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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: a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 77-04-06, Amendment 39-2835 (42 FR 9670, February 17, 1977; amended 44 FR 46783, August 9, 1979); Airworthiness Directive 2002-13-06, Amendment 39-12794 (67 FR 43526, June 28, 2002); Airworthiness Directive 2016-25-14, Amendment 39-18740 (81 FR 94944, December 27, 2016); and Airworthiness Directive 2021-10-14, Amendment 39-21547 (86 FR 27268, May 20, 2021); and b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2022-24-07 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) (Type Certificates previously held by Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB), and Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD)): Amendment 39-22247; Docket No. FAA-2022-1070; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00686-R. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 6, 2023. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) of this AD. (1) AD 77-04-06, Amendment 39-2835 (42 FR 9670, February 17, 1977; amended 44 FR 46783, August 9, 1979). (2) AD 2002-13-06, Amendment 39-12794 (67 FR 43526, June 28, 2002). (3) AD 2016-25-14, Amendment 39-18740 (81 FR 94944, December 27, 2016). (4) AD 2021-10-14, Amendment 39-21547 (86 FR 27268, May 20, 2021). Note 1 to paragraph (b): The requirements of this AD capture the latest tasks and life limits required to prevent the unsafe conditions addressed by the ADs that are identified in paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) of this AD. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) (type certificates previously held by Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB), and Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD)) Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105S, BO-105LS A-1, and BO-105LS A-3 helicopters, including BO-105LS A-3 helicopters modified in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate SR00043RD, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6300, Main Rotor Drive System. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the failure of certain parts, which could result in the loss of control of the helicopter. (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, incorporate into maintenance records required by 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2) or 135.439(a)(2), as applicable for your model and configuration helicopter, the requirements (airworthiness limitations) specified in paragraphs (1.1), (1.2), and (1.3), and the Definitions section, of European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0142, dated June 17, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0142). Where paragraphs (1.2) and (1.3) of EASA AD 2021-0142 refer to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) As of the effective date of this AD, comply with the parts installation prohibition specified in paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2021-0142. (h) Provisions for Alternative Requirements (Airworthiness Limitations) After the actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD have been done, no alternative requirements (airworthiness limitations) are allowed unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the "Ref. Publications" section of EASA AD 2021-0142. (i) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits, as described in 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199, are prohibited. (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) 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. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Kristi Bradley, COS Program Manager, COS Program Management Section, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email kristin.bradley@faa.gov. (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 this AD specifies otherwise. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0142, dated June 17, 2021. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA AD 2021-0142, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu, You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. (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 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 fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued on November 10, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022-26253 Filed 12-1-22; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
