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 2021-22-05, Amendment 39-21778 (86 FR 67301, November 26, 2021); and b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2024-18-01 Leonardo S.p.a.; Amendment 39-22835; Docket No. FAA-2024-0773; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00256-R. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 12, 2024. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2021-22-05, Amendment 39-21778 (86 FR 67301, November 26, 2021). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Leonardo S.p.a. Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2023-0035, dated February 10, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0035). (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 6700: Rotorcraft Flight Control. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of abnormal play on the collective torque tube assemblies. The FAA is issuing this AD to address this unsafe condition which could result in reduced control of the helicopter, resulting in a forced landing and consequent damage to the helicopter and injury to occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Requirements 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 EASA AD 2023-0035. (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023-0035 (1) Where EASA AD 2023-0035 requires compliance in terms of flight hours, this AD requires using hours time-in-service. (2) Where EASA AD 2023-0035 refers to April 14, 2021 (the effective date of EASA AD 2021-0096, dated March 31, 2021), this AD requires using January 3, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2021-22-05). (3) Where EASA AD 2023-0035 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (4) Where the material referenced in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2023-0035 specifies "in case of doubt" apply marks on both sides of the torque tube assembly, move the pilot collective stick lever, and verify that the markings stay aligned, this AD requires those actions. (5) Instead of the credit allowed in paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2023-0035, you may take credit for the following in paragraphs (h)(5)(i) through (iii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) The inspections required by paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2023-0035 that have been accomplished before the effective date of this AD using Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. 119-098, dated March 13, 2019 (ASB 119-098, original issue) but this credit is limited to the torque tube assembly batch numbers identified in ASB 119-098, original issue. (ii) The inspections required by paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2023-0035 that have been accomplished before the effective date of this AD using Leonardo Helicopters ASB No. 119-098, Revision A, dated March 31, 2021 (ASB 119-098, Revision A) but this credit is limited to the torque tube assembly batch numbers identified in ASB 119-098, Revision A. (iii) Replacing an affected part, as defined in EASA AD 2023-0035, with a serviceable part, as defined in EASA AD 2023-0035, required by paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0035 that has been accomplished before the effective date of this AD using ASB 119-098, original issue; or ASB 119-098, Revision A. (6) Where the material referenced in EASA AD 2023-0035 specifies to return a torque tube assembly to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (7) This AD does not adopt the "Remarks" section of EASA AD 2023-0035. (i) No Reporting Requirement Although the material referenced in EASA AD 2023-0035 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (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 International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD or email to
[email protected] . If mailing information, also submit information by email. (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) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (781) 238-7241; email:
[email protected] . (l) 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 the AD specifies otherwise. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0035, dated February 10, 2023. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected] ; internet easa.europa.eu . You may find the 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 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 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 August 28, 2024. Victor Wicklund, Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2024-23065 Filed 10-4-24; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
