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interpretation regarding associational
discrimination is similarly consistent
with the Court’s reasoning in Bostock
regarding how discrimination based on
the sex, including sexual orientation
and/or gender identity, of the persons
with whom the individual associates is
prohibited under Title VII.42 A creditor
engages in such associational
discrimination if it, for example,
requires a person applying for credit
who is married to a person of the samesex to provide different documentation
of the marriage than a person applying
for credit who is married to a person of
the opposite sex. The Bureau’s
interpretation is consistent with the
principle, applied by Federal agencies
for decades, that credit discrimination
on a prohibited basis includes
discrimination against an applicant
because of the protected characteristics
of individuals with whom they are
affiliated or associated (e.g., spouses,
domestic partners, dates, friends,
coworkers).43 Moreover, the Bureau has
previously established that a creditor
may not discriminate against an
applicant because of that person’s
personal or business dealings with
members of a protected class, because of
the protected class of any persons
associated with the extension of credit,
or because of the protected class of other
residents in the neighborhood where the
property offered as collateral is
located.44
For these reasons, the ECOA and
Regulation B prohibition against
than eliminates Title VII liability, an employer who
fires [employees] for being gay or transgender does
the same’’).
42 See id. at 1748 (‘‘So, for example, when it
comes to homosexual employees, male sex and
attraction to men are but-for factors that can
combine to get them fired. The fact that female sex
and attraction to women can also get an employee
fired does no more than show the same outcome
can be achieved through the combination of
different factors. In either case, though, sex plays
an essential but-for role.’’).
43 See Equal Credit Opportunity; Revision of
Regulation B; Official Staff Commentary, 50 FR
48018, 48049 (Nov. 20, 1985) (providing that
discrimination on a ‘‘prohibited basis refers not
only to characteristics—the race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, marital status, or age—of an
applicant (or officers of an applicant in the case of
a corporation) but also to the characteristics of
individuals with whom an applicant is affiliated or
with whom the applicant associates,’’ or because of
the characteristics of people with whom an
applicant has ‘‘personal or business dealings’’); 59
FR 18266, 18268 (Apr. 15, 1994) (stating that ‘‘A
lender may not discriminate on a prohibited basis
because of the characteristics of: [a] person
associated with a credit applicant (for example, a
co-applicant, spouse, business partner, or live-inaide); or [t]he present or prospective occupants of
the area where property to be financed is located.’’);
76 FR 79442, 79473 (Dec. 21, 2011); 81 FR 25323,
25325 (Apr. 28, 2016); Official Staff Commentary,
12 CFR part 1002, supp. I, ¶ 2(z)–1).
44 Official Staff Commentary, 12 CFR part 1002,
supp. I, ¶ 2(z)–1).
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discrimination on the basis of ‘‘sex’’
includes discrimination or
discouragement based on sexual
orientation and/or gender identity,
including but not limited to
discrimination based on actual or
perceived nonconformity with sexbased or gender-based stereotypes and
discrimination based on an applicant’s
associations.
III. Legal Authority
This interpretive rule is issued under
the Bureau’s authority to interpret the
ECOA and Regulation B, including
under section 1022(b)(1) of the DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act, which authorized
guidance as may be necessary or
appropriate to enable the Bureau to
administer and carry out the purposes
and objectives of Federal consumer
financial laws.45
By operation of the ECOA section
706(e), no provision of ECOA sections
701(a), 704(b), 706(a), or 706(b)
imposing any liability applies to any act
done or omitted in good faith in
conformity with this interpretive rule,
notwithstanding that after such act or
omission has occurred, the rule is
amended, rescinded, or determined by
judicial or other authority to be invalid
for any reason.46
IV. Effective Date
Because this rule is solely
interpretive, it is not subject to the 30day delayed effective date for
substantive rules under section 553(d)
of the Administrative Procedure Act.47
Therefore, this rule is effective on
March 16, 2021, the same date that it is
published in the Federal Register.
V. Regulatory Matters
As an interpretive rule, this rule is
exempt from the notice-and-comment
rulemaking requirements of the
Administrative Procedure Act.48
Because no notice of proposed
rulemaking is required, the Regulatory
Flexibility Act does not require an
initial or final regulatory flexibility
analysis.49 The Bureau also has
determined that this interpretive rule
does not impose any new or revise any
existing recordkeeping, reporting, or
disclosure requirements on covered
entities or members of the public that
would be collections of information
requiring approval by the Office of
45 12 U.S.C. 5512(b)(1). The relevant provisions of
the ECOA and Regulation B form part of Federal
consumer financial law. 12 U.S.C. 5481(12)(D), (14).
46 15 U.S.C. 1691(e).
47 75 U.S.C. 553(d).
48 5 U.S.C. 553(b).
49 5 U.S.C. 603(a), 604(a).
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Management and Budget under the
Paperwork Reduction Act.50
Pursuant to the Congressional Review
Act,51 the Bureau will submit a report
containing this interpretive rule and
other required information to the U.S.
Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller
General of the United States prior to the
rule’s published effective date. The
Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs has designated this interpretive
rule as not a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by
5 U.S.C. 804(2).
Dated: March 5, 2021.
David Uejio,
Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer
Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2021–05233 Filed 3–15–21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0144; Project
Identifier MCAI–2021–00255–R; Amendment
39–21473; AD 2021–06–06]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron
Canada Limited Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Emergency Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2021–05–52 which applied to
certain Bell Textron Canada Limited
(Bell) Model 505 helicopters. Emergency
AD 2021–05–52 required a one-time
visual inspection of the pilot collective
stick and grip assembly (pilot collective
stick), a fluorescent penetrant
inspection (FPI) if no crack was found
during the visual inspection, and
depending on the inspection results,
removing the pilot collective stick from
service and reporting certain
information to Bell. Emergency AD
2021–05–52 also prohibited installing
any pilot collective stick on any
helicopter unless the inspections had
been accomplished. This AD removes
the visual inspection of the pilot
collective stick, requires repetitive FPIs
of the pilot collective stick, and requires
revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight
Manual (RFM) for your helicopter. This
AD retains the reporting requirement
SUMMARY:
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U.S.C. 3501–3521.
U.S.C. 801 et seq.
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and expands the prohibition. This AD
was prompted by the determination that
visual inspections do not adequately
detect a crack and additional findings
that a crack may occur sooner than
previously expected. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
March 31, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain documents listed in this AD
as of March 31, 2021.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by April 30, 2021.
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 final rule, contact Bell Textron
Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir,
Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450)
437–2862 or (800) 363–8023; fax (450)
433–0272; or at https://
www.bellcustomer.com. 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. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call (817) 222–5110. It is also available
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0144.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0144; 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
final rule, the Transport Canada AD, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hal
Jensen, Aerospace Engineer, Operational
Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA National
Headquarters, 950 L’Enfant Plaza N SW,
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Washington, DC 20024; telephone (202)
267–9167; email hal.jensen@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On February 22, 2021, the FAA issued
Emergency AD 2021–05–52 (Emergency
AD 2021–05–52), which was made
immediately effective to all known U.S.
owners and operators of Bell Model 505
helicopters, serial numbers 65011 and
subsequent. Emergency AD 2021–05–52
required, before further flight, removing
the pilot collective stick from the
jackshaft assembly, cleaning it, and then
visually inspecting the complete
circumference of certain areas for a
crack. If the visual inspection did not
reveal a crack, Emergency AD 2021–05–
52 required performing an FPI for a
crack. Removing from service any
cracked pilot collective stick was
required before further flight, and if a
crack was discovered, reporting certain
information to Bell was required within
10 days.
Emergency AD 2021–05–52 was
prompted by Canadian Emergency AD
CF–2021–05, dated February 21, 2021
(Canadian AD CF–2021–05), issued by
Transport Canada, which is the aviation
authority for Canada, to correct an
unsafe condition for Bell Model 505
helicopters, serial numbers 65011 and
subsequent. Transport Canada advised
of a report that a pilot collective stick
cracked above the cabin floor at the
junction with the collective jackshaft.
This finding occurred prior to engine
start during the pilot pre-flight check of
flight controls for travel. The exact
cause of the crack was still under
investigation, and Transport Canada
advised that the unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in failure of the
pilot collective stick and subsequent
loss of control of the helicopter.
Accordingly, Canadian AD CF–2021–
05 required a one-time visual inspection
and as applicable, an FPI of the pilot
collective stick to detect cracking. If the
pilot collective stick was found to be
unserviceable, Canadian AD CF–2021–
05 required replacing the collective
stick with a serviceable part prior to
further flight. Transport Canada advised
that a serviceable collective stick is a
new collective stick or a collective stick
with no crack found during the visual
inspection or FPI required by its AD.
Transport Canada considered Canadian
AD CF–2021–05 an interim action and
stated that further AD action may
follow.
Actions Since Emergency AD 2021–05–
52 was Issued
Since the FAA issued Emergency AD
2021–05–52, Bell has twice revised its
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service information. The service
information was first revised to remove
the procedures for a visual inspection
and instead specify recurring FPIs, and
Transport Canada superseded Canadian
AD CF–2021–05 accordingly with
Emergency AD CF–2021–05R1, dated
February 26, 2021 (Canadian AD CF–
2021–05R1). Canadian AD CF–2021–
05R1 advised that examination of a pilot
collective stick and another cracked
pilot collective stick by Bell revealed
fatigue cracking. Based on these
findings, Bell determined that a visual
inspection is not adequate for detecting
smaller cracks. Accordingly, Canadian
AD CF–2021–05R1 required an initial
FPI for cracks before further flight and
then at intervals not to exceed 25 hours
time-in-service (TIS). Canadian AD CF–
2021–05R1 also contained a ferry flight
provision that specifies that ferry flights
are permitted to a maintenance base to
carry out the FPI, provided that the
helicopter is flown from the copilot seat
only. Transport Canada considered
Canadian AD CF–2021–05R1 an interim
action and stated that further AD action
may follow.
