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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,
´ RNIA SPRZE˛TU
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]
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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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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–
0374; 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: Hal
Jensen, Aerospace Engineer, Operational
Safety Branch, FAA, 950 L’Enfant Plaza
N SW, Washington, DC 20024;
telephone (202) 267–9167; email
hal.jensen@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2020–0087,
dated April 15, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–
0087), to correct an unsafe condition for
certain Airbus Helicopters (AH),
formerly Eurocopter, Eurocopter France,
Aerospatiale, Sud Aviation, Model
SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1,
AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters, if
equipped with an LH side stairway
door, except helicopters modified in
accordance with AH modification
(MOD) 07 28281 (AS 332, EC 225) or
MOD 07 27338 (SA 330). EASA issued
EASA AD 2020–0087 to supersede
EASA Emergency AD 2014–0241–E,
dated November 4, 2014 (EASA AD
2014–0241–E).
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Model SA330J, AS332C,
AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and
EC225LP helicopters. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
May 21, 2021 (86 FR 27535). The NPRM
was prompted by a report of an LH side
stairway door that inadvertently opened
and tore off from its attachment fittings
during flight. Subsequent investigation
revealed that the affected side stairway
door had been recently painted and the
paint impaired the external door handle
motion, affecting the correct operation
of the door locking safety mechanism.
The NPRM proposed to require
inspecting the locking safety mechanism
of the LH side stairway door handle and
depending on the results, corrective
action. The NPRM also proposed to
require modifying the locking safety
mechanism.
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The FAA is issuing this AD to address
incorrect locking of the LH side stairway
door, which could result in an in-flight
opening of the door and subsequent
damage to the helicopter or injury to
persons on the ground. See EASA AD
2020–0087 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.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2020–0087 requires
repetitively inspecting the locking safety
mechanism of the LH side stairway door
handle for correct operation and
depending on the results,
reconditioning the locking safety
mechanism or contacting the Airbus
Helicopters Support and Services
Department. EASA AD 2020–0087 also
requires modifying the locking safety
mechanism, which constitutes
terminating action for the repetitive
inspections.
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.
Differences Between This AD and the
EASA AD
Where EASA AD 2020–0087 refers to
the effective date of EASA AD 2014–
0241–E or its effective date, this AD
requires using the effective date of this
AD. Where EASA AD 2020–0087 refers
to Group 1 and 2 helicopters, this AD
does not refer to any groups of
helicopters. Where the service
information referenced in EASA AD
2020–0087 allows the pilot to perform
the requirements of the ASB, this AD
requires the requirements to be
performed by a qualified mechanic.
Where the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020–0087
specifies to submit certain information
to the manufacturer, this AD does not
include that requirement. Where the
service information referenced in EASA
AD 2020–0087 specifies to discard
certain parts, this AD requires removing
those parts from service instead. EASA
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AD 2020–0087 requires repeating the
inspection before next flight after each
application of painting on the LH side
stairway door or its external door
handle, whereas this AD does not.
EASA AD 2020–0087 requires
contacting the Airbus Helicopters
Support and Services Department if it is
impossible to recondition the locking
safety mechanism by moving the door
handle, whereas this AD requires, before
further flight, accomplishing paragraph
(5) of EASA AD 2020–0087 or
accomplishing corrective action using a
method approved by the Manager,
International Validation Branch, FAA.
The Manager’s approval letter must
specifically refer to this AD.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 37 helicopters of U.S. Registry.
Labor rates are estimated at $85 per
work-hour. Based on these numbers, the
FAA estimates that operators may incur
the following costs in order to comply
with this AD.
Inspecting the operation of the
locking safety mechanism on the LH
side stairway door handle takes about
0.1 work-hour for an estimated cost of
$9 per helicopter and $333 for the U.S.
fleet.
Moving the external door handle from
the ‘‘Locked’’ to the ‘‘Unlocked’’
position to determine if the safety
mechanism on the LH side stairway
door handle can lock automatically
takes about 0.5 work-hour for an
estimated cost of $43 per helicopter.
