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recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 47–AWL–06, whichever is latest.
(12) For AWL No. 47–AWL–07, ‘‘Nitrogen
Generation System (NGS)—Nitrogen
Enriched Air (NEA) Distribution Ducting
Integrity’’: Within 6,500 flight hours after the
date of issuance of the original airworthiness
certificate or the original export certificate of
airworthiness, within 6,500 flight hours after
accomplishment of the actions specified in
Boeing Service Bulletin 737–47–1003, or
within 6,500 flight hours after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 47–AWL–07, whichever is latest.
(13) For AWL No. 47–AWL–09, ‘‘Nitrogen
Generation System—Oxygen Sensor’’: Within
18,000 flight hours after the date of issuance
of the original airworthiness certificate or the
original export certificate of airworthiness, or
within 18,000 flight hours after the most
recent replacement was performed as
specified in AWL No. 47–AWL–09, or within
36 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever is latest.
(14) For AWL No. 28–AWL–101, ‘‘Engine
Fuel Suction Feed Operational Test’’: Within
7,500 flight hours or 36 months, whichever
occurs first, after the date of issuance of the
original airworthiness certificate or the
original export certificate of airworthiness; or
within 7,500 flight hours or 36 months,
whichever occurs first, after the most recent
inspection was performed as specified in
AWL No. 28–AWL–101; whichever is later.
(h) Additional Acceptable Exceptions to the
AWLs
As an option, when accomplishing the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
the changes specified in paragraphs (h)(1)
through (3) of this AD are acceptable.
(1) Where AWL No. 28–AWL–05 identifies
wire types BMS 13–48, BMS 13–58, and BMS
13–60, the following wire types are
acceptable: MIL–W–22759/16, SAE
AS22759/16 (M22759/16), MIL–W–22759/32,
SAE AS22759/32 (M22759/32), MIL–W–
22759/34, SAE AS22759/34 (M22759/34),
MIL–W–22759/41, SAE AS22759/41
(M22759/41), MIL–W–22759/86, SAE
AS22759/86 (M22759/86), MIL–W–22759/87,
SAE AS22759/87 (M22759/87), MIL–W–
22759/92, and SAE AS22759/92 (M22759/
92); and MIL–C–27500 and NEMA WC 27500
cables constructed from these military or
SAE specification wire types, as applicable.
(2) Where AWL No. 28–AWL–05 identifies
TFE–2X Standard wall for wire sleeving, the
following sleeving materials are acceptable:
Roundit 2000NX and Varglas Type HO, HP,
or HM.
(3) Where AWL No. 28–AWL–20 specifies
the operational test for left center tank fuel
boost pump relay R54 and right center tank
fuel boost pump relay R55, for airplanes that
have complied with paragraph (g)(2)(ii) of AD
2011–20–07, Amendment 39–16818 (76 FR
60710, September 30, 2011), or that have
installed Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) ST02076LA, that action does not
apply.
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or
Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations (CDCCLs)
Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this
AD, after the existing maintenance or
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inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the
actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved
as an alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(j) Terminating Action for Certain AD
Requirements
Accomplishment of the revision required
by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the
requirements specified in paragraphs (j)(1)
through (7) of this AD for that airplane.
(1) The revision required by the
introductory text to paragraph (h) and
paragraph (h)(1) of AD 2008–06–03.
(2) All requirements of AD 2008–10–10 R1.
(3) The revision required by paragraph (g)
of AD 2008–17–15.
(4) The revision required by paragraph (k)
of AD 2011–18–03.
(5) All requirements of AD 2013–15–17.
(6) The revisions required by paragraphs
(i)(1)(i) through (iii) of AD 2018–20–13.
(7) All requirements of AD 2018–20–24.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO 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
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (l) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@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.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company
Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, to make
those findings. To be approved, the repair
method, modification deviation, or alteration
deviation must meet the certification basis of
the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(l) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Christopher Baker, Aerospace
Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle
ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–
3552; email: Christopher.R.Baker@faa.gov.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) 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.
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(i) Boeing 737–600/700/700C/800/900/
900ER Special Compliance Items/
Airworthiness Limitations, D626A001–9–04,
dated April 2019.