Bell then again revised its service
information to specify inserting a
temporary revision (TR) into the RFM
that prohibits single pilot operations
from the right crew seat. Transport
Canada again superseded its AD
accordingly with Emergency AD CF–
2021–05R2, dated March 4, 2021
(Canadian AD CF–2021–05R2).
Canadian AD CF–2021–05R2 specifies
that subsequent to the issuance of
Canadian AD CF–2021–05R1, additional
FPI findings showed that cracking of the
pilot collective stick could occur at very
low flight hours. As a result, Bell
published revised service information to
introduce TRs to the RFMs to prohibit
single pilot operations from the right
crew seat. Transport Canada considers
Canadian AD CF–2021–05R2 an interim
action as well and states that further AD
action may follow to mandate further
corrective actions to modify the pilot
collective stick to prevent cracking and
subsequent failure.
FAA’s Determination
These helicopters have been approved
by the aviation authority of Canada and
are approved for operation in the United
States. Pursuant to the FAA’s bilateral
agreement with Canada, Transport
Canada, its technical representative, has
notified the FAA of the unsafe condition
described in its AD. The FAA is issuing
this AD after evaluating all known
relevant information and determining
that the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
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AD Requirements
on other helicopters of the same type
design.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Bell Alert Service
Bulletin 505–21–20, Revision B, dated
March 3, 2021 (ASB 505–21–20 Rev B).
ASB 505–21–20 Rev B provides
instructions for an initial and recurring
FPIs for cracks in the pilot collective
stick and grip assembly part number
M207–20M478–041/–043/–047 on Bell
Model 505 helicopters, serial numbers
65011 and subsequent. ASB 505–21–20
Rev B also specifies inserting TRs into
the RFMs that prohibit single pilot
operations from the right crew seat until
further notice. Finally, ASB 505–21–20
Rev B specifies that if the right crew seat
pilot collective stick assembly was
previously confirmed serviceable
following an FPI in accordance with
Bell Alert Service Bulletin 505–21–20,
Revision A, dated February 26, 2021
(ASB 505–21–20 Rev A), which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD,
then the 25 flight hour recurring FPI of
the right crew seat pilot collective stick
assembly is no longer required provided
that the helicopter is only operated
single pilot in command (PIC) from the
left crew seat. If conducting dual pilot
operations, ASB 505–21–20 Rev B
specifies a 25 flight hour recurring FPI
of the right crew seat pilot collective
stick assembly.
The FAA also reviewed Bell 505 RFM
TR for Pilot Collective (ASB 505–21–
20), BHT–505–FM–1, Temporary
Revision (TR–6) (BHT–505–FM–1, TR–
6) and Bell 505 RFM TR for Pilot
Collective (ASB 505–21–20), BHT–505–
FM–2, Temporary Revision (TR–1), each
dated March 3, 2021. These TRs specify
changes to Section 1 of the RFM
Limitations Section that the minimum
flight crew consists of one pilot that
shall operate from the left crew seat and
that dual operation is approved provide
that the PIC occupies the left crew seat.
BHT–505–FM–1, TR–6 also prohibits
use of SPLIT–COM mode.
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.
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Other Related Service Information
The FAA reviewed Bell ASB 505–21–
20, dated February 20, 2021 (ASB 505–
21–20) and ASB 505–21–20 Rev A. ASB
505–21–20 specifies a one-time
inspection for cracks of the pilot
collective stick and grip assembly. ASB
505–21–20 Rev A removes the visual
inspection and adds a repetitive FPI.
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This AD requires, before further flight,
revising Section 1, the Limitations
section of the existing RFM for your
helicopter to prohibit single pilot
operations from the right crew seat,
require the pilot in command to occupy
the left crew seat for dual pilot
operations, and depending on
configuration, prohibiting the use of
SPLIT–COM mode. This AD also
requires, before further flight and
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25
hours TIS, removing the pilot collective
stick from the jackshaft assembly,
cleaning it as specified in ASB 505–21–
20 Rev B, and performing an FPI for a
crack as specified in ASB 505–21–20
Rev B. Removing from service any
cracked pilot collective stick is required
before further flight. In addition, this
AD requires, within 10 days after the
discovery of any crack, reporting certain
information to Bell. This AD also
prohibits installing any pilot collective
stick and grip assembly on any
helicopter unless it has successfully
passed the FPI inspection requirements
of this AD. Lastly, this AD prohibits
relief under any Master Minimum
Equipment List or Minimum Equipment
List for the Audio Panel when the
aircraft is operated with a single pilot.
