

paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the placard 

prohibiting aerobatic flight required in 

paragraph (g)(2) of this AD can be removed. 

(3) Within 100 hours TIS from the initial 

inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of 

this AD or within 10 hours TIS after the 

effective date of this AD, whichever occurs 

later, and repetitively thereafter at intervals 

not the exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the 

aileron hinge rib and support for cracks or 

other damage following ACAC SL No. 442. 

(4) If cracks or other damage is found 

during any inspection required in paragraph 

(h)(1) or (3) of this AD, before further flight, 

replace any retained parts or structure that 

are cracked or damaged, and install the 

aileron hinge reinforcement kit following 

American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service 

Letter 444, dated August 18, 2017 (ACAC SL 

No. 444). 

(5) Within 400 hours after the initial 

inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of 

this AD, if not already done as required in 

paragraph (h)(4) of this AD, install the aileron 

hinge reinforcement kit following the 

procedures in ACAC SL No. 444. 

(6) After installation of the aileron hinge 

reinforcement kit required in paragraph (h)(4) 

or (5) of this AD, as applicable, insert page 

4–1 of the Airworthiness Limitations section 

and page 5–9 of the Time and Maintenance 

Checks section, both dated October 3, 2017, 

from the American Champion Aircraft 

Corporation SM–601 8KCAB Service Manual, 

Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017, into the 

maintenance program (service manual). 

(7) Installing the aileron hinge 

reinforcement kit as required in paragraph 

(h)(4) or (h)(5) of this AD and the insertion 

of page 4–1 of the Airworthiness Limitations 

section and page 5–9 of the Time and 

Maintenance Checks section, both dated 

October 3, 2017, of the American Champion 

Aircraft Corporation SM–601 8KCAB Service 

Manual, Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017, 

into the maintenance program (service 

manual), as required in paragraph (h)(6) of 

this AD is terminating action to this AD. The 

revised Airworthiness Limitations section 

includes a 100-hour/annual inspection 

requirement for the aileron hinge supports. 

(i) Reporting Requirement 

Although ACAC SL No. 442 and ACAC SL 

No. 444 specify submitting certain 

information to the manufacturer, this AD 

does not require that action. 

(j) Special Flight Permit 

No aerobatic flight permitted with a special 

flight permit. 

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, Chicago ACO Branch, 

FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs 

for this AD, if requested using the procedures 

found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 

14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 

principal inspector or local Flight Standards 

District Office, as appropriate. If sending 

information directly to the manager of the 

ACO, send it to the attention of the person 

identified in paragraph (l) of this AD. 

(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 

notify your appropriate principal inspector, 

or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 

of the local flight standards district office/ 

certificate holding district office. 

(l) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact Wess Rouse, Small Airplane Program 

Manager, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 

107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: 

(847) 294–8113; fax: (847) 294–7834; email: 

wess.rouse@faa.gov. 

(2) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact American Champion 

Aircraft Corp., P.O. Box 37, 32032 

Washington Ave., Rochester, Wisconsin 

53167; telephone: (262) 534–6315; fax: (262) 

534–2395; email: aca-engineering@tds.net; 

internet: http://www.americanchampion

aircraft.com/service-letters.html. You may 

view this referenced service information at 

the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 

Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. 

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 

3, 2018. 

Melvin J. Johnson, 

Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2018–00178 Filed 1–10–18; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2017–1217; Product 

Identifier 2016–SW–080–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Air Comm 

Corporation Air Conditioning Systems 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for Air 

Comm Corporation (Air Comm) air 

conditioning systems installed on 

various model helicopters. This 

proposed AD would require replacing 

electrical connectors and would 

prohibit the installation of other parts. 

This proposed AD is prompted by 

reports of overheated connectors. The 

proposed actions are intended to 

address an unsafe condition on these 

products. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by March 12, 2018. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 

any of the following methods: 


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• 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 by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 

1217; 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 proposed 

AD, the economic evaluation, the 

Special Airworthiness Information 

Bulletin (SAIB), any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for Docket Operations 

(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 rule, contact Air Comm 

Corporation, 1575 West 124th Ave., 

Westminster, CO 80234; telephone (303) 

440–4075; email service@

aircommcorp.com; website 

www.aircommcorp.com. 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. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Matthew Bryant, Aerospace Engineer, 

Denver ACO Branch, Compliance and 

Airworthiness Division, FAA, 26805 

East 68th Ave., Room 214, Denver, CO 

80249; telephone (303) 342–1092; email 

matthew.bryant@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 

On August 13, 2015, we issued SAIB 

SW–15–20 to alert owners and operators 

of Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 

Limited (Bell) Model 206, 407, and 427; 

Agusta S.p.A. Model A119; and Airbus 

Helicopters Model AS350, EC120, and 

EC130 helicopters of possible 

overheated and melted connectors in 

the wiring of certain Air Comm air 

conditioning system units. SAIB SW– 

15–20 was prompted by a report of a 

melted and discolored aft evaporator 

assembly connector due to poor 

crimping during installation of the 

connector or during production. SAIB 

SW–15–20 recommends inspecting the 

connecters for evidence of overheating 

and loose contact by following the Air 

Comm service bulletins, and if there is 

evidence of overheating or loose 

contact, making the air conditioning 

system inoperable until those 

connectors are replaced. 