(ii) Boeing 737–600/700/700C/800/900/
900ER Special Compliance Items/
Airworthiness Limitations, D626A001–9–04,
dated November 2020.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on May 21, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0314; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–00599–R; Amendment
39–21592; AD 2021–12–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Helicopters Model EC155B1
helicopters. This AD was prompted by
a report of difficulties when jettisoning
the co-pilot door during non-scheduled
maintenance. This AD requires a
functional check of the pilot and copilot door jettisoning system and
corrective actions if necessary, as
specified in a European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD, which is
incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 20,
2021.
SUMMARY:
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telephone and fax 206–231–3218; email
kathleen.arrigotti@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 20, 2021.
ADDRESSES: For material incorporated
by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact
the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49
221 8999 000; email ADs@
easa.europa.eu; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
material on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this
material 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 in the AD docket on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0314.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0314; 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,
any comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathleen Arrigotti, Program Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
Background
The EASA (now European Union
Aviation Safety Agency), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States
of the European Union, has issued
EASA AD 2015–0157, dated July 30,
2015 (EASA AD 2015–0157) (also
referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for Airbus Helicopters Model EC 155 B1
helicopters, all serial numbers delivered
after manufacturing before June 30,
2015, and equipped with a pilot or copilot door jettisoning system in
accordance with Airbus Helicopters
Modification POST MOD 0752C05,
except helicopters on which Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 52–
11–00–712 was accomplished on both
pilot and co-pilot doors since the last
crew door installation.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus Helicopters
Model EC155B1 helicopters. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
April 22, 2021 (86 FR 21240). The
NPRM was prompted by a report of
difficulties when jettisoning the co-pilot
door during non-scheduled
maintenance. The NPRM proposed to
require a functional check of the pilot
and co-pilot door jettisoning system and
corrective actions if necessary, as
specified in an EASA AD.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
jamming of the affected door jettisoning
mechanism, which could reduce the
ability of the flightcrew to evacuate in
the event of an emergency situation. See
the MCAI for additional background
information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The FAA received no
comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data
and determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. The FAA has
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2015–0157 specifies
procedures for doing a functional check
of the pilot and co-pilot door jettisoning
system and corrective actions. The
corrective actions include greasing the
tenons and restoring the jettison system.
This material 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 14 helicopters of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ..........................................................................................
$0
$680
$9,520
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
action that would be required based on
the results of any required actions. The
FAA has no way of determining the
number of helicopters that might need
this on-condition action:
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ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..........................................................................................................................
$0
$85
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
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 above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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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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2021–12–05 Airbus Helicopters:
Amendment 39–21592; Docket No.
FAA–2021–0314; Project Identifier
MCAI–2020–00599–R.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective July 20, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters
Model EC155B1 helicopters, certificated in
any category, all serial numbers
manufactured before June 30, 2015, and
equipped with a pilot or co-pilot door
jettisoning system in accordance with Airbus
Helicopters modification POST MOD
0752C05, except helicopters on which
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) task
52–11–00–712 was accomplished on both
pilot and co-pilot doors since the last crew
door installation.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 5210, Passenger/Crew Doors.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of
difficulties when jettisoning the co-pilot door
during non-scheduled maintenance. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address jamming
of the affected door jettisoning mechanism,
which could reduce the ability of the
flightcrew to evacuate in the event of an
emergency situation.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with European Aviation Safety
Agency (now European Union Aviation
Safety Agency) (EASA) AD 2015–0157, dated
July 30, 2015 (EASA AD 2015–0157).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2015–0157
(1) Where EASA AD 2015–0157 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2015–0157 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Where EASA AD 2015–0157 refers to
flight hours (FH), this AD requires using
hours time-in-service.
(4) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2015–
0157 provides an option to contact Airbus
Helicopters for approved instructions and
accomplish those instructions, for this AD,
the option is to repair the jettison system in
accordance with FAA-approved procedures.
(5) Where the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2015–0157 specifies
to ‘‘speak to Airbus Helicopters,’’ this AD
requires repairing the jettison system in
accordance with FAA-approved procedures.
(6) Where the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2015–0157 specifies
to discard certain parts, this AD requires
removing the parts from service instead.
