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PART 1290–COMMUNITY SUPPORT 

REQUIREMENTS 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 1290 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1430(g). 

■ 2. Amend § 1290.6 by revising 

paragraph (c) to read as follows: 

§ 1290.6 Bank community support 

programs. 

* * * * * 

(c) Public access. A Bank shall 

publish its current Targeted Community 

Lending Plan on its publicly available 

website, and shall publish any 

amendments to its Targeted Community 

Lending Plan on the website within 30 

days after the date of their adoption by 

the Bank’s board of directors and no 

later than the date of publication on the 

website of its annual Affordable 

Housing Program Implementation Plan 

(as amended). If such amendments 

relate to the Bank’s Affordable Housing 

Program, the Bank shall publish them 

no later than the date of publication on 

its website of its annual Affordable 

Housing Program Implementation Plan 

(as amended). If a Bank plans to 

establish any Targeted Funds under its 

Affordable Housing Program, the Bank 

must publish its Targeted Community 

Lending Plan (as amended) on the 

website at least 90 days before the first 

day that applications may be submitted 

to the Targeted Fund, unless the 

Targeted Fund is specifically targeted to 

address a Federal- or State-declared 

disaster. 

PART 1291—FEDERAL HOME LOAN 

BANKS’ AFFORDABLE HOUSING 

PROGRAM 

■ 3. The authority citation for part 1291 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1430(j). 

§ 1291.1 [Amended] 

■ 4. Amend § 1291.1 in paragraph (1) of 

the definition of ‘‘Retention period’’ by: 

■ a. Removing ‘‘unit or’’ and adding in 

its place ‘‘unit,’’; and 

■ b. Adding ‘‘, or for construction of the 

unit’’ before ‘‘; and’’. 

■ 5. Amend § 1291.13 by revising 

paragraph (a)(2) to read as follows: 

§ 1291.13 Targeted Community Lending 

Plan; AHP Implementation Plan. 

(a) * * * 

(2) Public access. A Bank shall 

publish its current Targeted Community 

Lending Plan on its publicly available 

website, and shall publish any 

amendments to its Targeted Community 

Lending Plan on the website within 30 

days after the date of their adoption by 

the Bank’s board of directors and no 

later than the date of publication on the 

website of its annual AHP 

Implementation Plan (as amended). If 

such amendments relate to the Bank’s 

AHP, the Bank shall publish them no 

later than the date of publication on its 

website of its annual AHP 

Implementation Plan (as amended). If a 

Bank plans to establish any Targeted 

Funds under its AHP, the Bank must 

publish its Targeted Community 

Lending Plan (as amended) on the 

website at least 90 days before the first 

day that applications may be submitted 

to the Targeted Fund, unless the 

Targeted Fund is specifically targeted to 

address a Federal- or State-declared 

disaster. 

* * * * * 

§ 1291.15 [Amended] 

■ 6. Amend § 1291.15 in paragraph 

(a)(7) introductory text by: 

■ a. Removing ‘‘or purchase’’ and 

adding in its place ‘‘for purchase’’; and 

■ b. Adding ‘‘or for construction’’ after 

‘‘rehabilitation,’’. 

§ 1291.23 [Amended] 

■ 7. Amend § 1291.23 in paragraph 

(d)(1) by: 

■ a. Removing ‘‘or for purchase’’ and 

adding in its place ‘‘for purchase’’; and 

■ b. Adding ‘‘or for construction’’ after 

‘‘rehabilitation,’’. 

■ 8. Amend § 1291.24 in paragraph 

(c)(1) by revising the second sentence 

and adding a third sentence to read as 

follows: 

§ 1291.24 Eligible uses. 

* * * * * 

(c) * * * 

(1) * * * Each General Fund or 

Targeted Fund may contain up to all 

four of these optional AHP subsidy 

limits, each of which must apply to all 

applicants to the specific Fund. A 

Bank’s AHP subsidy limit per member 

must be the same for each of its Funds 

and its AHP subsidy limit per project 

sponsor must be the same for each of its 

Funds, but a Bank’s AHP subsidy limit 

per project and per project unit may 

differ among the Funds * * * 

* * * * * 

§ 1291.25 [Amended] 

■ 9. Amend § 1291.25 in paragraph 

(c)(3) by removing the word ‘‘drawn’’ 

and adding in its place the word 

‘‘selected’’. 