Differences Between This AD and the
Transport Canada
This AD prohibits relief under any
Master Minimum Equipment List or
Minimum Equipment List for the Audio
Panel when the aircraft is operated with
a single pilot, whereas Canadian AD
CF–2021–05R2 does not. Canadian AD
CF–2021–05R2 requires the repetitive
FPI if the aircraft is not flown solely
from the left crew seat whereas this AD
requires FPI regardless.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD to be an
interim action and acknowledges that
the requirement to revise the existing
RFM for your helicopter to require the
pilot in command to occupy the left
crew seat, and, depending on
configuration, prohibit the use of
SPLIT–COM mode may impact seatdependent training for some helicopters
operating under Part 135. However, the
unsafe condition requires the FAA to
mandate these requirements for
continued operational safety. The
inspection reports that are required by
this AD will enable the FAA to obtain
better insight into the cause of the
cracking, and eventually develop final
action to address the unsafe condition.
Once final action has been identified,
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the FAA might consider further
rulemaking.
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. 551 et seq.) 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 providing notice and
seeking comment prior to issuance.
Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules
effective in less than thirty days, upon
a finding of good cause.
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 certain requirements must
be accomplished before further flight.
Accordingly, notice and opportunity for
prior public comment are impracticable
and contrary to the public interest
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
In addition, 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, for the same reasons
the FAA found good cause to forego
notice and comment.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written data, views, or arguments about
this final rule. Send your comments to
an address listed under ADDRESSES.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2021–0144;
Project Identifier MCAI–2021–00255–R’’
at the beginning of your comments. The
most helpful comments reference a
specific portion of the final rule, explain
the reason for any recommended
change, and include supporting data.
The FAA will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this final rule because of those
comments.
Except for Confidential Business
Information (CBI) as described in the
following paragraph, and other
information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments
received, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this final rule.
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Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and
actually treated as private by its owner.
Under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt
from public disclosure. If your
comments responsive to this AD contain
commercial or financial information
that is customarily treated as private,
that you actually treat as private, and
that is relevant or responsive to this AD,
it is important that you clearly designate
the submitted comments as CBI. Please
mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA
will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they
will not be placed in the public docket
of this AD. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to Hal Jensen, Aerospace
Engineer, Operational Safety Branch,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
FAA National Headquarters, 950
L’Enfant Plaza N SW, Washington, DC
20024; telephone (202) 267–9167; email
hal.jensen@faa.gov. Any commentary
that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be
placed in the public docket for this
rulemaking.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (RFA) do not apply when
an agency finds good cause pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without
prior notice and comment. Because the
FAA has determined that it has good
cause to adopt this rule without prior
notice and comment, RFA analysis is
not required.
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Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 88 helicopters of U.S. Registry.
Labor rates are estimated at $85 per
work-hour. Based on these numbers, the
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD.
Removing, cleaning, performing the
FPI of the pilot collective stick, and
installing a serviceable pilot collective
stick takes about 3 work-hours for an
estimated cost of $255 per helicopter
and $22,440 for the U.S. fleet per
inspection cycle. A replacement pilot
collective stick costs about $1,979 per
helicopter. If required, reporting
information takes about 1 work-hour for
an estimated cost of $85 per instance.
Revising the existing RFM for your
helicopter takes about 0.5 work-hour for
an estimated cost of $43 per helicopter.
The FAA has included all known
costs in its cost estimate. According to
the manufacturer, however, some of the
costs of this AD may be covered under
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warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected operators.
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 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.
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
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.
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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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of 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:
■
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:
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2021–06–06 Bell Textron Canada Limited:
Amendment 39–21473; Docket No.
FAA–2021–0144; Project Identifier
MCAI–2021–00255–R.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective March 31, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces Emergency AD 2021–05–
52, Project Identifier MCAI–2021–00217–R,
dated February 22, 2021.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bell Textron Canada
Limited Model 505 helicopters, serial
numbers 65011 and subsequent, certificated
in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 6710, Main Rotor Control.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a
cracked pilot collective stick. The FAA is
issuing this AD to detect a cracked pilot
collective stick which, if not corrected, could
result in failure of the pilot collective stick
and subsequent loss of control of the
helicopter.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Before further flight after the effective
date of this AD, revise the Limitations section
of the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual
(RFM) for your helicopter by inserting Bell
505 RFM Temporary Revision (TR) for Pilot
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1, Temporary Revision (TR–6) or Bell 505
RFM TR for Pilot Collective (ASB 505–21–
20), BHT–505–FM–2, Temporary Revision
(TR–1), each dated March 3, 2021, as
applicable to your helicopter. Using a
different document with information
identical to the information for the ‘‘Flight
Crew’’ and ‘‘Configuration,’’ as applicable to
your helicopter, in the RFM TR specified in
this paragraph for your helicopter is
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of this paragraph. This action
may be performed by the owner/operator
(pilot) holding at least a private pilot
certificate and must be entered into the
aircraft records showing compliance with
this AD in accordance with § 43.9(a)(1)
through (4) and § 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record
must be maintained as required by § 91.417,
§ 121.380, or § 135.439.
