1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. a. Removing Airworthiness Directives (AD) 2021-11-17, Amendment 39-21579 (86 FR 31087, June 11, 2021); and AD 2021-11-22, Amendment 39-21584 (86 FR 31101, June 11, 2021); and b. Adding the following new AD: 2024-17-01 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD): Amendment 39-22826; Docket No. FAA-2024-0462; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00523-R. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 4, 2024. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2021-11-17, Amendment 39-21579 (86 FR 31087, June 11, 2021), and AD 2021-11-22, Amendment 39-21584 (86 FR 31101, June 11, 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 paragraph (b) of this AD. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3, and EC635T2+ helicopters, certificated in any category. Note 2 to paragraph (c): Helicopters with an EC135P3H designation are Model EC135P3 helicopters, and helicopters with an EC135T3H designation are Model EC135T3 helicopters. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6310, Main Rotor Control. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of certain parts, which if not addressed, could result in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Action Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0067, dated April 13, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0067). (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0067 (1) Where EASA AD 2022-0067 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in paragraphs (1), (2), (4), and (5) of EASA AD 2022-0067. (3) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0067 specifies "Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the approved AMP;" for this AD, replace that text with "Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the airworthiness limitations section of your existing helicopter maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and your existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable." (4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0067 is on or before the applicable "limitations" and "associated thresholds" as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0067, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (5) This AD does not adopt the "Remarks" section of EASA AD 2022-0067. (i) Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals No alternative actions and associated thresholds and intervals, including life limits, are allowed for compliance with paragraph (g) of this AD unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the "Ref. Publications" section of EASA AD 2022-0067. (j) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199, provided no passengers are onboard. (k) 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 (l) 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. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Joe Salameh, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (206) 231-3536; email:
[email protected] . (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0067, dated April 13, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email:
[email protected] ; website: easa.europa.eu . You may find this EASA material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu . (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, 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 at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email
[email protected]. Issued on September 18, 2024. Victor Wicklund, Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2024-22349 Filed 9-27-24; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
