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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 27
[Docket No. FAA–2020–1011; Notice No. 27–
051–SC]
Special Conditions: AgustaWestland
Philadelphia Corporation, Leonardo
S.p.A. Model A119 and AW119 MKII
Helicopters; Pressure Refueling and
Fueling Provisions
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Final special conditions.
These special conditions are
issued for the Leonardo S.p.A.
(Leonardo) Model A119 and AW119
MKII helicopters. These helicopters as
modified by AgustaWestland
Philadelphia Corporation (AWPC) will
have a novel or unusual design feature
when compared to the state of
technology envisioned in the
airworthiness standards for helicopters.
This design feature is the optional
closed circuit refueling receiver (CCRR).
The applicable airworthiness
regulations do not contain adequate or
appropriate safety standards for this
design feature. These special conditions
contain the additional safety standards
that the Administrator considers
necessary to establish a level of safety
equivalent to that established by the
existing airworthiness standards.
DATES: Effective April 16, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rao
Edupuganti, Dynamic Systems Section,
AIR–627, Policy and Innovation
Division, Aircraft Certification Service,
10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth,
Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222–4389.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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SUMMARY:
Background
On January 30, 2020, AWPC applied
for a supplemental type certificate to
install an optional CCRR in the
Leonardo Model A119 and AW119 MKII
helicopters. The general configuration
and the principles of construction of
these helicopters will not be changed by
the modifications. These helicopters are
14 CFR part 27 normal category
helicopters powered by turboshaft
engines, with a 7-passenger maximum
capacity and minimum crew of one
pilot and a maximum weight of 5,997 lb
(2,720 kg) and 6,283 lb (2,850 kg),
respectively. The total useable fuel
capacity of the Leonardo Model A119
and AW119 MKII helicopters is 157.0
U.S. gallons distributed within the fuel
tanks. Both helicopter models are
powered by one Pratt & Whitney Canada
Inc. PT6B–37A turboshaft engine.
Part 27 does not contain requirements
for pressure refueling for normal
category helicopters. Title 14 CFR
29.979, amendment 29–12, provides
these requirements for transport
category helicopters. Accordingly, these
special conditions are based on § 29.979
to provide requirements for the
inclusion of the optional CCRR on the
Leonardo Model A119 and AW119 MKII
helicopters.
Type Certification Basis
Under the provisions of 14 CFR
21.101, AWPC must show that the
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Leonardo Model A119 and AW119 MKII
helicopters, as changed, continue to
meet the applicable provisions of the
regulations listed in Type Certificate No.
H7EU or the applicable regulations in
effect on the date of application for the
change. The regulations adopted by
reference in the type certificate are
commonly referred to as the ‘‘original
type certification basis.’’ The
certification basis also includes certain
special conditions, exemptions, or later
amended sections of the applicable part
that are not relevant to these special
conditions.
The Administrator has determined
that the applicable airworthiness
regulations do not contain adequate or
appropriate safety standards for the
Leonardo Model A119 and AW119 MKII
helicopters because of a novel or
unusual design feature. Therefore,
special conditions are prescribed under
the provisions of § 21.16.
Special conditions are initially
applicable to the model for which they
are issued. Should the applicant apply
for a supplemental type certificate to
modify any other model included on the
same type certificate to incorporate the
same novel or unusual design feature,
these special conditions would also
apply to the other model under § 21.101.
The FAA issues special conditions, as
defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in accordance
with § 11.38, and they become part of
the type certification basis under
§ 21.101.
Novel or Unusual Design Feature
The Leonardo Model A119 and
AW119 MKII helicopters will
incorporate the following novel or
unusual design feature: An optional
CCRR system that allows for pressure
refueling.
