2021-17-17: Cabin Equipment/Furnishings

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\n2021-17-17 Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD): Amendment 39-21700; Docket No. FAA-2021-0496; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00393-R. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 22, 2021. \n\n(b) Affected Airworthiness Directives (ADs) \n\n\n\tNone. \n\n\n\t(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to the following helicopters, certificated in any category, with an affected part as defined in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0064, dated March 19, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0064), installed: \n\t(1) Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS350B, \n\n((Page 57574)) \n\nAS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC120B, EC130B4, EC130T2, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N, and SA-365N1 helicopters, and \n\tNote 1 to paragraph (c)(1): Helicopters with an AS350B3e designation are Model AS350B3 helicopters. \n\t(2) Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3, MBB-BK117 C-2, and MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopters. \n\tNote 2 to paragraph (c)(2): Helicopters with an EC135P3H designation are Model EC135P3 helicopters. Helicopters with an EC135T3H designation are Model EC135T3 helicopters. Helicopters with an MBB-BK117 C-2e designation are Model MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters. \n\n(d) Subject \n\n\n\tJoint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code: 2500, Cabin Equipment/Furnishings. \n\n(e) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis AD was prompted by failure of anEmergency Flotation System (EFS) float compartment to inflate during maintenance of the EFS. The FAA is issuing this AD to address a blocked float supply hose. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in partial inflation of an EFS float during an emergency landing on water and subsequently preventing a timely egress from the helicopter, which could result in injury to helicopter occupants. \n\n(f) Compliance \n\n\n\tComply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. \n\n(g) Requirements \n\n\n\tExcept as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2020-0064. \n\n(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0064 \n\n\n\t(1) Where EASA AD 2020-0064 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. \n\t(2) Where paragraph (1) of the EASA AD requires inspecting each affected part within the compliance time defined in section 1.E of the applicable ASB, this AD requires inspecting each affected part within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD. \n\t(3) Where the service information referenced in paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2020-0064 specifies that ''the work must be performed on the helicopter by the operator,'' this AD requires that the work be accomplished by a mechanic that meets the requirements of 14 CFR part 65 subpart D. \n\t(4) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020- 0064 specifies replacing or removing an affected hose that fails the inspection, this AD requires removing the hose from service. \n\t(5) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020- 0064 specifies to discard certain parts, this AD requires removing those parts from service. \n\t(6) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020- 0064 specifies returning the EFS to the Safran Aerosystems network for compliance or returning clogged hoses to Safran Aerosystems Services, this AD does not include those requirements. \n\t(7) This AD does not mandate compliance with the ''Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0064. \n\n(i) Clarification of Required Service Information \n\n\n\tAs required by the Definitions section and paragraph (4.2) of EASA AD 2020-0064, this AD requires using Safran Aerosystems Service Bulletin (SB) 025-69-18, Revision 1, dated February 4, 2020, or Safran Aerosystems SB 025-69-18, Revision 2, dated March 24, 2021. \n\n(j) No Reporting Requirement \n\n\n\tAlthough the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-0064 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. \n\n(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\n\t(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 (l) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. \n\t(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. \n\n(l) Related Information \n\n\n\tFor more information about this AD, contact Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7330; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected]. \n\n(m) 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 this AD specifies otherwise. \n\t(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0064, dated March 19, 2020. \n\t(ii) Safran Aerosystems Service Bulletin (SB) 025-69-18, Revision 1, dated February 4, 2020. \n\t(iii) Safran Aerosystems SB 025-69-18, Revision 2, dated March 24, 2021. \n\t(3) For EASA AD 2020-0064, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer- Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; Internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. For Safran Aerosystems service information identified in this AD, contact Safran Aerosystems, Technical Publication Department, 61 rue Pierre Curie CS20001, 78373 Plaisir Cedex, France; telephone (33) 1 61 34 23 23; fax (33) 1 61 34 24 41; or at https://www.safran-aerosystems.com/customers-0. \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. This material may be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA- 2021-0496. \n\t(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. \n\n\n\tIssued on September 16, 2021. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. (FR Doc. 2021-22467 Filed 10-15-21; 8:45 am) BILLING CODE 4910-13-P