2022-08-11: Indicating/Recording System

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: 2022-08-11 Bell Textron Canada Limited: Amendment 39-22014; Docket No. FAA-2021-1078; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01574-R. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 27, 2022. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters, certificated in any category, serial numbers 57001 through 57369 inclusive, 57371, and 57373. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 3100, Indicating/Recording System. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by in-service reports of the loss of display and subsequent recovery of certain display units (DUs). The FAA is issuing this AD to address a DU power cycle occurring during flight and consequent momentary loss of display information on the primary flight display and other DUs, which if not addressed, could result in the unexpected loss of display of important flight parameters to the pilots, including attitude, approach, airspeed, altitude, flight director information, navigation system cues, as well as engine and rotor drive system indications. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revising the Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement (RFMS) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the Types of Operation-Limitations (section 1-3-A.) of the existing RFMS for your helicopter to include the information in the "Limitations" specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, revise the Configuration (section 1-5.) of the existing RFMS for your helicopter to include the information in the "Configuration" specified in figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD, and revise the Emergency and Malfunction Procedures (section 3) of the existing RFMS for your helicopter to include the information in the "CENTER DU FAILURE (RK CONFIGURATION)" specified in figure 3 to paragraph (g) of this AD. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P Figure 1 to paragraph (g)- Limitations revision ER22AP22.000 Figure 2 to paragraph (g)- Configuration revision ER22AP22.001 Figure 3 to paragraph (g)- Emergency and Malfunction Procedures revision ER22AP22.002 BILLING CODE 4910-13-C Note 1 to paragraph (g): The information in the "Limitations" specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g), "Configuration" specified in figure 2 to paragraph (g), and "CENTER DU FAILURE (RK CONFIGURATION)" specified in figure 3 to paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in Bell 429 Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement BHT-429-FMS-19, Revision 7, dated December 14, 2021. (h) Disabling the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) POP-UP Feature Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Disable the TCAS POP-UP mode, including those helicopters equipped with the TCAS kit, in the parameter setup page on all RK DUs, in accordance with paragraph 3. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bell Alert Service Bulletin 429-20-51, Revision B, dated July 17, 2021. (i) 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 (j)(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. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, COS Program Management Section, FAA, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228-7323; email Darren.Gassetto@faa.gov. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in Transport Canada AD CF-2020-18R2, dated January 27, 2022. You may view the Transport Canada AD at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2021-1078. (3) Bell 429 Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement BHT-429-FMS-19, Revision 7, dated December 14, 2021, which is not incorporated by reference, contains additional information about the subject of this AD. This service information is available at the contact information specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (4) of this AD. (k) 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) Bell Alert Service Bulletin 429-20-51, Revision B, dated July 17, 2021. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bell Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J 1R4, Canada; telephone 1-450-437-2862 or 1-800-363-8023; fax 1-450-433-0272; email productsupport@bellflight.com; or at https://www.bellflight.com/support/contact-support. (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. Issued on April 5, 2022. Derek Morgan, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022-08563 Filed 4-21-22; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P