2020-20-08: Main Rotor Gearbox

Adoption of the Amendment \n\n\n\tAccordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: \n\nPART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES \n\n0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: \n\n\n\tAuthority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. \n\n\n\nSec. 39.13 (Amended) \n\n0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: \n\n2020-20-08 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-21264; Docket No. FAA- 2019-1019; Product Identifier 2018-SW-011-AD. \n\n(a) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis Airworthiness Directive (AD) applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters, certificated in any category, except: \n\t(1) Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters with Modification (MOD) 07 28630, MOD 332P087142.09, or MOD 332P087142.12 installed, \n\t(2) Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 helicopters with MOD 07 28630 or 332P087142.00 installed, and \n\t(3) Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters with MOD 07 28370, 332A087149.00, 332A087149.03, 332P087142.00, 332P087142.03, or 332P087142.06 installed. \n\n(b) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis AD defines the unsafe condition as excessive friction between the jettisonable cabin window and the airframe. This condition could result in the window failing to jettison, preventing occupants from exiting the helicopter during an emergency. \n\n(c) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis AD becomes effective December 11, 2020. \n\n(d) Compliance \n\n\n\tYou are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been accomplished prior to that time. \n\n(e) Required Actions \n\n\n\tWithin 110 hours time-in-service: \n\t(1) For Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters; and Model AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters without MOD 332P087140.00 installed, install skived polytetrafluoroethylene tape (PTFE tape) to each jettisonable cabin window frame by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.2., of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS332-05.01.05 or ASB No. EC225- 05A046, both Revision 1 and dated February 8, 2018; or both Revision 2, dated April 10, 2019; or both Revision 3, dated February 10, 2020, or ASB No. AS332-05.01.05, Revision 4, dated September 23, 2020, as applicable to your model helicopter. \n\t(2) For Model AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters with MOD 332P087140.00 installed: \n\t(i) Remove the PTFE tape, if installed between the VIP cabin window frame and seal, from each jettisonable cabin window by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.2., of Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS332-56.90.13 (ASB AS332-56.90.13) or ASB No. EC225-56C012 (ASB EC225-56C012), both Revision 0 and dated February 8, 2018, as applicable to your model helicopter. \n\t(ii) Replace each VIP jettisonable cabin window polychloroprene seal with a silicone seal by following theAccomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.3., of ASB AS332-56.90.13 or ASB EC225- 56C012, as applicable to your model helicopter. \n\n\n\tNote 1 to paragraph (e)(2): Airbus Helicopters has identified the following \n\n((Page 70958)) \n\nhelicopters as having MOD 332P087140.00 installed: Model AS332L2 serial numbers (S/Ns) 2388, 2390, 2565, 2573, 2577, 2578, and 2587; and Model EC225LP S/Ns 2600, 2623, 2645, 2650, 2651, 2653, 2659, 2684, 2693, 2711, 2712, 2719, 2753, 2756, 2767, 2796, 2926, 2961, 2973, 2974, 2979, 3002, 3003, and 3012. \n\n\n\t(3) After the effective date of this AD, do not install a jettisonable cabin window unless you comply with the requirements of paragraph (e)(1) or (e)(2) of this AD, as applicable to your model helicopter and configuration. \n\n(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\n\t(1) The Manager, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller, AD Program Manager, Operational Safety Branch, Airworthiness Products Section, General Aviation and Rotorcraft Unit, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817-222-5110; email [email protected]. \n\t(2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, the FAA suggests that you notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office or certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft complying with this AD through an AMOC. \n\n(g) Additional Information \n\n\n\t(1) Airbus Helicopters Information Notice No. 3012-I-05, Revision 0, dated March 8, 2016, Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS332- 56.90.14, Revision 0, dated April 10, 2019, Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS332-56.00.16, Revision 0, dated February 10, 2020, Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS332-56.00.18, Revision 0, Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS332-56.00.20, Revision 0, and Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS332-56.00.21, Revision 0, all dated September 23, 2020, Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC225-56A013, Revision 1, Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC225-56A015, Revision 0, Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC225- 56A016, Revision 0, and Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC225-56A017, Revision 0, all dated February 10, 2020, which are not incorporated by reference, contains additional information about the subject of this AD. For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone 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 the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. \n\t(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2018-0039R1, dated September 25, 2020. You may view the EASA AD on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2019-1019. \n\n(h) Subject \n\n\n\tJoint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6320, Main Rotor Gearbox. \n\n(i) Material Incorporated by Reference \n\n\n\t(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. \n\t(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. \n\t(i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS332- 05.01.05, Revision 1, dated February 8, 2018. \n\t(ii) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS332-05.01.05, Revision 2, dated April 10, 2019. \n\t(iii) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS332-05.01.05, Revision 3, dated February 10, 2020. \n\t(iv) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS332-05.01.05, Revision 4, dated September 23, 2020. \n\t(v) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS332-56.90.13, Revision 0, dated February 8, 2018. \n\t(vi) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC225-05A046, Revision 1, dated February 8, 2018. \n\t(vii) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC225-05A046, Revision 2, dated April 10, 2019. \n\t(viii) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC225-05A046, Revision 3, dated February 10, 2020. \n\t(ix) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC225-56C012, Revision 0, dated February 8, 2018. \n\t(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone 972-641-0000 or 800-232-0323; fax 972-641-3775; or at https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/technical-support.html. \n\t(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. \n\t(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 [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. \n\n\n\tIssued on November 2, 2020. Gaetano A. Sciortino, Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. (FR Doc. 2020-24626 Filed 11-5-20; 8:45 am) BILLING CODE 4910-13-P