80 FR 25254 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 85 (May 4, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 85 (May 4, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-10179 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 25254-25256] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-10179] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0934; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-030-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of defective fire extinguisher tubes. It was determined the defects were caused by corrosion. This proposed AD would require repetitive general visual inspections of the fire extinguisher tubes for cracking and corrosion, and replacement of any cracked tube with a serviceable tube, if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking and corrosion in the fire extinguisher tubes, which could impact the capability to extinguish an engine fire, and possibly result in damage to the airplane and injury to the passengers. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 18, 2015. 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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-2015- 0934; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, [[Page 25255]] International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite 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-2015-0934; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-030-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued Airworthiness Directive 2013-0299, dated December 19, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. The MCAI states: Several defective extinguisher tubes have been reported on certain Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes. The results of the investigations concluded that these occurrences were caused by corrosion. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could impact the capability to extinguish an engine fire, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to the occupants. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive [general visual] inspections [for cracking and corrosion] of the fire extinguisher tubes and, depending on findings, the replacement of an affected part with a serviceable part (improved fire extinguisher tube). It also proposes the replacement of those tubes with the ``old Part Number'' (P/N) with a serviceable part with the new P/N as a terminating action. In addition, this [EASA] AD prohibits installation of an affected tube on an aeroplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 0934. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 170 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $57,800, or $340 per product. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. 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. We are 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 We 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 this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. 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. 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 0 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2015-0934; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-030-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 18, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20- F5 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of defective fire extinguisher tubes. It was determined the defects were caused by [[Page 25256]] corrosion. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking and corrosion in the fire extinguisher tubes, which could impact the capability to extinguish an engine fire, and possibly result in damage to the airplane and injury to the passengers. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection For airplanes identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD: Within 13 months or 450 flight hours, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection of the fire extinguisher tubes for cracking and corrosion, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 13 months. (1) Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes and Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes, equipped with any fire extinguisher tubes having part numbers MY20791-101, MY20791-101-1, MY20791-102, MY20791-102-1, MY20791-117, and MY20791-112. (2) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes equipped with any fire extinguisher tubes having part numbers M20H791000210B1 and M20H791000240B1. (3) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes equipped with any fire extinguisher tubes having part numbers M20R791101, M20R791101A1, and M20R791102. (h) Corrective Action If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any cracking or corrosion is found, before further flight, replace the tube with a serviceable tube having a part number specified in Table 1 of paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable. Table 1 of Paragraph (h) of this AD--Serviceable Fire Extinguisher Tubes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For model-- Equipped with affected pin-- Replace with serviceable pin-- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES MY20791-101 MY20791[dash]101-2 C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES MY20791-101-1 MY20791-101-2 C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES MY20791-102 MY20791-102-2 C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES MY20791[dash]102-1 MY20791-102-2 C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES MY20791-117 MY20791-117-1 C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES MY20791-112 MY20791-112-1 C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes.......... M20H791000210B1 M20H791000210B2 MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes.......... M20H791000240B1 M20H791000240B2 MYSTERE-FALCON 20[dash]C5, 20-D5, 20- M20R791101 M20R791101A2 E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, M20R791101A1 M20R791101A3 and 20-F5 airplanes. MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, M20R791102 M20R791102A2 and 20-F5 airplanes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (i) Terminating Action for the Repetitive Inspections Replacement of an affected tube with a serviceable tube, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, constitutes a terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (j) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a tube having a part number identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, on any airplane. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 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 International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0299, dated December 19, 2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0934. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 17, 2015. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-10179 Filed 5-1-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACTION:
4106, Revision 01, dated June 31, 2009. Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, (NPRM).
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
4106, Revision 02, dated June 15, 2011. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
(2) For airplanes that have been modified Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; airworthiness directive (AD) for all
as of the effective date of this AD in telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET
accordance with the Accomplishment Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C,
Instructions of the applicable service AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model
information identified in paragraph (n)(1)(i),
(n)(1)(ii), (n)(1)(iii), or (n)(1)(iv) of this AD: principal inspector, or lacking a principal MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes; and
No action is required by this paragraph, inspector, the manager of the local flight Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
except as otherwise required by paragraph (l) standards district office/certificate holding D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes. This
of this AD and, provided that if any crack district office. The AMOC approval letter proposed AD was prompted by reports
was found during any modification specified must specifically reference this AD. of defective fire extinguisher tubes. It
in this paragraph and the service information (2) AMOCs approved previously for AD was determined the defects were caused
specified to contact Airbus, repair was done 2011–24–05, Amendment 39–16869 (76 FR
by corrosion. This proposed AD would
before further flight using a method approved 73496, November 29, 2011), are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of require repetitive general visual
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– inspections of the fire extinguisher
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or this AD.
