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[Docket No. FAA–2021–0377; Project
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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron
Canada Limited 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 Bell Textron Canada Limited
Model 505 helicopters. This proposed
AD was prompted by three occurrences
of metallic debris in the engine oil
lubrication system causing the 12 volts
direct current (VDC) reference voltage to
be shorted to ground and loss of
important flight information to the pilot.
This proposed AD would require
replacing a certain part-numbered relay
panel assembly. 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 July 9, 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.
SUMMARY:
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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–2021–0377; 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
NPRM, the Transport Canada AD, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
Hal
Jensen, Aerospace Engineer, Operational
Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 950
L’Enfant Plaza N SW, Washington, DC
20024; telephone (202) 267–9167; email
hal.jensen@faa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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• 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 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Bell Textron Canada
Limited, 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir,
Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4, Canada;
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.
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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 ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2021–0377; Project Identifier
MCAI–2021–00380–R’’ at the beginning
of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of
the proposal, 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 proposal
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 NPRM.
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 NPRM
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 NPRM, 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
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NPRM. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to Hal Jensen, Aerospace
Engineer, Operational Safety Branch,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
FAA, 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.
Background
Transport Canada, which is the
aviation authority for Canada, has
issued Canadian AD
CF–2017–36, dated December 15, 2017
(Canadian AD CF–2017–36), to correct
an unsafe condition for Bell Helicopter
Textron Canada Limited (BHTCL) (now
Bell Textron Canada Limited) Model
505 helicopters serial numbers 65011
through 65023, 65025 through 65028,
65030 through 65032, 65034, and 65036.
Transport Canada advises of three
occurrences of metallic debris in the
engine oil lubrication system of the
Model 505 helicopter causing the
Garmin Engine Airframe (GEA) 12 VDC
reference voltage to be shorted to
ground. This short to ground results in
loss of display of important flight
information including the main rotor
rotations per minute (Nr), fuel quantity,
and transmission oil pressure and
temperature, and the generator voltage
and ammeter parameters are marked
invalid with a red ‘‘X’’ on the primary
flight display (PFD) and the multifunction display (MFD). This condition,
if not addressed, could result in loss of
caution, advisory, and system
performance indications for multiple
helicopter systems, particularly when
the initiating event may be the
activation of the engine chip detector.
Accordingly, Canadian AD CF–2017–
36 requires replacing relay panel
assembly part number (P/N) SLS–075–
002–107 with relay panel assembly P/N
SLS–075–002–109.
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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
proposing this AD after evaluating all
known relevant information and
determining that an unsafe condition is
likely to exist or develop on other
helicopters of the same type design.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Bell Helicopter
Alert Service Bulletin 505–17–04, dated
December 6, 2017 (ASB 505–17–04).
ASB 505–17–04 specifies procedures for
replacing relay panel assembly P/N
SLS–075–002–107 with relay panel
assembly P/N SLS–075–002–109. ASB
505–17–04 also specifies procedures for
accomplishing a functional test of the
two engine electrical magnetic plugs
and provides a notice to ensure 505–
FM–1 (TR–2) is inserted into the flight
manual.
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.
Proposed AD Requirements in This
NPRM
This proposed AD would require
replacing relay panel assembly P/N
SLS–075–002–107 with relay panel
assembly P/N SLS–075–002–109.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the Transport Canada AD
Canadian AD CF–2017–36 requires
replacing the relay panel assembly
within 25 hours air time or 30 days,
whichever occurs first, whereas this
proposed AD would require that
replacement within 25 hours time-inservice instead. Canadian AD CF–2017–
36 applies to certain serial-numbered
Model 505 helicopters, where as this
proposed AD would apply to certain
serial-numbered Model 505 helicopters
with relay panel assembly P/N SLS–
075–002–107 installed instead.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed
AD would affect 3 helicopters of U.S.
Registry. The FAA estimates that
operators may incur the following costs
in order to comply with this proposed
AD. Labor costs are estimated at $85 per
work-hour.
Replacing each relay panel assembly
would take about 3 work-hours and
parts would cost $7,079 for an estimated
cost of $7,334 per helicopter and
$22,002 for the U.S. fleet.
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
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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
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
this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate
aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would 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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Bell Textron Canada Limited: Docket No.