(2) Before further flight after the effective
date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not
to exceed 25 hours time-in-service:
(i) Remove the pilot collective stick and
grip assembly from the jackshaft assembly
and clean the areas specified in Figure 2 of
Bell Alert Service Bulletin 505–21–20,
Revision B, dated March 3, 2021 (ASB 505–
21–20 Rev B) with a clean cloth C–516C or
equivalent moistened with dry cleaning
solvent C–304 or equivalent.
(ii) Perform a fluorescent penetrant
inspection (FPI) for a crack by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 5.
(but not paragraphs 5.a. and b.) of ASB 505–
21–20 Rev B. Perform this FPI in the areas
specified in Figure 2 of ASB 505–21–20 Rev
B. If there is a crack, before further flight,
remove the pilot collective stick and grip
assembly from service.
(3) Within 10 days after the discovery of
any crack, report the information specified in
paragraph 5.a. of ASB 505–21–20 Rev B to
Bell Product Support Engineering at
productsupport@bellflight.com.
(4) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install any pilot collective stick and grip
assembly on any helicopter unless the
actions required by paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and
(ii) have been accomplished.
(5) As of the effective date of this AD, relief
under any Master Minimum Equipment List
or Minimum Equipment List for the Audio
Panel is prohibited when the aircraft is
operated with a single pilot.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
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If you performed an FPI of the pilot
collective stick and grip assembly before the
effective date of this AD using Bell Alert
Service Bulletin 505–21–20, dated February
20, 2021, or Bell Alert Service Bulletin 505–
21–20, Revision A, dated February 26, 2021,
you met the before further flight FPI
requirement of paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
(i) Special Flight Permits
A special flight permit to a maintenance
facility may be granted provided that:
(1) There are no passengers on-board,
(2) The helicopter is flown from the copilot
seat only, and
(3) The GMA (intercom) is operative.
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(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the International Validation
office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
Issued on March 10, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
24 CFR Parts 28, 30, 87, 180, and 3282
[Docket No. FR–6252–F–01]
Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalty
Amounts for 2021
AGENCY:
Office of the General Counsel,
HUD.
Final rule.
(k) Related Information
ACTION:
(1) Hal Jensen, Aerospace Engineer,
Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA National
Headquarters, 950 L’Enfant Plaza N SW,
Washington, DC 20024; telephone (202) 267–
9167; email hal.jensen@faa.gov.
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
Transport Canada Emergency AD CF–2021–
05R2, dated March 4, 2021. You may view
the Transport Canada AD on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FAA–2021–0144.
SUMMARY:
(l) 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.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bell Alert Service Bulletin 505–21–20,
Revision B, dated March 3, 2021.
(ii) Bell 505 Rotorcraft Flight Manual
Temporary Revision for Pilot Collective (ASB
505–21–20), BHT–505–FM–1, Temporary
Revision (TR–6), dated March 3, 2021.
(iii) Bell 505 Rotorcraft Flight Manual
Temporary Revision for Pilot Collective (ASB
505–21–20), BHT–505–FM–2, Temporary
Revision (TR–1), dated March 3, 2021.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bell Textron Canada
Limited, 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel,
Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437–2862 or
(800) 363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or at
https://www.bellcustomer.com.
(4) 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. 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/
ibr-locations.html.
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inflation adjustments of civil monetary
penalty amounts required by the Federal
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
of 1990, as amended by the Federal
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Improvements Act of 2015.
DATES: Effective April 15, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Aaron Santa Anna, Associate General
Counsel for Legislation and Regulations,
Office of the General Counsel,
Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room
10276, Washington, DC 20024;
telephone number 202–402–5138 (this
is not a toll-free number). Hearing- or
speech-impaired individuals may access
this number via TTY by calling the
Federal Relay Service at 800–877–8339
(this is a toll-free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (the 2015 Act) (Pub. L. 114–74,
Sec. 701), which further amended the
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101–
410), requires agencies to make annual
adjustments to civil monetary penalty
(CMP) amounts for inflation
‘‘notwithstanding section 553 of title 5,
United States Code.’’ Section 553 refers
to the Administrative Procedure Act,
which provides for advance notice and
public comment during the rulemaking
process. However, as explained in
Section III below, HUD has determined
that advance notice and public
comment on this final rule is
unnecessary.
This annual adjustment is for 2021.
The annual adjustment is based on the
percent change between the U.S.
Department of Labor’s Consumer Price
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0144; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00255-R;
Amendment 39-21473; AD 2021-06-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2021-05-52 which applied to certain Bell Textron Canada Limited (Bell)
Model 505 helicopters. Emergency AD 2021-05-52 required a one-time
visual inspection of the pilot collective stick and grip assembly
(pilot collective stick), a fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) if
no crack was found during the visual inspection, and depending on the
inspection results, removing the pilot collective stick from service
and reporting certain information to Bell. Emergency AD 2021-05-52 also
prohibited installing any pilot collective stick on any helicopter
unless the inspections had been accomplished. This AD removes the
visual inspection of the pilot collective stick, requires repetitive
FPIs of the pilot collective stick, and requires revising the existing
Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter. This AD retains the
reporting requirement
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and expands the prohibition. This AD was prompted by the determination
that visual inspections do not adequately detect a crack and additional
findings that a crack may occur sooner than previously expected. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective March 31, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of March 31, 2021.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by April 30, 2021.