Modifying the locking safety
mechanism on the LH side stairway
door handle takes about 8 work-hours
and parts cost about $5,000 for an
estimated cost of $5,680 per helicopter.
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
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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
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:
■
2021–16–02 Airbus Helicopters:
Amendment 39–21663; Docket No.
FAA–2021–0374; Project Identifier
MCAI–2020–00543–R.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective September 24, 2021.
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(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters
Model SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1,
AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters,
certificated in any category, as identified in
the Applicability of European Union
Aviation Safety Agency AD 2020–0087, dated
April 15, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–0087).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code: 5210, Passenger/Crew Doors.
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a lefthand (LH) side stairway door that
inadvertently opened and tore off from its
attachment fittings during flight. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address incorrect locking
of the LH side stairway door, which could
result in an in-flight opening of the door and
subsequent damage to the helicopter or
injury to persons on the ground.
(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, EASA AD 2020–0087.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020–0087
(1) Where EASA AD 2020–0087 refers to
November 6, 2014 (the effective date of EASA
AD 2014–0241–E, dated November 4, 2014)
or its effective date, this AD requires using
the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2020–0087 refers to
Group 1 and Group 2 helicopters, this AD
does not refer to any groups of helicopters.
(3) Where the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020–0087 permits
certain actions to be performed by a
mechanical engineering technician or pilot,
this AD requires that the actions be
performed by a qualified mechanic.
(4) Where the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020–0087 specifies
to discard certain parts, this AD requires
removing those parts from service.
(5) While paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020–
0087 requires actions before next flight after
each application of painting on the LH side
stairway door or its external door handle,
those actions are not required by this AD.
(6) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–
0087 requires reconditioning the locking
safety mechanism, and the service
information referenced in paragraph (3) of
EASA AD 2020–0087 specifies contacting the
Airbus Helicopters Support and Services
Department if it is impossible to recondition
the locking safety mechanism by moving the
door handle, this AD requires moving the
external door handle from the ‘‘Locked’’ to
the ‘‘Unlocked’’ position to determine if the
safety mechanism can lock automatically. If
the safety mechanism does not lock
automatically, this AD requires, before
further flight accomplishing paragraph (5) of
EASA AD 2020–0087 or accomplishing
corrective action using a method approved by
the Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA. The Manager’s approval letter
must specifically refer to this AD.
(7) Where paragraph (5) of EASA AD 2020–
0087 identifies the modification as required
by paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2020–0087 as
terminating action for the repetitive
inspections as required by paragraph (2) of
EASA AD 2020–0087 for that helicopter, this
AD does not allow the modification to
terminate the repetitive inspections as
required by paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020–
0087.
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(8) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2020–0087 does not apply to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020–0087 specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
(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 Hal Jensen, Aerospace Engineer,
Operational Safety Branch, FAA, 950
L’Enfant Plaza N SW, Washington, DC 20024;
telephone (202) 267–9167; email hal.jensen@
faa.gov.
(l) 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 Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2020–0087, dated April 15, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2020–0087, 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–2021–0374.
(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.
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Issued on July 20, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
Correction to Final Rule
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0889; Airspace
Docket No. 20–ASO–25]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Class D Airspace, and
Class E Airspace; Smyrna, TN
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
AGENCY:
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
A final rule was published in
the Federal Register on February 23,
2021, amending Class D and E airspace
at Smyrna Airport, Smyrna, TN. This
action corrects the legal description of
the Class D airspace by amending the
southeastern bearing from the airport to
139°.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 2,
2021. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under Title 1CFR, part
51, subject to the annual revision of
FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of
conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal
Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
30337; telephone (404) 305–6364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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History
The FAA published a final rule in the
Federal Register (86 FR 10812, February
23, 2021) for Doc. No. FAA–2020–0889,
amending Class D airspace Class E
airspace at Smyrna Airport, Smyrna,
TN.
Subsequent to publication, the FAA
found the southeastern extension of the
Class D airspace was listed as the 142°
bearing from the airport. The bearing
should be the 139° bearing from the
airport. This action corrects this error.
