AD 2021-02-01
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS-365N2 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS-365N3 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332C1 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L1 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L2 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | EC 155B | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | EC155B1 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | EC225LP | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The presence of objects under an energy-absorbing seat could reduce the effectiveness of the seat and the occupants' chance of surviving an accident.
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Required Actions
Inspect for the presence of labels (placards) that prohibit stowing anything under the seat, and if a label (placard) is missing or not clearly visible to each occupant, install a label (placard).
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy-absorbing seat.
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Federal Register Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-26- 01, which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy-absorbing seat. AD 2015-26-01 required inspecting for the presence of labels (placards) that prohibit stowing anything under the seat, and if a label (placard) is missing or not clearly visible to each occupant, installing a label (placard). This AD retains all of the requirements of AD 2015-26-01, and also adds helicopters to the applicability and requires a modification (installing new labels (placards)). This AD was prompted by the determination that additional helicopters are affected by the unsafe condition, and that new labels (placards) are required for all affected helicopters. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1,
AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B and
EC155B1 helicopters, certificated in any category, equipped with at
least one energy-absorbing seat listed in figure 1 to paragraph (c)
of this AD, except any helicopter embodying the applicable Airbus
Helicopters modifications on all applicable seat positions listed in
figure 2 to paragraph (c) of this AD.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 2, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 12086-12091]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-03688]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0905; Project Identifier 2019-SW-102-AD; Amendment
39-21384; AD 2021-02-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-26-
01, which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1,
AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters
with an energy-absorbing seat. AD 2015-26-01 required inspecting for
the presence of labels (placards) that prohibit stowing anything under
the seat, and if a label (placard) is missing or not clearly visible to
each occupant, installing a label (placard). This AD retains all of the
requirements of AD 2015-26-01, and also adds helicopters to the
applicability and requires a modification (installing new labels
(placards)). This AD was prompted by the determination that additional
helicopters are affected by the unsafe condition, and that new labels
(placards) are required for all affected helicopters. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 6, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 6,
2021.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of January
26, 2016 (80 FR 79466, December 22, 2015).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX
75052; phone: 972-641-0000 or 800-232-0323; fax: 972-641-3775; or at
<a href="https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/support.html">https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/support.html</a>. You may view
this referenced 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. It is also available on the internet at
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-0905.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0905; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-
3218; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7a111b0e12161f1f14541b0808131d150e0e133a1c1b1b541d150c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5a313b2e32363f3f34743b2828333d352e2e331a3c3b3b743d352c">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2015-26-01, Amendment 39-18349 (80 FR
79466, December 22, 2015) (AD 2015-26-01). AD 2015-26-01 applied to
certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP,
AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy-
absorbing seat. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October
7, 2020 (85 FR 63240). The NPRM was prompted by the discovery that
required labels (placards) prohibiting stowage of any object under an
energy-absorbing seat had not been systematically installed and the
determination that additional helicopters are affected by the unsafe
condition, and that new labels (placards) are required for all affected
helicopters. The NPRM proposed to continue to require inspecting for
the presence of labels (placards) that prohibit stowing anything under
the seat, and if a label (placard) is missing or not clearly visible to
each occupant, installing a label (placard), and also proposed to add
helicopters to the applicability and require a modification (installing
new labels (placards)). The FAA is issuing this AD to address any
object stowed under an energy-absorbing seat, which could reduce the
efficiency of the energy-absorbing function of the seat,
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resulting in injury to the seat occupants during an accident. See the
MCAI for additional background information.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued
EASA AD 2019-0088R1, dated November 8, 2019 (EASA AD 2019-0088R1) (also
referred to as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP,
AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy-
absorbing seat. EASA advised that during certification of an energy-
absorbing seat with a new part number, the labels (placards) that
require keeping the space under the seat free of any object were not
systematically installed. EASA stated that this condition, if not
corrected, could prompt occupants to stow objects under an energy-
absorbing seat, which would reduce the effectiveness of the seat and
the occupants' chance of surviving an accident. EASA consequently
issued AD 2014-0204, dated September 11, 2014; corrected September 12,
2014 (which corresponds to FAA AD 2015-26-01) to require a one-time
inspection for the presence of labels (placards) and, if they were
missing or unreadable, making and installing labels (placards)
prohibiting the placing of an object under an energy absorbing seat.
EASA later advised, in EASA AD 2017-0226, dated November 17, 2017 (EASA
AD 2017-0226), which superseded EASA AD 2014-0204, that additional new
labels (placards) were required and that additional helicopters were
affected by the unsafe condition. In this MCAI, which supersedes EASA
AD 2017-0226, EASA advised that additional extended compliance times
were necessary for certain helicopters.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-0905.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed,
except for minor editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these
minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus Helicopters has issued the following service information.
