Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Helicopters

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 27 (Wednesday, February 9, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7368-7369]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02131]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-1003; Project Identifier AD-2021-01141-R; 
Amendment 39-21899; AD 2022-02-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate 
Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that 
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to Bell Textron Inc. 
(type certificate previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) 
Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 helicopters with a certain 
outboard main rotor hub strap pin (pin) installed. As published, the AD 
number specified in the regulatory text is incorrect. This document 
corrects that error. In all other respects, the original document 
remains the same.

DATES: This correction is effective February 16, 2022. The effective 
date of AD 2022-02-02 remains February 16, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-1003, 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, 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: David Wilson, Aerospace Engineer, DSCO 
Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., 
Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5786; email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD 2022-02-02, Amendment 39-21899 (87 FR 
1668, January 12, 2022) (AD 2022-02-02), requires removing any pin part 
number 204-012-104-005 with a serial number prefix ``FNFS'' from 
service and prohibits installing the affected pin on any helicopter.

Need for the Correction

    As published, the AD number specified in the regulatory text is 
incorrect. The incorrectly specified AD number was FAA-2021-1003; the 
correct AD number is 2022-02-02.

Correction of Publication

    This document corrects an error and correctly adds the AD as an 
amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the preamble or 
regulatory information has been corrected, the FAA is publishing the 
entire rule in the Federal Register.
    The effective date of this AD remains February 16, 2022.
    Since this action only corrects the AD number, it has no adverse 
economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any person. 
Therefore, the FAA has determined that notice and public comment 
procedures are unnecessary.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Correction

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Corrected]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2021-15-51, Amendment 39-21678 (86 
FR 43406, August 9, 2021); and
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b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:

2022-02-02 Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by 
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.): Amendment 39-21899; Docket No. FAA-
2021-1003; Project Identifier AD-2021-01141-R.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 16, 
2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2021-15-51, Amendment 39-21678 (86 FR 43406, 
August 9, 2021) (AD 2021-15-51).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bell Textron Inc. (type certificate 
previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Model 204B, 205A, 
205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 helicopters, certificated in any 
category, with an outboard main rotor hub strap pin (pin) part 
number 204-012-104-005 with a serial number prefix ``FNFS'' 
installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code: 6200, Main Rotor 
System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a fatal accident in which a pin sheared 
off during flight, which resulted in the main rotor blade and the 
main rotor head detaching from the helicopter. The FAA is issuing 
this AD to address this unsafe condition and prevent loss of control 
of the helicopter.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

    (1) For Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 212 helicopters:
    (i) Before further flight from August 24, 2021 (the effective 
date of AD 2021-15-51), remove from service any pin that is 
identified in paragraph (c) of this AD.
    (ii) After August 24, 2021 (the effective date of AD 2021-15-
51), do not install any pin that is identified in paragraph (c) of 
this AD on any helicopter.
    (2) For Model 210 helicopters:
    (i) Before further flight after the effective date of this AD, 
remove from service any pin that is identified in paragraph (c) of 
this AD.
    (ii) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install any pin 
that is identified in paragraph (c) of this AD on any helicopter.

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(h) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits are prohibited.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, DSCO Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness 
Division, 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 DSCO Branch, send it to 
the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. 
Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
    (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.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact David Wilson, 
Aerospace Engineer, DSCO Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness 
Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 
(817) 222-5786; email [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued on January 27, 2022.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness 
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-02131 Filed 2-8-22; 8:45 am]
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