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Eurocopter Service Bulletin AS 355, No.

01.39, Revision 1, dated April 21, 1994.

Note 2: The MGB switch P/N is engraved

on the MGB switch casing.

(d) An alternative method of compliance or

adjustment of the compliance time that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

used when approved by the Manager,

Rotorcraft Standards Staff, FAA, Rotorcraft

Directorate. Operators shall submit their

requests through an FAA Principal

Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or

comment and then send it to the Manager,

Rotorcraft Standards Staff.

Note 3: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the Rotorcraft Standards Staff.

(e) The check, removal, and replacement

shall be done in accordance with Eurocopter

Service Bulletin AS 355 No. 01.39, Revision

1, dated April 21, 1994. This incorporation

by reference was approved by the Director of

the Federal Register in accordance with 5

U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may

be obtained from American Eurocopter

Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand

Prairie, Texas 75053–4005. Copies may be

inspected at the FAA, Office of the Assistant

Chief Counsel, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room

663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137; or at the Office

of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol

Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on

June 9, 1995.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 17,

1995.

Eric Bries,

Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,

Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 95–12607 Filed 5–24–95; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P]

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 95–SW–10–AD; Amendment

39–9240; AD 95–11–06]

Airworthiness Directives; Societe

Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale and

Eurocopter France Model AS–350B,

BA, D, B1, and B2 Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for

comments.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD) that is

applicable to Societe Nationale

Industrielle Aerospatiale and

Eurocopter France (Eurocopter France)

Model AS–350B, BA, D, B1, and B2

helicopters. This action requires a check

to ensure that the main gearbox (MGB)

oil pressure warning light illuminates

during each shutdown of the helicopter

engine until the MGB oil pressure

switch (switch) is removed and

replaced. This amendment is prompted

by a malfunction of the MGB switch.

This condition, if not corrected, could

result in failure to detect a loss of MGB

oil pressure, loss of the MGB, loss of

power to the main rotor system, and

subsequent loss of control of the

helicopter.

DATES: Effective June 9, 1995.

The incorporation by reference of

certain publications listed in the

regulations is approved by the Director

of the Federal Register as of June 9,

1995.

Comments for inclusion in the Rules

Docket must be received on or before

July 24, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in

triplicate to the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), Office of the

Assistant Chief Counsel, Attention:

Rules Docket No. 95–SW–10–AD, 2601

Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth,

Texas 76137.

The service information referenced in

this AD may be obtained from American

Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum

Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75053–4005.

This information may be examined at

the FAA, Office of the Assistant Chief

Counsel, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room

663, Fort Worth, Texas; or at the Office

of the Federal Register, 800 North

Capitol Street, NW., suite 700,

Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.

Richard Monschke, Aerospace Engineer,

FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Rotorcraft

Standards Staff, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,

Fort Worth, Texas 76137, telephone

(817) 222–5116, fax (817) 222–5961.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

Direction Generale De L’Aviation Civile,

which is the airworthiness authority for

France, has notified the FAA that an

unsafe condition may exist on

Eurocopter France Model AS–350B, BA,

D, B1, and B2 helicopters. The Direction

Generale De L’Aviation Civile advises

that a possible malfunction of the MGB

switch, part number (P/N) 704A37–721–

082 (S1130–021–082), modification

number 350A07–7141, was reported by

the manufacturer.

Eurocopter France has issued

Eurocopter Service Bulletin AS 350 No.

01.43, Revision 1, dated April 21, 1994,

which specifies a check each time the

rotor is stopped to ensure that the MGB

oil pressure warning light illuminates,

and removal of the MGB switch, P/N

704A37–721–082 (S1130–021–082),

modification number 350A07–7141, and

replacement with an airworthy MGB

switch. The Direction Generale De

L’Aviation Civile classified this service

bulletin as mandatory and issued AD

94–087–068(B) in order to assure the

continued airworthiness of these

helicopters in France.

These helicopter models are

manufactured in France and are type

certificated for operation in the United

States under the provisions of section

21.29 of the Federal Aviation

Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the

applicable bilateral airworthiness

agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral

airworthiness agreement, the Direction

Generale De L’Aviation Civile has kept

the FAA informed of the situation

described above. The FAA has

examined the findings of the Direction

Generale De L’Aviation Civile, reviewed

all available information, and

determined that AD action is necessary

for products of this type design that are

certificated for operation in the United

States.