Class D and Class E airspace
designations are published in Paragraph
5000, and 6005, respectively, of FAA
Order 7400.11E, dated July 21, 2020,
and effective September 15, 2020, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E airspace designations
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This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by
correcting the descriptor of Class D
airspace for Smyrna Airport, Smyrna,
TN as follows.
The first sentence of the legal
description for the Class D airspace at
Smyrna Airport is amended to read
‘‘That airspace extending upward from
the surface to but not including 2,500
feet MSL within a 3.9-mile radius of the
Smyrna Airport, and within 1.2 miles
each side of the 139° bearing from the
airport, extending from the 3.9-mile
radius to 5.5-miles southeast of the
airport, and within 1.2-miles each side
of the 184° bearing from the airport,
extending from the 3.9-mile radius to
5.5-miles south of the airport.’’
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated July 21, 2020, effective
September 15, 2020, is amended as
follows:
■
Paragraph 5000
Class D Airspace.
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*
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ASO TN D Smyrna, TN [Amended]
Smyrna Airport, TN
(Lat. 36°00′32″ N, long. 86°31′12″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface to but not including 2,500 feet MSL
within a 3.9-mile radius of the Smyrna
Airport, and within 1.2 miles each side of the
139° bearing from the airport, extending from
the 3.9-mile radius to 5.5-miles southeast of
the airport, and within 1.2-miles each side of
the 184° bearing from the airport, extending
from the 3.9-mile radius to 5.5-miles south of
the airport. This Class D airspace area is
effective during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective dates and times will
thereafter be continuously published in the
Chart Supplement.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August
17, 2021.
Matthew N. Cathcart,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization.
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Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action
is not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and
no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 159 (Friday, August 20, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46771-46774]
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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
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 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 [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-2021-0374.
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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-
0374; 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: Hal Jensen, Aerospace Engineer,
Operational Safety Branch, FAA, 950 L'Enfant Plaza N SW, Washington, DC
20024; telephone (202) 267-9167; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0087, dated April 15, 2020
(EASA AD 2020-0087), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
Helicopters (AH), formerly Eurocopter, Eurocopter France, Aerospatiale,
Sud Aviation, Model SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and
EC225LP helicopters, if equipped with an LH side stairway door, except
helicopters modified in accordance with AH modification (MOD) 07 28281
(AS 332, EC 225) or MOD 07 27338 (SA 330). EASA issued EASA AD 2020-
0087 to supersede EASA Emergency AD 2014-0241-E, dated November 4, 2014
(EASA AD 2014-0241-E).
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Model SA330J,
AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on May 21, 2021 (86 FR 27535). The
NPRM was prompted by a report of an LH side stairway door that
inadvertently opened and tore off from its attachment fittings during
flight. Subsequent investigation revealed that the affected side
stairway door had been recently painted and the paint impaired the
external door handle motion, affecting the correct operation of the
door locking safety mechanism. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting
the locking safety mechanism of the LH side stairway door handle and
depending on the results, corrective action. The NPRM also proposed to
require modifying the locking safety mechanism.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address incorrect locking of the LH
side stairway door, which could result in an in-flight opening of the
door and subsequent damage to the helicopter or injury to persons on
the ground. See EASA AD 2020-0087 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.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2020-0087 requires repetitively inspecting the locking
safety mechanism of the LH side stairway door handle for correct
operation and depending on the results, reconditioning the locking
safety mechanism or contacting the Airbus Helicopters Support and
Services Department. EASA AD 2020-0087 also requires modifying the
locking safety mechanism, which constitutes terminating action for the
repetitive inspections.
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.
Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD
Where EASA AD 2020-0087 refers to the effective date of EASA AD
2014-0241-E or its effective date, this AD requires using the effective
date of this AD. Where EASA AD 2020-0087 refers to Group 1 and 2
helicopters, this AD does not refer to any groups of helicopters. Where
the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-0087 allows the
pilot to perform the requirements of the ASB, this AD requires the
requirements to be performed by a qualified mechanic. Where the service
information referenced in EASA AD 2020-0087 specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement. Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-
0087 specifies to discard certain parts, this AD requires removing
those parts from service instead. EASA AD 2020-0087 requires repeating
the inspection before next flight after each application of painting on
the LH side stairway door or its external door handle, whereas this AD
does not. EASA AD 2020-0087 requires contacting the Airbus Helicopters
Support and Services Department if it is impossible to recondition the
locking safety mechanism by moving the door handle, whereas this AD
requires, before further flight, accomplishing paragraph (5) of EASA AD
2020-0087 or accomplishing corrective action using a method approved by
the Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA. The Manager's
approval letter must specifically refer to this AD.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 37 helicopters of U.S.
Registry. Labor rates are estimated at $85 per work-hour. Based on
these numbers, the FAA estimates that operators may incur the following
costs in order to comply with this AD.
Inspecting the operation of the locking safety mechanism on the LH
side stairway door handle takes about 0.1 work-hour for an estimated
cost of $9 per helicopter and $333 for the U.S. fleet.
Moving the external door handle from the ``Locked'' to the
``Unlocked'' position to determine if the safety mechanism on the LH
side stairway door handle can lock automatically takes about 0.5 work-
hour for an estimated cost of $43 per helicopter.
Modifying the locking safety mechanism on the LH side stairway door
handle takes about 8 work-hours and parts cost about $5,000 for an
estimated cost of $5,680 per helicopter.
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
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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:
2021-16-02 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-21663; Docket No. FAA-
2021-0374; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00543-R.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective September 24,
2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J, AS332C,
AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters, certificated in
any category, as identified in the Applicability of European Union
Aviation Safety Agency AD 2020-0087, dated April 15, 2020 (EASA AD
2020-0087).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code: 5210, Passenger/
Crew Doors.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a left-hand (LH) side
stairway door that inadvertently opened and tore off from its
attachment fittings during flight. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address incorrect locking of the LH side stairway door, which could
result in an in-flight opening of the door and subsequent damage to
the helicopter or injury to persons on the ground.
(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, EASA AD 2020-0087.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0087
(1) Where EASA AD 2020-0087 refers to November 6, 2014 (the
effective date of EASA AD 2014-0241-E, dated November 4, 2014) or
its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of
this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2020-0087 refers to Group 1 and Group 2
helicopters, this AD does not refer to any groups of helicopters.
(3) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-
0087 permits certain actions to be performed by a mechanical
engineering technician or pilot, this AD requires that the actions
be performed by a qualified mechanic.
(4) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-
0087 specifies to discard certain parts, this AD requires removing
those parts from service.
(5) While paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020-0087 requires actions
before next flight after each application of painting on the LH side
stairway door or its external door handle, those actions are not
required by this AD.
(6) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0087 requires
reconditioning the locking safety mechanism, and the service
information referenced in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0087
specifies contacting the Airbus Helicopters Support and Services
Department if it is impossible to recondition the locking safety
mechanism by moving the door handle, this AD requires moving the
external door handle from the ``Locked'' to the ``Unlocked''
position to determine if the safety mechanism can lock
automatically. If the safety mechanism does not lock automatically,
this AD requires, before further flight accomplishing paragraph (5)
of EASA AD 2020-0087 or accomplishing corrective action using a
method approved by the Manager, International Validation Branch,
FAA. The Manager's approval letter must specifically refer to this
AD.
(7) Where paragraph (5) of EASA AD 2020-0087 identifies the
modification as required by paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2020-0087 as
terminating action for the repetitive inspections as required by
paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020-0087 for that helicopter, this AD does
not allow the modification to terminate the repetitive inspections
as required by paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020-0087.
(8) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0087 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-0087
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
(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: [email protected].
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Hal Jensen,
Aerospace Engineer, Operational Safety Branch, FAA, 950 L'Enfant
Plaza N SW, Washington, DC 20024; telephone (202) 267-9167; email
[email protected].
(l) 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 Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0087,
dated April 15, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2020-0087, 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-
2021-0374.
(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.
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Issued on July 20, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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