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 final rule, contact Bell
Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4;
telephone (450) 437-2862 or (800) 363-8023; fax (450) 433-0272; or at
https://www.bellcustomer.com. 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. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. It
is also available at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0144.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0144; 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 final rule, the
Transport Canada AD, any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hal Jensen, Aerospace Engineer,
Operational Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA
National Headquarters, 950 L'Enfant Plaza N SW, Washington, DC 20024;
telephone (202) 267-9167; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On February 22, 2021, the FAA issued Emergency AD 2021-05-52
(Emergency AD 2021-05-52), which was made immediately effective to all
known U.S. owners and operators of Bell Model 505 helicopters, serial
numbers 65011 and subsequent. Emergency AD 2021-05-52 required, before
further flight, removing the pilot collective stick from the jackshaft
assembly, cleaning it, and then visually inspecting the complete
circumference of certain areas for a crack. If the visual inspection
did not reveal a crack, Emergency AD 2021-05-52 required performing an
FPI for a crack. Removing from service any cracked pilot collective
stick was required before further flight, and if a crack was
discovered, reporting certain information to Bell was required within
10 days.
Emergency AD 2021-05-52 was prompted by Canadian Emergency AD CF-
2021-05, dated February 21, 2021 (Canadian AD CF-2021-05), issued by
Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, to
correct an unsafe condition for Bell Model 505 helicopters, serial
numbers 65011 and subsequent. Transport Canada advised of a report that
a pilot collective stick cracked above the cabin floor at the junction
with the collective jackshaft. This finding occurred prior to engine
start during the pilot pre-flight check of flight controls for travel.
The exact cause of the crack was still under investigation, and
Transport Canada advised that the unsafe condition, if not addressed,
could result in failure of the pilot collective stick and subsequent
loss of control of the helicopter.
Accordingly, Canadian AD CF-2021-05 required a one-time visual
inspection and as applicable, an FPI of the pilot collective stick to
detect cracking. If the pilot collective stick was found to be
unserviceable, Canadian AD CF-2021-05 required replacing the collective
stick with a serviceable part prior to further flight. Transport Canada
advised that a serviceable collective stick is a new collective stick
or a collective stick with no crack found during the visual inspection
or FPI required by its AD. Transport Canada considered Canadian AD CF-
2021-05 an interim action and stated that further AD action may follow.
Actions Since Emergency AD 2021-05-52 was Issued
Since the FAA issued Emergency AD 2021-05-52, Bell has twice
revised its service information. The service information was first
revised to remove the procedures for a visual inspection and instead
specify recurring FPIs, and Transport Canada superseded Canadian AD CF-
2021-05 accordingly with Emergency AD CF-2021-05R1, dated February 26,
2021 (Canadian AD CF-2021-05R1). Canadian AD CF-2021-05R1 advised that
examination of a pilot collective stick and another cracked pilot
collective stick by Bell revealed fatigue cracking. Based on these
findings, Bell determined that a visual inspection is not adequate for
detecting smaller cracks. Accordingly, Canadian AD CF-2021-05R1
required an initial FPI for cracks before further flight and then at
intervals not to exceed 25 hours time-in-service (TIS). Canadian AD CF-
2021-05R1 also contained a ferry flight provision that specifies that
ferry flights are permitted to a maintenance base to carry out the FPI,
provided that the helicopter is flown from the copilot seat only.
Transport Canada considered Canadian AD CF-2021-05R1 an interim action
and stated that further AD action may follow.
Bell then again revised its service information to specify
inserting a temporary revision (TR) into the RFM that prohibits single
pilot operations from the right crew seat. Transport Canada again
superseded its AD accordingly with Emergency AD CF-2021-05R2, dated
March 4, 2021 (Canadian AD CF-2021-05R2). Canadian AD CF-2021-05R2
specifies that subsequent to the issuance of Canadian AD CF-2021-05R1,
additional FPI findings showed that cracking of the pilot collective
stick could occur at very low flight hours. As a result, Bell published
revised service information to introduce TRs to the RFMs to prohibit
single pilot operations from the right crew seat. Transport Canada
considers Canadian AD CF-2021-05R2 an interim action as well and states
that further AD action may follow to mandate further corrective actions
to modify the pilot collective stick to prevent cracking and subsequent
failure.
