AD 2025-25-08

9 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 1 / Friday, January 2, 2026 / Rules and Regulations § 107.1400 [Removed and Reserved] ■ 21. Remove and reserve § 107.1400. § 107.1410 [Removed and Reserved] ■ 22. Remove and reserve § 107.1410. § 107.1420 [Removed and Reserved] ■ 23. Remove and reserve § 107.1420. § 107.1430 [Removed and Reserved] ■ 24. Remove and reserve § 107.1430. § 107.1440 [Removed and Reserved] ■ 25. Remove and reserve § 107.1440. § 107.1450 [Removed and Reserved] ■ 26. Remove and reserve § 107.1450. ■ 27. Amend § 107.1560 by revising paragraphs (d)(2) and (g) to read as follows: § 107.1560 Distributions by Licensee— required Distributions to private investors and SBA. * * * * * (d) * * * (2) Distributions to SBA, or its designated agent or Trustee, reduce Retained Earnings Available for Distribution if they are applied as payments of Profit Participation (see paragraph (g) of this section). * * * * * (g) How SBA will apply your Distributions. Your Distributions to SBA (or its designated agent or Trustee) under this § 107.1560 will be applied in the following order: (1) First, to Profit Participation; (2) Second, as a redemption of Participating Securities in order of issue; and (3) Third, as the repayment of principal of any outstanding Debentures, with such repayment to be made into escrow on terms and conditions SBA determines. § 107.1585 [Removed and Reserved] ■ 28. Remove and reserve § 107.1585. § 107.1590 [Removed and Reserved] ■ 29. Remove and reserve § 107.1590. ■ 30. Amend § 107.1700 by revising the first to read as follows: § 107.1700 Transfer by SBA of its interest in Licensee’s Leverage security. Upon such conditions and for such consideration as it deems reasonable, SBA may sell, assign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of any Debenture, Participating Security, or other security held by or on behalf of SBA in connection with Leverage. * * * ■ 31. Amend § 107.1800 by revising the last two sentences to read as follows: § 107.1800 Licensee’s agreement to terms and conditions in §§ 107.1810 and 107.1820. * * * The terms, conditions and remedies in § 107.1810 apply to outstanding Debentures issued after April 25, 1994. The terms, conditions and remedies in § 107.1820 apply to outstanding Participating Securities issued after April 25, 1994, or if you have Earmarked Assets in your portfolio. § 107.1810 [Amended] ■ 32. Amend § 107.1810 by removing paragraph (f)(9) and redesignating paragraphs (f)(10) through (f)(12) as (f)(9) through (f)(11). ■ 33. Amend § 107.1820 by revising paragraphs (a) and (e)(9) to read as follows: § 107.1820 Conditions affecting issuers of Participating Securities. (a) Applicability of this section. This section applies if you have Participating Securities or have Earmarked Assets in your portfolio. Your Articles must include the provisions of this § 107.1820 as a condition to SBA’s guarantee of Participating Securities and for as long as you own Earmarked Assets. * * * * * (d) * * * (9) Failure to meet investment requirements. You fail to make the amount of Equity Capital Investments required for Participating Securities (§ 107.1500(b)(4)), if applicable to you. * * * * * Kelly Loeffler, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2025–24232 Filed 12–31–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–09–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2025–2273; Project Identifier MCAI–2024–00689–R; Amendment 39–23216; AD 2025–25–08] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY : The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160–B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective February 6, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 6, 2026. ADDRESSES : AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2025–2273; 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, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), 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. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: ADs@easa.europa.eu; website: easa.europa.eu. You may find the EASA material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. • 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. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2025–2273. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Yves Petiote, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (202) 975– 4867; email: yves.petiote@faa.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Helicopters Model H160–B helicopters. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on September 8, 2025 (90 FR 43162). The NPRM was prompted by EASA AD 2024–0223, dated November 26, 2024 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:11 Dec 31, 2025 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\02JAR1.SGM 02JAR1 tkelley on LAP7H3WLY3PROD with RULES2