Since we issued SAIB SW–15–20, we 

received additional reports of melted 

and burned connectors. Further 

investigation revealed the connector 

design may be insufficient for some of 

these model helicopters because of 

electrical current load, installation 

location, vibration environment, and 

susceptibility to environmental factors. 

As a result, the connector may develop 

low pin tension between the socket and 

the pin, leading to high electrical 

resistance, subsequently resulting in 

excessive pin and socket temperatures. 

Overheating of the connector could 

result in a fire and subsequent loss of 

control of the helicopter. In July 2016, 

Air Comm introduced a newly designed 

connector that can withstand the 

demands and environment of the aft 

evaporator blower motor. 

Accordingly, we are proposing an AD 

for certain part-numbered Air Comm air 

conditioning systems installed on 

Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, 

AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, 

AS350BA, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, 

and EC130B4, and Bell Model 206A, 

206B, 206L, 206L–1, 206L–3, and 206L– 

4, and 407 helicopters. This proposed 

AD would require replacing each aft 

evaporator blower motor connector with 

the newly designed connector and 

would prohibit installing certain parts 

in the aft evaporator assembly, aft 

evaporator blower assembly, and aft 

condenser blower. The actions specified 

in this proposed AD are intended to 

prevent overheating of a connector, 

which could result in a fire and 

subsequent loss of control of the 

helicopter. 

These Air Comm air conditioning 

systems may be installed on Airbus 

Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350B1, 

AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, 

AS350C, AS350D, and AS350D1 

helicopters per Supplemental Type 

Certificate (STC) SR00643DE; on Airbus 

Helicopters Model EC130B4 helicopters 

per STC SR00543DE; on Bell Model 

206A, 206B, 206L, 206L–1, 206L–3, and 

206L–4 helicopters per STC SH2750NM; 

and on Bell Model 407 helicopters per 

STC SR00222DE. Because field reports 

revealed that Agusta S.p.A. Model 

A119, Airbus Helicopters Model EC120, 

and Bell Model 427 helicopters are not 

affected by this unsafe condition, we are 

not including these models in this 

proposed AD. 

FAA’s Determination 

We are proposing this AD because we 

evaluated all known relevant 

information and determined that an 

unsafe condition exists and is likely to 

exist or develop on other products of 

these same type designs. 

Related Service Information Under 1 

CFR Part 51 

We reviewed Air Comm Corporation 

Service Bulletin (SB) SB AS350–111014 

for Airbus Helicopters AS350 series 

helicopters and SB EC130–6204 for 

Airbus Helicopters EC130 series 

helicopters, both Revision B and dated 

January 10, 2017. We also reviewed SB 

206–110414 for Bell 206 series 

helicopters, Revision C, and SB 407– 

110414 for Bell Model 407 helicopters, 

Revision D, both dated January 13, 2017. 

This service information specifies 

inspecting certain aft evaporator blower 

motor and certain condenser blower 

electrical connectors for indications of 

overheating, discoloration, and plastic 

deformation and performing a pull test. 

This service information also specifies 

replacing connector housings and 

contacts that fail the inspection or the 

pull test. 


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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. 

Other Related Service Information 

We also reviewed the following Air 

Comm Corporation service information: 

• SB AS350–111014 and SB EC130– 

6204, both Revision A and both dated 

July 6, 2016; 

• SB 206–110414, Revision B, dated 

January 10, 2017 and Revision A dated 

June 3, 2016; and 

• SB 407–110414, Revision C, dated 

January 10, 2017, and Revision B, dated 

July 6, 2016. 

This service information contains the 

same procedures described above. 

However, SB AS350–111014 and SB 

EC130–6204, both Revision B and dated 

January 10, 2017, contain additional 

instructions and figures for the 

connectors. SB 206–110414, Revision C, 

and SB 407–110414, Revision D, both 

dated January 13, 2017, contain minor 

corrections. 

Proposed AD Requirements 

This proposed AD would require 

replacing certain connectors with Air 

Comm connectors and prohibit 

installing certain part-numbered plugs, 

sockets, receptacles, and pin in certain 

part-numbered aft evaporator 

assemblies, aft evaporator blower 

assemblies, and aft condenser blowers. 

