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• If a go-around is needed, do the go-around and the missed approach procedure
either in manual or automatic flight.
During Landing
• Radio altitude-based altitude aural callouts during approach may not be available or
may be erroneous.
• Manual deployment of the speedbrakes may be needed.
• If the thrust reversers do not deploy, immediately ensure the speedbrakes are
extended, apply manual braking, and modulate as needed for the existing runway
conditions.
Note: In some conditions, maximum manual braking may be needed throughout the
entire landing roll.
During Go-around and Missed Approach
TO/GA mode may not be available.
Monitor thrust and verify that thrust increases.
Monitor pitch mode engagement.
Monitor roll mode engagement.
Autopilot may not engage.
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Note 1 to paragraph (h): Guidance for
accomplishing the actions required by this
AD can be found in Boeing Multi Operator
Message MOM–MOM–22–0016–01B(R1),
dated January 16, 2022, and Boeing Flight
Crew Operations Manual Bulletin TBC–26,
‘‘Radio Altimeter Anomalies due to 5G CBand Wireless Broadband Interference in the
United States,’’ dated January 17, 2022.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2021–23–12,
Amendment 39–21810 (86 FR 69984,
December 9, 2021) providing relief for
specific radio altimeter installations are
approved as AMOCs for the provisions of this
AD.
Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section,
FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
206–231–3165; email: dean.r.thompson@
faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD that is not incorporated by reference,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–
SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone
562–797–1717; internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
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[Docket No. FAA–2021–0843; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–00256–Q; Amendment
39–21891; AD 2022–01–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Umlaut
Engineering GmbH (Previously P3
Engineering GmbH) HAFEX (HalonFree) Hand-Held Fire Extinguishers
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
Issued on January 26, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Dean Thompson, Senior Aerospace
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The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Umlaut Engineering GmbH (previously
P3 Engineering GmbH) HAFEX (Halonfree) hand-held P3HAFEX fire
extinguishers (fire extinguishers). This
AD was prompted by reports of a quality
control issue on certain fire
extinguishers, where the spindle
geometries of the fire extinguishers were
found to be out of tolerance. This AD
requires removing affected fire
extinguishers from service. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
SUMMARY:
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This AD is effective March 7,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of March 7, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For Umlaut service
information identified in this final rule,
contact Umlaut Engineering,
Blohmstrasse 12, Hamburg, Germany
21079, Phone: 49 0 40 75 25 779 0,
email: hafex@umlaut.com, or web:
https://www.umlaut.com/hafex. 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 at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0843.
DATES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0843; 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 Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, 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:
Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
COS Program Management Section,
Operational Safety Branch, Compliance
& Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600
Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone (516) 228–7330; email
andrea.jimenez@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to Umlaut Engineering GmbH
(previously P3 Engineering GmbH) fire
extinguisher part numbers (P/Ns)
P3APP003010A and P3APP003010C
with a manufacturing date of March
2019 through July 2019 inclusive and
with a serial number (S/N) listed in
Appendix 1 of Umlaut Vendor Service
Bulletin Doc. No. P3VSB000001, Issue
C, dated December 13, 2019 (VSB
P3VSB000001, Issue C), that may be
installed on various model helicopters.
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The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on October 8, 2021 (86 FR
56232). In the NPRM, the FAA proposed
to require removing affected fire
extinguishers from service and prohibit
installing affected fire extinguishers on
any aircraft.
The NPRM was prompted by EASA
AD 2020–0013, dated January 29, 2020
(EASA AD 2020–0013), issued by
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for
the Member States of the European
Union, to correct an unsafe condition
for Airbus Helicopters Model AS 332 C,
C1, L, L1, and L2, AS 365 N2 and N3,
EC 155 B and B1, EC 175 B, EC 225 LP,
SA 330 J, and SA 365 C1, C2, C3, N, and
N1 helicopters; Airbus Helicopters
Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 P1,
P2, P2+, P3, T1, T2, T2+, and T3, EC635
P2+, P3, T1, T2+, and T3, and MBB–
BK117 A–1, A–3, A–4, B–1, B–2, C–1,
C–2, and D–2 helicopters; Leonardo
S.p.A. Model AB139, AB 204B, AB 205
A–1, AB 212, AB 412, AB 412EP, AS–
61N, AS–61N1, AW139, AW169, and
AW189 helicopters; and WSK PZL–
SWIDNIK S.A. Model PZL W–3A and
PZL W–3AS helicopters. EASA advises
of occurrences that have been reported
of a quality issue on certain fire
extinguishers, manufactured by Umlaut
Engineering GmbH (formerly P3
Engineering GmbH), where the spindle
geometries of the extinguishers were
found to be out of tolerance. The
manufacturing defect was identified in
certain serial-numbered fire
extinguisher P/Ns P3APP003010A and
P3APP003010C with a manufacturing
date of March 2019 through July 2019
inclusive, where prolonged exposure
(12 hours or more) to high temperature
conditions of more than 68 °C (154.4 °F)
could cause a non-detectable seizure of
the spindle that could cause the fire
extinguisher to be inoperative. This
condition, if not addressed, could
prevent proper extinguishing of a fire in
the cabin, possibly resulting in damage
to the helicopter and injury to the
occupants.
Accordingly, EASA AD 2020–0013
requires replacing affected fire
extinguishers and prohibits installing an
affected fire extinguisher on any
helicopter.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from
one commenter; Net Jets. Net Jets
commented that there is a more recent
revision of the service information. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
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Comment Regarding Updated Service
Information
Net Jets stated that VSB
P3VSB000001, Issue C, which is cited in
the applicability paragraph of the
NPRM, has been revised to Umlaut
Vendor Service Bulletin Doc. No.
P3VSB000001, Issue D, dated September
9, 2020 (VSB P3VSB000001, Issue D),
and that it adds S/Ns.
Although Net Jets did not request any
changes to the NPRM, the FAA infers
that Net Jets would like the FAA to
update the required service information
(VSB P3VSB000001, Issue C), which is
required to use to identify an affected
fire extinguisher as proposed in the
applicability paragraph of the NPRM, to
VSB P3VSB000001, Issue D. The FAA
reviewed VSB P3VSB000001, Issue D,
and while it updates certain
information, there are no changes to the
S/Ns identified in its Appendix 1. In
light of this, the FAA has determined to
allow the use of VSB P3VSB000001,
Issue C, or VSB P3VSB000001, Issue D,
in the applicability paragraph of this
final rule.
Conclusion
These products have been approved
by EASA and are approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to the
FAA’s bilateral agreement with the
European Union, EASA has notified the
FAA about the unsafe condition
described in its AD. The FAA reviewed
the relevant data, considered the
comments received, and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD
as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Except for
minor editorial changes, and any other
changes described previously, this AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
None of the changes will increase the
economic burden on any operator.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed VSB
P3VSB000001, Issue C, which specifies
procedures for identifying P3HAFEX
fire extinguisher P/Ns P3APP003010A
and P3APP003010C, with a date of
manufacture between March 2019
through July 2019, and an S/N listed in
its Appendix 1, to determine if the fire
extinguisher should be replaced. VSB
P3VSB000001, Issue C, also specifies
procedures for removing, installing, and
tracking affected P3HAFEX fire
extinguishers.
The FAA also reviewed VSB
P3VSB000001, Issue D, which specifies
the same procedures as VSB
P3VSB000001, Issue C, except VSB
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P3VSB000001, Issue D, updates
Component Maintenance Manual
(CMM) references and material
information.
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
EASA AD 2020–0013 is issued against
various model helicopters and defines
an affected part, whereas this AD is an
appliance AD action against affected fire
extinguishers because the unsafe
condition exists in the appliance itself
and not in the installation of the
appliance on certain aircraft. EASA AD
2020–0013 identifies some helicopter
models that are affected by this unsafe
condition that are not identified as
possibly affected in this AD because
those model helicopters are not FAA
type-certificated.
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Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 762 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.
Replacing a fire extinguisher takes
about 0.25 work-hour and parts cost
about $1,200 for an estimated cost of
$1,221 per fire extinguisher.
According to Umlaut Engineering
GmbH service information, some of the
costs of this AD may be covered under
warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected individuals. The
FAA does not control warranty coverage
by Umlaut Engineering GmbH;
accordingly, all costs are included in
this 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
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that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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:
■
2022–01–03 Umlaut Engineering GmbH
(Previously P3 Engineering GmbH)
HAFEX (Halon-Free) Hand-Held Fire
Extinguishers: Amendment 39–21891;
Docket No. FAA–2021–0843; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–00256–Q.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective March 7, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Umlaut Engineering
GmbH (previously P3 Engineering GmbH)
HAFEX (Halon-free) hand-held P3HAFEX
fire extinguisher (fire extinguisher) part
numbers P3APP003010A and P3APP003010C
with a manufacturing date of March 2019
through July 2019 inclusive and with a serial
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number listed in Appendix 1 of Umlaut
Vendor Service Bulletin Doc. No.
P3VSB000001, Issue C, dated December 13,
2019, or Umlaut Vendor Service Bulletin
Doc. No. P3VSB000001, Issue D, dated
September 9, 2020. These fire extinguishers
may be installed on but not limited to the
following aircraft certificated in any category:
(1) Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C,
AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS–
365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1,
EC225LP, SA330J, SA–365C1, SA–365C2,
SA–365N, and SA–365N1 helicopters;
(2) Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
(AHD) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+,
EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+,
EC135T3, MBB–BK117 A–1, MBB–BK117 A–
3, MBB–BK117 A–4, MBB–BK117 B–1,
MBB–BK117 B–2, MBB–BK117 C–1, MBB–
BK117 C–2, and MBB–BK117 D–2
helicopters;
(3) Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139, AB412,
AB412 EP, AW139, AW169, and AW189
helicopters; and
(4) PZL-Swidnik S.A Model PZL W–3A
helicopters.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 2622, Fire Bottle, Portable.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
non-conforming fire extinguisher, which
could prevent proper extinguishing of a fire
in the cabin, and result in subsequent
damage to the helicopter and injury to the
occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, remove each fire
extinguisher identified in the introductory
text of paragraph (c) from service.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install a fire extinguisher identified in the
introductory text of paragraph (c) of this AD
on any aircraft.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the International Validation
Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
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 Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
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COS Program Management Section,
Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600 Stewart
Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone (516) 228–7330; email
andrea.jimenez@faa.gov.
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2020–0013, dated January 29,
2020. You may view the EASA AD at https://
www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA–
2021–0843.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 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) Umlaut Vendor Service Bulletin Doc.
No. P3VSB000001, Issue C, dated December
13, 2019.
(ii) Umlaut Vendor Service Bulletin Doc.
No. P3VSB000001, Issue D, dated September
9, 2020.
(3) For Umlaut service information
identified in this AD, contact Umlaut
Engineering, Blohmstrasse 12, Hamburg,
Germany 21079, Phone: 49 0 40 75 25 779
0, email: hafex@umlaut.com, or web: https://
www.umlaut.com/hafex.
(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.
(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 December 21, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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ACTION:
Final rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B,
AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2,
AS350B3, AS350D, EC130B4, and
EC130T2 helicopters; AS355E, AS355F,
AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and
AS355NP helicopters; and Model SA–
365C1, SA–365C2, SA–365N, SA–
365N1, AS–365N2, and AS 365 N3
helicopters. This AD was prompted a
report of increased vibration during
flight. This AD requires the application
of alignment markings on, and repetitive
inspections of, the main rotor (MR)
pitch rod upper links and, depending on
findings, the accomplishment of
applicable corrective actions, 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 March 7,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 7, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For EASA material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 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 at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0947.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
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Identifier MCAI–2021–00195–R; Amendment
39–21889; AD 2022–01–01]
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Administration (FAA), DOT.
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You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0947; 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 EASA AD, 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.
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Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
COS Program Management Section,
Operational Safety Branch, Compliance
& Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600
Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone (516) 228–7330; email
andrea.jimenez@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2021–0048,
dated February 16, 2021 (EASA AD
2021–0048), to correct an unsafe
condition for Airbus Helicopters
(formerly Eurocopter, Eurocopter
France, Ae´rospatiale) Model AS 350 B,
AS 350 BA, AS 350 BB, AS 350 B1, AS
350 B2, AS 350 B3, AS 350 D, EC 130
B4, and EC 130 T2 helicopters; Model
AS 355 E, AS 355 F, AS 355 F1, AS 355
F2, AS 355 N, and AS 355 NP
helicopters; and Model SA 365 C1, SA
365 C2, SA 365 C3, SA 365 N, SA 365
N1, AS 365 N2, and AS 365 N3
helicopters; all serial numbers. Model
AS 350 BB and SA 365 C3 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 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Airbus Helicopters Model
AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1,
AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, EC130B4,
and EC130T2 helicopters; Model
AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2,
AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters; and
Model SA–365C1, SA–365C2, SA–365N,
SA–365N1, AS–365N2, and AS 365 N3
helicopters. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on October 29, 2021
(86 FR 59892). The NPRM was
prompted by a report of increased
vibration during flight. The NPRM
proposed to require the application of
alignment markings on, and repetitive
inspections of, the MR pitch rod upper
links and, depending on findings, the
accomplishment of applicable corrective
actions, as specified in EASA AD 2021–
0048.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
loss of tightening torque of the screws
connecting the MR pitch rods to the
horns of the upper links. This condition,
if not addressed, could result in loss of
one or more MR pitch rod upper links,
possibly resulting in loss of control of
the helicopter. See EASA AD 2021–0048
for additional background information.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 20 (Monday, January 31, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 4797-4800]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01859]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0843; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00256-Q;
Amendment 39-21891; AD 2022-01-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Umlaut Engineering GmbH (Previously P3
Engineering GmbH) HAFEX (Halon-Free) Hand-Held Fire Extinguishers
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 Umlaut Engineering GmbH (previously P3 Engineering GmbH) HAFEX
(Halon-free) hand-held P3HAFEX fire extinguishers (fire extinguishers).
This AD was prompted by reports of a quality control issue on certain
fire extinguishers, where the spindle geometries of the fire
extinguishers were found to be out of tolerance. This AD requires
removing affected fire extinguishers from service. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DATES: This AD is effective March 7, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 7,
2022.
ADDRESSES: For Umlaut service information identified in this final
rule, contact Umlaut Engineering, Blohmstrasse 12, Hamburg, Germany
21079, Phone: 49 0 40 75 25 779 0, email: [email protected], or web:
https://www.umlaut.com/hafex. 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 at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0843.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0843; 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 Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, 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: Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
COS Program Management Section, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone (516) 228-7330; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Umlaut Engineering GmbH
(previously P3 Engineering GmbH) fire extinguisher part numbers (P/Ns)
P3APP003010A and P3APP003010C with a manufacturing date of March 2019
through July 2019 inclusive and with a serial number (S/N) listed in
Appendix 1 of Umlaut Vendor Service Bulletin Doc. No. P3VSB000001,
Issue C, dated December 13, 2019 (VSB P3VSB000001, Issue C), that may
be installed on various model helicopters. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on October 8, 2021 (86 FR 56232). In the NPRM, the FAA
proposed to require removing affected fire extinguishers from service
and prohibit installing affected fire extinguishers on any aircraft.
The NPRM was prompted by EASA AD 2020-0013, dated January 29, 2020
(EASA AD 2020-0013), issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for
the Member States of the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition
for Airbus Helicopters Model AS 332 C, C1, L, L1, and L2, AS 365 N2 and
N3, EC 155 B and B1, EC 175 B, EC 225 LP, SA 330 J, and SA 365 C1, C2,
C3, N, and N1 helicopters; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model
EC135 P1, P2, P2+, P3, T1, T2, T2+, and T3, EC635 P2+, P3, T1, T2+, and
T3, and MBB-BK117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2, and D-2
helicopters; Leonardo S.p.A. Model AB139, AB 204B, AB 205 A-1, AB 212,
AB 412, AB 412EP, AS-61N, AS-61N1, AW139, AW169, and AW189 helicopters;
and WSK PZL-SWIDNIK S.A. Model PZL W-3A and PZL W-3AS helicopters. EASA
advises of occurrences that have been reported of a quality issue on
certain fire extinguishers, manufactured by Umlaut Engineering GmbH
(formerly P3 Engineering GmbH), where the spindle geometries of the
extinguishers were found to be out of tolerance. The manufacturing
defect was identified in certain serial-numbered fire extinguisher P/Ns
P3APP003010A and P3APP003010C with a manufacturing date of March 2019
through July 2019 inclusive, where prolonged exposure (12 hours or
more) to high temperature conditions of more than 68 [deg]C (154.4
[deg]F) could cause a non-detectable seizure of the spindle that could
cause the fire extinguisher to be inoperative. This condition, if not
addressed, could prevent proper extinguishing of a fire in the cabin,
possibly resulting in damage to the helicopter and injury to the
occupants.
Accordingly, EASA AD 2020-0013 requires replacing affected fire
extinguishers and prohibits installing an affected fire extinguisher on
any helicopter.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from one commenter; Net Jets. Net Jets
commented that there is a more recent revision of the service
information. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM
and the FAA's response to each comment.
Comment Regarding Updated Service Information
Net Jets stated that VSB P3VSB000001, Issue C, which is cited in
the applicability paragraph of the NPRM, has been revised to Umlaut
Vendor Service Bulletin Doc. No. P3VSB000001, Issue D, dated September
9, 2020 (VSB P3VSB000001, Issue D), and that it adds S/Ns.
Although Net Jets did not request any changes to the NPRM, the FAA
infers that Net Jets would like the FAA to update the required service
information (VSB P3VSB000001, Issue C), which is required to use to
identify an affected fire extinguisher as proposed in the applicability
paragraph of the NPRM, to VSB P3VSB000001, Issue D. The FAA reviewed
VSB P3VSB000001, Issue D, and while it updates certain information,
there are no changes to the S/Ns identified in its Appendix 1. In light
of this, the FAA has determined to allow the use of VSB P3VSB000001,
Issue C, or VSB P3VSB000001, Issue D, in the applicability paragraph of
this final rule.