FAA's Determination
These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
Canada and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with Canada, Transport Canada, its
technical representative, has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition
described in its AD. The FAA is issuing this AD after evaluating all
known relevant information and determining that the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or develop
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on other helicopters of the same type design.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Bell Alert Service Bulletin 505-21-20, Revision B,
dated March 3, 2021 (ASB 505-21-20 Rev B). ASB 505-21-20 Rev B provides
instructions for an initial and recurring FPIs for cracks in the pilot
collective stick and grip assembly part number M207-20M478-041/-043/-
047 on Bell Model 505 helicopters, serial numbers 65011 and subsequent.
ASB 505-21-20 Rev B also specifies inserting TRs into the RFMs that
prohibit single pilot operations from the right crew seat until further
notice. Finally, ASB 505-21-20 Rev B specifies that if the right crew
seat pilot collective stick assembly was previously confirmed
serviceable following an FPI in accordance with Bell Alert Service
Bulletin 505-21-20, Revision A, dated February 26, 2021 (ASB 505-21-20
Rev A), which is not incorporated by reference in this AD, then the 25
flight hour recurring FPI of the right crew seat pilot collective stick
assembly is no longer required provided that the helicopter is only
operated single pilot in command (PIC) from the left crew seat. If
conducting dual pilot operations, ASB 505-21-20 Rev B specifies a 25
flight hour recurring FPI of the right crew seat pilot collective stick
assembly.
The FAA also reviewed Bell 505 RFM TR for Pilot Collective (ASB
505-21-20), BHT-505-FM-1, Temporary Revision (TR-6) (BHT-505-FM-1, TR-
6) and Bell 505 RFM TR for Pilot Collective (ASB 505-21-20), BHT-505-
FM-2, Temporary Revision (TR-1), each dated March 3, 2021. These TRs
specify changes to Section 1 of the RFM Limitations Section that the
minimum flight crew consists of one pilot that shall operate from the
left crew seat and that dual operation is approved provide that the PIC
occupies the left crew seat. BHT-505-FM-1, TR-6 also prohibits use of
SPLIT-COM mode.
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
The FAA reviewed Bell ASB 505-21-20, dated February 20, 2021 (ASB
505-21-20) and ASB 505-21-20 Rev A. ASB 505-21-20 specifies a one-time
inspection for cracks of the pilot collective stick and grip assembly.
ASB 505-21-20 Rev A removes the visual inspection and adds a repetitive
FPI.
AD Requirements
This AD requires, before further flight, revising Section 1, the
Limitations section of the existing RFM for your helicopter to prohibit
single pilot operations from the right crew seat, require the pilot in
command to occupy the left crew seat for dual pilot operations, and
depending on configuration, prohibiting the use of SPLIT-COM mode. This
AD also requires, before further flight and thereafter at intervals not
to exceed 25 hours TIS, removing the pilot collective stick from the
jackshaft assembly, cleaning it as specified in ASB 505-21-20 Rev B,
and performing an FPI for a crack as specified in ASB 505-21-20 Rev B.
Removing from service any cracked pilot collective stick is required
before further flight. In addition, this AD requires, within 10 days
after the discovery of any crack, reporting certain information to
Bell. This AD also prohibits installing any pilot collective stick and
grip assembly on any helicopter unless it has successfully passed the
FPI inspection requirements of this AD. Lastly, this AD prohibits
relief under any Master Minimum Equipment List or Minimum Equipment
List for the Audio Panel when the aircraft is operated with a single
pilot.
Differences Between This AD and the Transport Canada
This AD prohibits relief under any Master Minimum Equipment List or
Minimum Equipment List for the Audio Panel when the aircraft is
operated with a single pilot, whereas Canadian AD CF-2021-05R2 does
not. Canadian AD CF-2021-05R2 requires the repetitive FPI if the
aircraft is not flown solely from the left crew seat whereas this AD
requires FPI regardless.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD to be an interim action and acknowledges
that the requirement to revise the existing RFM for your helicopter to
require the pilot in command to occupy the left crew seat, and,
depending on configuration, prohibit the use of SPLIT-COM mode may
impact seat-dependent training for some helicopters operating under
Part 135. However, the unsafe condition requires the FAA to mandate
these requirements for continued operational safety. The inspection
reports that are required by this AD will enable the FAA to obtain
better insight into the cause of the cracking, and eventually develop
final action to address the unsafe condition. Once final action has
been identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking.
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. 551 et seq.) 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 providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
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 certain requirements must be accomplished before further
flight. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment
are impracticable and contrary to the public interest pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
In addition, 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,
for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forego notice and
comment.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-0144; Project Identifier MCAI-
2021-00255-R'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this final rule because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this final rule.
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Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Hal
Jensen, Aerospace Engineer, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA National Headquarters, 950 L'Enfant Plaza N
SW, Washington, DC 20024; telephone (202) 267-9167; email
[email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and
comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 88 helicopters of U.S.
Registry. Labor rates are estimated at $85 per work-hour. Based on
these numbers, the FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this AD.