Discussion
AWPC proposed to install an optional
CCRR system that includes provisions
for pressure refueling during ground
operations with the engine running and
the rotors turning. The design proposed
by AWPC allows for both closed-circuit
pressure and normal gravity refueling
and fueling. In this design, the ground
crew will be able to perform closedcircuit pressure refueling by pulling the
receiver into place using the provided
lanyard tool after the fuel filler cap is
opened. When gravity fueling is desired,
a latch is depressed using the same
lanyard tool. Depressing the latch
causes the receiver to swing open to
accommodate any nozzle up to three
inches in diameter. The CCRR system is
currently certified on the Leonardo
Model AW139 transport category
helicopter. Relative to the Model
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AW139 installation, the Model A119
and AW119 MKII installations will be
clocked 25 degrees counter-clockwise,
and the receptacle flange will be offset
approximately two inches outboard of
the fuselage profile due to packaging
constraints. The mechanical
components and functional aspects of
the Model A119 and AW119 MKII CCRR
installations are unchanged from the
previously certified AW139 installation.
The part 27 airworthiness regulations
in the type certification basis do not
contain appropriate safety standards for
this design feature. However, part 29
regulations contain appropriate
airworthiness standards; therefore, these
special conditions are necessary. They
are derived from 14 CFR 29.979,
‘‘Pressure refueling and fueling
provisions below fuel level.’’
Section 29.979, amendment 29–12,
effective February 1, 1977, includes
standards for pressure refueling and
fueling provisions below fuel level on
transport category helicopters. This
regulation is intended to prevent
hazards to ground crew, flight crew, and
occupants by reducing the probability of
exposure to hazardous quantities of fuel
due to spillage. This regulation also
ensures the pressure refueling/defueling
system is designed to prevent overfilling
the fuel tank and to withstand an
ultimate load overpressure event
without failure.
Section 29.979(a) requires that each
fueling connection below the fuel level
in each tank have means to prevent the
escape of hazardous quantities of fuel
from that tank in case of malfunction of
the fuel entry valve. The only refueling
connection on the Leonardo Model
A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters is
located above the fuel level of the single
main upper, two main lower, and
optional two auxiliary fuel tanks. As the
proposed modification by AWPC does
not move the existing refueling
connection below the fuel line of any
fuel tank, these special conditions do
not include a requirement derived from
14 CFR 29.979(a).
Section 29.979(b) requires that
systems intended for pressure refueling
and fueling have a means in addition to
the normal means for limiting the tank
content to prevent damage to the tank in
case of failure of the normal means.
Section 29.979(c) requires that the
helicopter pressure fueling system (not
fuel tanks and fuel tank vents)
withstand an ultimate load that is 2.0
times the load arising from the
maximum pressure, including surge,
likely to occur during fueling. The
maximum surge pressure must be
established with any combination of
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tank valves being either intentionally or
inadvertently closed.
Section 29.979(d) requires that the
helicopter defueling system (not
including fuel tanks and fuel tank vents)
withstand an ultimate load that is 2.0
times the load arising from the
maximum permissible defueling
pressure (positive or negative) at the
helicopter’s fueling connection. As the
design proposed by AWPC does not
include a defueling capability, these
special conditions do not include a
requirement derived from 14 CFR
29.979(d).
These special conditions contain the
additional safety standards that the
Administrator considers necessary to
establish a level of safety equivalent to
that established by the existing
airworthiness standards.
Discussion of Comments
The FAA issued Notice of Proposed
Special Conditions No. 27–051–SC for
the Leonardo Model A119 and AW119
MKII helicopters, which was published
in the Federal Register on November 2,
2020 (85 FR 69265). No comments were
received, and the special conditions are
adopted as proposed.
Applicability
As discussed above, these special
conditions are applicable to Leonardo
Model A119 and AW119 MKII
helicopters. Should AWPC apply at a
later date for a supplemental type
certificate to modify any other model
included on Type Certificate No. H7EU
to incorporate the same novel or
unusual design feature, these special
conditions would apply to that model as
well.
Conclusion
This action affects only one novel or
unusual design feature on the Leonardo
Model A119 and AW119 MKII
helicopters. It is not a rule of general
applicability and affects only the
applicant who applied to the FAA for
approval of this feature on these
helicopters.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 27
Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements.
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Authority Citation
The authority citation for these
special conditions is as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113,
44701, 44702, 44704.
The Special Conditions
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the following special conditions are
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issued as part of the type certification
basis for Leonardo S.p.A. Model A119
and AW119 MKII helicopters, as
modified by AgustaWestland
Philadelphia Corporation.
