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(9) Where EASA AD 2021–0144 defines
‘‘serviceable part,’’ and that definition
specifies instructions that are ‘‘approved
under Leonardo Design Organization
Approval (DOA) or by EASA,’’ for this AD,
the repair must be accomplished using a
method approved by the Manager, General
Aviation and Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Leonardo S.p.a.’s EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(10) Where Note 2, and paragraph (7) of
EASA AD 2021–0144 specify instructions
that are ‘‘approved under Leonardo DOA or
by EASA,’’ for this AD, the repair must be
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, General Aviation and Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA; or EASA; or Leonardo S.p.a.’s EASA
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(11) Where the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2021–0144 specifies
to contact the manufacturer for corrective
action, this AD requires the repair to be done
in accordance with a method approved by
the Manager, General Aviation and Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA; or EASA; or Leonardo S.p.a.’s EASA
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(12) Where the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2021–0144 specifies
to discard a certain part, this AD requires
removing that part from service.
(i) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits may be issued in
accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199
to operate the helicopter to a location where
the actions of this AD can be performed,
provided no passengers are onboard.
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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
Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k) 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.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
COS Program Management Section,
Operational Safety Branch, FAA, 1600
Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; phone: (516) 228–7330; email:
andrea.jimenez@faa.gov.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
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(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 Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2021–0144, dated June 17, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2021–0144, contact the
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; phone: +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–2021–0686.
(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
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on August 13, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021–17976 Filed 8–18–21; 11:15 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0683; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–00614–R; Amendment
39–21696; AD 2021–17–13]
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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik
S.A. Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
PZL Swidnik S.A. Model PZL W–3A
helicopters. This AD was prompted by
a report of a damaged wheel braking
system pneumatic line fitting installed
on the left-hand (LH) main landing gear
(MLG) leg. This AD requires modifying
the LH MLG leg. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
SUMMARY:
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This AD becomes effective
September 7, 2021.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by October 4, 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 WSK ‘‘PZLS´widnik’’ S.A., Al. Lotniko´w Polskich 1,
21–045 S´widnik, Poland; telephone
(+48) 81722 5716; fax (+48) 81722 5625;
email: PL-CustomerSupport.AW@
leonardocompany.com; or at https://
www.pzlswidnik.pl/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.
DATES:
Examining the AD Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0683; 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 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: Fred
Guerin, Aerospace Engineer, General
Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA,
2200 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA
98198; telephone (202) 267–7457; email
fred.guerin@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0274,
dated December 13, 2018 (EASA AD
2018–0274), to correct an unsafe
condition for Wytwo´rnia Sprze˛tu
Komunikacyjnego (WSK) ‘‘PZL-
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S´widnik’’ Spo´5ka Akcyjna (S.A.) Model
PZL W–3A helicopters. EASA advises
that damage was reported of the wheel
braking system pneumatic line fitting
installed on the LH MLG leg.
Subsequent investigation determined
that the wheel braking system
pneumatic line fitting damage was
caused by an impact of a load hoisted
by the rescue hoist. This condition, if
not addressed, could result in loss of
MLG wheel braking capability, and
subsequent loss of control of the
helicopter during a roll-on landing.
Accordingly, EASA AD 2018–00274
requires, for helicopters equipped with
a rescue hoist, modification of the LH
MLG leg by installing shield assembly
part number (P/N) 37.96.204.00.00.
EASA AD 2018–0274 also specifies that
for helicopters not equipped with a
rescue hoist, installation of a rescue
hoist is permitted provided that the
helicopter is also modified by installing
the shield assembly.
FAA’s Determination
These products have been approved
by the aviation authority of another
country, and are approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to the
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, the FAA has been
notified of the unsafe condition
described in EASA AD 2018–0274. The
FAA is proposing this AD after
evaluating all the relevant information
and determining the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same
type design.
Related Service Information
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The FAA reviewed WYTWO
SPRZE˛TU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO ‘‘PZLS´widnik’’ Spo´5ka Akcyjna Mandaroty
Bulletin No. BO–37–18–301, dated
December 10, 2018. This service
information specifies procedures for
installing shield assembly P/N
37.96.204.00.00 on the LH MLG leg on
Model PZL W–3A helicopters with a
rescue hoist installed.
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AD Requirements
For helicopters with a rescue hoist
installed, this AD requires modifying
the LH MLG leg by installing shield
assembly P/N 37.96.204.00.00.