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(i) 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 (j) 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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Program Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206–231–3218; email
kathleen.arrigotti@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2015–0157, dated July 30, 2015.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2015–0157, contact the
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; Internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(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. This
material may be found in the AD docket on
the internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0314.
(5) You may view this material 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.
Issued on May 27, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021–12482 Filed 6–14–21; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0314; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00599-R;
Amendment 39-21592; AD 2021-12-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC155B1 helicopters. This AD was
prompted by a report of difficulties when jettisoning the co-pilot door
during non-scheduled maintenance. This AD requires a functional check
of the pilot and co-pilot door jettisoning system and corrective
actions if necessary, as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 20, 2021.
[[Page 31610]]
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 20,
2021.
ADDRESSES: For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this material on the EASA website at
https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this material 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 in
the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0314.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0314; 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, any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Arrigotti, Program Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218; email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The EASA (now European Union Aviation Safety Agency), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued
EASA AD 2015-0157, dated July 30, 2015 (EASA AD 2015-0157) (also
referred to as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Helicopters Model
EC 155 B1 helicopters, all serial numbers delivered after manufacturing
before June 30, 2015, and equipped with a pilot or co-pilot door
jettisoning system in accordance with Airbus Helicopters Modification
POST MOD 0752C05, except helicopters on which Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM) Task 52-11-00-712 was accomplished on both pilot and co-
pilot doors since the last crew door installation.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus
Helicopters Model EC155B1 helicopters. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on April 22, 2021 (86 FR 21240). The NPRM was prompted
by a report of difficulties when jettisoning the co-pilot door during
non-scheduled maintenance. The NPRM proposed to require a functional
check of the pilot and co-pilot door jettisoning system and corrective
actions if necessary, as specified in an EASA AD.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address jamming of the affected door
jettisoning mechanism, which could reduce the ability of the flightcrew
to evacuate in the event of an emergency situation. See the MCAI for
additional background information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed,
except for minor editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these
minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2015-0157 specifies procedures for doing a functional check
of the pilot and co-pilot door jettisoning system and corrective
actions. The corrective actions include greasing the tenons and
restoring the jettison system. This material 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 14 helicopters of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $680........................... $0 $680 $9,520
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition action that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
helicopters that might need this on-condition action:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............................................. $0 $85
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
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 above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The 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:
2021-12-05 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-21592; Docket No. FAA-
2021-0314; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00599-R.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 20, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model EC155B1 helicopters,
certificated in any category, all serial numbers manufactured before
June 30, 2015, and equipped with a pilot or co-pilot door
jettisoning system in accordance with Airbus Helicopters
modification POST MOD 0752C05, except helicopters on which Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM) task 52-11-00-712 was accomplished on both
pilot and co-pilot doors since the last crew door installation.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 5210, Passenger/Crew
Doors.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of difficulties when
jettisoning the co-pilot door during non-scheduled maintenance. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address jamming of the affected door
jettisoning mechanism, which could reduce the ability of the
flightcrew to evacuate in the event of an emergency situation.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with European Aviation Safety Agency (now European Union
Aviation Safety Agency) (EASA) AD 2015-0157, dated July 30, 2015
(EASA AD 2015-0157).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2015-0157
(1) Where EASA AD 2015-0157 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2015-0157 does not apply
to this AD.
(3) Where EASA AD 2015-0157 refers to flight hours (FH), this AD
requires using hours time-in-service.
(4) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2015-0157 provides an option
to contact Airbus Helicopters for approved instructions and
accomplish those instructions, for this AD, the option is to repair
the jettison system in accordance with FAA-approved procedures.
(5) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2015-
0157 specifies to ``speak to Airbus Helicopters,'' this AD requires
repairing the jettison system in accordance with FAA-approved
procedures.
(6) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2015-
0157 specifies to discard certain parts, this AD requires removing
the parts from service instead.
(i) 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 (j) 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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti,
Program Manager, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218; email
[email protected].
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2015-0157, dated
July 30, 2015.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2015-0157, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-
Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; Internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(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. This material may be
found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2021-0314.
(5) You may view this material 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 May 27, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-12482 Filed 6-14-21; 8:45 am]
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