Differences Between This Proposed AD 

and the Service Information 

The Air Comm service information 

specifies a compliance time of 20 flight 

hours. This proposed AD would require 

compliance within 90 hours time-inservice. The Air Comm service 

information specifies inspecting each 

connector and replacing the connector 

housings and contacts that have any 

signs of overheating or that fail a pull 

test. This proposed AD would require 

replacing each connector without an 

inspection. This proposed AD would 

also prohibit installing certain parts in 

certain part-numbered aft evaporator 

assemblies, aft evaporator blower 

assemblies, and aft condenser blowers. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this proposed AD 

would affect 914 units installed on 

helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate 

that operators may incur the following 

costs in order to comply with this AD. 

Labor costs are estimated at $85 per 

work-hour. Replacing the connectors 

would take about 1 work-hour and parts 

would cost about $60 for a total cost of 

$145 per helicopter and $132,530 for the 

U.S. fleet. 

According to Air Comm’s service 

information, some of the costs of this 

proposed AD may be covered under 

warranty, thereby reducing the cost 

impact on affected individuals. We do 

not control warranty coverage by Air 

Comm. 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 

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 adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

Air Comm Corporation (Air Comm) Air 

Conditioning Systems: Docket No. FAA– 

2017–1217; Product Identifier 2016–SW– 

080–AD. 

(a) Applicability 

This AD applies to the following 

helicopters, certificated in any category: 

(1) Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, 

AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, 

AS350C, AS350D, and AS350D1 helicopters 

with an Air Comm air conditioning system 

part number (P/N) AS350–202–1, AS350– 

202–2, AS350–202–3, AS350–202–4, AS350– 

202–5, AS350–204–1, AS350–204–2, AS350– 

204–3, AS350–204–4, AS350–204–5, AS350– 

204–6, AS350–204–7, AS350–204–8, AS350– 

204–9, AS350–204–10, AS350–204–11, or 

AS350–204–12 installed. 

(2) Airbus Helicopters Model EC130B4 

helicopters with an Air Comm air 

conditioning system P/N EC130–202–1, 

EC130–202–2, EC130–202–3, EC130–202–4, 

EC130–202–5, EC130–202–6, EC130–202–7, 

or EC130–202–8 installed. 

(3) Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 

(Bell) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L–1, 

206L–3, and 206L–4 helicopters with an Air 

Comm air conditioning system P/N 206EC– 

200, 206EC–201, 206EC–202, 206EC–203, 

206EC–204, 206EC–205, 206EC–206, 206EC– 

207, 206EC–208, 206EC–209, 206EC–210, 

206EC–211, or 206EC–212 installed. 

(4) Bell Model 407 helicopters with an Air 

Comm air conditioning system P/N 407 EC– 

201, 407 EC–202, or 407 EC–203 installed. 

(b) Unsafe Condition 

This AD defines the unsafe condition as an 

overheated connector. This condition could 

result in a fire and subsequent loss of control 

of the helicopter. 

(c) Comments Due Date 

We must receive comments by March 12, 

2018. 

(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. 


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(e) Required Actions 

(1) Within 90 hours time-in-service: 

(i) For Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, 

AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, 

AS350C, AS350D, and AS350D1 helicopters, 

replace each aft evaporator blower motor 

connector with an Air Comm connector as 

depicted in Figures 2, 3, and 4 of Air Comm 

Service Bulletin (SB) SB AS350–1110014, 

Revision B, dated January 10, 2017, by using 

a Deutsch HDT–48–00 or an equivalent MIL– 

DTL22520 Type 1 crimping tool. 

(ii) For Airbus Helicopters Model EC130B4 

helicopters, replace each aft evaporator 

blower motor connector with an Air Comm 

connector as depicted in Figures 2, 3, and 4 

of Air Comm SB EC130–6204, Revision B, 

dated January 10, 2017, by using a Deutsch 

HDT–48–00 or an equivalent MIL–DTL22520 

Type 1 crimping tool. 

(iii) For Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 

206L–1, 206L–3, and 206L–4 helicopters, 

replace each aft evaporator blower motor 

connector with an Air Comm connector as 

depicted in Figures 4, 5, and 6 of Air Comm 

SB 206–110414, Revision C, dated January 

13, 2017, by using a Deutsch HDT–48–00 or 

an equivalent MIL–DTL22520 Type 1 

crimping tool. 

(iv) For Bell Model 407 helicopters, replace 

each aft evaporator blower motor connector 

with an Air Comm connector as depicted in 

Figures 4, 5, and 6 of Air Comm SB 407– 

110414, Revision D, dated January 13, 2017, 

by using a Deutsch HDT–48–00 or an 

equivalent MIL–DTL22520 Type 1 crimping 

tool. 

