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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2023–1207; Project 

Identifier MCAI–2022–00925–R; Amendment 

39–22533; AD 2023–17–07] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo 

S.p.a. Helicopters 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for all 

Leonardo S.p.a. Model A119 and 

AW119 MKII helicopters. This AD was 

prompted by a report of an electrical 

failure of a starter-generator caused by a 

ruptured drive shaft. This AD requires 

visually inspecting the drive shaft of an 

affected starter-generator and depending 

on the results, performing a dye 

penetrant inspection. Depending on the 

results of the dye penetrant inspection, 

this AD requires replacing the startergenerator, as specified in a European 

Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) 

AD, which is incorporated by reference 

(IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to 

address the unsafe condition on these 

products. 

DATES: This AD is effective November 1, 

2023. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain publication listed in this AD 

as of November 1, 2023. 

ADDRESSES: 

AD Docket: You may examine the AD 

docket at regulations.gov under Docket 

No.FAA–2023–1207; 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, 

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 EASA material incorporated by 

reference in this final rule, contact 

EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 

Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 

8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; 

internet easa.europa.eu. You may find 

the EASA material on the EASA website 

at ad.easa.europa.eu. 

• 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. The EASA 

material is also available at 

regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 

2023–1207. 

Other Related Service Information: 

For Leonardo Helicopters service 

information identified in this final rule, 

contact Leonardo S.p.A., Emanuele 

Bufano, Head of Airworthiness, Viale G. 

Agusta 520, 21017 C. Costa di Samarate 

(Va) Italy; telephone (+39) 0331–225074; 

fax (+39) 0331–229046; or at 

customerportal.leonardocompany.com/ 

en-US/. You may also view this service 

information at the FAA contact 

information under Material 

Incorporated by Reference above. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hal 

Jensen, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 

1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 

Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (303) 

342–1080; email hal.jensen@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

EASA, which is the Technical Agent 

for the Member States of the European 

Union, has issued EASA AD 2022–0148, 

dated July 14, 2022 (EASA AD 2022– 

0148), to correct an unsafe condition for 

Leonardo S.p.A. Model A119 and 

AW119MKII helicopters. 

The FAA issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 by adding an AD that would 

apply to all Leonardo S.p.a. Model A119 

and AW119 MKII helicopters. The 

NPRM published in the Federal 

Register on June 9, 2023 (88 FR 37810). 

The NPRM was prompted by a report of 

an electrical failure of a startergenerator, caused by a ruptured drive 

shaft, which was not detected by the 

generator control unit and caused 

partial loss of battery power. The NPRM 

proposed to require visually inspecting 

the drive shaft of an affected startergenerator and depending on the results, 

performing a dye penetrant inspection. 

Depending on the results of the dye 

penetrant inspection, the NPRM 

proposed to require replacing the 

starter-generator, as specified in EASA 

AD 2022–0148. The FAA is issuing this 

AD to prevent electrical failure of the 

starter-generator, which could result in 

complete loss of electrical power and 

subsequent loss of control of the 

helicopter. 

Discussion of Final Airworthiness 

Directive 

Comments 

The FAA received no comments on 

the NPRM or on the determination of 

the costs. 

Conclusion 

These helicopters have been approved 

by EASA and are approved for operation 

in the United States. Pursuant to the 

FAA’s bilateral agreement with the 

European Union, EASA has notified the 

FAA of the unsafe condition described 

in its AD. The FAA reviewed the 

relevant data 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 helicopters. 

Related Service Information Under 1 

CFR Part 51 

EASA AD 2022–0148 requires a onetime inspection of the drive shaft of the 

affected starter-generator and, 

depending on findings, replacing the 

affected part with a serviceable part as 

defined therein. EASA AD 2022–0148 

also requires reporting the inspection 

results (including no findings) to 

Leonardo and implementing improved 

removal and reinstallation procedures 

for the starter-generator. 

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 ADDRESSES. 

Other Related Service Information 

The FAA reviewed Leonardo 

Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. 


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119–121, dated June 21, 2022. This 

service information specifies procedures 

for performing visual and dye penetrant 

inspections and for replacing a startergenerator. 

Differences Between This AD and the 

EASA AD 

Service information referenced in 

EASA AD 2022–0148 does not specify a 

compliance time to proceed with 

subsequent procedures if there is 

misalignment or if the alignment is not 

clear, whereas this AD requires 

proceeding with those subsequent 

procedures before further flight. 