Additionally, this AD prohibits
installing a rescue hoist unless shield
assembly P/N 37.96.204.00.00 is also
installed.
Difference Between This AD and the
EASA AD
Whereas EASA AD 2018–0274 applies
to all PZL W–3A helicopters, this AD
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applies to PZL W–3A helicopters with
a rescue hoist installed.
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.
There are no helicopters with this
type certificate on the U.S. Registry.
Accordingly, notice and opportunity for
prior public comment are unnecessary,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). In
addition, for the foregoing reason, 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.
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–2021–0683;
Project Identifier MCAI–2020–00614–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.
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
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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 Fred Guerin,
Aerospace Engineer, General Aviation &
Rotorcraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 S 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
(202) 267–7457; email fred.guerin@
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.
Costs of Compliance
There are no costs of compliance with
this AD because there are no helicopters
with this type certificate on the U.S.
Registry.
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
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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.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2021–17–13 PZL Swidnik S.A.:
Amendment 39–21696; Docket No.
FAA–2021–0683; Project Identifier
MCAI–2020–00614–R.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective September 7, 2021.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to PZL Swidnik S.A.
Model PZL W–3A helicopters, certificated in
any category, with a rescue hoist installed.
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(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 3201, Landing Gear/Wheel Fairing.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a
damaged wheel braking system pneumatic
line fitting installed on the left-hand (LH)
main landing gear (MLG) leg. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent damage to MLG
pneumatic wheel braking system. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in
loss of MLG wheel braking capability, and
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
during a roll-on landing.
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(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,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(i) Related Information
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(1) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, modify the LH MLG leg by
installing shield assembly part number (P/N)
37.96.204.00.00.
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1): A sketch of the
installation of shield P/N 37.96.204.01.00
and clamps P/N MS21920–35, which
together constitute shield assembly P/N
37.96.204.00.00, is available in Attachment 1,
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of WYTWO
KOMUNIKACYJNEGO ‘‘PZL-S´widnik’’
Spo´5ka Akcyjna Mandatory Bulletin No. BO–
37–18–301, dated December 10, 2018.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install a rescue hoist unless the action
required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD has
been accomplished concurrently with the
rescue hoist installation or within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
§ 39.13
(g) Required Actions
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Fred Guerin, Aerospace Engineer,
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 S
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
(202) 267–7457; email 9-ANM-Seattle-ACOAMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact WSK ‘‘PZL-S´widnik’’ S.A.,
Al. Lotniko´w Polskich 1, 21–045 S´widnik,
Poland; telephone (+48) 81722 5716; fax
(+48) 81722 5625; email: PLCustomerSupport.AW@
leonardocompany.com; or at https://
www.pzlswidnik.pl/en/home. 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
European Aviation Safety Agency (now
European Union Aviation Safety Agency)
(EASA) AD 2018–0274, dated December 13,
2018. You may view the EASA AD at https://
www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA–
2021–0683.
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Issued on August 12, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021–17838 Filed 8–19–21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0374; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–00543–R; Amendment
39–21663; AD 2021–16–02]
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 SA330J,
AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2,
and EC225LP helicopters. This AD was
prompted by a report of a left-hand (LH)
side stairway door that inadvertently
opened in flight and tore off from its
attachment fittings. This AD requires
inspecting the locking safety mechanism
of the LH side stairway door handle and
depending on the results, corrective
action. This AD also requires modifying
that locking safety mechanism as
specified in a European Union 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 September
24, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of September 24, 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–2021–0374.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0683; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00614-R;
Amendment 39-21696; AD 2021-17-13]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain PZL Swidnik S.A. Model PZL W-3A helicopters. This AD was
prompted by a report of a damaged wheel braking system pneumatic line
fitting installed on the left-hand (LH) main landing gear (MLG) leg.
This AD requires modifying the LH MLG leg. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 7, 2021.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by October 4, 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 WSK
``PZL-[Sacute]widnik'' S.A., Al. Lotnik[oacute]w Polskich 1, 21-045
[Sacute]widnik, Poland; telephone (+48) 81722 5716; fax (+48) 81722
5625; email: [email protected]; or at https://www.pzlswidnik.pl/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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0683; 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
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: Fred Guerin, Aerospace Engineer,
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA, 2200 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (202) 267-7457;
email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0274, dated December 13, 2018
(EASA AD 2018-0274), to correct an unsafe condition for
Wytw[oacute]rnia Sprz[eogon]tu Komunikacyjnego (WSK) ``PZL-
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[Sacute]widnik'' Sp[oacute][lstrok]ka Akcyjna (S.A.) Model PZL W-3A
helicopters. EASA advises that damage was reported of the wheel braking
system pneumatic line fitting installed on the LH MLG leg. Subsequent
investigation determined that the wheel braking system pneumatic line
fitting damage was caused by an impact of a load hoisted by the rescue
hoist. This condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of MLG
wheel braking capability, and subsequent loss of control of the
helicopter during a roll-on landing.