Since an unsafe condition has been

identified that is likely to exist or

develop on other Eurocopter France

Model AS–350B, BA, D, B1, and B2

helicopters of the same type design

registered in the United States, this AD

is being issued to prevent an undetected

loss of MGB oil pressure, loss of the

MGB, loss of power to the main rotor

system, and subsequent loss of control

of the helicopter. This AD requires a

check during each shutdown of the

helicopter engine to ensure that the

MGB oil pressure warning light

illuminates and, removal of the MGB

switch, P/N 704A37–721–082 (S1130–

021–082), modification number

350A07–7141, and replacement with

MGB switch, P/N 704A37–721–089

(S1130–021–089), modification number

350A07–7152, or Jaeger MGB switch, P/

N 704A37–721–014 (068651.54/

350A32–3134–00), within 30 days after

the effective date of this AD. The owner/

operator check does not require the use

of tools, precision measuring

equipment, training, pilot logbook

endorsements, or the use of technical

data not contained in the AD.

Additionally, this owner/operator check

is considered part of the normal engine

shutdown checks. This check may be

performed by an owner/operator

holding at least a private pilot certificate

and must be entered into the aircraft

records showing compliance with this

AD in accordance with sections 43.11

and 91.417(a)(2)(v) of the Federal

Aviation Regulations. An undetected

loss of oil pressure could result in a

forced autorotative landing due to loss

of power to the main rotor system. Due

to the short compliance time and the

criticality of the failure of the MGB

switch to detect a loss of oil pressure,

this AD is being issued immediately.

The actions are required to be
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accomplished in accordance with the

service bulletin described previously.

Since a situation exists that requires

the immediate adoption of this

regulation, it is found that notice and

opportunity for prior public comment

hereon are impracticable, and that good

cause exists for making this amendment

effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

Although this action is in the form of

a final rule that involves requirements

affecting flight safety and, thus, was not

preceded by notice and an opportunity

for public comment, comments are

invited on this rule. Interested persons

are invited to comment on this rule by

submitting such written data, views, or

arguments as they may desire.

Communications should identify the

Rules Docket number and be submitted

in triplicate to the address specified

under the caption ADDRESSES. All

communications received on or before

the closing date for comments will be

considered, and this rule may be

amended in light of the comments

received. Factual information that

supports the commenter’s ideas and

suggestions is extremely helpful in

evaluating the effectiveness of the AD

action and determining whether

additional rulemaking action would be

needed.

Comments are specifically invited on

the overall regulatory, economic,

environmental, and energy aspects of

the rule that might suggest a need to

modify the rule. All comments

submitted will be available, both before

and after the closing date for comments,

in the Rules Docket for examination by

interested persons. A report that

summarizes each FAA-public contact

concerned with the substance of this AD

will be filed in the Rules Docket.

Commenters wishing the FAA to

acknowledge receipt of their comments

submitted in response to this rule must

submit a self-addressed, stamped

postcard on which the following

statement is made: ‘‘Comments to

Docket No. 95–SW–10–AD.’’ The

postcard will be date stamped and

returned to the commenter.

The regulations adopted herein will

not have substantial direct effects 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. Therefore, in

accordance with Executive Order 12612,

it is determined that this final rule does

not have sufficient federalism

implications to warrant the preparation

of a Federalism Assessment.

The FAA has determined that this

regulation is an emergency regulation

that must be issued immediately to

correct an unsafe condition in aircraft,

and that it is not a ‘‘significant

regulatory action’’ under Executive

Order 12866. It has been determined

further that this action involves an

emergency regulation under DOT

Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44

FR 11034, February 26, 1979). If it is

determined that this emergency

regulation otherwise would be

significant under DOT Regulatory

Policies and Procedures, a final

regulatory evaluation will be prepared

and placed in the Rules Docket. A copy

of it, if filed, may be obtained from the

Rules Docket at the location provided

under the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Incorporation by reference,

Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me by the

Administrator, the Federal Aviation

Administration amends part 39 of the

Federal Aviation Regulations (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. App. 1354(a), 1421

and 1423; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); and 14 CFR

section 11.89.

§ 39.13 [Amended]

2. Section 39.13 is amended by

adding a new airworthiness directive to

read as follows:

95–11–06 Societe Nationale Industrielle

Aerospatiale and Eurocopter France:

Amendment 39–9240. Docket No. 95–

SW–10–AD.

