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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2022–0102; Project 

Identifier MCAI–2021–00841–R] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 

Helicopters 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to 

supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 

2021–05–05, which applies to all Airbus 

Helicopters Model SA–365N1, AS– 

365N2, AS 365 N3, SA–366G1, EC 155B, 

and EC155B1 helicopters. AD 2021–05– 

05 requires modifying the helicopter by 

replacing the tail rotor gearbox (TGB) 

control shaft guide bushes; repetitive 

inspections (checks) of the oil level of 

the TGB and, if necessary, filling the oil 

to the maximum level; repetitive 

inspections of the TGB magnetic plug 

and corrective actions if necessary; 

repetitive replacements of a certain 

control rod double bearing (bearing); 

and modifying the helicopter by 

replacing the TGB. Since the FAA 

issued AD 2021–05–05, the FAA 

determined that the magnetic plug 

inspection interval must be reduced and 

the compliance time for replacement of 

the affected part must be reduced. This 

proposed AD would continue to require 

certain actions in AD 2021–05–05; and 

would also reduce the intervals of the 

magnetic plug inspection, revise the 

corrective actions if particles are 

detected, and revise the compliance 

time for replacement of the affected 

part, as specified in a European Union 

Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, 

which is proposed for incorporation by 

reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing 

this AD to address the unsafe condition 

on these products. 

DATES: The FAA must receive comments 

on this proposed AD by April 4, 2022. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 

address above between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

For material that is proposed for IBR 

in this AD, contact the EASA, KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, 

Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; 

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

www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this 

IBR material on the EASA website at 

https://ad.easa.europa.eu. 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. It is also available in the AD 

docket on the internet at https://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2022– 

0102. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2022– 

0102; 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 NPRM, the 

EASA AD, any comments received, and 

other information. The street address for 

Docket Operations is listed above. 

Comments will be available in the AD 

docket shortly after receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hal 

Jensen, Aerospace Engineer, Operational 

Safety Branch, Compliance & 

Airworthiness Division, FAA, 950 

L’Enfant Plaza N SW, Washington, DC 

20024; telephone (202) 267–9167; email 

hal.jensen@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

The FAA invites you to send any 

written relevant data, views, or 

arguments about this proposed AD. 

Send your comments to an address 

listed under the ADDRESSES section. 

Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2022–0102; 

Project Identifier MCAI–2021–00841–R’’ 

at the beginning of your comments. The 

most helpful comments reference a 

specific portion of the proposal, explain 

the reason for any recommended 

change, and include supporting data. 

The FAA will consider all comments 

received by the closing date and may 

amend this proposal because of those 

comments. 

Except for Confidential Business 

Information (CBI) as described in the 

following paragraph, and other 

information as described in 14 CFR 

11.35, the FAA will post all comments 

received, without change, to https://

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. The 

agency will also post a report 

summarizing each substantive verbal 

contact received about this NPRM. 

Confidential Business Information 

CBI is commercial or financial 

information that is both customarily and 

actually treated as private by its owner. 

Under the Freedom of Information Act 

(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt 

from public disclosure. If your 

comments responsive to this NPRM 

contain commercial or financial 

information that is customarily treated 

as private, that you actually treat as 

private, and that is relevant or 

responsive to this NPRM, it is important 

that you clearly designate the submitted 

comments as CBI. Please mark each 

page of your submission containing CBI 

as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such 

marked submissions as confidential 

under the FOIA, and they will not be 

placed in the public docket of this 

NPRM. Submissions containing CBI 

should be sent to Hal Jensen, Aerospace 

Engineer, Operational Safety Branch, 

Compliance & Airworthiness Division, 

FAA, 950 L’Enfant Plaza N SW, 

Washington, DC 20024; telephone (202) 

267–9167; email hal.jensen@faa.gov. 

Any commentary that the FAA receives 

which is not specifically designated as 

CBI will be placed in the public docket 

for this rulemaking. 