FAA–2021–0377; Project Identifier
MCAI–2021–00380–R.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) by July 9, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bell Textron Canada
Limited Model 505 helicopters, certificated
in any category, with serial numbers 65011
through 65023 inclusive, 65025 through
65028 inclusive, 65030 through 65032
inclusive, 65034, and 65036 with relay panel
assembly part number (P/N) SLS–075–002–
107 installed.
Note 1 to paragraph (c): Helicopters with
serial numbers (S/Ns) 65011 through 65023
inclusive, 65025 through 65028 inclusive,
65030 through 65032 inclusive, 65034, and
65036 are known to have had relay panel
assembly P/N SLS–075–002–107 installed
during production.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 3110, Instrument Panel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by three
occurrences of metallic debris in the engine
oil lubrication system causing a short to
ground within the engine chip detector. The
FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of
the 12 volts direct current (VDC) reference
voltage, loss of display of important flight
information to the pilot including the main
rotor rotations per minute (Nr), fuel quantity,
and transmission oil pressure and
temperature, and the generator voltage and
ammeter parameters as marked invalid with
a red ‘‘X’’ on the primary flight display (PFD)
and the multi-function display (MFD). The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in simultaneous loss of caution,
advisory, and system performance indicators
for multiple systems.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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Examining the AD Docket
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You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0375; 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
NPRM, the European Aviation Safety
Agency (now European Union Aviation
Safety Agency) (EASA) AD, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ronnea Derby, Aerospace Engineer,
Denver ACO Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 26805 E
68th Ave., Mail Stop: Room 214;
Denver, CO 80249; telephone (303) 342–
1093; email Ronnea.L.Derby@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Hal Jensen, Aerospace Engineer,
Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 950 L’Enfant
Plaza N SW, Washington, DC 20024;
telephone (202) 267–9167; email hal.jensen@
faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bell Textron Canada
Limited, 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel,
Quebec J7J1R4, Canada; telephone (450) 437–
2862 or (800) 363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272;
or at https://www.bellcustomer.com. You
may view this referenced 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.
(3) The subject of this AD is addressed in
Transport Canada AD CF–2017–36, dated
December 15, 2017. You may view the
Transport Canada AD on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FAA–2021–0377;.
Federal Aviation Administration
(h) 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
Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (i)(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,
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Issued on May 19, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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 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.
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.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 25 hours time-in-service after
the effective date of this AD, replace relay
panel assembly part number P/N SLS–075–
002–107 with relay panel assembly P/N SLS–
075–002–109 by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
1.a. through 3, of Bell Helicopter Alert
Service Bulletin 505–17–04, dated December
6, 2017.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install relay panel assembly P/N SLS–
075–002–107 on any helicopter.
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or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0375; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–01245–R]
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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. Model AB139
and AW139 helicopters. This proposed
AD was prompted by two events of
uncommanded emergency flotation
system (EFS) deployment during flight.
This proposed AD would require
replacing certain part-numbered EFS
control panels and prohibit installing
them. 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 July 9, 2021.
SUMMARY:
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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 ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2021–0375; Project Identifier
MCAI–2020–01245–R’’ at the beginning
of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of
the proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0377; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00380-R]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited 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 Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters. This
proposed AD was prompted by three occurrences of metallic debris in the
engine oil lubrication system causing the 12 volts direct current (VDC)
reference voltage to be shorted to ground and loss of important flight
information to the pilot. This proposed AD would require replacing a
certain part-numbered relay panel assembly. 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 July 9,
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 between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Bell
Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4,
Canada; 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0377; 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 NPRM, 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,
950 L'Enfant Plaza N SW, Washington, DC 20024; telephone (202) 267-
9167; 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 ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-0377; Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-00380-R'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, 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 proposal 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 NPRM.
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 NPRM 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 NPRM, 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
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NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Hal Jensen,
Aerospace Engineer, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 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.
Background
Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has
issued Canadian AD CF-2017-36, dated December 15, 2017 (Canadian AD CF-
2017-36), to correct an unsafe condition for Bell Helicopter Textron
Canada Limited (BHTCL) (now Bell Textron Canada Limited) Model 505
helicopters serial numbers 65011 through 65023, 65025 through 65028,
65030 through 65032, 65034, and 65036. Transport Canada advises of
three occurrences of metallic debris in the engine oil lubrication
system of the Model 505 helicopter causing the Garmin Engine Airframe
(GEA) 12 VDC reference voltage to be shorted to ground. This short to
ground results in loss of display of important flight information
including the main rotor rotations per minute (Nr), fuel quantity, and
transmission oil pressure and temperature, and the generator voltage
and ammeter parameters are marked invalid with a red ``X'' on the
primary flight display (PFD) and the multi-function display (MFD). This
condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of caution, advisory,
and system performance indications for multiple helicopter systems,
particularly when the initiating event may be the activation of the
engine chip detector.