§ 1291.50 [Amended] 

■ 10. Amend § 1291.50 in paragraph 

(c)(1)(i) by removing the words ‘‘Bank 

review of annual certifications by 

project sponsors or owners to the Bank’’ 

and adding in their place the words 

‘‘Bank review of all annual certifications 

to the Bank by project sponsors or 

owners, other than sponsors or owners 

of projects that have been allocated 

LIHTCs,’’. 

§ 1291.64 [Amended] 

■ 11. Amend § 1291.64 by: 

■ a. Removing paragraph (b)(2) and the 

heading for paragraph (b)(1). 

■ b. Redesignating paragraphs (b)(1) 

introductory text and (b)(1)(i), (ii), and 

(iii) as paragraphs (b) introductory text 

and (b)(1), (2), and (3), respectively. 

Sandra L. Thompson, 

Acting Director, Federal Housing Finance 

Agency. 

[FR Doc. 2022–11543 Filed 5–31–22; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8070–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2022–0517; Project 

Identifier MCAI–2021–00356–R; Amendment 

39–22047; AD 2022–10–09] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 

Helicopters 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus 

Helicopters Model SA–365C1 and SA– 

365C2 helicopters. This AD was 

prompted by a Model EC225 helicopter 

accident and subsequent investigation 

that determined that the level of 

particles in certain main gearboxes 

(MGB) could lead to a planet gear 

seizure. This AD requires inspecting the 

MGB magnetic plugs and oil filter for 

particles and, depending on the 

outcome of the inspections, further 

inspections and replacing certain parts, 

as specified in a European Union 

Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, 

which is incorporated by reference. The 

FAA is issuing this AD to address the 

unsafe condition on these products. 

DATES: This AD becomes effective June 

16, 2022. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain publication listed in this AD 

as of June 16, 2022. 

The FAA must receive comments on 

this AD by July 18, 2022. 


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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 

https://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 EASA material incorporated by 

reference (IBR) in this AD, contact 

EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 

Cologne, Germany; telephone +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. 

For Airbus Helicopters service 

information identified in this final rule, 

contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N 

Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; 

telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232– 

0323; fax 972–641–3775; or at https://

www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/ 

technical-support.html. 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. Service 

information that is incorporated by 

reference is also available in the AD 

Docket at https://www.regulations.gov 

by searching for and locating Docket 

FAA–2022–0517. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket at 

https://www.regulations.gov by 

searching for and locating Docket No. 

FAA–2022–0517; 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 

AD, the EASA AD, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for Docket Operations is 

listed above. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Kristin Bradley, Aerospace Engineer, 

General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, 

International Validation Branch, FAA, 

10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 

76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 

Kristin.Bradley@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

EASA, which is the Technical Agent 

for the Member States of the European 

Union, issued EASA AD No. 2020–0156, 

dated July 14, 2020 (EASA AD 2020– 

0156), to correct an unsafe condition for 

all serial-numbered Airbus Helicopters 

(formerly Eurocopter, Eurocopter 

France, Aerospatiale) Model SA 365 C1, 

SA 365 C2, and SA365 C3 helicopters. 

EASA advised of an investigation that 

was conducted on the MGB’s design 

following an EC 225 helicopter accident. 

EASA further advised that investigation 

results determined that the level of 

detectability of particles linked to a 

planet gear spalling needs improvement. 

EASA stated this condition, if not 

detected and corrected, could lead to a 

planet gear seizure possibly resulting in 

the loss of the MGB and subsequent 

reduced control of the helicopter. 

Accordingly, EASA AD 2020–0156 

required inspecting the MGB magnetic 

plug and MGB oil filter for particles and 

depending on the results of the 

inspection, conducting further 

inspections or removing certain parts 

from service. EASA AD 2020–0156 also 

required modification of certain 

helicopters by replacing certain partnumbered magnetic plugs with other 

part-numbered magnetic plugs and 

prohibited the installation of an affected 

magnetic plug on any helicopter. EASA 

considered EASA AD 2020–0156 to be 

an interim action and stated that further 

AD action may follow. 

After EASA issued EASA AD 2020– 

0156, further investigation results 

determined the planet gears installed in 

the epicyclic module of the MGB are 

subject to higher outer race contact 

pressures, which may cause spalling 

and cracking. Accordingly, EASA issued 

EASA AD No. 2021–0016, dated January 

13, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0016), which 

superseded EASA AD 2020–0156. EASA 

AD 2021–0016 retains the requirements 

of EASA AD 2020–0156 and requires 

replacing the second stage planet gears 

at reduced intervals. EASA AD 2021– 

0016 also prohibits the installation of an 

affected MGB on any helicopter, unless 

the planetary gears are replaced as 

required by the EASA AD. 