Accordingly, EASA AD 2018-00274 requires, for helicopters equipped
with a rescue hoist, modification of the LH MLG leg by installing
shield assembly part number (P/N) 37.96.204.00.00. EASA AD 2018-0274
also specifies that for helicopters not equipped with a rescue hoist,
installation of a rescue hoist is permitted provided that the
helicopter is also modified by installing the shield assembly.
FAA's Determination
These products have been approved by the aviation authority of
another country, and are approved for operation in the United States.
Pursuant to the bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority,
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in EASA AD
2018-0274. The FAA is proposing this AD after evaluating all the
relevant information and determining the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same
type design.
Related Service Information
The FAA reviewed WYTW[Oacute]RNIA SPRZ[Eogon]TU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO
``PZL-[Sacute]widnik'' Sp[oacute][lstrok]ka Akcyjna Mandaroty Bulletin
No. BO-37-18-301, dated December 10, 2018. This service information
specifies procedures for installing shield assembly P/N 37.96.204.00.00
on the LH MLG leg on Model PZL W-3A helicopters with a rescue hoist
installed.
AD Requirements
For helicopters with a rescue hoist installed, this AD requires
modifying the LH MLG leg by installing shield assembly P/N
37.96.204.00.00. Additionally, this AD prohibits installing a rescue
hoist unless shield assembly P/N 37.96.204.00.00 is also installed.
Difference Between This AD and the EASA AD
Whereas EASA AD 2018-0274 applies to all PZL W-3A helicopters, this
AD applies to PZL W-3A helicopters with a rescue hoist installed.
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.
There are no helicopters with this type certificate on the U.S.
Registry. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment
are unnecessary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). In addition, for
the foregoing reason, 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.
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-2021-0683; Project Identifier MCAI-
2020-00614-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.
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 Fred
Guerin, Aerospace Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 S 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; telephone (202) 267-7457; 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
There are no costs of compliance with this AD because there are no
helicopters with this type certificate on the U.S. Registry.
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
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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.
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:
2021-17-13 PZL Swidnik S.A.: Amendment 39-21696; Docket No. FAA-
2021-0683; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00614-R.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective September 7,
2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to PZL Swidnik S.A. Model PZL W-3A helicopters,
certificated in any category, with a rescue hoist installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 3201, Landing
Gear/Wheel Fairing.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a damaged wheel braking
system pneumatic line fitting installed on the left-hand (LH) main
landing gear (MLG) leg. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent damage
to MLG pneumatic wheel braking system. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in loss of MLG wheel braking capability, and
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter during a roll-on
landing.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, modify
the LH MLG leg by installing shield assembly part number (P/N)
37.96.204.00.00.
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1): A sketch of the installation of
shield P/N 37.96.204.01.00 and clamps P/N MS21920-35, which together
constitute shield assembly P/N 37.96.204.00.00, is available in
Attachment 1, of WYTW[Oacute]RNIA SPRZ[Eogon]TU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO
``PZL-[Sacute]widnik'' Sp[oacute][lstrok]ka Akcyjna Mandatory
Bulletin No. BO-37-18-301, dated December 10, 2018.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a rescue
hoist unless the action required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD has
been accomplished concurrently with the rescue hoist installation or
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
(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 Fred Guerin,
Aerospace Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 S 216th St., Des Moines,
WA 98198; telephone (202) 267-7457; email [email protected].
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact WSK
``PZL-[Sacute]widnik'' S.A., Al. Lotnik[oacute]w Polskich 1, 21-045
[Sacute]widnik, Poland; telephone (+48) 81722 5716; fax (+48) 81722
5625; email: [email protected]; or at
https://www.pzlswidnik.pl/en/home. 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 European Aviation
Safety Agency (now European Union Aviation Safety Agency) (EASA) AD
2018-0274, dated December 13, 2018. You may view the EASA AD at
https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2021-0683.
Issued on August 12, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-17838 Filed 8-19-21; 8:45 am]
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