The pressure refueling system must be
designed and installed as follows:
(a) For systems intended for pressure
refueling, a means in addition to the
normal means for limiting the tank
content must be installed to prevent
damage to the fuel tank in case of failure
of the normal means.
(b) The helicopter pressure fueling
system (not fuel tanks and fuel tank
vents) must withstand an ultimate load
that is 2.0 times the load arising from
maximum pressure, including surge,
that is likely to occur during fueling.
The maximum surge pressure must be
established with any combination of
tank valves being either intentionally or
inadvertently closed.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December
11, 2020.
Jorge Castillo,
Manager, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, AIR–
680, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0914; Product
Identifier 2020–NM–058–AD; Amendment
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 27
[Docket No. FAA-2020-1011; Notice No. 27-051-SC]
Special Conditions: AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation,
Leonardo S.p.A. Model A119 and AW119 MKII Helicopters; Pressure
Refueling and Fueling Provisions
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
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ACTION: Final special conditions.
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SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Leonardo S.p.A.
(Leonardo) Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters. These helicopters as
modified by AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation (AWPC) will have a
novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of
technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for helicopters.
This design feature is the optional closed circuit refueling receiver
(CCRR). The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain
adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These
special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the
Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety
equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.
DATES: Effective April 16, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rao Edupuganti, Dynamic Systems
Section, AIR-627, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft
Certification Service, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177;
telephone (817) 222-4389.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On January 30, 2020, AWPC applied for a supplemental type
certificate to install an optional CCRR in the Leonardo Model A119 and
AW119 MKII helicopters. The general configuration and the principles of
construction of these helicopters will not be changed by the
modifications. These helicopters are 14 CFR part 27 normal category
helicopters powered by turboshaft engines, with a 7-passenger maximum
capacity and minimum crew of one pilot and a maximum weight of 5,997 lb
(2,720 kg) and 6,283 lb (2,850 kg), respectively. The total useable
fuel capacity of the Leonardo Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters is
157.0 U.S. gallons distributed within the fuel tanks. Both helicopter
models are powered by one Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc. PT6B-37A
turboshaft engine.
Part 27 does not contain requirements for pressure refueling for
normal category helicopters. Title 14 CFR 29.979, amendment 29-12,
provides these requirements for transport category helicopters.
Accordingly, these special conditions are based on Sec. 29.979 to
provide requirements for the inclusion of the optional CCRR on the
Leonardo Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters.
Type Certification Basis
Under the provisions of 14 CFR 21.101, AWPC must show that the
Leonardo Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters, as changed, continue to
meet the applicable provisions of the regulations listed in Type
Certificate No. H7EU or the applicable regulations in effect on the
date of application for the change. The regulations adopted by
reference in the type certificate are commonly referred to as the
``original type certification basis.'' The certification basis also
includes certain special conditions, exemptions, or later amended
sections of the applicable part that are not relevant to these special
conditions.
The Administrator has determined that the applicable airworthiness
regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for
the Leonardo Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters because of a novel
or unusual design feature. Therefore, special conditions are prescribed
under the provisions of Sec. 21.16.
Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which
they are issued. Should the applicant apply for a supplemental type
certificate to modify any other model included on the same type
certificate to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature,
these special conditions would also apply to the other model under
Sec. 21.101.
The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in
accordance with Sec. 11.38, and they become part of the type
certification basis under Sec. 21.101.
Novel or Unusual Design Feature
The Leonardo Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters will incorporate
the following novel or unusual design feature: An optional CCRR system
that allows for pressure refueling.
Discussion
AWPC proposed to install an optional CCRR system that includes
provisions for pressure refueling during ground operations with the
engine running and the rotors turning. The design proposed by AWPC
allows for both closed-circuit pressure and normal gravity refueling
and fueling. In this design, the ground crew will be able to perform
closed-circuit pressure refueling by pulling the receiver into place
using the provided lanyard tool after the fuel filler cap is opened.