Related Service Information Under 1 

CFR Part 51 

EASA AD 2021–0016 specifies 

procedures for inspecting the MGB 

magnetic plug and oil filter and 

depending on the results, corrective 

action. EASA AD 2021–0016 also 

specifies procedures for modifying the 

helicopter by replacing the nonelectrical magnetic plug with an 

improved non-electrical magnetic plug. 

EASA AD 2021–0016 specifies 

procedures for replacing all second 

stage planet gears at specified intervals. 

EASA AD 2021–0016 also prohibits 

installing a certain part-numbered 

magnetic plug on any helicopter and 

permits the installation of an affected 

MGB provided that no planet gear 

installed has exceeded 300 flight hours 

since new and the planetary gears have 

been replaced as required following the 

installation of the MGB. 

Other Related Service Information 

The FAA reviewed Airbus Helicopters 

Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 

SA365–05.33, Revision 1, dated 

December 15, 2020, which establishes a 

new maintenance criterion following 

the detection of particles during the 

scheduled periodic check of the MGB 

magnetic plug. 

The FAA also reviewed Airbus 

Helicopters ASB No. SA365–65.53, 

Revision 0, dated May 28, 2020. This 

service information specifies procedures 

for installing modification 0763B19 to 

improve the performance in collecting 

metal particles in the new non-electrical 

magnetic plug. 

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 issuing 

this AD after evaluating all known 

relevant information and determining 

that the unsafe condition described 

previously is likely to exist or develop 

on other products of the same type 

designs. 

Requirements of This AD 

This AD requires accomplishing the 

actions specified in EASA AD 2021– 

0016, described previously, as 

incorporated by reference, except for 

any differences identified as exceptions 

in the regulatory text of this AD and 

except as discussed under ‘‘Differences 

Between this AD and the EASA AD.’’ 

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– 

0016 will be incorporated by reference 

in the FAA final rule. This AD would, 

therefore, require compliance with 

EASA AD 2021–0016 in its entirety, 


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through that incorporation, except for 

any differences identified as exceptions 

in the regulatory text of this 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 2021–0016 that is required for 

compliance with EASA AD 2021–0016 

is available at https://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2022– 

0517. 

Differences Between This AD and the 

EASA AD 

The EASA AD applies to Airbus 

Helicopters Model SA 365 C3 

helicopters, whereas this AD does not 

because that model is not FAA typecertificated. The EASA AD requires 

sending oil samples to Airbus 

Helicopters, contacting Airbus 

Helicopters to determine the 

characterization of certain particles 

collected or for details on the MGB 

history, and reporting certain 

information to Airbus Helicopters, 

whereas this AD does not. The EASA 

AD 2021–0016 specifies to contact 

Airbus Helicopters if further particles 

are collected during close monitoring, 

whereas this AD requires, before further 

flight, accomplishing repair in 

accordance with a method approved by 

the Manager, General Aviation & 

Rotorcraft Section, International 

Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or 

Airbus Helicopters’ EASA Design 

Organization Approval (DOA). If 

approved by the DOA, the approval 

must include the DOA-authorized 

signature. The EASA AD requires 

inspections after the last flight of each 

day, whereas this AD requires those 

inspections prior to the first flight of 

each day. Where the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0016 

specifies that certain requirements can 

be performed by a mechanical 

technician or pilot, this AD requires that 

the visual check of the MGB magnetic 

plugs be performed by a qualified 

mechanic. 

Interim Action 

The FAA considers this AD to be an 

interim action. If final action is later 

identified, the FAA might consider 

further rulemaking then. 

FAA’s Justification and Determination 

of the Effective Date 

Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the 

Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 

U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies 

to dispense with notice and comment 

procedures for rules when the agency, 

for ‘‘good cause,’’ finds that those 

procedures are ‘‘impracticable, 

unnecessary, or contrary to the public 

interest.’’ Under this section, an agency, 

upon finding good cause, may issue a 

final rule without providing notice and 

seeking comment prior to issuance. 

Further, section 553(d) of the APA 

authorizes agencies to make rules 

effective in less than thirty days, upon 

a finding of good cause. 

There are no helicopters with this 

type certificate on the U.S. Registry. 

Accordingly, notice and opportunity for 

prior public comment are unnecessary, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). 

In addition, for the foregoing reasons, 

the FAA finds that good cause exists 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making 

this amendment effective in less than 30 

days. 