Background 

The FAA issued AD 2021–05–05, 

Amendment 39–21448 (86 FR 13972, 

March 12, 2021) (AD 2021–05–05), for 

all Airbus Helicopters Model SA– 

365N1, AS–365N2, AS 365 N3, SA– 

366G1, EC 155B, and EC155B1 

helicopters. AD 2021–05–05 requires 

repetitive checks of the oil level of the 

TGB and if necessary, filling the oil to 

the maximum level. AD 2021–05–05 

also requires modifying the helicopter 

by replacing the TGB control shaft guide 

bushes; repetitive inspections of the 

TGB magnetic plug and corrective 

actions if necessary; repetitive 

replacements of the bearing; and 

modifying the helicopter by replacing 

the TGB. AD 2021–05–05 was prompted 

by EASA AD 2017–0125, dated July 21, 

2017 (EASA AD 2017–0125), issued by 

EASA, which is the Technical Agent for 

the Member States of the European 

Union, to correct an unsafe condition 

for all Airbus Helicopters Model SA 365 

N1, AS 365 N2, AS 365 N3, SA 366 G1, 

EC 155 B, and EC 155 B1 helicopters. 

EASA AD 2017–0125 superseded EASA 

AD 2017–0007, dated January 13, 2017, 


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which superseded EASA AD 2016– 

0097R1, dated May 25, 2016. 

EASA AD 2017–0125 added 

helicopters to the applicability, added 

repetitive inspections of the magnetic 

plug after bearing replacement, required 

the use of the revised service 

information instructions, and required 

replacement of the TGB with a modified 

unit, which terminated the repetitive 

inspections. 

Actions Since AD 2021–05–05 Was 

Issued 

Since the FAA issued AD 2021–05– 

05, EASA issued EASA AD 2021–0171, 

dated July 19, 2021 (EASA AD 2021– 

0171), which supersedes EASA AD 

2017–0125. EASA advises that 

additional testing of the affected TGB 

determined that the magnetic plug 

inspection interval must be reduced to 

allow timely detection of an impending 

TGB bearing failure. EASA further 

advises Airbus Helicopters published 

updated service information, which 

includes the new inspection interval, 

and amends the criteria for corrective 

action following particle detection. 

Accordingly, EASA AD 2021–0171 

retains the requirements of EASA 2017– 

0125 and requires inspection of the TGB 

magnetic plug at reduced intervals, and 

depending on the inspection results, 

accomplishing the corrective actions 

using the updated service information. 

EASA AD 2021–0171 also revises the 

calendar compliance time for 

replacement of affected parts, and 

revises the applicability by removing 

the reference to Model SA 366 G1 

helicopters, for which the EASA type 

certificate has been surrendered. 

This proposed AD was prompted by 

a report where during a landing phase, 

a helicopter lost tail rotor pitch control, 

which caused significant damage to the 

TGB bearing. This AD was also 

prompted by the determination that 

reduced inspection intervals, updated 

corrective actions, and a revised 

compliance time for replacement of 

affected parts are necessary to address 

the unsafe condition. Furthermore, the 

FAA determined that the magnetic plug 

inspection interval must be reduced 

based on additional testing of the 

affected part by the manufacturer, and 

the compliance time for replacement of 

the affected part must be reduced. 

Accordingly, the FAA is proposing 

this AD to prevent damage to the 

bearing, which could result in loss of 

yaw control of the helicopter. See EASA 

AD 2021–0171 for additional 

background information. 

Related Service Information Under 1 

CFR Part 51 

EASA AD 2021–0171 specifies 

procedures for modifying the helicopter 

by replacing TGB control shaft guide 

bushes, and specifies procedures for 

repetitive inspections of the oil level of 

the TGB, and if necessary, filling the oil 

to the maximum level. EASA AD 2021– 

0171 also describes procedures for 

repetitive inspections of the TGB 

magnetic plug for the presence of 

particles and updated corrective actions 

if necessary (corrective actions include 

removing the TGB; complying with 

certain work cards to address any 

particles found, and other conditions 

such as abrasions, scales, flakes, and 

splinters; placing the helicopter under 

close monitoring; and if required 

replacing any affected bearing); initial 

and repetitive replacements of the 

bearing with an improved part; and 

modifying the helicopter by replacing 

the TGB bearing or replacing the TGB. 

EASA AD 2021–0171 specifies replacing 

the TGB bearing is a terminating action 

for the repetitive inspections of the 

magnetic plug; and replacing the TGB is 

a terminating action for the repetitive 

inspections of the magnetic plug, and 

the repetitive replacements of the 

bearing. EASA AD 2021–0171 also 

prohibits installing a certain bearing or 

a certain TGB on any helicopter. 

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. 

Other Related Service Information 

The FAA reviewed Airbus Helicopters 

Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365– 

01.00.67 (ASB AS365–01.00.67 Rev 6) 

and Airbus Helicopters Alert Service 

Bulletin No. EC155–04A014 (ASB 

EC155–04A014 Rev 6), both Revision 6, 

and both dated June 14, 2021. ASB 

AS365–01.00.67 Rev 6 and ASB EC155– 

04A014 Rev 6 both specify procedures 

for replacement of the TGB bearing 

before mod 07 65B63 installation, 

inspection of the TGB magnetic plug, 

removing the control shaft/rod assembly 

to inspect the bearing, and maintaining 

the TGB operating oil at the maximum 

level, and specify the monitoring 

criteria of the bearing. 

The FAA also reviewed Eurocopter 

Service Bulletin AS365 No. 65.00.17, 

and Eurocopter Service Bulletin EC155 

No. 65–006, both Revision 1 and both 

dated February 23, 2011. Both service 

bulletins specify instructions for 

introducing Eurocopter (EC) mod 07 

65B58. 

FAA’s Determination 

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 about the unsafe condition 

described in its AD. The FAA is 

proposing this AD after evaluating all 

known relevant information and 

determining that the unsafe condition 

described previously is likely to exist or 

develop on other helicopters of the same 

type design. 

Proposed AD Requirements 

This proposed AD would retain 

certain actions required by AD 2021– 

05–05 and would require accomplishing 

the actions specified in EASA AD 2021– 

0171 described previously, as 

incorporated by reference, except for 

any differences as discussed under 

‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD 

and EASA AD 2021–0171. 

This proposed AD would also allow 

the oil level inspections (checks) to be 

performed by the owner/operator (pilot) 

holding at least a private pilot certificate 

and must be entered into the aircraft 

records showing compliance with this 

proposed AD in accordance with 14 

CFR 43.9 (a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR 

91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be 

maintained as required by 14 CFR 

91.417 or 135.439. 

Differences Between This Proposed AD 

and EASA AD 2021–0171 

EASA AD 2021–0171 revises the 

applicability by removing the reference 

to Model SA 366 G1 helicopters because 

the EASA type certificate has been 

surrendered. However, Model SA– 

366G1 helicopters are still on the U.S. 

type certificate data sheet, even though 

there are no current U.S. operators. 

Therefore, this proposed AD includes 

Model SA–366G1 helicopters. 

Explanation of Required Compliance 

Information 

In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to 

improve the efficiency of the AD 

process, the FAA initially worked with 

Airbus and EASA to develop a process 

to use certain EASA ADs as the primary 

source of information for compliance 

with requirements for corresponding 

FAA ADs. The FAA has since 

coordinated with other manufacturers 

and civil aviation authorities to use this 

process. As a result, EASA AD 2021– 

0171 will be incorporated by reference 

in the FAA final rule. This proposed AD 

would, therefore, require compliance 

with EASA AD 2021–0171 in its 

entirety, through that incorporation, 

except for any differences identified as 


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exceptions in the regulatory text of this 

proposed AD. Using common terms that 

are the same as the heading of a 

particular section in the EASA AD does 

not mean that operators need comply 

only with that section. For example, 

where the AD requirement refers to ‘‘all 

required actions and compliance times,’’ 

compliance with this AD requirement is 

not limited to the section titled 

‘‘Required Action(s) and Compliance 

Time(s)’’ in the EASA AD. Service 

information specified in EASA AD 

2021–0171 that is required for 

compliance with EASA AD 2021–0171 

will be available on the internet at 

https://www.regulations.gov by 

searching for and locating Docket No. 

