2021-19-09: 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: 0 a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-24-03, Amendment 39-21333 (85 FR 76955, December 1, 2020); and 0 b. Adding the following new AD: \n\n2021-19-09 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-21727; Docket No. FAA- 2021-0559; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00079-R. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 4, 2021. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tThis AD replaces AD 2020-24-03, Amendment 39-21333 (85 FR 76955, December 1, 2020) (AD 2020-24-03). \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, andAS355F2 helicopters, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0023, dated January 19, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0023). \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 the development of a modification of the electrical wiring of the hoist control on the DUNLOP cyclic stick grip. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent activation of the rescue hoist cable cutter and consequent detachment of an external load or person from the helicopter hoist. This condition could result in personal injury or injury to persons on the ground. \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\t(1) For helicopters with DUNLOP cyclic stick grip manufacturer part number AC66444 with UP/DOWN switches for rescue \n\n((Page 54037)) \n\nhoist control installed,before each hoist operation after December 16, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-24-03), accomplish a ground test of the UP/DOWN switches for proper function. If there is any uncommanded hoist action, before further flight, remove the DUNLOP cyclic stick grip from service. Accomplishing the modification in paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2021-0023 constitutes terminating action for the requirements of this paragraph. \n\t(2) 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 2021-0023. \n\n(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0023 \n\n\n\t(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0023 refers to October 8, 2020 (the effective date of EASA Emergency AD 2020-0217-E, dated October 6, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0217-E)), this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. \n\t(2) Where the service information referenced in paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021-0023 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(3) Where EASA AD 2021-0023 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. \n\t(4) Where EASA AD 2021-0023 refers to flight hours (FH), this AD requires using hours time-in-service. \n\t(5) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021- 0023 specifies to discard certain placards and Flight Manual pages (that were required by EASA AD 2020-0217-E), this AD requires removing them. \n\t(6) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0023 specifies to ''inform all flight crews and, thereafter, operate the helicopter accordingly,'' this AD does not require those actions. \n\t(7) Where paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2021-0023 allows modifying a Group 2 helicopter into a Group 1 helicopter, this AD also requires accomplishing the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. \n\t(8) The ''Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0023 does not applyto this AD. \n\n(i) No Reporting Requirement \n\n\n\tWhere the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-0023 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. \n\n(j) 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 (k) 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\n\t(k) Related Information \n\n\n\tFor more information about this AD, contact Daniel Poblete, Aerospace Engineer, Systems & Equipment Section, Los Angeles ACO Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712; telephone (562) 627-5335; email [email protected]. \n\n(l) 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 2021-0023, dated January 19, 2021. \n\t(ii) (Reserved) \n\t(3) For EASA AD 2021-0023, 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. \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 at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0559. \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 7, 2021. Ross Landes, Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. (FR Doc. 2021-21117 Filed 9-29-21; 8:45 am) BILLING CODE 4910-13-P