Rule2022-02131
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Helicopters
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Published
February 9, 2022
Effective
February 16, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to Bell Textron Inc. (type certificate previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 helicopters with a certain outboard main rotor hub strap pin (pin) installed. As published, the AD number specified in the regulatory text is incorrect. This document corrects that error. In all other respects, the original document remains the same.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 27 (Wednesday, February 9, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7368-7369]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02131]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-1003; Project Identifier AD-2021-01141-R;
Amendment 39-21899; AD 2022-02-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to Bell Textron Inc.
(type certificate previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.)
Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 helicopters with a certain
outboard main rotor hub strap pin (pin) installed. As published, the AD
number specified in the regulatory text is incorrect. This document
corrects that error. In all other respects, the original document
remains the same.
DATES: This correction is effective February 16, 2022. The effective
date of AD 2022-02-02 remains February 16, 2022.
ADDRESSES: 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-2021-1003, 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: David Wilson, Aerospace Engineer, DSCO
Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5786; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#81e5e0f7e8e5aff6e8edf2eeefc1e7e0e0afe6eef7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ceaaafb8a7aae0b9a7a2bda1a08ea8afafe0a9a1b8">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD 2022-02-02, Amendment 39-21899 (87 FR
1668, January 12, 2022) (AD 2022-02-02), requires removing any pin part
number 204-012-104-005 with a serial number prefix ``FNFS'' from
service and prohibits installing the affected pin on any helicopter.
Need for the Correction
As published, the AD number specified in the regulatory text is
incorrect. The incorrectly specified AD number was FAA-2021-1003; the
correct AD number is 2022-02-02.
Correction of Publication
This document corrects an error and correctly adds the AD as an
amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the preamble or
regulatory information has been corrected, the FAA is publishing the
entire rule in the Federal Register.
The effective date of this AD remains February 16, 2022.
Since this action only corrects the AD number, it has no adverse
economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any person.
Therefore, the FAA has determined that notice and public comment
procedures are unnecessary.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Correction
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 [Corrected]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2021-15-51, Amendment 39-21678 (86
FR 43406, August 9, 2021); and
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b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:
2022-02-02 Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.): Amendment 39-21899; Docket No. FAA-
2021-1003; Project Identifier AD-2021-01141-R.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 16,
2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2021-15-51, Amendment 39-21678 (86 FR 43406,
August 9, 2021) (AD 2021-15-51).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bell Textron Inc. (type certificate
previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Model 204B, 205A,
205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 helicopters, certificated in any
category, with an outboard main rotor hub strap pin (pin) part
number 204-012-104-005 with a serial number prefix ``FNFS''
installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code: 6200, Main Rotor
System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a fatal accident in which a pin sheared
off during flight, which resulted in the main rotor blade and the
main rotor head detaching from the helicopter. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address this unsafe condition and prevent loss of control
of the helicopter.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 212 helicopters:
(i) Before further flight from August 24, 2021 (the effective
date of AD 2021-15-51), remove from service any pin that is
identified in paragraph (c) of this AD.
(ii) After August 24, 2021 (the effective date of AD 2021-15-
51), do not install any pin that is identified in paragraph (c) of
this AD on any helicopter.
(2) For Model 210 helicopters:
(i) Before further flight after the effective date of this AD,
remove from service any pin that is identified in paragraph (c) of
this AD.
(ii) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install any pin
that is identified in paragraph (c) of this AD on any helicopter.
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(h) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits are prohibited.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, DSCO Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, 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 DSCO Branch, send it to
the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#586175190b0f75696168751b170b183e3939763f372e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ffc6d2beaca8d2cec6cfd2bcb0acbf999e9ed1989089">[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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact David Wilson,
Aerospace Engineer, DSCO Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone
(817) 222-5786; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d2b6b3a4bbb6fca5bbbea1bdbc92b4b3b3fcb5bda4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c1a5a0b7a8a5efb6a8adb2aeaf81a7a0a0efa6aeb7">[email protected]</span></a>.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued on January 27, 2022.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-02131 Filed 2-8-22; 8:45 am]
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