2022-05-10: Cabin Equipment/Furnishings

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: AD 2022-05-10 Goodrich Externally-Mounted Hoist Assemblies: Amendment 39-21962; Docket No. FAA-2020-1120; Project Identifier 2019-SW-056-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 20, 2022. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to helicopters, certificated in any category, with an externally-mounted Goodrich hoist assembly (hoist) with a part number (P/N) or base P/N listed under the Hoist Family column in Table 1 of Goodrich Alert Service Bulletin No. 44301-10-18, Revision 6, dated October 10, 2016 (ASB 44301-10-18 Rev 6), installed. An affected hoist may be installed on but not limited to the following: Note 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (c): The hoist P/N may be included as a component of a different part-numbered kit. (1) Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS365N3, and EC225LP helicopters; (2) Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) (previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3, MBB-BK 117 C-2, and MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters; (3) Bell Textron Canada Limited (previously Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Model 429 and 430 helicopters; (4) Bell Textron Inc. (previously Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters; (5) Leonardo S.p.a. (previously Finmeccanica S.p.A., AgustaWestland S.p.A) Model A109, A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109S, AB139, AB412, AB412 EP, AW109SP, and AW139 helicopters; (6) MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model MD900 helicopters; (7) Transport and restricted category helicopters, originally manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Models S-61A, S-61L, S-61N, S-76A, S-76B, S-76C, S-76D, and S-92A; and (8) Restricted category Model HH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L, UH-1A, UH-1B, UH-1E, UH-1F, UH-1H, UH-1L, and UH-1P helicopters. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2500, Cabin Equipment/Furnishings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by hoists failing lower load limit inspections. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the hoist overload clutch. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in an in-flight failure of the hoist, which could result in injury to a person being lifted. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) For a hoist without the number "4" as the first digit of its serial number (S/N): (i) For hoists that use operating hours to monitor hoist operation, within 24 months after the effective date of this AD or before the hoist accumulates 55 total hoist operating hours, whichever occurs first, replace the hoist. For purposes of this AD, hoist operating hours are counted anytime the hoist motor is operating. (ii) For hoists that use hoist cycles (cycles) to monitor hoist operation, within 24 months after the effective date of this AD or before the hoist accumulates 1,200 total cycles, whichever occurs first, replace the hoist. For purposes of this AD, a cycle is counted anytime the cable is extended and then retracted a minimum of 16 feet (5 meters) during flight or on the ground, with or without a load. (iii) For hoists that use hoist lifts (lifts) to monitor hoist operation, within 24 months after the effective date of this AD or before the hoist accumulates 1,600 total lifts, whichever occurs first, replace the hoist. For purposes of this AD, a lift is counted anytime the cable is unreeled or recovered or both with a load attached to the hook, regardless of the length of the cable that is deployed or recovered. An unreeling or recovery of the cable with no load on the hook is not a lift. If a load is applied for half an operation ( i.e. unreeling or recovery), it must be counted as one lift. (2) For all hoists identified in the introductory text of paragraph (c) of this AD, before further flight, install placards and revise the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter by inserting a copy of this AD or by making pen-and-ink changes in Section 2, Limitations, of the RFM Supplement for the hoist as follows: (i) For 500 pound (lb) rated hoists, install a placard with the information in Figure 1 to paragraph (g)(2)(i) of this AD in full view of the hoist operator and add the information in Figure 1 to paragraph (g)(2)(i) of this AD to the existing RFM for your helicopter. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P ER16MR22.032 ER16MR22.033 BILLING CODE 4910-13-C (3) For all hoists identified in the introductory text of paragraph (c) of this AD, as of the effective date of this AD, if a partial peel out occurs, deactivate or remove the hoist from service before further flight. For purposes of this AD, a partial peel out occurs when 20 inches (0.5 meter) or more of the hoist cable reels off of the hoist cable drum in one overload clutch slip incident. (4) For all hoists identified in the introductory text of paragraph (c) of this AD, within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, review the helicopter's hoist slip load test records. If the cable was load-tested at more than 1,500 lbs or at an unknown weight during one or more cable pulls, replace the cable with an airworthy cable before the next hoist operation. (5) For all hoists identified in the introductory text of paragraph (c) of this AD, within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already done within the last 6 calendar months, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months, 400 lifts, or 300 cycles, whichever occurs first: (i) Visually inspect the first 18 inches (45 cm) of the cable from the hook assembly for broken wires and necked down sections. If there is a broken wire or necked down section, replace the cable with an airworthy cable before further flight. (ii) Within the first 18 inches (45 cm) of the cable from the hook assembly, measure the diameter of the cable at the most necked down area. If the diameter measurement is less than 0.185 inch (4.7 mm), replace the cable with an airworthy cable before further flight. (iii) Using load check tool P/N 49900-889-103 or 49900-889-104, perform a cable conditioning and a hoist slip load test by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.C.(1) through 3.C.(3)(g) of ASB 44301-10-18 Rev 6. If the average of the five test values is less than the limit shown in Table 2 for 600 lb rated hoists or Table 3 for 500 lb rated hoists of ASB 44301-10-18 Rev 6, remove the hoist from service before further flight. (iv) Visually inspect the first 30 feet (10 meters) of the cable from the hook assembly for broken wires, necked down sections, kinks, bird-caging, flattened areas, abrasion, and gouging. It is permissible for the cable to have a slight curve immediately after performing the hoist slip load test. If there is a broken wire, necked down section, kink, or any bird-caging; or if there is a flattened area, any abrasion, or a gouge that exceeds allowable limits, replace the cable with an airworthy cable before further flight. (v) Repeat the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(5)(i) and (ii) of this AD. If there is a broken wire or necked down section or the cable diameter measurement is less than 0.185 inch (4.7 mm), replace the cable with an airworthy cable before further flight. (6) Within 30 days after accomplishing the hoist slip load test, report the information requested in Appendix 1 to this AD by email to ASB.SIS-CA@utas.utc.com; or mail to Goodrich, Collins Aerospace; 2727 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea, CA 92821. (7) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install as a replacement part or as an original installation an externally-mounted hoist with a P/N identified in the introductory text of paragraph (c) of this AD unless it has an improved overload clutch assembly with the number "4" as the first digit of the S/N. (h) 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 (i)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. (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. (i) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kristi Bradley, Program Manager, COS Program Management Section, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email kristin.bradley@faa.gov. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2015-0226R5, Revision 5, dated July 23, 2020. You may view the EASA AD at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2020-1120. (j) 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) Goodrich Alert Service Bulletin No. 44301-10-18, Revision 6, dated October 10, 2016. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Collins Aerospace; 2727 E Imperial Hwy., Brea, CA 92821; telephone (714) 984-1461; email GHW@collins.com; or at https://www.collinsaerospace.com/. (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: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Appendix 1 to AD 2022-05-10 Hoist Slip Load Test Results (sample format) Provide the following information by email to ASB.SIS-CA@utas.utc.com; or mail to Goodrich, Collins Aerospace; 2727 E Imperial Hwy., Brea, CA 92821. Helicopter Owner/Operator Name: Email Address: Telephone Number: Helicopter Model and Serial Number: Hoist Part Number: Hoist Serial Number: Time since Last Hoist Overhaul (months): Hoist Operating Hours: Hoist Cycles: Hoist Lifts: Date and Location Test was Accomplished: Point of Contact for Additional Information: Air Temperature: Gearbox Lubricant: Hoist Slip Load Test Value 1: Hoist Slip Load Test Value 2: Hoist Slip Load Test Value 3: Hoist Slip Load Test Value 4: Hoist Slip Load Test Value 5: Hoist Slip Load Test Averaged Test Value: Any notes or comments: Issued on February 23, 2022. Derek Morgan, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022-05487 Filed 3-15-22; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P