FAA–2022–0102 after the FAA final 

rule is published. 

Costs of Compliance 

The FAA estimates that this AD, if 

adopted as proposed, would affect 50 

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 proposed AD: 

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR RETAINED REQUIRED ACTIONS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on 

U.S. fleet 

Replace guide 

bushes.

4.00 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ... $1,586 $1,926 per replacement ............................ $96,300 

Daily oil level inspection.1.00 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ....... 0 $85 per inspection cycle ........................... 4,250 

Recurring plug inspection.1.00 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ....... 0 $85 per inspection cycle ........................... 4,250 

Inspect bearing ........ 8.00 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ... 0 $680 per inspection ................................... 34,000 

Replace bearing ....... 48.00 work-hours × $85 per hour = 

$4,080.

377 $4,457 per replacement ............................ 222,850 

Replace TGB ........... 8.00 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ... 155,302 $155,982 per replacement ........................ 7,799,100 

This proposed AD does not add new 

required actions; however, the 

compliance times for certain actions 

have been reduced and a certain oncondition action has been revised. 

ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS

Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Up to 4 work-hours $85 per hour = $340 .................................................................................................... Up to $1,395 ....... Up to $1,735. 

According to the manufacturer, some 

of the costs of this proposed AD may be 

covered under warranty, thereby 

reducing the cost impact on affected 

individuals. The FAA does not control 

warranty coverage for affected 

individuals. As a result, the FAA has 

included all costs in the cost estimate. 

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 has determined that this 

proposed AD would not have federalism 

implications under Executive Order 

13132. This proposed AD would 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 the proposed regulation: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

(2) Would not affect intrastate 

aviation in Alaska, and 

(3) Would 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 Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 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: 

■ a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 

(AD) 2021–05–05, Amendment 39– 

21448 (86 FR 13972, March 12, 2021); 

and 

■ b. Adding the following new AD: 

Airbus Helicopters: Docket No. FAA–2022– 

0102; Project Identifier MCAI–2021– 

00841–R. 


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(a) Comments Due Date 

The FAA must receive comments on this 

airworthiness directive (AD) action by April 

4, 2022. 

(b) Affected ADs 

This AD replaces AD 2021–05–05, 

Amendment 39–21448 (86 FR 13972, March 

12, 2021) (AD 2021–05–05). 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters 

Model SA–365N1, AS–365N2, AS 365 N3, 

SA–366G1, EC 155B, and EC155B1 

helicopters, all serial numbers, certificated in 

any category. 

(d) Subject 

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 

Code 6500, Tail Rotor Drive System. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by a report where 

during a landing phase, a helicopter lost tail 

rotor pitch control, which was caused by 

significant damage to the tail rotor gearbox 

(TGB) control rod double bearing (bearing). 

This AD was also prompted by the 

determination that reduced inspection 

intervals, updated corrective actions, and 

increased compliance time for replacement of 

affected parts are necessary to address the 

unsafe condition. The FAA is issuing this AD 

to prevent damage to the bearing, which if 

not addressed, could result in loss of yaw 

control of the helicopter. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Required Actions 

(1) For Model SA–365N1, AS–365N2, AS 

365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters: 

Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this 

AD, comply with all required actions and 

compliance times specified in, and in 

accordance with, European Union Aviation 

Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021–0171, dated 

July 19, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0171). 

