Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters, 70415-70419 [2019-27633]
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Annmarie H. Boyd,
Assistant Executive Secretary.
BILLING CODE 6714–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0813; Product
Identifier 2019–SW–006–AD; Amendment
39–19787; AD 2019–22–08]
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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo
S.p.A. Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW169 and
AW189 helicopters. This AD requires
inspecting certain part-numbered and
serial-numbered tail rotor (T/R)
actuators, reporting information, and
depending on the inspection outcome,
marking a part, performing an
additional inspection, and removing the
T/R actuator from service. This AD also
prohibits the installation of affected T/
R actuators. This AD is prompted by
reports of incorrect installations of the
T/R actuator back-end input lever. The
actions of this AD are intended to
address an unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
This AD becomes effective
January 7, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain document listed in this AD
as of January 7, 2020.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by February 21, 2020.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
https://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
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
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DATES:
70415
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0813; 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 AD, the
European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, any service information
that is incorporated by reference, the
economic evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is
listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
For Leonardo Helicopters service
information identified in this final rule,
contact Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters,
Emanuele Bufano, Head of
Airworthiness, Viale G.Agusta 520,
21017 C.Costa di Samarate (Va) Italy;
telephone +39–0331–225074; fax +39–
0331–229046; or at https://
www.leonardocompany.com/en/home.
For UTC Aerospace Systems service
information identified in this final rule,
contact Collins Aerospace (previously
UTC Aerospace Systems); telephone 1–
877–808–7575; fax 1–860–660–0372;
email tech.solutions@hs.utc.com; or at
https://utcaerospacesystems.com/
aftermarket-services/technical-support/.
You may view the referenced service
information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321,
Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also
available on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0813.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David Hatfield, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
david.hatfield@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
the FAA did not provide you with
notice and an opportunity to provide
your comments prior to it becoming
effective. However, the FAA invites you
to participate in this rulemaking by
submitting written comments, data, or
views. The FAA also invites comments
relating to the economic, environmental,
energy, or federalism impacts that
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resulted from adopting this AD. The
most helpful comments reference a
specific portion of the AD, 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 them only
one time. The FAA will file in the
docket all comments received, as well as
a report summarizing each substantive
public contact with FAA personnel
concerning this rulemaking during the
comment period. The FAA will consider
all the comments received and may
conduct additional rulemaking based on
those comments.
Discussion
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2019–
0019, dated January 30, 2019 (EASA AD
2019–0019) to correct an unsafe
condition for Leonardo S.p.A. (formerly
Finmeccanica S.p.A., AgustaWestland
S.p.A.) Model AW169 and AW189
helicopters with T/R actuator part
number (P/N) 6F6730V00331 and a
serial number (S/N) up to 489 inclusive,
except those marked with ‘‘SB 67–
0007,’’ installed. EASA advises of
reports of non-conformities of the T/R
actuator back-end input lever,
indicating incorrect orientation of the
lever with its trunnion locking pin.
EASA states this condition could lead
to de-bonding and slippage of one of the
two redundant lever bearings and
possibly affect the functionality of the
T/R actuator. A batch of T/R actuators
was identified that may be also affected.
Accordingly, EASA AD 2019–0019
requires one-time conformity checks of
certain T/R actuator input levers,
sending information and photos to
Leonardo S.p.A., and depending on
inspection findings, marking a part,
inspecting the bonding of each bearing,
and replacing the T/R actuator. EASA
AD 2019–0019 also prohibits
installation of the affected parts.
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FAA’s Determination
These helicopters have been approved
by EASA and are approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to the
FAA’s bilateral agreement with the
European Union, EASA has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in its AD. The FAA is issuing this AD
after evaluating all information
provided by EASA and determining the
unsafe condition exists and is likely to
exist or develop on other helicopters of
these same type designs.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
UTC Aerospace Systems (Collins
Aerospace) has issued Service Bulletin
67–0007, Basic Issue, dated January 17,
2019 (SB 67–0007). SB 67–0007
specifies verifying that the width of the
bearing circular collar of the input lever
is within the allowable limits of 4 ±0.3
mm, and checking the input lever pin
head, and the nut and cotter pin of the
intermediate bolt for proper installation.
Depending on the inspection results, SB
67–0007 specifies replacing the T/R
actuator, or marking the input lever and
sending its completed registration form
and photos of each side of the input
lever to Leonardo Helicopters. SB 67–
0007 is incorporated by reference in this
AD.
SB 67–0007 is attached as Annex A to
Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) No. 169–129, dated
January 30, 2019 (ASB 169–129), for
Model AW169 helicopters, and
Leonardo Helicopters ASB No. 189–220,
dated January 30, 2019 (ASB 189–220),
for Model AW189 helicopters. ASB
169–129 and ASB 189–220 are not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
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
Leonardo Helicopters has issued ASB
169–129 and ASB 189–220. This service
information refers to SB 67–0007 for
instructions to inspect certain partnumbered and serial-numbered T/R
actuator input lever assemblies.
Depending on findings, this service
information specifies marking the input
lever, inspecting the bonding of each
bearing, and replacing the T/R actuator
on a specified compliance time
schedule based on findings. This service
information also specifies sending
information, photos, and certain T/R
actuators to Leonardo Helicopters.
AD Requirements
For Model AW169 and AW189
helicopters with a T/R actuator P/N
6F6730V00331 and an S/N up to 489
inclusive, except those marked with
‘‘SB 67–0007,’’ installed, this AD
requires inspecting the T/R actuator
input lever assembly by determining if
the width of the bearing circular collar
of the input lever is within allowable
limits, and inspecting for proper
installation of the pin and of the
intermediate bolt’s nut and cotter pin.
This AD requires reporting certain
information and photos to Leonardo
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S.p.A. Based on the inspection outcome,
this AD requires marking ‘‘SB 67–0007’’
on the input lever, inspecting each
bearing for correct bonding, and
removing the T/R actuator from service
at different compliance times. This AD
also prohibits installation of affected T/
R actuators.
Differences Between This AD and the
EASA AD
The EASA AD requires returning a
removed T/R actuator to Leonardo
Helicopters, whereas this AD does not.
Depending on the inspection results of
the T/R actuator input lever assembly,
one of the compliance times to replace
the T/R actuator in the EASA AD is 200
hours TIS or 2 months, whichever
occurs first. This AD requires removing
the T/R actuator from service within 60
hours TIS for the same inspection
results instead.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 10 helicopters of U.S. Registry.
Labor costs are estimated at $85 per
work-hour. Based on these numbers, the
FAA estimates the following costs in
order to comply with this AD.
Inspecting the T/R actuator input
lever assembly takes about 1 work-hour,
and reporting information and photos to
Leonardo S.p.A. takes about 1 workhour, for an estimated cost of $170 per
helicopter and $1,700 for the U.S. fleet.
Marking a part takes a minimal amount
of time for a nominal cost. Replacing a
T/R actuator takes about 6 work-hours
and parts cost about $20,000, for an
estimated cost of $20,510 per helicopter.
According to Leonardo Helicopter’s
service information, some of the costs of
this AD may be covered under warranty,
thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. The FAA does not
control warranty coverage by Leonardo
Helicopters. Accordingly, the FAA has
included all costs in the cost estimate.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to a penalty for failure to comply with
a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a currently valid
OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public
reporting for this collection of
information is estimated to be
approximately 1 hour per response,
including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data
sources, gathering and maintaining the
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data needed, and completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Send
comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden to:
Information Collection Clearance
Officer, Federal Aviation
Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177–1524.
Justification for Immediate Adoption
and Determination of the Effective Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C.) authorizes agencies to dispense
with notice and comment procedures
for rules when the agency, for ‘‘good
cause’’ finds that those procedures are
‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
to the public interest.’’ Under this
section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without
seeking comment prior to the
rulemaking.
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD without providing an opportunity
for public comments prior to adoption.
The FAA has found that the risk to the
flying public justifies foregoing notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because the initial inspection
requirements must be completed within
30 hours time-in-service. Therefore
notice and opportunity for prior public
comment are impracticable and contrary
to public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B). In addition, for the reason
stated above, the FAA finds that good
cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)
for making this amendment effective in
less than 30 days.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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Regulatory Findings
The FAA determined that this AD
will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD
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.
For the reasons discussed, I certify
that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
and
2. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska.
The FAA prepared an economic
evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this 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 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:
■
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.
The FAA is 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
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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.
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):
■
2019–22–08 Leonardo S.p.A.: Amendment
39–19787; Docket No. FAA–2019–0813;
Product Identifier 2019–SW–006–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Leonardo S.p.A. Model
AW169 and AW189 helicopters, certificated
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in any category, with a tail rotor (T/R)
actuator part number (P/N) 6F6730V00331
with a serial number (S/N) up to 489
inclusive, except those marked with ‘‘SB 67–
0007.’’
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as
incorrect installation of the T/R actuator
back-end input lever. This condition could
result in de-bonding and slippage of one or
both of the two redundant lever bearings, a
reduction or loss of T/R control, and
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective January 7, 2020.
(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) Within 30 hours time-in-service (TIS),
for Model AW169 helicopters, with access
panels 470AT and 470BT removed; and for
Model AW189 helicopters, with access
panels 496A and 495A removed, inspect the
T/R actuator input lever assembly by
following the Accomplishment Instructions,
paragraph 3.B. through 3.C.4., of UTC
Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 67–0007,
Basic Issue, dated January 17, 2019 (SB 67–
0007).
(i) Report the information requested in the
form at the end of SB 67–0007, along with
a photo of each side of the installed T/R
actuator back-end input lever, by email to:
pse_aw189.mbx.aw@leonardocompany.com.
Refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 of SB 67–0007
for an example of each photo.
(ii) If the width of the bearing circular
collar of the input lever is within the
allowable limits of 4 ±0.3 mm, the input lever
pin head is not on side ‘‘A’’ of the T/R
actuator as shown in Figure 2b of SB 67–0007
(the input lever pin head is on side ‘‘B’’), and
the nut and cotter pin of the intermediate
bolt are installed on side ‘‘A’’ of the T/R
actuator side as shown in Figure 3 of SB 67–
0007, before further flight, mark ‘‘SB 67–
0007’’ on the input lever with permanent ink
as shown in Figure 4 of SB 67–0007.
(iii) If the width of the bearing circular
collar of the input lever is outside the
allowable limits of 4 ±0.3 mm, the input lever
pin head is on side ‘‘A’’ of the T/R actuator,
or the nut and cotter pin of the intermediate
bolt are not installed on side ‘‘A’’ of the T/
R actuator side, before further flight, use
Table 1 to paragraph (e)(1)(iii) of this AD for
next instruction.
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Circular collar
width of the input
lever is within the
allowable limits
of 4 +/- 0.3 mm.
The input lever
pin head is not on
side "A" of the
T /R actuator (the
input lever pin
head is on side
"B").
The nut and cotter
pin of the
intermediate bolt
are installed on
side "A" of the
T/R actuator.
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Instruction:
Proceed to paragraph
(e)(l)(v) of this AD
Proceed to paragraph
(e)(l)(v) of this AD
Proceed to paragraph
(e)(l)(v) of this AD
Proceed to paragraph
(e)(l)(iv) of this AD
Proceed to paragraph
(e)(l)(iv) of this AD
Proceed to paragraph
(e)(l)(iv) of this AD
Proceed to paragraph
(e)(l)(iv) of this AD
Table 1 to Paragraph (e)(1 )(iii)
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(f) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits are prohibited.
(g) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
Statement
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to
a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act unless that collection of information
displays a currently valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this
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information collection is 2120–0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 1 hour per
response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed,
and completing and reviewing the collection
of information. All responses to this
collection of information are mandatory.
Send comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this collection
of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden to: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, Federal
Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177–1524.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your
proposal to David Hatfield, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASWFTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, the FAA suggests
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.
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(i) Additional Information
(1) Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) No. 169–129 and Leonardo
Helicopters ASB No. 189–220, both dated
January 30, 2019, which are not incorporated
by reference, contain additional information
about the subject of this AD. For service
information identified in this AD, contact
Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters, Emanuele
Bufano, Head of Airworthiness, Viale
G.Agusta 520, 21017 C.Costa di Samarate
(Va) Italy; telephone +39–0331–225074; fax
+39–0331–229046; or at https://
www.leonardocompany.com/en/home. You
may review a copy of the service information
at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
No. 2019–0019, dated January 30, 2019. You
may view the EASA AD on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating it in Docket No.FAA–2019–
0813.
(j) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 6400, Tail Rotor System.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
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(iv) Before further flight, inspect for correct
bonding (no axial or rotational relative
movement compared to the lever) of each
bearing by moving the input lever along the
pin axial direction.
(A) If there is no axial or rotational relative
movement compared to the lever in both
bearings, within 10 hours TIS after
completing the inspections required by
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, remove from
service the T/R actuator.
(B) If there is axial or rotational relative
movement compared to the lever in one or
both bearings, before further flight, remove
from service the T/R actuator.
(v) Within 60 hours TIS after completing
the inspections required by paragraph (e)(1)
of this AD, remove from service the T/R
actuator.
(2) After the effective date of this AD, do
not install a T/R actuator P/N 6F6730V00331
with an S/N up to 489 inclusive, except those
marked with ‘‘SB 67–0007,’’ on any
helicopter.
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(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) UTC Aerospace Systems (Collins
Aerospace) Service Bulletin No. 67–0007,
Basic Issue, dated January 17, 2019.
Note 1 to paragraph (k)(2)(i): UTC
Aerospace Systems (Collins Aerospace)
Service Bulletin No. 67–0007, Basic Issue,
dated January 17, 2019, is attached as Annex
A to Leonardo Helicopters ASB No. 169–129
and Leonardo Helicopters ASB No. 189–220,
both dated January 30, 2019, which are not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For UTC Aerospace Systems service
information identified in this AD, contact
Collins Aerospace (previously UTC
Aerospace Systems); telephone 1–877–808–
7575; fax 1–860–660–0372; email
tech.solutions@hs.utc.com; or at https://
utcaerospacesystems.com/aftermarketservices/technical-support/.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November
20, 2019.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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commissioning of new navigational
facilities, adding new obstacles, or
changing air traffic requirements. These
changes are designed to provide for the
safe and efficient use of the navigable
airspace and to promote safe flight
operations under instrument flight rules
at the affected airports.
DATES: This rule is effective December
23, 2019. The compliance date for each
SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,
and ODP is specified in the amendatory
provisions.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of December
23, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Availability of matter
incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
For Examination
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Docket Ops-M30, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor,
Washington, DC 20590–0001;
2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization
Service Area in which the affected
airport is located;
3. The office of Aeronautical
Navigation Products, 6500 South
MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
73169 or,
4. The National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 97
[Docket No. 31288; Amdt. No. 3884]
Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
Miscellaneous Amendments
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This rule amends, suspends,
or removes Standard Instrument
Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and
associated Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle Departure Procedures for
operations at certain airports. These
regulatory actions are needed because of
the adoption of new or revised criteria,
or because of changes occurring in the
National Airspace System, such as the
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All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
ODPs are available online free of charge.
Visit the National Flight Data Center
online at nfdc.faa.gov to register.
Additionally, individual SIAP and
Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may
be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic
Organization Service Area in which the
affected airport is located.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedures
and Airspace Group, Flight
Technologies and Procedures Division,
Flight Standards Service, Federal
Aviation Administration. Mailing
Address: FAA Mike Monroney
Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures
and Airspace Group, 6500 South
MacArthur Blvd., Registry Bldg. 29,
Room 104, Oklahoma City, OK 73169.
Telephone: (405) 954–4164.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule
amends Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) by
amending the referenced SIAPs. The
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complete regulatory description of each
SIAP is listed on the appropriate FAA
Form 8260, as modified by the National
Flight Data Center (NFDC)/Permanent
Notice to Airmen (P–NOTAM), and is
incorporated by reference under 5
U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14
CFR 97.20. The large number of SIAPs,
their complex nature, and the need for
a special format make their verbatim
publication in the Federal Register
expensive and impractical. Further,
airmen do not use the regulatory text of
the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic
depiction on charts printed by
publishers of aeronautical materials.
Thus, the advantages of incorporation
by reference are realized and
publication of the complete description
of each SIAP contained on FAA form
documents is unnecessary.
This amendment provides the affected
CFR sections, and specifies the SIAPs
and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs with
their applicable effective dates. This
amendment also identifies the airport
and its location, the procedure and the
amendment number.