Comments Invited 

The FAA invites you to send any 

written relevant data, views, or 

arguments about this AD. Send your 

comments to an address listed under 

ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 

2022–0517; Project Identifier MCAI– 

2021–00356–R’’ at the beginning of your 

comments. The most helpful comments 

reference a specific portion of the AD, 

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 AD 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 AD. 

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 AD 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 AD, 

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 AD. Submissions containing CBI 

should be sent to Kristin Bradley, 

Aerospace Engineer, General Aviation & 

Rotorcraft Section, International 

Validation Branch, FAA, 10101 

Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; 

telephone (817) 222–5110; email 

Kristin.Bradley@faa.gov. Any 

commentary that the FAA receives that 

is not specifically designated as CBI will 

be placed in the public docket for this 

rulemaking. 

Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) 

The requirements of the RFA do not 

apply when an agency finds good cause 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule 

without prior notice and comment. 

Because the FAA has determined that it 

has good cause to adopt this rule 

without prior notice and comment, RFA 

analysis is not required. 

Costs of Compliance 

Currently, there are no affected U.S.- 

registered helicopters. If an affected 

helicopter is imported and placed on 

the U.S. Register in the future and labor 

costs are estimated at $85 per workhour, the FAA provides the following 

cost estimates to comply with this AD: 

Inspecting the magnetic plugs and oil 

filter for particle deposits will take 

about 1 work-hour for an estimated cost 

of $85 per helicopter per inspection 

cycle. 

Replacing the magnetic plugs will 

take about 5 hours and parts will cost 

about $1,877 for a total cost of $2,302 

per helicopter. 

Replacing the planetary gear assembly 

will take about 48 work-hours and parts 

will cost about $58,009 for a total cost 

of $62,089 per helicopter. 

Replacing an MGB will take about 42 

work-hours and parts will cost about 

$295,000 (overhauled) for a total cost of 

$298,570 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 


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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 this regulation: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

and 

(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation 

in Alaska. 

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: 

2022–10–09 Airbus Helicopters: 

Amendment 39–22047; Docket No. 

FAA–2022–0517; Project Identifier 

MCAI–2021–00356–R. 

(a) Effective Date 

This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes 

effective June 16, 2022. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters 

Model SA–365C1 and SA–365C2 helicopters, 

certificated in any category, 

(d) Subject 

Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) 

Code: 6320, Main Rotor Gearbox. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by an accident 

involving a Model EC225LP helicopter in 

which the main rotor hub detached from the 

main gearbox (MGB). The FAA is issuing this 

AD to detect particles in the MGB and 

prevent planet gear seizure. The unsafe 

condition, if not addressed, could result in 

planet gear seizure resulting in the loss of the 

MGB and subsequent reduced 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 2021– 

0016, dated January 13, 2021 (EASA AD 

2021–0016). 

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0016 

(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0016 refers to its 

effective date or July 28, 2020 (the effective 

date of EASA AD 2020–0156, dated July 14, 

2020), this AD requires using the effective 

date of this AD. 

(2) Where EASA AD 2021–0016 requires 

actions during each ‘‘after last flight’’ of the 

day inspection, this AD requires those 

actions before the first flight of each day. 

(3) Where EASA AD 2021–0016 refers to 

flight hours, this AD requires using hours 

time-in-service. 

(4) Where the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0016 specifies 

to discard certain parts, this AD requires 

removing those parts from service. 

(5) Where the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0016 specifies 

to return a certain part or send a certain part 

to an approved workshop, this AD requires 

removing that part from service. 

(6) Where the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0016 specifies 

to use tooling, this AD allows the use of 

equivalent tooling. 

(7) Where the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0016 specifies 

to contact Airbus Helicopters if further 

particles are collected during close 

monitoring, this AD requires, before further 

flight, accomplishing a repair in accordance 

with a method approved by the Manager, 

General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, 

International Validation Branch, FAA; or 

EASA; or Airbus Helicopters’ EASA Design 

Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 

the DOA, the approval must include the 

DOA-authorized signature. 

(8) Where the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0016 specifies 

that certain requirements can be performed 

by a mechanical technician or pilot, this AD 

requires that the visual check of the MGB 

magnetic plugs be performed by a qualified 

mechanic. 

(9) Where the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0016 specifies 

that if any 16NCD13 or 18NC16 particles are 

present you are to take a 1-liter sample of oil 

and send it to the manufacturer, this AD does 

not require those actions. 

(10) Where the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0016 specifies 

to perform a metallurgical analysis and 

contact the manufacturer, this AD does 

require determining the characterization of 

particles collected but does not require 

contacting the manufacturer to determine the 

characterization of the particles collected. 

