A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) by superseding AD 2000-23-52, Amendment 39-12095 (66 FR 8507, February 1, 2001), which applies to Sikorsky Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C helicopters, was published in the Federal Register on March 15, 2001 (66 FR 15062). That action proposed to require, before further flight, replacing each shaft, part number 76351-09030--all dash numbers, serial number B015-00700 through B015-00706, with an airworthy shaft.
Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate in the making of this amendment. No comments were received on the proposal or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public. The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest require the adoption of the rule as proposed.
The FAA estimates that 3 helicopters of U.S. registry would be affected by this AD, that it would take approximately 5 work hours per helicopter to replace the shafts, and that the average labor rate is $60 per work hour. Required parts would cost approximately $19,000 per helicopter. Based on these figures, the total cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $57,900.
The regulations adopted herein will 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. Therefore, it is determined that this final rule does not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (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) 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. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained from the Rules Docket at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, 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. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. Section 39.13 is amended by removing Amendment 39-12095 (66 FR 8507, February 1, 2001), and by adding a new airworthiness directive (AD), Amendment 39-12232, to read as follows: