Rule2021-25687
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
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Published
November 26, 2021
Effective
January 3, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a design deficiency. This AD requires modifying the hoist control power supply, 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 225 (Friday, November 26, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 67312-67313]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-25687]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0693; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01666-R;
Amendment 39-21788; AD 2021-22-15]
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 AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters. This
AD was prompted by a design deficiency. This AD requires modifying the
hoist control power supply, 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 January 3, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 3,
2022.
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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e6a7a295a683879587c8839394899687c88393"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eeafaa9dae8b8f9d8fc08b9b9c819e8fc08b9b">[email protected]</span></a>; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this material on the EASA website at
<a href="https://ad.easa.europa.eu">https://ad.easa.europa.eu</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0693.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0693; 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: Ronnea Derby, Aerospace Engineer,
Denver ACO Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 26805 E
68th Ave., Mail Stop: Room 214, Denver, CO 80249; telephone (303) 342-
1093; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b7e5d8d9d9d2d699fb99f3d2c5d5cef7d1d6d699d0d8c1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="41132e2f2f24206f0d6f0524332338012720206f262e37">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0281, dated December 16, 2020
(EASA AD 2020-0281), to correct an unsafe condition for certain serial-
numbered Airbus Helicopters (AH), formerly Eurocopter, Eurocopter
France, Aerospatiale Model AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP helicopters.
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
Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on August 25, 2021 (86 FR 47420). The
NPRM was prompted by a design deficiency involving the incorrect wiring
routing of the electrical hoist installation. The affected wiring was
not protected by the circuit breaker that was intended to provide
electrical protection for that wiring. The NPRM proposed to require
modifying the hoist control power supply, as specified in EASA AD 2020-
0281.
The FAA is issuing this AD to correct the electrical hoist
installation wiring routing. See EASA AD 2020-0281 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 2020-0281 requires modifying the hoist control power
supply.
This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 5 helicopters of U.S.
Registry. Labor rates are estimated at $85 per work-hour. Based on
these numbers, the FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this AD.
Modifying the electrical hoist control power supply takes about 4
work-hours and parts cost about $10, for an estimated cost of $350 per
helicopter and $1,750 for the affected U.S. fleet.
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
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necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that
is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2021-22-15 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-21788; Docket No. FAA-
2021-0693; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01666-R.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 3, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 and EC225LP
helicopters, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0281, dated December 16,
2020 (EASA AD 2020-0281).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2500, Cabin
Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a design deficiency. The FAA is issuing
this AD to correct the electrical hoist installation wiring routing.
The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in a short
circuit of the hoist control electrical harness and subsequent hoist
shear command and hoisted load loss, possibly resulting in injury to
a person being lifted 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 2020-0281.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0281
(1) Where EASA AD 2020-0281 requires compliance within 30 days
after its effective date, this AD requires compliance within 30
hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not require the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2020-0281.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-0281
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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eed7c3afb8bdc3afa7bcc3d9dddec3afa3a1adae888f8fc0898198"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aa9387ebfcf987ebe3f8879d999a87ebe7e5e9eacccbcb84cdc5dc">[email protected]</span></a>.
(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 Ronnea Derby,
Aerospace Engineer, Denver ACO Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, FAA, 26805 E 68th Ave., Mail Stop: Room 214, Denver, CO
80249; telephone (303) 342-1093; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9dcff2f3f3f8fcb3d1b3d9f8efffe4ddfbfcfcb3faf2eb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="297b4647474c480765076d4c5b4b50694f4848074e465f">[email protected]</span></a>.
(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 2020-0281,
dated December 16, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2020-0281, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-
Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d59491a695b0b4a6b4fbb0a0a7baa5b4fbb0a0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="27666354674246544609425255485746094252">[email protected]</span></a>; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at <a href="https://ad.easa.europa.eu">https://ad.easa.europa.eu</a>.
(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 at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0693.
(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
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e3858687918684cd8f8684828fa38d829182cd848c95"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="caacafaeb8afade4a6afadaba68aa4abb8abe4ada5bc">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to <a href="https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on October 15, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director,Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-25687 Filed 11-24-21; 8:45 am]
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