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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 129 / Friday, July 9, 2021 / Rules and Regulations
time operational check of the affected part and, depending on findings, replacement of that part, which constitutes terminating action for the repetitive daily checks as required by this EASA AD.

This AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket at https www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA20201180.

The FAA reviewed Task 732301
750801A01Pre-Blockage Pressure Switch of the Fuel Filter Tests Electrical, dated November 30, 2012, from the Turbomeca Arriel 2 S1
Maintenance Manual. Task 732301
750801A01 provides instructions for performing an operational test of the fuel filter pre-blockage pressure switch.
This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in ADDRESSES.

Justification for Allowing Pilot To Perform Visual Inspection
Other Related Service Information
Costs of Compliance
The FAA reviewed Safran Helicopter Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB No. 292 73 2869, Version B, dated December 2018. The MSB
describes procedures for identifying and
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 775 engines installed on helicopters of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the costs.
Conclusion The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51

securing pre-blockage pressure switches of fuel filter part number P/N 9 550 17
200 0, which are potentially nonconforming.

This final rule allows the visual inspections required by paragraph g1
of this AD to be performed by an aircrew member holding at least a private pilot certificate. Performing a visual inspection to determine if the fuel filter by-pass indicator pop-up has been activated is not considered an action that must be performed by a certified person under 14 CFR 43.3. This authorization is an exception to our standard maintenance regulations.

ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per product
Labor cost
Visual inspection of fuel filter by-pass indicator.
Operational test of the fuel filter pre-blockage pressure switch.

1 work-hour $85 per hour = $85

$0

$85

$65,875

3 work-hours $85 per hour = $255

0

255

197,625

The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary replacement that would be required based on the
Parts cost
Cost on U.S.
operators
Action
results of the inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need this replacement:

ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Replace fuel filter pre-blockage pressure switch

2 work-hours $85 per hour = $170

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The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate. According to the manufacturer, however, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected operators.
Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAAs 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 Agencys authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under
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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
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Parts cost
Cost per product
$225

$395

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.

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