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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG 2017-1080]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Sabine River, Orange, Texas

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
certain navigable waters of the Sabine River, shoreline to shoreline,
adjacent to the public boat ramp located in Orange, TX. This action is
necessary to protect persons and vessels from hazards associated with a
high speed boat race competition in Orange, TX. Entry of vessels or
persons into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain
of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur.

DATES: This rule is effective from 8:30 a.m. on May 19, 2018 through 6
p.m. on May 20, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-1080 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Mr. Scott Whalen, Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur, U.S.
Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
PATCOM Patrol Commander
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) with respect to this rule because it is impracticable. This
safety zone must be established by May 19, 2018 and we lack sufficient
time to provide a reasonable comment period and then consider those
comments before issuing this rule. The NPRM process would delay the
establishment of the safety zone until after the dates of the high
speed boat races and compromise public safety.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making it effective less than 30 days after publication in
the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of this rule would be
impracticable and contrary to public interest because immediate action
is needed to protecting participants, spectators, and other persons and
vessels from the potential hazards during a high speed boat race on a
navigable waterway.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1231. The Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur (COTP) has
determined that the potential hazards associated with high speed boat
races are a safety concern for vessels operating on the Sabine River.
Possible hazards include risks of injury or death from near or actual
contact among participant vessels and spectators or mariners traversing
through the safety zone. This rule is needed to protect all waterway
users, including event participants and spectators, before, during, and
after the scheduled event.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a temporary safety zone from 8:30 a.m.
through 6 p.m. each day on from May 19, 2018 through May 20, 2018. The
safety zone covers all navigable waters of the Sabine River, extending
the entire width of the river, adjacent to the public boat ramp located
in Orange, TX bounded by the Navy Pier One at latitude 30[deg]05'50'' N
to the north and latitude 30[deg]05'33'' N to the south. The duration
of the safety zone is intended to protect participants, spectators, and
other persons and vessels, in the navigable waters of the Sabine River
during the high speed boat races and will include breaks and
opportunity for vessels to transit through the regulated area.
    No vessel or person is permitted to enter the safety zone without
obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative. They
may be contacted on VHF-FM channel 13 or 16, or by telephone at 409-
719-5070. A designated representative may be a Patrol Commander
(PATCOM). The PATCOM may be aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast Guard
Auxiliary vessel. The PATCOM may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM
(156.8 MHz) by the call sign ``PATCOM''. The ``official patrol
vessels'' consist of any Coast Guard, state, or local law enforcement
and sponsor provided vessels assigned or approved by the COTP or a
designated representative to patrol the zone. All persons and vessels
not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol
vessels are considered spectators.
    Spectator vessels desiring to transit the zone may do so only with
prior approval of the COTP or a designated representative and when so
directed by that officer must be operated at a minimum safe navigation
speed in a manner that will not endanger any other vessels. No
spectator vessel shall anchor, block, loiter, or impede the through
transit of official patrol vessels in the zone during the effective
dates and times, unless cleared for entry by or through the COTP or a
designated representative. Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the
zone, but may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable channel.
Spectator vessels may be moored to a waterfront facility within the
zone in such a way that they shall not interfere with the progress of
the event. Such mooring must be complete at least 30 minutes prior to
the establishment of the zone and remain moored through the duration of
the event.
    The COTP or a designated representative may forbid and control the
movement of all vessels in the zone. When hailed or signaled by an
official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and
comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in
expulsion from the zone, citation for failure to comply, or both.

    The COTP or a designated representative may terminate the operation
of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of
life or property. The COTP or a designated representative will
terminate enforcement of the safety zone at the conclusion of the
event.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget, and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt from
the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, and duration of the safety zone. This safety zone encompasses
a less than half-mile stretch of the Sabine River for nine and a half
hours on each of two days. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue
Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNMs) via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about
the zone, daily enforcement periods will include breaks that will
provide an opportunity for vessels to transit through the regulated
area, and the rule allows vessel to seek permission to enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on
vessel owners or operators.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section above.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in
this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the
Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is
one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively
have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves
a safety zone lasting nine and a half hours on each of two days that
will prohibit entry on less than a one-half mile stretch of the Sabine
River. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph
L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01,
Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this
determination is available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T08-1080 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T08-1080  Safety Zone; Sabine River, Orange, Texas.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable
waters of the Sabine River, extending the entire width of the river,
adjacent to the public boat ramp located in Orange, TX bounded by the
Navy Pier One at latitude 30[deg]05'50'' N to the north and latitude
30[deg]05'33'' N to the south.
    (b) Effective period. This section is effective from 8:30 a.m. on
May 19, 2018 through 6 p.m. on May 20, 2018.
    (c) Enforcement periods. This section will be enforced from 8:30
a.m. through 6 p.m. daily. Breaks in the racing will occur during the
enforcement periods, which will allow for vessels to pass through the
safety zone. The Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur
(COTP) or a designated representative will provide notice of breaks as
appropriate under paragraph (e) of this section.
    (d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23, entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited
unless authorized by the COTP or a designated representative. They may
be contacted on VHF-FM channel 13 or 16, or by phone at by telephone at
409-719-5070. A designated representative may be a Patrol Commander
(PATCOM). The PATCOM may be aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast Guard
Auxiliary vessel. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16
VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign ``PATCOM''.
    (2) All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as
participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The
``official patrol vessels'' consist of any Coast Guard, state, or local
law enforcement and sponsor provided vessels assigned or approved by
the COTP or a designated representative to patrol the regulated area.
    (3) Spectator vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do
so only with prior approval of the Patrol Commander and when so
directed by that officer will be operated at a minimum safe navigation
speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the regulated
area or any other vessels.
    (4) No spectator vessel shall anchor, block, loiter, or impede the
through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the
regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for
entry by or through an official patrol vessel.
    (5) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area, but
may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable channel. Spectator
vessels may be moored to a waterfront facility within the regulated
area in such a way that they shall not interfere with the progress of
the event. Such mooring must be complete at least 30 minutes prior to
the establishment of the regulated area and remain moored through the
duration of the event.
    (6) The COTP or a designated representative may forbid and control
the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or
signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an
immediate stop and comply with the directions given. Failure to do so
may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply,
or both.
    (7) The COTP or a designated representative may terminate the event
or the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for
the protection of life or property.
    (8) The COTP or a designated representative will terminate
enforcement of the special local regulations at the conclusion of the
event.
    (e) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated
representative will inform the public of the effective period for the
safety zone as well as any changes in the dates and times of
enforcement through Local Notice to Mariners (LNMs), Broadcast Notices
to Mariners (BNMs), and/or Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs)
as appropriate.

