Rule2023-16539
Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. Engines
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Published
August 3, 2023
Effective
September 7, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Safran) Model Arrius 2B2 engines. This AD is prompted by the manufacturer revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing engine maintenance manual (EMM), introducing new and more restrictive tasks and limitations for certain life-limited parts. This AD requires revising the ALS of the existing EMM or instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the actions and associated thresholds and intervals, including life limits, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 148 (Thursday, August 3, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51223-51225]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16539]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1043; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01295-E;
Amendment 39-22515; AD 2023-15-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Safran) Model Arrius 2B2 engines. This
AD is prompted by the manufacturer revising the airworthiness
limitations section (ALS) of the existing engine maintenance manual
(EMM), introducing new and more restrictive tasks and limitations for
certain life-limited parts. This AD requires revising the ALS of the
existing EMM or instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) and the
existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by
incorporating the actions and associated thresholds and intervals,
including life limits, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference (IBR). The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September 7, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 7,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1043; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For service information identified in this final rule,
contact EASA, Konrad-denauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49
221 8999 000; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9bdadfe8dbfefae8fab5feeee9f4ebfab5feee"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c9888dba89aca8baa8e7acbcbba6b9a8e7acbc">[email protected]</span></a>. You may find this material on
the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
<bullet> You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. It is
also available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2023-1043.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Clark, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (781)
238-7088; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1b707e6d727535763578777a69705b7d7a7a357c746d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fc97998a9592d291d29f909d8e97bc9a9d9dd29b938a">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 all Safran Model Arrius
2B2 engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 15, 2023
(88 FR 30911). The NPRM was prompted by EASA AD 2022-0203, dated
September 30, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0203), issued by EASA, which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union (also
referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI states that the manufacturer
published a revised ALS introducing new and more restrictive tasks and
limitations for certain life-limited parts. The more restrictive tasks
and limitations include replacing life-limited parts before exceeding
the applicable life limit, performing applicable maintenance tasks, and
revising the approved aircraft maintenance program.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require accomplishing the actions
specified in the MCAI described previously. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1043.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
These products have been approved by the aviation authority of
another country and are approved for operation in the United States.
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design
Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in
the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data 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, this AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2022-0203, which specifies instructions
for accomplishing the actions specified in the applicable ALS,
including replacing life-limited parts, performing maintenance tasks,
and revising the existing approved aircraft maintenance program by
incorporating the limitations, tasks, and associated thresholds and
intervals described in the ALS.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in ADDRESSES.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
Paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2022-0203 requires replacing each
component before exceeding the applicable life limit and, within the
thresholds and intervals, accomplishing all applicable maintenance
tasks after its effective date, this AD requires revising the ALS of
the existing EMM or ICA and the existing approved maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the actions
specified in paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2022-0203, within 90 days after
the effective date of this AD. This AD does not require compliance with
paragraphs (2) through (5) of EASA AD 2022-0203.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 185 engines installed on
helicopters of U.S. registry.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Revise the ALS.................... 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $15,725
hour = $85.
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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:
2023-15-03 Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A.: Amendment 39-22515;
Docket No. FAA-2023-1043; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01295-E.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective September 7,
2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. Model
Arrius 2B2 engines.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7200, Engine
(Turbine/Turboprop).
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the manufacturer revising the
airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing engine
maintenance manual (EMM), introducing new and more restrictive tasks
and limitations for certain life-limited parts. The FAA is issuing
this AD to prevent failure of life-limited parts. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of one or more
engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the helicopter.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the ALS of the existing EMM or instructions for continued
airworthiness and the existing approved maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, by incorporating the actions specified in
paragraph (1) of European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2022-0203, dated September 30, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0203).
(2) The action required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD may be
performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private
pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records
showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)
and 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14
CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
(h) Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD have been
done, no alternative actions and associated thresholds and
intervals, including life limits, are allowed unless they are
approved as specified in the provisions of the ``Ref. Publication''
section of EASA AD 2022-0203.
(i) 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 certification office, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD and
email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a3e2ede68ee2e78ee2eeece0e3c5c2c28dc4ccd5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="05444b402844412844484a46456364642b626a73">[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) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Clark,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (781) 238-7088; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3a515f4c535414571459565b48517a5c5b5b145d554c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="87ece2f1eee9a9eaa9e4ebe6f5ecc7e1e6e6a9e0e8f1">[email protected]</span></a>.
(k) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2022-0203, dated
September 30, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022-0203, contact EASA, Konrad Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b2f3f6c1f2d7d3c1d39cd7c7c0ddc2d39cd7c7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7534310635101406145b1000071a05145b1000">[email protected]</span></a>. You may find this material on the EASA website
at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
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(5) You may view this service information 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#3452461a5d5a47445157405d5b5a745a5546551a535b42"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5a3c28743334292a3f392e3335341a343b283b743d352c">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on July 25, 2023.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-16539 Filed 8-2-23; 8:45 am]
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