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[Docket No. FAA–2021–0611; Project
Identifier MCAI–2021–00038–R; Amendment
39–21761; AD 2021–21–01]
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019–05–
06, which applied to certain Airbus
Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model
EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+,
EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2,
EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters.
AD 2019–05–06 required replacing the
retaining ring, inspecting the hoist cable
hook assembly, and, if necessary,
replacing the elastomeric energy
absorber. This AD continues to require
the actions specified in AD 2019–05–06,
and also requires a modification or
replacement of the hoist cable hook
assembly that would terminate the
repetitive inspections and retaining ring
replacements, as specified in a
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, which is incorporated by
reference. This AD was prompted by a
report that a hook detached from the
hoist cable. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective December
10, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 10, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of April 17, 2019 (84 FR
8961, March 13, 2019).
ADDRESSES: For EASA material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact the EASA, KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne,
Germany; phone: +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. For service
information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N
Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
phone: (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
0323; fax: (972) 641–3775; or at https://
SUMMARY:
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www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/
technical-support.html. 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–2021–0611.
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–
0611; 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:
Jacob Fitch, Aerospace Engineer, COS
Program Management Section,
Operational Safety Branch, Compliance
& Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
phone: (817) 222–4130; email:
jacob.fitch@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2021–0011, dated January 12, 2021
(EASA AD 2021–0011) (also referred to
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland
GmbH (AHD) (formerly Eurocopter
Deutschland GmbH, Eurocopter Espan˜a
S.A.) Model EC135P1, EC135P2,
EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1,
EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3,
EC635P2+, EC635P3, EC635T1,
EC635T2+, and EC635T3 helicopters, all
serial numbers up to 1276 inclusive.
Model EC635P2+, EC635P3, EC635T1,
EC635T2+, and EC635T3 helicopters are
not certificated by the FAA and are not
included on the U.S. type certificate
data sheet; this AD therefore does not
include those helicopters in the
applicability.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2019–05–06,
Amendment 39–19588 (84 FR 8961,
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March 13, 2019) (AD 2019–05–06). AD
2019–05–06 applied to certain Airbus
Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model
EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+,
EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2,
EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on August 3, 2021 (86 FR
41791). The NPRM was prompted by a
report that a hook detached from the
hoist cable. The NPRM proposed to
continue to require the actions specified
in AD 2019–05–06, as specified in an
EASA AD. The NPRM also proposed to
require a modification or replacement of
the hoist cable hook assembly that
would terminate the repetitive
inspections and retaining ring
replacements, as specified in an EASA
AD.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
detachment of a hook from a hoist cable
resulting in inflight failure of the hoist,
which could result in injury to persons
being lifted. 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.
Change to This Final Rule
The FAA has revised the format of
paragraph (i)(5) of this AD.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data
and determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule with the change described
previously and 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.
The FAA also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this final rule.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2021–0011 specifies
procedures for replacing the retaining
ring; inspecting the hoist cable hook
assembly; replacing the elastomeric
energy absorber; and modifying the
hoist cable hook assembly or replacing
an affected hoist with a serviceable
hoist, which terminates the repetitive
inspections and replacements.
This AD also requires Goodrich
Service Bulletin No. 44301–10–17,
Revision 4, dated July 26, 2017, which
the Director of the Federal Register
approved for incorporation by reference
as of April 17, 2019 (84 FR 8961, March
13, 2019).
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.
Other Related Service Information
Airbus Helicopters has issued Alert
Service Bulletin No. ASB EC135–85A–
069, Revision 0, dated August 2, 2017.
The service information describes
procedures for inspecting each affected
hook assembly, replacing the retaining
ring, and replacing the elastomeric
energy absorber.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 341 helicopters of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
operators
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
Retained inspections and replacements of the retaining
ring from AD 2019-05-06.
New modification .........................
0.5 work-hour × $85 per hour =
$42.50 per inspection cycle.
Minimal ..........
$42.50 per inspection cycle ........
$14,492.50 per inspection cycle.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour =
$85.
Negligible .......
$85 ..............................................
$28,985.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
replacement of the elastomeric energy
absorber that would be required based
on the results of any required
inspections. The FAA has no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need this on-condition
replacement:
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ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Replacement of the elastomeric energy absorber .......
0.5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50 .......................
According to the manufacturer, some
or all of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
operators. The FAA does not control
warranty coverage for affected operators.
As a result, the FAA has included all
known costs in the cost estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
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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
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Cost per
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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.
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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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2019–05–06, Amendment 39–
19588 (84 FR 8961, March 13, 2019);
and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
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2021–21–01 Airbus Helicopters
Deutschland GmbH: Amendment 39–
21761; Docket No. FAA–2021–0611;
Project Identifier MCAI–2021–00038–R.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective December 10, 2021.
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(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019–05–06,
Amendment 39–19588 (84 FR 8961, March
13, 2019) (AD 2019–05–06).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters
Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1,
EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1,
EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3
helicopters, all serial numbers up to 1276
inclusive, certificated in any category, with
an affected hoist as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2021–0011, dated January 12, 2021 (EASA
AD 2021–0011).
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(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 2500, Cabin Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that a
hook detached from the hoist cable. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address detachment of
a hook from a hoist cable resulting in inflight
failure of the hoist, which could result in
injury to persons being lifted.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Requirements of Paragraph (e)
of AD 2019–05–06, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (e) of AD 2019–05–06, with no
changes. For Model EC135P1, EC135P2,
EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2,
EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters: Within
90 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 17,
2019 (the effective date of AD 2019–05–06)
and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 180
hours TIS:
(1) Inspect the hook assembly and
determine whether the elastomeric energy
absorber has taken a permanent compression
set by following the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs 2.A and 2.B, of
Goodrich Service Bulletin No. 44301–10–17,
Revision 4, dated July 26, 2017 (SB 44301–
10–17). If the elastomeric energy absorber has
taken a permanent compression set, replace
the elastomeric energy absorber before the
next hoist operation.
(2) Replace the retaining ring by following
the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
2.D through 2.K, of SB 44301–10–17.
(h) New Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (i) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2021–0011.
(i) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0011
(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0011 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) Paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD
2021–0011 do not apply to this AD. The
equivalent FAA requirements are specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(3) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2021–0011 does not apply to this AD.
(4) Where the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2021–0011 specifies
to discard certain parts, this AD requires
removing those parts from service.
(5) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–
0011 specifies a method of accomplishment
of certain actions, this AD requires replacing
the text ‘‘modify the affected hoist in
accordance with the instructions of the
modification ASB,’’ with ‘‘modify the
affected hoist in accordance with paragraphs
3.B.1 and 3.B.2 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of the modification ASB.’’
(6) Where the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2021–0011 specifies
to use tooling, equivalent tooling may be
used.
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(7) Accomplishing the modification
specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–
0011 or the replacement specified in
paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2021–0011
terminates the repetitive actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(8) Where paragraph (6) of EASA AD 2021–
0011 refers to October 25, 2017 (the effective
date of EASA AD 2017–0199), this AD
requires using the effective date of this AD;
and where paragraph (6) of EASA AD 2021–
0011 specified to do actions ‘‘as required by
paragraph (1) of this [EASA] AD,’’ for this
AD, do the actions required by paragraph (g)
of this AD.
(9) Paragraph (7) of EASA AD 2021–0011
does not apply to this AD. For this AD, for
helicopters that do not have an affected hoist
identified in paragraph (c) of this AD
installed: As of the effective date of this AD,
do not install an affected hoist identified in
paragraph (c) of this AD on any helicopter.
(j) 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 required actions can be done to the
helicopter (if the operator elects to do so),
provided the hoist is not used.
(k) 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 (l)(2) 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.
(l) Related Information
(1) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
Bulletin No. ASB EC135–85A–069, Revision
0, dated August 2, 2017, which is not
incorporated by reference, contains
additional information about the actions
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. To
obtain a copy of this service information,
contact Airbus Helicopters using the
information in paragraph (m)(6) of this AD.
You may view a copy of this service
information at the FAA using the information
in paragraph (m)(7) of this AD.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Jacob Fitch, Aerospace Engineer, COS
Program Management Section, Operational
Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort
Worth, TX 76177; phone: (817) 222–4130;
email: jacob.fitch@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
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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.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on December 10, 2021.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2021–0011, dated January 12,
2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on April 17, 2019 (84 FR
8961, March 13, 2019).
(i) Goodrich Service Bulletin No. 44301–
10–17, Revision 4, dated July 26, 2017.
Note 1 to paragraph (m)(4)(i): Goodrich
Service Bulletin No. 44301–10–17, Revision
4, dated July 26, 2017, is attached to Airbus
Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No.
EC135–85A–069, Revision 0, dated August 2,
2017, which is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For EASA AD 2021–0011, 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.
(6) For Goodrich service information
identified in this AD, contact Airbus
Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand
Prairie, TX 75052; phone: (972) 641–0000 or
(800) 232–0323; fax: (972) 641–3775; or at
https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/
support.html.
(7) 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–2021–0611.
(8) 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.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0604; Project
Identifier 2019–CE–007–AD; Amendment
39–21771; AD 2021–21–11]
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Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
Aerospace Limited Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
final rule, the MCAI, 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:
Mike Kiesov, Aviation Safety Engineer,
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO
64106; phone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Issued on September 27, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an
aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition
on an aviation product. The MCAI
identifies the unsafe condition as
insufficient clearance between the
engine mount, the Beta control rod, and
the inter-turbine temperature (ITT)
sensing probe that could lead to chafing
damage. This AD requires inspecting the
engine mount, the temperature probe,
and the reversing cable for damage, and
taking any necessary corrective actions.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December
10, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 10, 2021.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact the
Civil Aviation Authority of New
Zealand, Level 15, Asteron Centre, 55
Featherston Street, Wellington 6011;
phone: +64 4 560 9400; fax: +64 4 569
2024; email: info@caa.govt.nz. You may
view this service information at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It is also
available at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0604.
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holidays. The AD docket contains this
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in
the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
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The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain serial-numbered Pacific
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on July 28, 2021 (86 FR
40381). The NPRM was prompted by
MCAI originated by the Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA), which is the aviation
authority for New Zealand. The CAA of
New Zealand has issued AD DCA/
750XL/35, effective date February 7,
2019 (referred to after this as ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Pacific Aerospace Limited
Model 750XL airplanes. The MCAI
states:
DCA/750XL/35 is prompted by a review of
the engine installation procedures, which
identified that the clearance between the
engine mount, the Beta control rod and the
inter-turbine temperature (ITT) sensing probe
could be insufficient and result in chafing
damage. The [CAA] AD is issued to introduce
the instructions in Pacific Aerospace
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/
XL/102 issue 2, dated 5 November 2018.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0604.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 212 (Friday, November 5, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 61053-61056]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24154]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0611; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00038-R;
Amendment 39-21761; AD 2021-21-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-05-
06, which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model
EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and
EC135T3 helicopters. AD 2019-05-06 required replacing the retaining
ring, inspecting the hoist cable hook assembly, and, if necessary,
replacing the elastomeric energy absorber. This AD continues to require
the actions specified in AD 2019-05-06, and also requires a
modification or replacement of the hoist cable hook assembly that would
terminate the repetitive inspections and retaining ring replacements,
as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD,
which is incorporated by reference. This AD was prompted by a report
that a hook detached from the hoist cable. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 10, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 10,
2021.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of April
17, 2019 (84 FR 8961, March 13, 2019).
ADDRESSES: For EASA material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
phone: +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. For service information identified in this
AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX
75052; phone: (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax: (972) 641-3775; or
at https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/technical-support.html.
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-2021-0611.
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-
0611; 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: Jacob Fitch, Aerospace Engineer, COS
Program Management Section, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
76177; phone: (817) 222-4130; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2021-0011, dated January 12, 2021
(EASA AD 2021-0011) (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) (formerly Eurocopter
Deutschland GmbH, Eurocopter Espa[ntilde]a S.A.) Model EC135P1,
EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3,
EC635P2+, EC635P3, EC635T1, EC635T2+, and EC635T3 helicopters, all
serial numbers up to 1276 inclusive. Model EC635P2+, EC635P3, EC635T1,
EC635T2+, and EC635T3 helicopters are not certificated by the FAA and
are not included on the U.S. type certificate data sheet; this AD
therefore does not include those helicopters in the applicability.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2019-05-06, Amendment 39-19588 (84 FR 8961,
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March 13, 2019) (AD 2019-05-06). AD 2019-05-06 applied to certain
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+,
EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on August 3, 2021 (86 FR 41791). The
NPRM was prompted by a report that a hook detached from the hoist
cable. The NPRM proposed to continue to require the actions specified
in AD 2019-05-06, as specified in an EASA AD. The NPRM also proposed to
require a modification or replacement of the hoist cable hook assembly
that would terminate the repetitive inspections and retaining ring
replacements, as specified in an EASA AD.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address detachment of a hook from a
hoist cable resulting in inflight failure of the hoist, which could
result in injury to persons being lifted. 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.
Change to This Final Rule
The FAA has revised the format of paragraph (i)(5) of this AD.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the
change described previously and 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.
The FAA also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2021-0011 specifies procedures for replacing the retaining
ring; inspecting the hoist cable hook assembly; replacing the
elastomeric energy absorber; and modifying the hoist cable hook
assembly or replacing an affected hoist with a serviceable hoist, which
terminates the repetitive inspections and replacements.
This AD also requires Goodrich Service Bulletin No. 44301-10-17,
Revision 4, dated July 26, 2017, which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by reference as of April 17, 2019
(84 FR 8961, March 13, 2019).
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.
Other Related Service Information
Airbus Helicopters has issued Alert Service Bulletin No. ASB EC135-
85A-069, Revision 0, dated August 2, 2017. The service information
describes procedures for inspecting each affected hook assembly,
replacing the retaining ring, and replacing the elastomeric energy
absorber.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 341 helicopters of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Retained inspections and 0.5 work-hour x Minimal.............. $42.50 per $14,492.50 per
replacements of the retaining $85 per hour = inspection cycle. inspection
ring from AD $42.50 per cycle.