This service information describes procedures for installing new labels
(placards) prohibiting stowage of any object under an energy-absorbing
seat. These documents are distinct since they apply to different
helicopter models.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
25.03.16, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
25.03.41, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
25.03.42, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-
25.01.67, Revision 0, dated February 12, 2019.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155-
25A144, Revision 0, dated February 12, 2019.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-
25A179, Revision 1, dated November 6, 2019.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-
25A203, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
Airbus Helicopters has also issued the following service
information. This service information describes procedures for
inspecting for labels, placards, or markings that prohibit stowing
anything under certain seats and installing a placard. These documents
are distinct since they apply to different helicopter models.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-
01.00.66, Revision 1, dated February 12, 2019.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155-
04A013, Revision 1, dated February 12, 2019.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-
04A012, Revision 2, dated November 6, 2019.
This AD also requires the following service information, which the
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of January 26, 2016 (80 FR 79466, December 22, 2015).
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
01.00.85, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-
01.00.66, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155-
04A013, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014.
<bullet> Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-
04A012, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Other Related Service Information
Airbus Helicopters issued Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin
No. EC225-04A012, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017, which describes
procedures for inspecting for labels, placards, or markings that
prohibit stowing anything under certain seats and installing a placard.
Airbus Helicopters has also issued Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
Bulletin No. EC225-25A179, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017, which
describes procedures for installing new labels (placards) prohibiting
stowage of any object under an energy-absorbing seat.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 90 helicopters of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection (52 Helicopters) (Retained 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $4,420
actions from AD 2015-26-01). hour = $85.
Install label (placard) (52 2 work-hours x $85 per Minimal 170 8,840
Helicopters) (Retained actions from hour = $170.
AD 2015-26-01).
Inspection (38 Helicopters) (New 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 3,230
actions). hour = $85.
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Install label (placard) (38 2 work-hours x $85 per Minimal 170 6,460
Helicopters) (New actions). hour = $170.
Install new label (placard) (New 2 work-hours x $85 per Minimal 170 15,300
actions). hour = $170.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2015-26-01, Amendment 39-18349 (80 FR 79466, December 22, 2015), and
adding the following new AD:
2021-02-01 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-21384; Docket No. FAA-
2020-0905; Project Identifier 2019-SW-102-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 6, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015-26-01, Amendment 39-18349 (80 FR 79466,
December 22, 2015) (AD 2015-26-01).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1,
AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B and
EC155B1 helicopters, certificated in any category, equipped with at
least one energy-absorbing seat listed in figure 1 to paragraph (c)
of this AD, except any helicopter embodying the applicable Airbus
Helicopters modifications on all applicable seat positions listed in
figure 2 to paragraph (c) of this AD.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 11, Placards and
markings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by the discovery that required labels
(placards) prohibiting stowage of any object under an energy-
absorbing seat had not been systematically installed. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address any object stowed under an energy-
absorbing seat which could reduce the efficiency of the energy-
absorbing function of
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the seat, resulting in injury to the seat occupants during an
accident.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Inspection and Corrective Actions With Revised Service
Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (e) of AD
2015-26-01, with revised service information. Within 110 hours time
in service after January 26, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2015-26-
01), do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of this AD,
as applicable for your model helicopter.
(1) For Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP
helicopters:
(i) Inspect the cabin and cockpit for labels, placards, or
markings that prohibit stowing anything under the seats in the
locations shown in the figure in the Appendix of Airbus Helicopters
Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85 or No. EC225-04A012, both
Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014; or Airbus Helicopters Alert
Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7,
2017, or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012,
Revision 2, dated November 6, 2019; as applicable for your model
helicopter.
(ii) If a label, placard, or marking is not located in every
location depicted in the figure in the Appendix of Airbus
Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85 or No. EC225-
04A012, both Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014; or Airbus
Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1,
dated September 7, 2017, or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
Bulletin No. EC225-04A012, Revision 2, dated November 6, 2019 or is
not visible and legible to every occupant, before further flight,
install a placard in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85 or No. EC225-04A012, both Revision 0,
dated August 26, 2014; or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin
No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017, or Airbus
Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012, Revision 2,
dated November 6, 2019; as applicable for your model helicopter.
(2) For Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1
helicopters:
(i) Inspect each seat leg in the cabin and cockpit for labels,
placards, or markings that prohibit stowing anything under the
seats.
