2021-22-07: Fire Bottle, Portable

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2021-22-07 Umlaut Engineering GmbH (previously P3 Engineering GmbH) HAFEX (Halon-free) Hand-Held Fire Extinguishers: Amendment 39-21780; Docket No. FAA-2021-0882; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00929-Q. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 18, 2021. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Umlaut Engineering GmbH (previously P3 Engineering GmbH) HAFEX (Halon-free) hand-held fire extinguisher (fire extinguisher) part numbers (P/Ns) P3APP003010A, P3APP003010B, and P3APP003010C. An affected fire extinguisher may be installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft, certificated in any category: Note 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (c): According to Umlaut service information, the fire extinguisher P/N is on the RFID label located on the lever of the fire extinguisher. (1) Airbus SAS Model A318 series, A319 series, A320 series, A321 series, A330-200 series, A330-200 freighter series, A330-300 series, A330-800 series, A330-900 series, A340-200 series, A340-300 series, A340-500 series, A340-600 series, and A350-941, AS350-1041, A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 airplanes; (2) Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, EC225LP, SA330J, SA-365C, SA-365C1, SA-365C2, SA-365N, SA-365N1, and SA-366G1 helicopters; (3) Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1 EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3, MBB-BK 117 A-1, MBB-BK 117 A-3, MBB-BK 117 A-4, MBB-BK 117 B-1, MBB-BK 117 B-2, MBB-BK 117 C-1, MBB-BK 117 C-2, MBB-BK 117 D-2, and MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters; Note 2 to paragraph (c)(3): Helicopters with an EC135P3H designation are Model EC135P3 helicopters; and helicopters with an MBB-BK 117C-2e designation are Model MBB-BK 117C-2 helicopters. (4) ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320, ATR42-500, ATR72-101, ATR72-102, ATR72-201, ATR72-202, ATR72-211, ATR72-212, and ATR72-212A airplanes; (5) Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139, AB412, AB412 EP, AW139, AW169, and AW189 helicopters; and (6) PZL Swidnik S.A. Model PZL W-3A helicopters. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2622, Fire Bottle, Portable. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as an impaired fire extinguisher, which could prevent proper extinguishing of a fire in the cabin or cockpit, and result in subsequent damage to the aircraft and injury to the occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months: (i) Inspect each fire extinguisher identified in the introductory paragraph of paragraph (c) of this AD by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.2.C., steps 1. through 5. (but not steps 5.a. and b.), of Umlaut Vender Service Bulletin (VSB) Doc. No. P3VSB000003, Issue C, dated August 3, 2021 (P3VSB000003, Issue C). (ii) If the safety pin does not touch the valve head (there is a gap), continue to inspect the fire extinguisher by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.2.C., steps 6. through 8. (but not steps 8.a. and b.), of P3VSB000003, Issue C. (iii) If the lever moves back up into its previous position on its own (there is a gap), before further flight, remove the fire extinguisher from service. (2) As of the effective date of this AD, for a fire extinguisher identified in the introductory text of paragraph (c) of this AD, installed on any aircraft that has not been in operation for 30 or more consecutive days, or if it cannot be determined how long an aircraft has not been in operation, before further flight, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months, accomplish the actions required by paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iii) of this AD. For purposes of this AD, an engine run-up does not count as aircraft operation. (3) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install as a replacement part or as an original installation a fire extinguisher identified in the introductory text of paragraph (c) of this AD on any aircraft, unless the actions required by paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iii) of this AD have been accomplished. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the initial instance of the actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD if those actions were accomplished before the effective date of this AD using Umlaut VSB Doc. No. P3VSB000003, Issue A, dated May 10, 2021, or Umlaut VSB Doc. No. P3VSB000003, Issue B, dated July 14, 2021. (i) Special Flight Permits A special flight permit may be permitted provided that there are no passengers onboard. (j) 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 International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (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. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Hal Jensen, Aerospace Engineer, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 950 L'Enfant Plaza N SW, Washington, DC 20024; telephone (202) 267-9167; email [email protected]. (2) Umlaut VSB Doc. No. P3VSB000003, Issue A, dated May 10, 2021, and Issue B, dated July 14, 2021, which are not incorporated by reference, contain additional information about the subject of this AD. This service information is available at the contact information specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (4) of this AD. (3) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0185R1, dated August 11, 2021. You may view the EASA AD at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2021-0882. (l) 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) Umlaut Vendor Service Bulletin Doc. No. P3VSB000003, Issue C, dated August 3, 2021. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For Umlaut service information identified in this AD, contact Umlaut Engineering GmbH, Blohmstrasse 12, 21079 Hamburg, Germany; telephone: +49 (0) 551-19240; email: [email protected]; or web: https://www.umlaut.com/hafex. (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. (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. Issued on October 15, 2021. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2021-24008 Filed 10-29-21; 4:15 pm]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P