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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0215; Product
Identifier 2018–SW–088–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo
S.p.A. Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo)
Model AB139, AW139, AW169, and
AW189 helicopters. This proposed AD
was prompted by reports of
uncommanded deployment of the
emergency flotation system (EFS) due to
improper accomplishment of the reset
procedure of the shape memory alloy
(SMA) inflation system actuation
device. This proposed AD would
require removal of affected SMA
inflation systems and installation of
serviceable SMA inflation systems. The
FAA is proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by May 29, 2020.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, 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.
SUMMARY:
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You may view this service
information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321,
Fort Worth, TX 76177.
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–2020–
0215; 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 Union Aviation Safety Agency
(previously European Aviation Safety
Agency) (EASA) AD, 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kristi Bradley, Aerospace Engineer,
Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft
Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone 817–222–5110; email
kristin.bradley@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include
‘‘Docket No. FAA–2020–0215; Product
Identifier 2018–SW–088–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. The FAA
specifically invites comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this NPRM. The FAA will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend this NPRM because of
those comments.
The FAA will post all comments
received, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
FAA will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
Discussion
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0208,
dated September 20, 2018 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Leonardo Model AB139,
AW139, AW169, and AW189
helicopters. EASA advises that reports
were received of uncommanded EFS
deployment on Model AW139, AW169,
and AW189 helicopters. Results of the
subsequent technical investigation
revealed that these events may have
been caused by the improper
accomplishment of the reset procedure
of the SMA inflation system actuation
device. EASA added that these events
may lead to an unstable condition of the
SMA inflation system. This condition, if
not addressed, could lead to further
events of uncommanded EFS
deployment, possibly resulting in
reduced control of the helicopter.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2020–
0215.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Leonardo Helicopters has issued Alert
Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 139–533,
dated August 30, 2018; ASB No. 169–
099, dated August 30, 2018; and ASB
No. 189–195, dated August 30, 2018.
This service information describes
procedures for removal of affected SMA
inflation systems and installation of
serviceable SMA inflation systems
(including correcting the SMA inflation
system by performing a reset
procedure). These documents are
distinct since they apply to different
helicopter models.
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.
FAA’s Determination
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to the
FAA’s bilateral agreement with the State
of Design Authority, the FAA has been
notified of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. The FAA
is proposing this AD after evaluating all
the relevant information and
determining the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
This proposed AD would require
accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information described
previously.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed
AD affects 138 helicopters of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the
following costs to comply with this
proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to 7 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to
$595.
$ * ............................................
Up to $595 * ............................
Up to $82,110 *
* The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable the FAA to provide parts cost estimates for the actions specified in this proposed
AD.
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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.
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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.
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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
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would not
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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 above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, 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.
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:
■
§ 39.13
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code 3212, Emergency Flotation Section.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
Leonardo S.p.A.: Docket No. FAA–2020–
0215; Product Identifier 2018–SW–088–
AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments by May
29, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Leonardo S.p.A.
helicopters identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (3) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters,
all serial numbers, equipped with an
emergency flotation system (EFS) float
assembly having part number (P/N)
3G9560V00332, 3G9560V00432,
3G9560V01432, or 3G9560V01532.
(2) Model AW169 helicopters, all serial
numbers, equipped with an EFS float
assembly having any part number.
(3) Model AW189 helicopters, all serial
numbers, equipped with an EFS float
assembly having P/N 8G9560V00331 or
8G9560V00431.
(h) Removal and Installation
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Definitions
(1) An ‘‘affected part’’ is an SMA inflation
system having P/N 3G9560V01052 (Model
AB139 and AW139 helicopters), P/N
6F9560V00551 (Model AW169 helicopters),
or P/N 8G9560V01751 (Model AW189
helicopters), as applicable, with a serial
number specified in Figure 1 to paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD except those which have
been corrected in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Leonardo
Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
139–533, dated August 30, 2018 (ASB 139–
533); Leonardo Helicopters ASB No. 169–
099, dated August 30, 2018 (ASB 169–099);
or Leonardo Helicopters ASB No. 189–195,
dated August 30, 2018 (ASB 189–195); as
applicable.
helicopter and install a serviceable part. This
may be done in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 139–
533; ASB 169–099; or ASB189–195; as
applicable.
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At the applicable compliance time
specified in Figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this
AD, remove each affected part from the
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
uncommanded deployment of the EFS due to
improper accomplishment of the reset
procedure of the shape memory alloy (SMA)
inflation system actuation device. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address uncommanded
EFS deployment, which could result in
reduced control of the helicopter.
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(2) A ‘‘serviceable part’’ is an affected part
that has been corrected in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of ASB
139–533; ASB 169–099; or ASB 189–195; as
applicable; or a part that is not affected.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install an affected part on any
helicopter.