Service information referenced in 

EASA AD 2022–0148 specifies 

contacting LH [Leonardo Helicopters] 

spare management to send a startergenerator directly to an authorized 

repair station for repair and sending a 

starter-generator directly to an 

authorized repair station for repair, 

whereas this AD does not require those 

actions. 

EASA AD 2022–0148 specifies 

reporting inspection results to 

Leonardo, whereas this AD does not. 

Costs of Compliance 

The FAA estimates that this AD 

affects 136 helicopters of U.S. registry. 

Labor rates are estimated at $85 per 

work-hour. Based on these numbers, the 

FAA estimates the following costs to 

comply with this AD. 

Visually inspecting a starter-generator 

drive shaft will take about 1 work-hour 

for an estimated cost of $85 per 

helicopter and $11,560 for the U.S. fleet. 

If required, dye-penetrant inspecting a 

starter-generator drive shaft will take 

about 3 work-hours for an estimated 

cost of $255 per helicopter. 

If required, replacing a startergenerator will take about 2 work-hours 

and parts will cost about $11,500 for an 

estimated cost of $11,670 per helicopter. 

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: 

(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: 

AD 2023–17–07 Leonardo S.p.a.: 

Amendment 39–22533; Docket No. 

FAA–2023–1207; Project Identifier 

MCAI–2022–00925–R. 

(a) Effective Date 

This airworthiness directive (AD) is 

effective November 1, 2023. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Leonardo S.p.a. Model 

A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters, 

certificated in any category. 

(d) Subject 

Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) 

Code: 2435, Starter-Generator. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by a report of an 

electrical failure of a starter-generator that 

was caused by a ruptured drive shaft. The 

failure was not detected by the generator 

control unit and caused partial loss of battery 

power. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent 

electrical failure of the starter-generator, 

possibly due to incorrect installation or 

removal. The unsafe condition, if not 

addressed, could result in complete loss of 

electrical power and subsequent loss of 

control of the helicopter. 

(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, European Union 

Aviation Safety Agency EASA AD 2022– 

0148, dated July 14, 2022 (EASA AD 2022– 

0148). 

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0148 

(1) Where EASA AD 2022–0148 refers to its 

effective date, this AD requires using the 

effective date of this AD. 

(2) Where EASA AD 2022–0148 requires 

compliance in terms of flight hours, this AD 

requires using hours time-in-service. 

(3) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2022– 

0148 states to, ‘‘inspect the drive shaft;’’ for 

this AD, replace that text with,’’ inspect the 

drive shaft for misalignment and a crack.’’ 

(4) Where the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2022–0148 specifies 

to proceed with subsequent procedures if 

there is misalignment or if the alignment is 

not clear; for this AD, proceed with those 

subsequent procedures before further flight. 

(5) Where the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2022–0148 states, 

‘‘with reference to Annex A, perform a liquid 

penetrant inspection of the drive-shaft, in 

order to detect the presence of eventual 

cracks;’’ for this AD, replace that text with 

‘‘With reference to Annex A, perform a dye 

penetrant inspection of the drive-shaft in 

order to detect any cracks.’’ 

(6) Where the service information 

referenced in paragraph (1) of EASA AD 

2022–0148 specifies contacting LH [Leonardo 

Helicopters] spare management to send a 

starter-generator directly to an authorized 

repair station for repair and sending the 

starter-generator to an authorized repair 

station for repair, this AD does not require 

those actions. 

(7) Where paragraphs (2) and (4) of EASA 

AD 2022–0148 state, ‘‘Part II of the ASB;’’ for 

this AD, replace that text with, ‘‘AMP Data 

Modules 19–A–24–30–04–00A–520A–A, 

Starter Generator-Remove Procedure and 19– 

A–24–30–04–00A–720A–A, Starter 

Generator-Install Procedure, each Issue 001 

and dated May 24, 2021. Except where AMP 

Data Module 19–A–24–30–04–00A–520A–A 

Starter Generator-Remove Procedure 

specifies discarding parts, for this AD, 

remove those parts from service.’’ 

(8) This AD does not require paragraph (3) 

of EASA AD 2022–0148. 


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(9) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ 

section of EASA AD 2022–0148. 

(i) No Reporting Requirement 

Although the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2022–0148 specifies 

to submit certain information to the 

manufacturer, this AD does not include that 

requirement. 

(j) Special Flight Permit 

Special flight permits may be issued in 

accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199, 

provided they are restricted to visual flight 

rules (VFR) with night operations prohibited 

and 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 toyour 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: 9-AVS-AIR730-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. 