(2) After the effective date of this AD, do 

not install the following in any aft evaporator 

assembly P/Ns AS350–6202, EC130–6204–1, 

or EC130–6204–2; aft evaporator blower 

assembly P/Ns S–6078EC–15, S–6102EC–3, 

or S–6102EC–4; or aft condenser blower P/Ns 

S–7060EC–1, S–7060EC–2, S–7062EC–1 or 

S–7062EC–2: 

(i) Plug P/N 03–09–1022, 03–09–1032, and 

03–09–1042; 

(ii) Socket P/N 02–09–1103 and 02–09– 

1104; 

(iii) Receptacle P/N 03–09–2022, 03–09– 

2032, and 03–09–2042; and 

(iv) Pin P/N 02–09–2103. 

(f) Credit for Previous Actions 

Replacing the connectors before the 

effective date of this AD in accordance with 

Air Comm SB 206–110414, Revision A, dated 

June 3, 2016; SB AS350–111014 or SB 

EC130–6204, both Revision A and both dated 

July 6, 2016; SB 407–110414, Revision B, 

dated July 6, 2016; SB 206–110414, Revision 

B, dated January 10, 2017; or SB 407–110414, 

Revision C, dated January 10, 2017, is 

considered acceptable for compliance with 

the corresponding required actions specified 

in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. 

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOC) 

(1) The Manager, Denver ACO Branch, 

FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send 

your proposal to: Matthew Bryant, Aerospace 

Engineer, Denver ACO Branch, Compliance 

and Airworthiness Division, FAA, 26805 East 

68th Ave., Room 214, Denver, CO 80249; 

telephone (303) 342–1092; email 

matthew.bryant@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. 

(h) Additional Information 

Air Comm SB 206–110414, Revision A, 

dated June 3, 2016; SB AS350–111014 or SB 

EC130–6204, both Revision A and both dated 

July 6, 2016; SB 407–110414, Revision B, 

dated July 6, 2016; SB 206–110414, Revision 

B, dated January 10, 2017; and SB 407– 

110414, Revision C, dated January 10, 2017, 

which are not incorporated by reference, 

contain additional information about the 

subject of this AD. For service information 

identified in this AD, contact Air Comm 

Corporation, 1575 West 124th Ave., 

Westminster, CO 80234; telephone (303) 

440–4075; email service@aircommcorp.com; 

website www.aircommcorp.com. You may 

review a copy of this service information at 

the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, 

Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., 

Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. 

(i) Subject 

Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) 

Code: 2197, Air Conditioning System Wiring. 

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 2, 

2018. 

Scott A. Horn, 

Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, 

Compliance & Airworthiness Division, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2018–00177 Filed 1–10–18; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 73 

[Docket No. FAA–2016–9495; Airspace 

Docket No. 15–AAL–6] 

Proposed Establishment of Restricted 

Areas R–2201A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and 

J; Fort Greely, AK 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Supplemental notice of 

proposed rulemaking (SNPRM). 

SUMMARY: This SNPRM amends the 

notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 

published in the Federal Register on 

March 6, 2017, that proposed to 

establish Restricted Areas R–2201A, B, 

C, D, E, F, G, H, and J; Fort Greely, AK. 

Based on comments to the NPRM, the 

FAA proposes reducing the lateral and 

vertical dimensions of the proposed 

restricted airspace. The modified 

restricted areas would be designated R– 

2201A, B, C, and D. This SNPRM seeks 

comment on the amended proposal. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before February 26, 2018. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this 

proposal to the U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 

Washington, DC 20590–0001; telephone: 

1 (800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. 

You must identify FAA Docket Number 

FAA–2016–9495 and Airspace Docket 

Number 15–AAL–6 at the beginning of 

your comments. You may also submit 

comments through the internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, 

Office of Airspace Services, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Avenue SW, Washington, 

DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

The FAA’s authority to issue rules 

regarding aviation safety is found in 

Title 49 of the United States Code. 

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. This rulemaking is 

promulgated under the authority 

described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 

Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that 

section, the FAA is charged with 

prescribing regulations to assign the use 

of the airspace necessary to ensure the 

safety of aircraft and the efficient use of 

airspace. This regulation is within the 

scope of that authority as it would 

establish restricted airspace in the 

vicinity of Allen Army Airfield, to 

contain activities deemed hazardous to 

nonparticipating aircraft. 

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 Number 

FAA–2016–9495 and Airspace Docket 

Number 15–AAL–6) and be submitted 

in triplicate to the Docket Management 

Facility (see ADDRESSES section for 


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