10 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 1 / Friday, January 2, 2026 / Rules and Regulations (EASA AD 2024–0223) (also referred to as the MCAI), issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union. The MCAI states that the airworthiness limitations for Airbus Helicopters Model H160–B helicopters, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the Airbus Helicopters H160–B Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) document. EASA advises that these instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness and that Revision 16 of Airbus Helicopters Model H160–B, dated May 27, 2024, has been issued to introduce new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require revising the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of certain parts which, if not addressed, could result in loss of control of the helicopter. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2025–2273. Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received comments from one individual who supported the NPRM without change. Conclusion These products have been approved by the civil aviation authority of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, that authority has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator. Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2024– 0223, which specifies procedures for replacing components before exceeding their life limits and accomplishing all applicable maintenance tasks within thresholds and intervals specified in the ALS. Depending on the results of the maintenance tasks, EASA AD 2024– 0223 specifies procedures for accomplishing corrective action(s) or contacting Airbus Helicopters for approved instructions and accomplishing those instructions. Additionally, EASA AD 2024–0223 specifies procedures for revising the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) by incorporating the limitations, tasks, and associated thresholds and intervals described in the specified ALS, as applicable. Revising the AMP constitutes terminating action for the requirement to record accomplishment of the actions of replacing components before exceeding their life limits and accomplishing maintenance tasks within thresholds and intervals specified in the applicable ALS as specified in EASA AD 2024–0223 for demonstration of AD compliance on a continued basis. This material 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. Differences Between This AD and the MCAI The MCAI requires, as individual tasks, replacing certain components before exceeding applicable life limits, accomplishing certain maintenance tasks within thresholds and intervals as specified in the ALS, as defined within, and depending on the results, accomplishing corrective action, whereas this AD does not because the applicable ALS, along with the FAA regulatory framework, make it unnecessary or inappropriate to adopt certain paragraphs of the MCAI. The MCAI also requires revising the approved AMP by incorporating the limitations, tasks, and associated thresholds and intervals described in that ALS within 12 months, whereas this AD requires revising the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the limitations, tasks, and associated thresholds and intervals described in that ALS within 30 days, and clarifies that if the initial instance of an incorporated limitation or threshold therein is reached before 30 days after the effective date of the final rule of this AD, you still have up to 30 days after the effective date of the final rule of this AD to accomplish the corresponding task. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects four helicopters of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD. E STIMATED C OSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Revise ALS .......................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................................... $0 $85 $340 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 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: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:11 Dec 31, 2025 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\02JAR1.SGM 02JAR1 tkelley on LAP7H3WLY3PROD with RULES2

11 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 1 / Friday, January 2, 2026 / Rules and Regulations (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. 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 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2025–25–08 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39–23216; Docket No. FAA–2025–2273; Project Identifier MCAI–2024–00689–R. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 6, 2026. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model H160–B helicopters, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of certain parts which, if not addressed, could result in loss of control of the helicopter. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions 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 AD 2024–0223, dated November 26, 2024 (EASA AD 2024–0223). (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024–0223 (1) Where EASA AD 2024–0223 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 2024–0223. (3) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024– 0223 specifies ‘‘Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the approved AMP’’, this AD requires replacing that text with ‘‘Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable’’. (4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0223 is on or before the applicable ‘‘limitations’’ and ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0223 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 2024–0223. (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 2024–0223. (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 and email to: 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) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Yves Petiote, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (202) 975– 4867; email: yves.petiote@faa.gov. (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 2024–0223, dated November 26, 2024. (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: ADs@easa.europa.eu; website: 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 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 fr-inspection@nara.gov. Issued on December 8, 2025. Steven W. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2025–24179 Filed 12–31–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2025–2274; Project Identifier MCAI–2023–01244–R; Amendment 39–23219; AD 2025–25–11] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY : The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB–BK 117 C–2, MBB–BK 117 D–2, and MBB–BK 117 D–3 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of damaged hoist hooks and hoist hook nuts. This AD requires performing an inspection of the affected hoist hook and affected hook nut and, depending on the results of the inspection, replacing the affected hoist hook and affected hook nut. This AD also prohibits installing an affected assembly (hoist hook attached to the hook damper) on any helicopter, and prohibits installing an affected hoist hook on any helicopter unless it is installed using updated procedures. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective February 6, 2026. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:11 Dec 31, 2025 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\02JAR1.SGM 02JAR1 tkelley on LAP7H3WLY3PROD with RULES2