(11) Where the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0016 specifies 

to contact Airbus Helicopters for details on 

the MGB history, this AD does not require 

this action. 

(12) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 

2021–0016 does not apply to this AD. 

(i) Special Flight Permit 

Special flight permits, as described in 14 

CFR 21.197 and 21.199, are not allowed. 

(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)(1) 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. 

(k) Related Information 

For more information about this AD, 

contact Kristin Bradley, Aerospace Engineer, 

General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, 

International Validation Branch, FAA, 10101 

Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; 

telephone (817) 222–5110; email 

Kristin.Bradley@faa.gov. For service 

information identified in this AD that is not 

incorporated by reference, contact Airbus 

Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand 

Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000 

or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at 

https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/ 

technical-support.html. 

(l) 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. 

(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA) AD 2021–0016, dated January 13, 

2021. 

(ii) [Reserved] 


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(3) For EASA AD EASA AD 2021–0016, 

contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 

50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 

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

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

this EASA AD on the EASA website at 

https://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. 

This material may be found in the AD docket 

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

for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–0517. 

(5) You may view this material 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 https://

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

Issued on May 6, 2022. 

Gaetano A. Sciortino, 

Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, 

Compliance & Airworthiness Division, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2022–11553 Filed 5–31–22; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2022–0281; Project 

Identifier MCAI–2021–01315–R; Amendment 

39–22056; AD 2022–11–06] 

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 certain 

Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109S and 

AW109SP helicopters. This AD was 

prompted by a report of a protective 

sheath, installed around a fixed flight 

control rod, which should have been 

removed during assembly. This AD 

requires borescope inspecting certain 

parts, and removing any foreign object 

if detected, as specified in a European 

Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) 

AD, which is incorporated by reference. 

The FAA is issuing this AD to address 

the unsafe condition on these products. 

DATES: This AD is effective July 6, 2022. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain publication listed in this AD 

as of July 6, 2022. 

ADDRESSES: For EASA material 

incorporated by reference (IBR) in this 

final rule, contact EASA, KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, 

Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; 

email ADs@easa.europa.eu; internet 

www.easa.europa.eu. For Leonardo 

S.p.a. service information identified in 

this final rule, contact Leonardo S.p.A. 

Helicopters, 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 https://

customerportal.leonardocompany.com/ 

en-US/. You may find the EASA 

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. Service 

information that is IBRed is also 

available in the AD docket at https://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2022– 

0281. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket at 

https://www.regulations.gov by 

searching for and locating Docket No. 

FAA–2022–0281; 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 EASA AD, 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: 

Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer, 

COS Program Management Section, 

Operational Safety Branch, Compliance 

& Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600 

Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY 

11590; telephone (516) 228–7330; email 

andrea.jimenez@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

EASA, which is the Technical Agent 

for the Member States of the European 

Union, has issued EASA AD 2021–0255, 

dated November 15, 2021, and corrected 

November 24, 2021 (EASA AD 2021– 

0255), to correct an unsafe condition for 

Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters Model 

A109S helicopters, serial number (S/N) 

22735, 22736, and 22737, and equipped 

with Trekker Kit; and Model AW109SP 

helicopters, S/N 22407, 22408, 22409, 

22412, 22414 to 22427 inclusive, and 

22429. 

The FAA issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 by adding an AD that would 

apply to Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109S 

helicopters, S/N 22735, 22736, and 

22737, and equipped with Trekker Kit; 

and Model AW109SP helicopters S/N 

22407, 22408, 22409, 22412, 22414 

through 22427 inclusive, and 22429. 

The NPRM published in the Federal 

Register on March 22, 2022 (87 FR 

16120). The NPRM was prompted by a 

report of a protective sheath, installed 

around a fixed flight control rod, which 

should have been removed during 

assembly. The NPRM proposed to 

require borescope inspecting certain 

parts, and removing any foreign object 

if detected, as specified in EASA AD 

2021–0255. 

The FAA is issuing this AD to detect 

any foreign object contamination, which 

if not addressed, could affect the free 

movement of the flight controls and 

result in subsequent reduced control of 

the helicopter. See EASA AD 2021–0255 

for additional background information. 

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 about 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. This AD 

is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. 

Related Service Information Under 1 

CFR Part 51 

EASA AD 2021–0255 specifies 

procedures for borescope inspecting 

certain part-numbered parts installed on 

the control rods and levers of the rotors 

flight controls, and removing any 

foreign object if detected. 

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 Leonardo 

Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. 


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