Availability and Summary of Material
Incorporated by Reference
The material incorporated by
reference is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section.
The material incorporated by
reference describes SIAPs, Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs as identified in
the amendatory language for part 97 of
this final rule.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is
effective upon publication of each
separate SIAP and Takeoff Minimums
and ODP as amended in the transmittal.
For safety and timeliness of change
considerations, this amendment
incorporates only specific changes
contained for each SIAP and Takeoff
Minimums and ODP as modified by
FDC permanent NOTAMs.
The SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums
and ODPs, as modified by FDC
permanent NOTAM, and contained in
this amendment are based on the
criteria contained in the U.S. Standard
for Terminal Instrument Procedures
(TERPS). In developing these changes to
SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied
only to specific conditions existing at
the affected airports. All SIAP
amendments in this rule have been
previously issued by the FAA in a FDC
NOTAM as an emergency action of
immediate flight safety relating directly
to published aeronautical charts.
The circumstances that created the
need for these SIAP and Takeoff
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0813; Product Identifier 2019-SW-006-AD; Amendment
39-19787; AD 2019-22-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW169 and AW189 helicopters. This AD requires
inspecting certain part-numbered and serial-numbered tail rotor (T/R)
actuators, reporting information, and depending on the inspection
outcome, marking a part, performing an additional inspection, and
removing the T/R actuator from service. This AD also prohibits the
installation of affected T/R actuators. This AD is prompted by reports
of incorrect installations of the T/R actuator back-end input lever.
The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective January 7, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain document listed in this AD as of January 7,
2020.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by February 21, 2020.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to https://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 https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0813; 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 AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any service
information that is incorporated by reference, the economic evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
For Leonardo Helicopters service information identified in this
final rule, contact Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters, Emanuele Bufano, Head
of Airworthiness, Viale G.Agusta 520, 21017 C.Costa di Samarate (Va)
Italy; telephone +39-0331-225074; fax +39-0331-229046; or at https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/home.
For UTC Aerospace Systems service information identified in this
final rule, contact Collins Aerospace (previously UTC Aerospace
Systems); telephone 1-877-808-7575; fax 1-860-660-0372; email
[email protected]; or at https://utcaerospacesystems.com/aftermarket-services/technical-support/.
You may view the referenced service information at the FAA, Office
of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room
6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2019-0813.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Hatfield, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110;
email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and the FAA did not provide you with notice and an opportunity
to provide your comments prior to it becoming effective. However, the
FAA invites you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written
comments, data, or views. The FAA also invites comments relating to the
economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that
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resulted from adopting this AD. The most helpful comments reference a
specific portion of the AD, 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 them only one time. The FAA will file in the docket all
comments received, as well as a report summarizing each substantive
public contact with FAA personnel concerning this rulemaking during the
comment period. The FAA will consider all the comments received and may
conduct additional rulemaking based on those comments.
Discussion
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2019-0019, dated January 30,
2019 (EASA AD 2019-0019) to correct an unsafe condition for Leonardo
S.p.A. (formerly Finmeccanica S.p.A., AgustaWestland S.p.A.) Model
AW169 and AW189 helicopters with T/R actuator part number (P/N)
6F6730V00331 and a serial number (S/N) up to 489 inclusive, except
those marked with ``SB 67-0007,'' installed. EASA advises of reports of
non-conformities of the T/R actuator back-end input lever, indicating
incorrect orientation of the lever with its trunnion locking pin.
EASA states this condition could lead to de-bonding and slippage of
one of the two redundant lever bearings and possibly affect the
functionality of the T/R actuator. A batch of T/R actuators was
identified that may be also affected. Accordingly, EASA AD 2019-0019
requires one-time conformity checks of certain T/R actuator input
levers, sending information and photos to Leonardo S.p.A., and
depending on inspection findings, marking a part, inspecting the
bonding of each bearing, and replacing the T/R actuator. EASA AD 2019-
0019 also prohibits installation of the affected parts.