Removing, cleaning, performing the FPI of the pilot collective
stick, and installing a serviceable pilot collective stick takes about
3 work-hours for an estimated cost of $255 per helicopter and $22,440
for the U.S. fleet per inspection cycle. A replacement pilot collective
stick costs about $1,979 per helicopter. If required, reporting
information takes about 1 work-hour for an estimated cost of $85 per
instance.
Revising the existing RFM for your helicopter takes about 0.5 work-
hour for an estimated cost of $43 per helicopter.
The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators.
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 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.
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
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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of 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:
2021-06-06 Bell Textron Canada Limited: Amendment 39-21473; Docket
No. FAA-2021-0144; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00255-R.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 31, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces Emergency AD 2021-05-52, Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-00217-R, dated February 22, 2021.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505
helicopters, serial numbers 65011 and subsequent, certificated in
any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6710, Main Rotor
Control.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked pilot collective
stick. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect a cracked pilot
collective stick which, if not corrected, could result in failure of
the pilot collective stick and subsequent loss of control of the
helicopter.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Before further flight after the effective date of this AD,
revise the Limitations section of the existing Rotorcraft Flight
Manual (RFM) for your helicopter by inserting Bell 505 RFM Temporary
Revision (TR) for Pilot
[[Page 14370]]
Collective (ASB 505-21-20), BHT-505-FM-1, Temporary Revision (TR-6)
or Bell 505 RFM TR for Pilot Collective (ASB 505-21-20), BHT-505-FM-
2, Temporary Revision (TR-1), each dated March 3, 2021, as
applicable to your helicopter. Using a different document with
information identical to the information for the ``Flight Crew'' and
``Configuration,'' as applicable to your helicopter, in the RFM TR
specified in this paragraph for your helicopter is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of this paragraph. This action may
be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a
private pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft
records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with Sec.
43.9(a)(1) through (4) and Sec. 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be
maintained as required by Sec. 91.417, Sec. 121.380, or Sec.
135.439.
(2) Before further flight after the effective date of this AD,
and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours time-in-service:
(i) Remove the pilot collective stick and grip assembly from the
jackshaft assembly and clean the areas specified in Figure 2 of Bell
Alert Service Bulletin 505-21-20, Revision B, dated March 3, 2021
(ASB 505-21-20 Rev B) with a clean cloth C-516C or equivalent
moistened with dry cleaning solvent C-304 or equivalent.
(ii) Perform a fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) for a
crack by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 5.
(but not paragraphs 5.a. and b.) of ASB 505-21-20 Rev B. Perform
this FPI in the areas specified in Figure 2 of ASB 505-21-20 Rev B.
If there is a crack, before further flight, remove the pilot
collective stick and grip assembly from service.
(3) Within 10 days after the discovery of any crack, report the
information specified in paragraph 5.a. of ASB 505-21-20 Rev B to
Bell Product Support Engineering at [email protected].
(4) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install any
pilot collective stick and grip assembly on any helicopter unless
the actions required by paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (ii) have been
accomplished.
(5) As of the effective date of this AD, relief under any Master
Minimum Equipment List or Minimum Equipment List for the Audio Panel
is prohibited when the aircraft is operated with a single pilot.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
If you performed an FPI of the pilot collective stick and grip
assembly before the effective date of this AD using Bell Alert
Service Bulletin 505-21-20, dated February 20, 2021, or Bell Alert
Service Bulletin 505-21-20, Revision A, dated February 26, 2021, you
met the before further flight FPI requirement of paragraph (g)(2) of
this AD.
(i) Special Flight Permits
A special flight permit to a maintenance facility may be granted
provided that:
(1) There are no passengers on-board,
(2) The helicopter is flown from the copilot seat only, and
(3) The GMA (intercom) is operative.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the International Validation office, send
it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(k) Related Information
(1) Hal Jensen, Aerospace Engineer, Operational Safety Branch,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA National Headquarters, 950
L'Enfant Plaza N SW, Washington, DC 20024; telephone (202) 267-9167;
email [email protected].
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in Transport Canada
Emergency AD CF-2021-05R2, dated March 4, 2021. You may view the
Transport Canada AD on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov
in Docket No. FAA-2021-0144.
(l) 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.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bell Alert Service Bulletin 505-21-20, Revision B, dated
March 3, 2021.
(ii) Bell 505 Rotorcraft Flight Manual Temporary Revision for
Pilot Collective (ASB 505-21-20), BHT-505-FM-1, Temporary Revision
(TR-6), dated March 3, 2021.
(iii) Bell 505 Rotorcraft Flight Manual Temporary Revision for
Pilot Collective (ASB 505-21-20), BHT-505-FM-2, Temporary Revision
(TR-1), dated March 3, 2021.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bell
Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec
J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437-2862 or (800) 363-8023; fax (450) 433-
0272; or at https://www.bellcustomer.com.
(4) 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. 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 on March 10, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-05513 Filed 3-12-21; 4:15 pm]
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