(j) 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: Kristi Bradley, Aerospace
Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone 817–222–5110; email 9-ASW-FTWAMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(previously European Aviation Safety
Agency) (EASA) AD 2018–0208, dated
September 20, 2018. This EASA AD may be
found in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2020–0215.
(2) 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 view this service information at the
FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
Issued on April 9, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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appearing in the ADDRESSES section of
this document. Comments must be
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Requests for a public hearing will be
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ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
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20460; telephone number: (202) 564–
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any comment received to its public
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information you consider to be
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or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. If you need to
submit CBI, contact Wendy Cheung,
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comment. The written comment is
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0215; Product Identifier 2018-SW-088-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) Model AB139, AW139, AW169, and
AW189 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of
uncommanded deployment of the emergency flotation system (EFS) due to
improper accomplishment of the reset procedure of the shape memory
alloy (SMA) inflation system actuation device. This proposed AD would
require removal of affected SMA inflation systems and installation of
serviceable SMA inflation systems. The FAA is proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 29,
2020.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, 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.
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You may view this service information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321,
Fort Worth, TX 76177.
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-2020-
0215; 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 Union Aviation Safety Agency (previously European
Aviation Safety Agency) (EASA) AD, 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristi Bradley, Aerospace 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
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-0215;
Product Identifier 2018-SW-088-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
NPRM because of those comments.
The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
Discussion
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0208, dated September 20, 2018
(referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for
certain Leonardo Model AB139, AW139, AW169, and AW189 helicopters. EASA
advises that reports were received of uncommanded EFS deployment on
Model AW139, AW169, and AW189 helicopters. Results of the subsequent
technical investigation revealed that these events may have been caused
by the improper accomplishment of the reset procedure of the SMA
inflation system actuation device. EASA added that these events may
lead to an unstable condition of the SMA inflation system. This
condition, if not addressed, could lead to further events of
uncommanded EFS deployment, possibly resulting in reduced control of
the helicopter.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-0215.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Leonardo Helicopters has issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
139-533, dated August 30, 2018; ASB No. 169-099, dated August 30, 2018;
and ASB No. 189-195, dated August 30, 2018. This service information
describes procedures for removal of affected SMA inflation systems and
installation of serviceable SMA inflation systems (including correcting
the SMA inflation system by performing a reset procedure). These
documents are distinct since they apply to different helicopter models.
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.
FAA's Determination
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority,
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
and service information referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD
after evaluating all the relevant information and determining the
unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on
other products of the same type design.
Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 138 helicopters of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 7 work-hours x $85 per hour = $ *.................... Up to $595 *........... Up to $82,110 *
Up to $595.
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* The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable the FAA to provide parts cost estimates for the
actions specified in this proposed AD.
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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
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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 above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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.
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
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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):
Leonardo S.p.A.: Docket No. FAA-2020-0215; Product Identifier 2018-
SW-088-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments by May 29, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters, all serial numbers,
equipped with an emergency flotation system (EFS) float assembly
having part number (P/N) 3G9560V00332, 3G9560V00432, 3G9560V01432,
or 3G9560V01532.
(2) Model AW169 helicopters, all serial numbers, equipped with
an EFS float assembly having any part number.
(3) Model AW189 helicopters, all serial numbers, equipped with
an EFS float assembly having P/N 8G9560V00331 or 8G9560V00431.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code 3212, Emergency
Flotation Section.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded deployment of the
EFS due to improper accomplishment of the reset procedure of the
shape memory alloy (SMA) inflation system actuation device. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address uncommanded EFS deployment, which
could result in reduced control of the helicopter.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definitions
(1) An ``affected part'' is an SMA inflation system having P/N
3G9560V01052 (Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters), P/N 6F9560V00551
(Model AW169 helicopters), or P/N 8G9560V01751 (Model AW189
helicopters), as applicable, with a serial number specified in
Figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD except those which have been
corrected in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 139-533, dated
August 30, 2018 (ASB 139-533); Leonardo Helicopters ASB No. 169-099,
dated August 30, 2018 (ASB 169-099); or Leonardo Helicopters ASB No.
189-195, dated August 30, 2018 (ASB 189-195); as applicable.
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(2) A ``serviceable part'' is an affected part that has been
corrected in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ASB
139-533; ASB 169-099; or ASB 189-195; as applicable; or a part that
is not affected.
(h) Removal and Installation
At the applicable compliance time specified in Figure 2 to
paragraph (h) of this AD, remove each affected part from the
helicopter and install a serviceable part. This may be done in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 139-533; ASB
169-099; or ASB189-195; as applicable.
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(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an
affected part on any helicopter.
(j) 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:
Kristi Bradley, Aerospace 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, 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (previously European Aviation Safety Agency)
(EASA) AD 2018-0208, dated September 20, 2018. This EASA AD may be
found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2020-0215.
(2) 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 view this service
information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
Issued on April 9, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-07814 Filed 4-13-20; 8:45 am]
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