From: Edupuganti, Rao (FAA)

To: Edupuganti, Rao (FAA)

Subject: FW: proposed A.D. FAA-2014-0333D

Date: Monday, November 02, 2015 10:38:00 AM

Attachments: 332 and 225 list.docx

From: Carter, Chris [mailto:chris.c.carter@airbus.com]

Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 2:14 PM

To: Edupuganti, Rao (FAA)

Cc: Crossin, Erich; Jones, Mark

Subject: RE: proposed A.D. FAA-2014-0333D

Rao,

Please forgive the time it took to get back with you.

I have checked on the 332 fleet attached is the list that I have compiled you will note that only

eight aircraft are flying

. I have been able to get responses on most of the 332 that are operating

at this time in all cases that have come back with information they have complied with AS332-

05.00.92 and the aircraft have also responded that the right hand hydraulic system is not covered

in the fire resistant sheathing post Mod 0723952 (see note 3 on page 2 of S.B. as332-05.00.92)

which in my mind further amplifies the case for not issuing an A.D.

I am continuing to try to get feedback on the remaining flying aircraft and will update you if and

when this happens. If you have any other question or concerns do not hesitate to contact me

Best Regards,



# Chris Carter

Technical Representative

Airbus Helicopters

AS350,AS355,EC120,EC130,AS365,EC155

PH. 972-641-3734 Fax. 972-641-3710

EMAIL: chris.c.carter@airbus.com

From: Rao.Edupuganti@faa.gov [ mailto:Rao.Edupuganti@faa.gov ]

Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 3:49 PM

To: Carter, Chris

Cc: ynervesa@erahelicopters.com ; Crossin, Erich

Subject: RE: proposed A.D. FAA-2014-0333D

Hi Chris

This AD covers EC 332 L1. We have (16) domestically. Please address the situation on the hoses in

EC 332 L1s.

Thanks

RaoFrom: Carter, Chris [ mailto:chris.c.carter@airbus.com ]

Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 9:52 AM

To: Edupuganti, Rao (FAA)

Cc: Nervesa, Yann; Crossin, Erich

Subject: RE: proposed A.D. FAA-2014-0333D

Rao,

I have received confirmation that ERA has conducted the inspection of the hydraulic hoses IAW

EC225-05-027 on all of their helicopters and have found no discrepancies. So in consideration of

that fact and that the inspection has been incorporated into the Manual for the EC225 ( see

attached) we are in the hope that the FAA will consider not issuing an AD on this subject. I

appreciate your help with this sir.

Best Regards,



# Chris Carter

Technical Representative

Airbus Helicopters

AS350,AS355,EC120,EC130,AS365,EC155

PH. 972-641-3734 Fax. 972-641-3710

EMAIL: chris.c.carter@airbus.com

From: Rao.Edupuganti@faa.gov [ mailto:Rao.Edupuganti@faa.gov ]

Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 7:58 AM

To: Carter, Chris

Subject: RE: proposed A.D. FAA-2014-0333D



## Thanks.

From: Carter, Chris [ mailto:chris.c.carter@airbus.com ]

Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 11:04 AM

To: Edupuganti, Rao (FAA)

Cc: Crossin, Erich

Subject: RE: proposed A.D. FAA-2014-0333D

Rao,

This is very good news! I will gather up the information that you require and hopefully I will be

able to send you something next week.

Best Regards,



# Chris Carter

Technical Representative

Airbus HelicoptersAS350,AS355,EC120,EC130,AS365,EC155

PH. 972-641-3734 Fax. 972-641-3710

EMAIL: chris.c.carter@airbus.com

From: Rao.Edupuganti@faa.gov [ mailto:Rao.Edupuganti@faa.gov ]

Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 5:42 PM

To: Carter, Chris

Subject: RE: proposed A.D. FAA-2014-0333D



## Chris

Based on your comments, we at FAA is considering to withdraw the proposed

AD. In that regard, please provide me with more information on how the risk

is minimized. This supporting documents may include the information from

the domestic operators that they complied with the relevant SBs and

incorporated the MOD. Please attach the pages from the maintenance

manuals with changes addressing these service bulletins. Please include any

other information that helps me in justifying that the safety is not

compromised.

Thanks & Best regards

Rao

From: Carter, Chris [ mailto:chris.c.carter@airbus.com ]

Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 8:45 AM

To: Edupuganti, Rao (FAA)

Cc: Crossin, Erich

Subject: proposed A.D. FAA-2014-0333D

Rao,

Please find enclosed our comments on the proposed A.D. FAA-2014-0333 DI. Let me know if there

is anything I can do for you.

Best Regards,



# Chris Carter

Technical Representative

Airbus Helicopters

AS350,AS355,EC120,EC130

PH. 972-641-3734 Fax. 972-641-3710

EMAIL: chris.c.carter@airbus.com



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