(2) For Model SA–366G1 helicopters: 

Before further flight after the effective date of 

this AD, accomplish the actions (e.g., modify 

the helicopter by replacing the TGB control 

shaft guide bushes, do repetitive inspections 

of the TGB magnetic plug and applicable 

corrective actions; do repetitive replacements 

of a certain bearing; and modify the 

helicopter by replacing the TGB) specified in 

paragraph (g)(l) of this AD using a method 

approved by the FAA. 

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0171 

(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0171 refers to its 

effective date, this AD requires using the 

effective date of this AD. 

(2) Where EASA AD 2021–0171 refers to 

flight hours (FH), this AD requires using 

hours time-in-service. 

(3) Where EASA AD 2021–0171 requires 

action after the last flight of the day or 

‘‘ALF,’’ this AD requires those actions before 

the first flight of the day. 

(4) This AD does not mandate compliance 

with the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 

2021–0171. 

(5) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2021– 

0171 requires inspections (checks) to be done 

‘‘in accordance with the instructions of 

Paragraph 3.B.1 of the applicable inspection 

ASB,’’ for this AD, those instructions are for 

reference only and are not required for the 

actions in paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2021– 

0171. The inspections (checks) required by 

paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2021–0171 may be 

performed by the owner/operator (pilot) 

holding at least a private pilot certificate and 

must be entered into the aircraft records 

showing compliance with this AD in 

accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1) through 

(4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record 

must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 

91.417 or 135.439. 

(6) Where paragraph (5) of EASA AD 2021– 

0171 specifies ‘‘if any discrepancy is 

detected, as defined in the applicable 

inspection ASB, before next flight, 

accomplish the applicable corrective 

action(s) in accordance with the instructions 

of Paragraph 3.B.1 of the applicable 

inspection ASB,’’ for this AD, a qualified 

mechanic must add oil to the TGB to the 

‘‘max’’ level if the oil level is not at 

maximum. The instructions are for reference 

only and are not required for the actions in 

paragraph (5) of EASA AD 2021–0171. 

(7) Where paragraph (6) of EASA AD 2021– 

0171 refers to ‘‘any discrepancy,’’ for this AD, 

discrepancies include the presence of 

particles and other conditions such as 

abrasions, scales, flakes, and splinters. 

(8) Where the service information referred 

to in EASA AD 2021–0171 specifies to 

perform a metallurgical analysis and contact 

the manufacturer if collected particles are not 

clearly characterized, this AD does not 

require contacting the manufacturer to 

determine the characterization of the 

particles collected. 

(9) Although service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0171 specifies 

to scrap parts, this AD does not include that 

requirement. 

(10) Although service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0171 specifies 

reporting information to Airbus Helicopters, 

filling in a ‘‘particle detection’’ follow-up 

sheet, and returning a ‘‘bearing monitoring 

sheet’’ to Airbus Helicopters, this AD does 

not include those requirements. 

(11) Although service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0171 specifies 

returning certain parts to an approved 

workshop and returning certain parts to 

Airbus Helicopters, this AD does not include 

those requirements. 

(i) No Reporting Requirement 

Although the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0171 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 that there are no passengers 

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 to your principal inspector or local 

Flight Standards District Office, as 

appropriate. If sending information directly 

to the manager of the certification office, 

send it to the attention of the person 

identified in paragraph (l)(2) 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 

(1) For EASA AD 2021–0171, contact 

EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 

Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; 

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

www.easa.europa.eu. You may find EASA 

AD 2021–0171 on the EASA website at 

https://ad.easa.europa.eu. 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. 

This material may be found in the AD docket 

at https://www.regulations.gov by searching 

for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–0102. 

(2) For more information about this AD, 

contact Hal Jensen, Aerospace Engineer, 

Operational Safety Branch, Compliance & 

Airworthiness Division, FAA, 950 L’Enfant 

Plaza N SW, Washington, DC 20024; 

telephone (202) 267–9167; email hal.jensen@

faa.gov. 

Issued on February 11, 2022. 

Lance T. Gant, 

Director, Compliance & Airworthiness 

Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 

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