FAA's Determination
These helicopters have been approved by EASA and are approved for
operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral
agreement with the European Union, EASA has notified the FAA of the
unsafe condition described in its AD. The FAA is issuing this AD after
evaluating all information provided by EASA and determining the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters
of these same type designs.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
UTC Aerospace Systems (Collins Aerospace) has issued Service
Bulletin 67-0007, Basic Issue, dated January 17, 2019 (SB 67-0007). SB
67-0007 specifies verifying that the width of the bearing circular
collar of the input lever is within the allowable limits of 4 0.3 mm, and checking the input lever pin head, and the nut and
cotter pin of the intermediate bolt for proper installation. Depending
on the inspection results, SB 67-0007 specifies replacing the T/R
actuator, or marking the input lever and sending its completed
registration form and photos of each side of the input lever to
Leonardo Helicopters. SB 67-0007 is incorporated by reference in this
AD.
SB 67-0007 is attached as Annex A to Leonardo Helicopters Alert
Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 169-129, dated January 30, 2019 (ASB 169-
129), for Model AW169 helicopters, and Leonardo Helicopters ASB No.
189-220, dated January 30, 2019 (ASB 189-220), for Model AW189
helicopters. ASB 169-129 and ASB 189-220 are not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
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
Leonardo Helicopters has issued ASB 169-129 and ASB 189-220. This
service information refers to SB 67-0007 for instructions to inspect
certain part-numbered and serial-numbered T/R actuator input lever
assemblies. Depending on findings, this service information specifies
marking the input lever, inspecting the bonding of each bearing, and
replacing the T/R actuator on a specified compliance time schedule
based on findings. This service information also specifies sending
information, photos, and certain T/R actuators to Leonardo Helicopters.
AD Requirements
For Model AW169 and AW189 helicopters with a T/R actuator P/N
6F6730V00331 and an S/N up to 489 inclusive, except those marked with
``SB 67-0007,'' installed, this AD requires inspecting the T/R actuator
input lever assembly by determining if the width of the bearing
circular collar of the input lever is within allowable limits, and
inspecting for proper installation of the pin and of the intermediate
bolt's nut and cotter pin. This AD requires reporting certain
information and photos to Leonardo S.p.A. Based on the inspection
outcome, this AD requires marking ``SB 67-0007'' on the input lever,
inspecting each bearing for correct bonding, and removing the T/R
actuator from service at different compliance times. This AD also
prohibits installation of affected T/R actuators.
Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD
The EASA AD requires returning a removed T/R actuator to Leonardo
Helicopters, whereas this AD does not. Depending on the inspection
results of the T/R actuator input lever assembly, one of the compliance
times to replace the T/R actuator in the EASA AD is 200 hours TIS or 2
months, whichever occurs first. This AD requires removing the T/R
actuator from service within 60 hours TIS for the same inspection
results instead.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 10 helicopters of U.S.
Registry. Labor costs are estimated at $85 per work-hour. Based on
these numbers, the FAA estimates the following costs in order to comply
with this AD.
Inspecting the T/R actuator input lever assembly takes about 1
work-hour, and reporting information and photos to Leonardo S.p.A.
takes about 1 work-hour, for an estimated cost of $170 per helicopter
and $1,700 for the U.S. fleet. Marking a part takes a minimal amount of
time for a nominal cost. Replacing a T/R actuator takes about 6 work-
hours and parts cost about $20,000, for an estimated cost of $20,510
per helicopter.
According to Leonardo Helicopter's service information, some of the
costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty
coverage by Leonardo Helicopters. Accordingly, the FAA has included all
costs in the cost estimate.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be
approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the
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data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection of information are
mandatory. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other
aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden to: Information Collection Clearance Officer,
Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
76177-1524.
Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment
procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause'' finds that
those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the
public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without seeking comment prior to the
rulemaking.
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies foregoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because the initial inspection requirements must be completed within 30
hours time-in-service. Therefore notice and opportunity for prior
public comment are impracticable and contrary to public interest
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). In addition, for the reason stated
above, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)
for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
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.
The FAA is 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
The FAA determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD 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.
For the reasons discussed, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866, and
2. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
The FAA prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this 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 Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
2019-22-08 Leonardo S.p.A.: Amendment 39-19787; Docket No. FAA-2019-
0813; Product Identifier 2019-SW-006-AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW169 and AW189
helicopters, certificated in any category, with a tail rotor (T/R)
actuator part number (P/N) 6F6730V00331 with a serial number (S/N)
up to 489 inclusive, except those marked with ``SB 67-0007.''