Applicability: Model AS–350B, BA, D, B1,

and B2 helicopters, with main gearbox (MGB)

oil pressure switch (switch) part number (P/

N) 704A37–721–082 (S1130–021–082),

modification number 350A07–7141,

installed, certificated in any category.

Note 1: This AD applies to each helicopter

identified in the preceding applicability

provision, regardless of whether it has been

modified, altered, or repaired in the area

subject to the requirements of this AD is

affected, the owner/operator must use the

authority provided in paragraph (d) to

request approval from the FAA. This

approval may address either no action, if the

current configuration eliminates the unsafe

condition, or different actions necessary to

address the unsafe condition described in

this AD. Such a request should include an

assessment of the effect of the changed

configuration of the unsafe condition

addressed by this AD. In no case does the

presence of any modification, alteration, or

repair remove any helicopter from the

applicability of this AD.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless

accomplished previously. To prevent an

undetected loss of MGB oil pressure, loss of

the MGB, loss of power to the main rotor

system, and subsequent loss of control of the

helicopter, accomplish the following:

(a) Until the MGB switch installation

required by paragraph (c) of this AD is

accomplished, during each shutdown of the

helicopter engine, check to ensure that the

MGB oil pressure warning light illuminates.

If it does not illuminate, before further flight,

replace the MGB switch in accordance with

paragraph (c) of this AD.

(b) The operational check required by

paragraph (a) of this AD may be performed

by an owner/operator 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

sections 43.11 and 91.417(a)(2)(v).

(c) Within 30 days after the effective date

of this AD, remove the MGB switch, P/N

704A37–721–082 (S1130–021–082),

modification number 350A07–7141, and

replace with MGB switch, P/N 704A37–721–

089 (S1130–021–089), modification number

350A07–7152, or Jaeger MGB switch, P/N

704A37–721–014 (068651.54/350A32–3134–

00) in accordance with paragraph CC (1) of

Eurocopter Service Bulletin AS–350, No.

01.43, Revision 1, dated April 21, 1994.

Note 2: The MGB switch P/N is engraved

on the MGB switch casing.

(d) An alternative method of compliance or

adjustment of the compliance time that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

used when approved by the Manager,

Rotorcraft Standards Staff, FAA, Rotorcraft

Directorate. Operators shall submit their

requests through an FAA Principal

Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or

comment and then send it to the Manager,

Rotorcraft Standards Staff.

Note 3: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the Rotorcraft Standards Staff.

(e) The check, removal, and replacement

shall be done in accordance with Eurocopter

Service Bulletin AS–350, No. 01.43, Revision

1, dated April 21, 1994. This incorporation

by reference was approved by the Director of

the Federal Register in accordance with 5

U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may

be obtained from American Eurocopter

Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand

Prairie, Texas 75053–4005. Copies may be

inspected at the FAA, Office of the Assistant

Chief Counsel, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room

663, Fort Worth, Texas; or at the Office of the

Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street,

NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on

June 9, 1995.
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 17,

1995.

Eric Bries,

Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,

Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 95–12608 Filed 5–24–95; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95-AWP–7]

Amendment of Class E Airspace Areas

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This action amends Class E

airspace areas at Hilo International,

General Field, HI, Kaneohe Marine

Corps Air Station (MCAS), HI, Lihue

Airport, HI, and Crows Landing Naval

Auxiliary Landing Field (NALF), CA.

Presently, the Class E2 airspace areas at

Hilo, HI, Kaneohe MCAS, HI, and Lihue,

HI, are incorrectly referenced in the

Airport/Facility Directory. This action

will correct that error by properly

referencing these Class E airspace areas

in the Airport/Facility Directory, Pacific

Chart Supplement. This action also

corrects an error in the geographic

coordinates of the E2 airspace area at

Crows Landing NALF, CA, and the E4

airspace area at Hilo, HI.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, July 20,

1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Scott Speer, System Management

Specialist, System Management Branch,

AWP–530, Air Traffic Division,

Western-Pacific Region, Federal

Aviation Administration, 15000

Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale,

California 90261, telephone (310) 297–

0010.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Rule

This action correctly references the

Class E2 airspace areas at Hilo, HI,

Kaneohe MCAS, HI, and Lihue, HI, in

the Airport/Facility Directory of the

Pacific Chart Supplement. This action

also corrects an error in the geographic

coordinates of the E2 airspace area at

Crows Landing NALF, CA, and the E4

airspace area at Hilo, HI. This action is

editorial in nature. I find that notice and

public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)

are unnecessary, because this action is

a minor technical amendment in which

the public is not particularly interested.

Class E airspace designations are

published in paragraphs 6002 and 6004

of FAA Order 7400.9B dated July 18,

1994, and effective September 16, 1994,

which is incorporated by reference in 14

CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace

designations listed in this document

will be published subsequently in the

Order.

The FAA has determined that this

regulation only involves an established

body of technical regulations for which

frequent and routine amendments are

necessary to keep them operationally

current. It, therefore—(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); and (3)

does not warrant preparation of a

regulatory evaluation as the anticipated

impact is so minimal. Since this is a

routine matter that will not affect air

traffic procedures and air navigation, it

is certified that this rule will not have

a significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities

under the criteria of the Regulatory

Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporated by reference,

Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the

Federal Aviation Administration

amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71—[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for 14 CFR

part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. app. 1348(a), 1354(a),

1510; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–

1963 Comp., p. 389; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 14 CFR

11.69.

§ 71.1 [Amended]

2. The incorporation by reference in

14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation

Administration Order 7400.09B,

Airspace Designations and Reporting

Points, dated July 18, 1994, and

effective September 16, 1994, is

amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace area

designated as a surface for an airport.

* * * * *

AWP HI E2 Hilo, Hi [Revised]

Hilo International, General Lyman Field, HI

(Lat. 19°43′13′′N, long. 155°02′55′′W)

That airspace extending upward from the

surface within a 4.3-mile radius of General

Lyman Field. This Class E airspace is

effective during the specific dated and times

established in advance by a Notice to

Airmen. The effective date and time will

thereafter be continuously published in the

Airport/Facility Directory, Pacific Chart

Supplement.

* * * * *

AWP HI E2 Kaneohe MCAS, HI [Revised]

Kaneohe MCAS, HI

(Lat. 21°27′06′′N, long. 157°46′10′′W)

That airspace extending upward from the

surface within a 4.3-mile radius of Kaneohe

MCAS. This Class E airspace is effective

during the specific dates and times

established in advance by a Notice to

Airmen. The effective date and time will

thereafter be continuously published in the

Airport/Facility Directory, Pacific Chart

Supplement.

* * * * *

AWP HI E2 Lihue, HI [Revised]

Lihue Airport, HI

(Lat. 21°58′34′′N, long. 159°20′20′′W)

That airspace extending upward from the

surface within a 4.3-mile radius of Lihue

Airport. This Class E airspace is effective

during the specific dates and times

established in advance by a Notice to

Airmen. The effective date and time will

thereafter be continuously published in the

Airport/Facility Directory, Pacific Chart

Supplement.

* * * * *

AWP CA E2 Crows Landing NALF, CA

[Revised]

Crows Landing NALF, CA

(Lat. 37°24′29′′N, long. 121°06′34′′W)

Patterson Airport, CA

(Lat. 37°28′07′′N, long. 121°10′10′′W)

That airspace extending upward from the

surface within a 5-mile radius of Crows

Landing NALF, excluding the airspace 3

miles west of and parallel to the 164°/344°

bearing from/to Crows Landing NALF, and

excluding that portion within a 1-mile radius

of Patterson Airport. This Class E airspace is

effective during the specific dates and times

established in advance by a Notice to

Airmen. The effective date and time will

thereafter be continuously published in the

Airport/Facility Directory.

* * * * *

Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace areas

designated as an extension to a Class D

surface area.

* * * * *

AWP HI E4 Hilo, HI [Revised]

Hilo International, General Lyman Field, HI

(Lat. 19°43′13′′N, long. 155°02′55′′W)

Hilo VORTAC

(Lat. 19°43′17′′N, long. 155°00′39′′W)

That airspace extending upward from the

surface within 3 miles each of the Hilo

VORTAC 090° radial, extending from the 4.3-

mile radius of General Lyman Field to 8.7

miles east of the VORTAC. This Class E

airspace area is effective during the specific

dates and times established in advance be a

Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time

will thereafter be continuously published in

the Airport/Facility Directory, Pacific Chart

Supplement.