(l) Related Information 

For more information about this AD, 

contact Hal Jensen, Aviation Safety Engineer, 

FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 

Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (303) 342– 

1080; email hal.jensen@faa.gov. 

(m) 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 the AD specifies otherwise. 

(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA) AD 2022–0148, dated July 14, 2022. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(3) For EASA AD 2022–0148, contact 

EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 

Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 

000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; internet 

easa.europa.eu. You may find the EASA 

material 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 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: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: 

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. 

Issued on August 22, 2023. 

Victor Wicklund, 

Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness 

Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2023–21065 Filed 9–26–23; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

Bureau of Industry and Security 

15 CFR Part 744 

[Docket No. 230920–0227] 

RIN 0694–AJ30 

Addition of Entities and Revision to 

Existing Entities on the Entity List; 

Removal of Existing Entity From the 

Military End User List 

AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and 

Security, Department of Commerce. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: In this rule, the Bureau of 

Industry and Security (BIS) amends the 

Export Administration Regulations 

(EAR) by adding twenty-eight entities to 

the Entity List under the destinations of 

the People’s Republic of China (China), 

Finland, Germany, Oman, Pakistan, 

Russia and the United Arab Emirates. 

These entities have been determined by 

the U.S. Government to be acting 

contrary to the national security or 

foreign policy interests of the United 

States. This rule also revises two 

existing entries on the Entity List under 

the destinations of China and Pakistan 

and removes an entity from the MilitaryEnd User List under the destination of 

China. 

DATES: This rule is effective September 

27, 2023. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Chair, End-User Review Committee, 

Office of the Assistant Secretary for 

Export Administration, Bureau of 

Industry and Security, Department of 

Commerce, Phone: (202) 482–5991, 

Email: ERC@bis.doc.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

The Entity List (supplement no. 4 to 

part 744 of the EAR (15 CFR parts 730– 

774)) identifies entities for which there 

is reasonable cause to believe, based on 

specific and articulable facts, that the 

entities have been involved, are 

involved, or pose a significant risk of 

being or becoming involved in activities 

contrary to the national security or 

foreign policy interests of the United 

States, pursuant to § 744.11(b). The EAR 

impose additional license requirements 

on, and limit the availability of, most 

license exceptions for exports, 

reexports, and transfers (in-country) 

when a listed entity is a party to the 

transaction. The license review policy 

for each listed entity is identified in the 

‘‘License Review Policy’’ column on the 

Entity List, and the impact on the 

availability of license exceptions is 

described in the relevant Federal 

Register document that added the entity 

to the Entity List. The Bureau of 

Industry and Security (BIS) places 

entities on the Entity List pursuant to 

parts 744 (Control Policy: End-User and 

End-Use Based) and 746 (Embargoes 

and Other Special Controls) of the EAR. 

The End-User Review Committee 

(ERC), composed of representatives of 

the Departments of Commerce (Chair), 

State, Defense, Energy and, where 

appropriate, the Treasury, makes all 

decisions regarding additions to, 

removals from, or other modifications to 

the Entity List. The ERC makes all 

decisions to add an entry to the Entity 

List by majority vote and makes all 

decisions to remove or modify an entry 

by unanimous vote. 

Entity List Decisions 

Additions to the Entity List 

Pursuant to § 744.11 of the EAR, the 

ERC determined to add the following 

entities to the entity list: Asia Pacific 

Links Ltd. under the destination of 

China; Evolog Oy, Luminor Oy, and 

Siberica Oy under the destination of 

Finland; ICW-Industrial Components 

Weirich under the destination of 

Germany; and Device Consulting, Grant 

Instrument, SMT-iLogic, and Streloy 

under the destination of Russia. These 

entities have been implicated in a 

conspiracy to violate U.S. export 

controls, including a scheme to supply 

the Special Technology Center, an entity 

on the BIS Entity List, with components 

to make unmanned aerial vehicles 

(UAVs) for Russia’s Main Intelligence 

Directorate of the General Staff (GRU). 

This activity is contrary to U.S. national 

security and foreign policy interests 

under § 744.11 of the EAR. 

The ERC determined to add Speed 

Business Trading (HK) Ltd. and 

Sunrising Logistics (HK) Ltd. to the 

Entity List under the destination of 

China, on the basis of actions and 

activities that are contrary to the 

national security and foreign policy 

interests of the United States. 

Specifically, these companies have 

procured and/or attempted to procure 

U.S.-origin items that would ultimately 


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