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as incorrect installation
of the T/R actuator back-end input lever. This condition could
result in de-bonding and slippage of one or both of the two
redundant lever bearings, a reduction or loss of T/R control, and
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective January 7, 2020.
(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) Within 30 hours time-in-service (TIS), for Model AW169
helicopters, with access panels 470AT and 470BT removed; and for
Model AW189 helicopters, with access panels 496A and 495A removed,
inspect the T/R actuator input lever assembly by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B. through 3.C.4., of UTC
Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 67-0007, Basic Issue, dated
January 17, 2019 (SB 67-0007).
(i) Report the information requested in the form at the end of
SB 67-0007, along with a photo of each side of the installed T/R
actuator back-end input lever, by email to:
[email protected]. Refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5
of SB 67-0007 for an example of each photo.
(ii) If the width of the bearing circular collar of the input
lever is within the allowable limits of 4 0.3 mm, the
input lever pin head is not on side ``A'' of the T/R actuator as
shown in Figure 2b of SB 67-0007 (the input lever pin head is on
side ``B''), and the nut and cotter pin of the intermediate bolt are
installed on side ``A'' of the T/R actuator side as shown in Figure
3 of SB 67-0007, before further flight, mark ``SB 67-0007'' on the
input lever with permanent ink as shown in Figure 4 of SB 67-0007.
(iii) If the width of the bearing circular collar of the input
lever is outside the allowable limits of 4 0.3 mm, the
input lever pin head is on side ``A'' of the T/R actuator, or the
nut and cotter pin of the intermediate bolt are not installed on
side ``A'' of the T/R actuator side, before further flight, use
Table 1 to paragraph (e)(1)(iii) of this AD for next instruction.
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(iv) Before further flight, inspect for correct bonding (no
axial or rotational relative movement compared to the lever) of each
bearing by moving the input lever along the pin axial direction.
(A) If there is no axial or rotational relative movement
compared to the lever in both bearings, within 10 hours TIS after
completing the inspections required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD,
remove from service the T/R actuator.
(B) If there is axial or rotational relative movement compared
to the lever in one or both bearings, before further flight, remove
from service the T/R actuator.
(v) Within 60 hours TIS after completing the inspections
required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, remove from service the T/R
actuator.
(2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install a T/R
actuator P/N 6F6730V00331 with an S/N up to 489 inclusive, except
those marked with ``SB 67-0007,'' on any helicopter.
(f) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits are prohibited.
(g) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty
for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 1 hour per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and
reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this
collection of information are mandatory. Send comments regarding
this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation
Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards
Branch, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to
David Hatfield, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth,
TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected].
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, the FAA suggests
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.
(i) Additional Information
(1) Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 169-
129 and Leonardo Helicopters ASB No. 189-220, both dated January 30,
2019, which are not incorporated by reference, contain additional
information about the subject of this AD. For service information
identified in this AD, contact Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters, Emanuele
Bufano, Head of Airworthiness, Viale G.Agusta 520, 21017 C.Costa di
Samarate (Va) Italy; telephone +39-0331-225074; fax +39-0331-229046;
or at https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/home. You may review a copy
of the service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort
Worth, TX 76177.
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2019-0019, dated January 30, 2019. You
may view the EASA AD on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating it in Docket No.FAA-2019-0813.
(j) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6400, Tail Rotor
System.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
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(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) UTC Aerospace Systems (Collins Aerospace) Service Bulletin
No. 67-0007, Basic Issue, dated January 17, 2019.
Note 1 to paragraph (k)(2)(i): UTC Aerospace Systems (Collins
Aerospace) Service Bulletin No. 67-0007, Basic Issue, dated January
17, 2019, is attached as Annex A to Leonardo Helicopters ASB No.
169-129 and Leonardo Helicopters ASB No. 189-220, both dated January
30, 2019, which are not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For UTC Aerospace Systems service information identified in
this AD, contact Collins Aerospace (previously UTC Aerospace
Systems); telephone 1-877-808-7575; fax 1-860-660-0372; email
[email protected]; or at https://utcaerospacesystems.com/aftermarket-services/technical-support/.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-
321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 20, 2019.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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