    Dated: April 24, 2018.
Jacqueline Twomey,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port
Arthur.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0342; Product Identifier 2019-SW-078-AD; Amendment
39-21242; AD 2020-19-01]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters.
This AD was prompted by a report of an erroneous low rotor revolutions
per minute (RPM) indication after establishing a one engine inoperative

(OEI) condition. This AD requires a software (SW) modification for the
aircraft management computer (AMC). The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 27, 2020.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 27,
2020.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX
75052; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at
https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/technical-support.html. 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<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-0342.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0342; 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: George Schwab, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Helicopters
Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on April 28, 2020 (85 FR 23489). The NPRM was
prompted by a report of an erroneous low rotor RPM indication after
establishing an OEI condition. The NPRM proposed to require a SW
modification for the AMC. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
erroneous low RPM indications, which could cause the pilot to make
inappropriate control inputs, resulting in damage to the helicopter or
injury to occupants.
    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued
EASA AD 2019-0208, dated August 22, 2019 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0342.

Comments

    The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed,
except for minor editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these
minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus Helicopters has issued Alert Service Bulletin MBB-BK117 D-2-
42A-005, Revision 3, dated June 6, 2019. This service information
describes procedures for a SW modification for the AMC.
    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 the ADDRESSES section.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    The MCAI provides a 60-day compliance time for accomplishing the SW
modification. This AD requires completion of the SW modification within
50 hours time-in-service.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 30 helicopters of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............................          $3,000           $3,085          $92,550
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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

    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 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.

Adoption of 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

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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   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2020-19-01 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH: Amendment 39-21242;
Docket No. FAA-2020-0342; Product Identifier 2019-SW-078-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 27, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model
MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 42, Integrated
Modular Avionics.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of an erroneous low rotor
revolutions per minute (RPM) indication after establishing a one
engine inoperative condition. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
erroneous low RPM indications, which could cause the pilot to make
inappropriate control inputs, resulting in damage to the helicopter
or injury to occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Definitions

    (1) Affected part: An aircraft management computer (AMC) having
a software (SW) version installed that is identified as ``pre-
modification SW'' in Figure 1 to paragraphs (g)(1), (h), and (i) of
this AD, or earlier SW version.
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    (2) Group 1: Helicopters that have an affected part installed.
    (3) Group 2: Helicopters that do not have an affected part
installed.

(h) Software Modification

    (1) For Group 1: Within 50 hours time-in-service after the
effective date of this AD, update the SW of each affected part to
the corresponding upgraded SW, as listed in Figure 1 to paragraphs
(g)(1), (h), and (i) of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions, Section 3.B.2, of Airbus Helicopters
Alert Service Bulletin MBB-BK117 D-2-42A-005, Revision 3, dated June
6, 2019.
    (2) Replacement on a helicopter of an affected part with an AMC
having the corresponding upgraded SW installed, as listed in Figure
1 to paragraphs (g)(1), (h), and (i) of this AD, or later SW upgrade
is an acceptable alternative method of compliance for the
requirements of paragraph (h)(1) of this AD for that helicopter.

(i) Parts Installation Prohibition

    Do not install on any helicopter an affected part, and do not
upload any SW identified as ``pre-modification SW'' in Figure 1 to
paragraphs (g)(1), (h), and (i) of this AD, or earlier SW version,
on any AMC, as required by paragraph (i)(1) or (2) of this AD, as
applicable.
    (1) For Group 1: After modification of that helicopter as
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (2) For Group 2: As of the effective date of this AD.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, may approve
AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab, Aviation
Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards
Branch, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817-
222-5151; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, notify your
principal inspector or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or certificate holding
district office, before operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) 2019-0208, dated August
22, 2019. This EASA AD may be found in the AD docket on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2020-0342.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at
https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/technical-support.html.
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.

(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) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin MBB-BK117 D-2-42A-
005, Revision 3, dated June 6, 2019.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at
https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/technical-support.html.
    (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<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on September 1, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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