Accordingly, Canadian AD CF-2017-36 requires replacing relay panel
assembly part number (P/N) SLS-075-002-107 with relay panel assembly P/
N SLS-075-002-109.
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 proposing this AD after evaluating all
known relevant information and determining that an unsafe condition is
likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of the same type
design.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 505-17-04,
dated December 6, 2017 (ASB 505-17-04). ASB 505-17-04 specifies
procedures for replacing relay panel assembly P/N SLS-075-002-107 with
relay panel assembly P/N SLS-075-002-109. ASB 505-17-04 also specifies
procedures for accomplishing a functional test of the two engine
electrical magnetic plugs and provides a notice to ensure 505-FM-1 (TR-
2) is inserted into the flight manual.
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.
Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM
This proposed AD would require replacing relay panel assembly P/N
SLS-075-002-107 with relay panel assembly P/N SLS-075-002-109.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Transport Canada AD
Canadian AD CF-2017-36 requires replacing the relay panel assembly
within 25 hours air time or 30 days, whichever occurs first, whereas
this proposed AD would require that replacement within 25 hours time-
in-service instead. Canadian AD CF-2017-36 applies to certain serial-
numbered Model 505 helicopters, where as this proposed AD would apply
to certain serial-numbered Model 505 helicopters with relay panel
assembly P/N SLS-075-002-107 installed instead.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed AD would affect 3 helicopters
of U.S. Registry. The FAA estimates that operators may incur the
following costs in order to comply with this proposed AD. Labor costs
are estimated at $85 per work-hour.
Replacing each relay panel assembly would take about 3 work-hours
and parts would cost $7,079 for an estimated cost of $7,334 per
helicopter and $22,002 for the U.S. fleet.
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
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 this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would 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):
Bell Textron Canada Limited: Docket No. FAA-2021-0377; Project
Identifier MCAI-2021-00380-R.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by July 9, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505
helicopters, certificated in any category, with serial numbers 65011
through 65023 inclusive, 65025 through 65028 inclusive, 65030
through 65032 inclusive, 65034, and 65036 with relay panel assembly
part number (P/N) SLS-075-002-107 installed.
Note 1 to paragraph (c): Helicopters with serial numbers (S/Ns)
65011 through 65023 inclusive, 65025 through 65028 inclusive, 65030
through 65032 inclusive, 65034, and 65036 are known to have had
relay panel assembly P/N SLS-075-002-107 installed during
production.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 3110, Instrument
Panel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by three occurrences of metallic debris in
the engine oil lubrication system causing a short to ground within
the engine chip detector. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the 12 volts direct current (VDC) reference voltage, loss
of display of important flight information to the pilot including
the main rotor rotations per minute (Nr), fuel quantity, and
transmission oil pressure and temperature, and the generator voltage
and ammeter parameters as marked invalid with a red ``X'' on the
primary flight display (PFD) and the multi-function display (MFD).
The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in simultaneous
loss of caution, advisory, and system performance indicators for
multiple systems.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of
this AD, replace relay panel assembly part number P/N SLS-075-002-
107 with relay panel assembly P/N SLS-075-002-109 by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 1.a. through 3, of Bell
Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 505-17-04, dated December 6, 2017.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install relay
panel assembly P/N SLS-075-002-107 on any helicopter.
(h) 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 Branch, send
it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(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.
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Hal Jensen,
Aerospace Engineer, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 950 L'Enfant Plaza N SW, Washington, DC
20024; telephone (202) 267-9167; email [email protected].
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bell
Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec
J7J1R4, Canada; telephone (450) 437-2862 or (800) 363-8023; fax
(450) 433-0272; or at https://www.bellcustomer.com. You may view
this referenced 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.
(3) The subject of this AD is addressed in Transport Canada AD
CF-2017-36, dated December 15, 2017. You may view the Transport
Canada AD on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket
No. FAA-2021-0377;.
Issued on May 19, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-10909 Filed 5-24-21; 8:45 am]
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