Conclusion
These products have been approved by EASA and are approved for
operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral
agreement with the European Union, EASA has notified the FAA about the
unsafe condition described in its AD. The FAA reviewed the relevant
data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for
minor editorial changes, and any other changes described previously,
this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will
increase the economic burden on any operator.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed VSB P3VSB000001, Issue C, which specifies
procedures for identifying P3HAFEX fire extinguisher P/Ns P3APP003010A
and P3APP003010C, with a date of manufacture between March 2019 through
July 2019, and an S/N listed in its Appendix 1, to determine if the
fire extinguisher should be replaced. VSB P3VSB000001, Issue C, also
specifies procedures for removing, installing, and tracking affected
P3HAFEX fire extinguishers.
The FAA also reviewed VSB P3VSB000001, Issue D, which specifies the
same procedures as VSB P3VSB000001, Issue C, except VSB
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P3VSB000001, Issue D, updates Component Maintenance Manual (CMM)
references and material information.
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
EASA AD 2020-0013 is issued against various model helicopters and
defines an affected part, whereas this AD is an appliance AD action
against affected fire extinguishers because the unsafe condition exists
in the appliance itself and not in the installation of the appliance on
certain aircraft. EASA AD 2020-0013 identifies some helicopter models
that are affected by this unsafe condition that are not identified as
possibly affected in this AD because those model helicopters are not
FAA type-certificated.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 762 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.
Replacing a fire extinguisher takes about 0.25 work-hour and parts
cost about $1,200 for an estimated cost of $1,221 per fire
extinguisher.
According to Umlaut Engineering GmbH service information, some of
the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing
the cost impact on affected individuals. The FAA does not control
warranty coverage by Umlaut Engineering GmbH; accordingly, all costs
are included in this 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.
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:
2022-01-03 Umlaut Engineering GmbH (Previously P3 Engineering GmbH)
HAFEX (Halon-Free) Hand-Held Fire Extinguishers: Amendment 39-21891;
Docket No. FAA-2021-0843; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00256-Q.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 7, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Umlaut Engineering GmbH (previously P3
Engineering GmbH) HAFEX (Halon-free) hand-held P3HAFEX fire
extinguisher (fire extinguisher) part numbers P3APP003010A and
P3APP003010C with a manufacturing date of March 2019 through July
2019 inclusive and with a serial number listed in Appendix 1 of
Umlaut Vendor Service Bulletin Doc. No. P3VSB000001, Issue C, dated
December 13, 2019, or Umlaut Vendor Service Bulletin Doc. No.
P3VSB000001, Issue D, dated September 9, 2020. These fire
extinguishers may be installed on but not limited to the following
aircraft certificated in any category:
(1) Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1,
AS332L2, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, EC225LP, SA330J, SA-
365C1, SA-365C2, SA-365N, and SA-365N1 helicopters;
(2) Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model EC135P1,
EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3,
MBB-BK117 A-1, MBB-BK117 A-3, MBB-BK117 A-4, MBB-BK117 B-1, MBB-
BK117 B-2, MBB-BK117 C-1, MBB-BK117 C-2, and MBB-BK117 D-2
helicopters;
(3) Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139, AB412, AB412 EP, AW139, AW169,
and AW189 helicopters; and
(4) PZL-Swidnik S.A Model PZL W-3A helicopters.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2622, Fire Bottle,
Portable.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a non-conforming fire
extinguisher, which could prevent proper extinguishing of a fire in
the cabin, and result in subsequent damage to the helicopter and
injury to the occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, remove
each fire extinguisher identified in the introductory text of
paragraph (c) from service.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a fire
extinguisher identified in the introductory text of paragraph (c) of
this AD on any aircraft.
(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 Andrea Jimenez,
Aerospace Engineer,
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COS Program Management Section, Operational Safety Branch,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228-7330; email
[email protected].
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0013, dated January 29, 2020.
You may view the EASA AD at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket
No. FAA-2021-0843.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference 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) Umlaut Vendor Service Bulletin Doc. No. P3VSB000001, Issue
C, dated December 13, 2019.
(ii) Umlaut Vendor Service Bulletin Doc. No. P3VSB000001, Issue
D, dated September 9, 2020.
(3) For Umlaut service information identified in this AD,
contact Umlaut Engineering, Blohmstrasse 12, Hamburg, Germany 21079,
Phone: 49 0 40 75 25 779 0, email: [email protected], or web: https://www.umlaut.com/hafex.
(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.
(5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on December 21, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-01859 Filed 1-28-22; 8:45 am]
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