(ii) If a label, placard, or marking does not exist on one leg
of each seat or is not visible and legible, before further flight,
install a placard in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraph 3.B., and the Appendix of Airbus Helicopters
Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-01.00.66 or No. EC155-04A013, both
Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014; or Airbus Helicopters Alert
Service Bulletin No. AS365-01.00.66 or No. EC155-04A013, both
Revision 1, dated February 12, 2019; as applicable for your model
helicopter.
(h) New Inspection and Corrective Actions for Certain Helicopters
(1) For Model AS332C and AS332L helicopters: Within 110 hours
time in service or 30 days, whichever occurs first, after the
effective date of this AD, inspect the cabin and cockpit for labels,
placards, or markings that prohibit stowing anything under the seats
in the locations shown in the figure in the Appendix of Airbus
Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1,
dated September 7, 2017.
(2) If a label, placard, or marking is not located in every
location depicted in the figure in the Appendix of Airbus
Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1,
dated September 7, 2017 or is not visible and legible to every
occupant, before further flight, install a placard in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of Airbus
Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1,
dated September 7, 2017.
(i) New Requirements of This AD: Modification (Install New Placards)
(1) At the applicable times specified in paragraph (i)(2) of
this AD, install new placards prohibiting stowage of any object
under an energy-absorbing seat in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of the applicable service information
specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (vii) of this AD, except
you are not required to discard the old labels (placards). Doing the
installation required by this paragraph terminates the requirements
of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
(i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
25.03.16, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
(ii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
25.03.41, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
(iii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
25.03.42, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
(iv) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-
25.01.67, Revision 0, dated February 12, 2019.
(v) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155-25A144,
Revision 0, dated February 12, 2019.
(vi) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-25A179,
Revision 1, dated November 6, 2019.
(vii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-
25A203, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017; as applicable for your
model helicopter.
(2) At the applicable times specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or
(ii) of this AD, do the installation required by paragraph (i)(1) of
this AD.
(i) For Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS-
365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, and EC225LP helicopters, all
manufacturer serial numbers, except Model EC225LP helicopters,
manufacturer serial numbers 2663, 2670, 2854, 2883, 2885, 2901 and
2921: Within 110 hours time in service or 6 months, whichever occurs
first after the effective date of this AD.
(ii) For Model EC225LP helicopters, manufacturer serial numbers
2663, 2670, 2854, 2883, 2885, 2901 and 2921: Within 50 hours time in
service or 2 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date
of this AD.
(j) No Actions Required for Certain Helicopters
For Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP
helicopters delivered after September 7, 2017: No actions are
required, provided that no energy-absorbing seat, as identified in
figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, has been installed on that
helicopter since delivery.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
Bulletin No. EC225-04A012, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraphs (i)(1) and (2) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus
Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-25A179, Revision 0,
dated September 7, 2017.
(l) 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 (m)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#97aebad6c1c4bad6dec5baa0a4a7bad6dad8d4d7f1f6f6b9f0f8e1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dde4f09c8b8ef09c948ff0eaeeedf09c90929e9dbbbcbcf3bab2ab">[email protected]</span></a>. 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.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, notify your
principal inspector or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or certificate holding
district office, before operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(m) Related Information
(1) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0088R1, dated November 8,
2019. This EASA AD may be found in the AD docket on the internet at
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-0905.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen
Arrigotti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3218; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c4afa5b0aca8a1a1aaeaa5b6b6ada3abb0b0ad84a2a5a5eaa3abb2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="630802170b0f06060d4d0211110a040c17170a230502024d040c15">[email protected]</span></a>.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(5) and (6) of this AD.
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(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) 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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 5, 2021.
(i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017.
(ii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
25.03.16, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
(iii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
25.03.41, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
(iv) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
25.03.42, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
(v) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-
01.00.66, Revision 1, dated February 12, 2019.
(vi) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-
25.01.67, Revision 0, dated February 12, 2019.
(vii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155-
04A013, Revision 1, dated February 12, 2019.
(viii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155-
25A144, Revision 0, dated February 12, 2019.
(ix) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012,
Revision 2, dated November 6, 2019.
(x) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-25A179,
Revision 1, dated November 6, 2019.
(xi) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-25A203,
Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
January 26, 2016 (80 FR 79466, December 22, 2015).
(i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-
01.00.85, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014.
(ii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-
01.00.66, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155-
04A013, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014.
(iv) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012,
Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014.
(5) For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand
Prairie, TX 75052; phone: 972-641-0000 or 800-232-0323; fax: 972-
641-3775; or at <a href="https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/technical-support.html">https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/technical-support.html</a>.
(6) 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.
(7) 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cea8abaabcaba9e0a2aba9afa28ea0afbcafe0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="284e4d4c5a4d4f06444d4f49446846495a49064f475e">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on January 4, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-03688 Filed 3-1-21; 8:45 am]
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