2019[dash]05[dash]06. inspection cycle.
New modification............... 1 work-hour x $85 Negligible........... $85.............. $28,985.
per hour = $85.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition replacement of the elastomeric energy absorber that would be
required based on the results of any required inspections. The FAA has
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this on-
condition replacement:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement of the elastomeric energy absorber 0.5 work-hour x $85 per hour = $2,152 $2,194.50
$42.50.
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According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected operators. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the cost estimate.
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.
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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
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
0
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-05-06, Amendment 39-19588
(84 FR 8961, March 13, 2019); and
0
b. Adding the following new AD:
2021-21-01 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH: Amendment 39-21761;
Docket No. FAA-2021-0611; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00038-R.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 10,
2021.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019-05-06, Amendment 39-19588 (84 FR 8961,
March 13, 2019) (AD 2019-05-06).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model
EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and
EC135T3 helicopters, all serial numbers up to 1276 inclusive,
certificated in any category, with an affected hoist as identified
in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0011, dated
January 12, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0011).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2500, Cabin
Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that a hook detached from the
hoist cable. The FAA is issuing this AD to address detachment of a
hook from a hoist cable resulting in inflight failure of the hoist,
which could result in injury to persons being lifted.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Requirements of Paragraph (e) of AD 2019-05-06, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (e) of AD
2019-05-06, with no changes. For Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+,
EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters: Within
90 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 17, 2019 (the effective
date of AD 2019-05-06) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 180
hours TIS:
(1) Inspect the hook assembly and determine whether the
elastomeric energy absorber has taken a permanent compression set by
following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 2.A and 2.B,
of Goodrich Service Bulletin No. 44301-10-17, Revision 4, dated July
26, 2017 (SB 44301-10-17). If the elastomeric energy absorber has
taken a permanent compression set, replace the elastomeric energy
absorber before the next hoist operation.
(2) Replace the retaining ring by following the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs 2.D through 2.K, of SB 44301-10-17.
(h) New Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2021-0011.
(i) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0011
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0011 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2021-0011 do not apply to
this AD. The equivalent FAA requirements are specified in paragraph
(g) of this AD.
(3) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0011 does not apply
to this AD.
(4) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-
0011 specifies to discard certain parts, this AD requires removing
those parts from service.
(5) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0011 specifies a method
of accomplishment of certain actions, this AD requires replacing the
text ``modify the affected hoist in accordance with the instructions
of the modification ASB,'' with ``modify the affected hoist in
accordance with paragraphs 3.B.1 and 3.B.2 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of the modification ASB.''
(6) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-
0011 specifies to use tooling, equivalent tooling may be used.
(7) Accomplishing the modification specified in paragraph (3) of
EASA AD 2021-0011 or the replacement specified in paragraph (4) of
EASA AD 2021-0011 terminates the repetitive actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(8) Where paragraph (6) of EASA AD 2021-0011 refers to October
25, 2017 (the effective date of EASA AD 2017-0199), this AD requires
using the effective date of this AD; and where paragraph (6) of EASA
AD 2021-0011 specified to do actions ``as required by paragraph (1)
of this [EASA] AD,'' for this AD, do the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(9) Paragraph (7) of EASA AD 2021-0011 does not apply to this
AD. For this AD, for helicopters that do not have an affected hoist
identified in paragraph (c) of this AD installed: As of the
effective date of this AD, do not install an affected hoist
identified in paragraph (c) of this AD on any helicopter.
(j) 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
required actions can be done to the helicopter (if the operator
elects to do so), provided the hoist is not used.
(k) 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 (l)(2) 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.
(l) Related Information
(1) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. ASB EC135-85A-
069, Revision 0, dated August 2, 2017, which is not incorporated by
reference, contains additional information about the actions
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. To obtain a copy of this
service information, contact Airbus Helicopters using the
information in paragraph (m)(6) of this AD. You may view a copy of
this service information at the FAA using the information in
paragraph (m)(7) of this AD.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Jacob Fitch,
Aerospace Engineer, COS Program Management Section, Operational
Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; phone: (817) 222-4130; email:
[email protected].
(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
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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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
December 10, 2021.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0011,
dated January 12, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 17, 2019 (84 FR 8961, March 13, 2019).
(i) Goodrich Service Bulletin No. 44301-10-17, Revision 4, dated
July 26, 2017.
Note 1 to paragraph (m)(4)(i): Goodrich Service Bulletin No.
44301-10-17, Revision 4, dated July 26, 2017, is attached to Airbus
Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC135-85A-069, Revision 0,
dated August 2, 2017, which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For EASA AD 2021-0011, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-
Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +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.
(6) For Goodrich service information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX
75052; phone: (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax: (972) 641-3775;
or at https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/support.html.
(7) 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-
2021-0611.
(8) 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 September 27, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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