When gravity fueling is desired, a latch is depressed using the same
lanyard tool. Depressing the latch causes the receiver to swing open to
accommodate any nozzle up to three inches in diameter. The CCRR system
is currently certified on the Leonardo Model AW139 transport category
helicopter. Relative to the Model AW139 installation, the Model A119
and AW119 MKII installations will be clocked 25 degrees counter-
clockwise, and the receptacle flange will be offset approximately two
inches outboard of the fuselage profile due to packaging constraints.
The mechanical components and functional aspects of the Model A119 and
AW119 MKII CCRR installations are unchanged from the previously
certified AW139 installation.
The part 27 airworthiness regulations in the type certification
basis do not contain appropriate safety standards for this design
feature. However, part 29 regulations contain appropriate airworthiness
standards; therefore, these special conditions are necessary. They are
derived from 14 CFR 29.979, ``Pressure refueling and fueling provisions
below fuel level.''
Section 29.979, amendment 29-12, effective February 1, 1977,
includes standards for pressure refueling and fueling provisions below
fuel level on transport category helicopters. This regulation is
intended to prevent hazards to ground crew, flight crew, and occupants
by reducing the probability of exposure to hazardous quantities of fuel
due to spillage. This regulation also ensures the pressure refueling/
defueling system is designed to prevent overfilling the fuel tank and
to withstand an ultimate load overpressure event without failure.
Section 29.979(a) requires that each fueling connection below the
fuel level in each tank have means to prevent the escape of hazardous
quantities of fuel from that tank in case of malfunction of the fuel
entry valve. The only refueling connection on the Leonardo Model A119
and AW119 MKII helicopters is located above the fuel level of the
single main upper, two main lower, and optional two auxiliary fuel
tanks. As the proposed modification by AWPC does not move the existing
refueling connection below the fuel line of any fuel tank, these
special conditions do not include a requirement derived from 14 CFR
29.979(a).
Section 29.979(b) requires that systems intended for pressure
refueling and fueling have a means in addition to the normal means for
limiting the tank content to prevent damage to the tank in case of
failure of the normal means.
Section 29.979(c) requires that the helicopter pressure fueling
system (not fuel tanks and fuel tank vents) withstand an ultimate load
that is 2.0 times the load arising from the maximum pressure, including
surge, likely to occur during fueling. The maximum surge pressure must
be established with any combination of
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tank valves being either intentionally or inadvertently closed.
Section 29.979(d) requires that the helicopter defueling system
(not including fuel tanks and fuel tank vents) withstand an ultimate
load that is 2.0 times the load arising from the maximum permissible
defueling pressure (positive or negative) at the helicopter's fueling
connection. As the design proposed by AWPC does not include a defueling
capability, these special conditions do not include a requirement
derived from 14 CFR 29.979(d).
These special conditions contain the additional safety standards
that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of
safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness
standards.
Discussion of Comments
The FAA issued Notice of Proposed Special Conditions No. 27-051-SC
for the Leonardo Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters, which was
published in the Federal Register on November 2, 2020 (85 FR 69265). No
comments were received, and the special conditions are adopted as
proposed.
Applicability
As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to
Leonardo Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters. Should AWPC apply at a
later date for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other
model included on Type Certificate No. H7EU to incorporate the same
novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply
to that model as well.
Conclusion
This action affects only one novel or unusual design feature on the
Leonardo Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters. It is not a rule of
general applicability and affects only the applicant who applied to the
FAA for approval of this feature on these helicopters.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 27
Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
Authority Citation
The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704.
The Special Conditions
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Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of
the type certification basis for Leonardo S.p.A. Model A119 and AW119
MKII helicopters, as modified by AgustaWestland Philadelphia
Corporation.
The pressure refueling system must be designed and installed as
follows:
(a) For systems intended for pressure refueling, a means in
addition to the normal means for limiting the tank content must be
installed to prevent damage to the fuel tank in case of failure of the
normal means.
(b) The helicopter pressure fueling system (not fuel tanks and fuel
tank vents) must withstand an ultimate load that is 2.0 times the load
arising from maximum pressure, including surge, that is likely to occur
during fueling. The maximum surge pressure must be established with any
combination of tank valves being either intentionally or inadvertently
closed.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 11, 2020.
Jorge Castillo,
Manager, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, AIR-680, Policy & Innovation
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-05263 Filed 3-16-21; 8:45 am]
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