(3) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the tubes for cracking and corrosion, and
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved
by the DOA, the approval must include the effective date of this AD, for any requirement replacement of any cracked tube with a
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from serviceable tube, if necessary. We are
DOA-authorized signature.
a manufacturer, the action must be proposing this AD to detect and correct
(o) Optional Terminating Actions accomplished using a method approved by cracking and corrosion in the fire
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
(1) Modification of an airplane in extinguisher tubes, which could impact
accordance with the Accomplishment 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved the capability to extinguish an engine
Instructions of the applicable service fire, and possibly result in damage to
by the DOA, the approval must include the
information identified in paragraph (o)(1)(i), the airplane and injury to the
DOA-authorized signature.
(o)(1)(ii), (o)(1)(iii), (o)(1)(iv), (o)(1)(v), or passengers.
(o)(1)(vi) of this AD; as applicable to airplane (q) Related Information
type and depending on airplane DATES: We must receive comments on
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
configuration; terminates the requirements of Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA this proposed AD by June 18, 2015.
this AD, provided that in case of any crack Airworthiness Directive 2014–0010R1, dated ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
finding during any modification specified in May 5, 2014, for related information. This using the procedures found in 14 CFR
this paragraph, and the service information MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
specifies to contact Airbus, repair is done Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
before further flight, using a method
methods:
approved by the Manager, International
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
2015–0937. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (2) For service information identified in
Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus’s EASA instructions for submitting comments.
this AD, contact Airbus SAS—Airworthiness
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
must include the DOA-authorized signature 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
• Mail: U.S. Department of
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3090, 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
dated March 27, 2006. airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3090, Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Revision 01, dated June 15, 2011. view this service information at the FAA, Washington, DC 20590.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57– Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
3098, Revision 03, including Appendix 01, Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
dated September 24, 2012. on the availability of this material at the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– FAA, call 425–227–1221.
4098, dated March 27, 2006.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4098, Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 13, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
Revision 01, dated June 15, 2011. 2015. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– Michael Kaszycki, Federal holidays.
4106, Revision 03, including Appendix 01, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Examining the AD Docket
dated September 24, 2012. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(2) Accomplishment of the ultrasonic [FR Doc. 2015–10177 Filed 5–1–15; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on
inspection required by paragraph (l) of this
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the Internet at http://
AD and all applicable corrective actions www.regulations.gov by searching for
required by paragraph (m) of this AD and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
terminates the requirements of this AD for 0934; or in person at the Docket
those airplanes. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(p) Other FAA AD Provisions Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
The following provisions also apply to this except Federal holidays. The AD docket
AD: 14 CFR Part 39 contains this proposed AD, the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance regulatory evaluation, any comments
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0934; Directorate
(AMOCs): The Manager, International received, and other information. The
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Identifier 2014–NM–030–AD]
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane street address for the Docket Operations
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to RIN 2120–AA64 office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
be available in the AD docket shortly
Aviation Airplanes after receipt.
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as AGENCY:Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
appropriate. If sending information directly Administration (FAA), DOT. Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
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International Branch, ANM–116, You may examine the MCAI in the substantial direct effect on the States, on
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, AD docket on the Internet at http:// the relationship between the national
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA www.regulations.gov by searching for Government and the States, or on the
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– distribution of power and
fax 425–227–1149. 0934. responsibilities among the various
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: levels of government.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
For the reasons discussed above, I
Comments Invited of This Proposed AD
certify this proposed regulation:
We invite you to send any written This product has been approved by 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
relevant data, views, or arguments about the aviation authority of another action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
this proposed AD. Send your comments country, and is approved for operation 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
to an address listed under the in the United States. Pursuant to our DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. bilateral agreement with the State of (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
FAA–2015–0934; Directorate Identifier Design Authority, we have been notified 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
2014–NM–030–AD’’ at the beginning of of the unsafe condition described in the Alaska; and
your comments. We specifically invite MCAI and service information 4. Will not have a significant
comments on the overall regulatory, referenced above. We are proposing this economic impact, positive or negative,
economic, environmental, and energy AD because we evaluated all pertinent on a substantial number of small entities
aspects of this proposed AD. We will information and determined an unsafe under the criteria of the Regulatory
consider all comments received by the condition exists and is likely to exist or Flexibility Act.
closing date and may amend this develop on other products of the same
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
proposed AD based on those comments. type design.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We will post all comments we Costs of Compliance safety, Incorporation by reference,
receive, without change, to http://
We estimate that this proposed AD Safety.
www.regulations.gov, including any
affects 170 airplanes of U.S. registry.
personal information you provide. We We also estimate that it would take The Proposed Amendment
will also post a report summarizing each about 4 work-hours per product to Accordingly, under the authority
substantive verbal contact we receive comply with the basic requirements of delegated to me by the Administrator,
about this proposed AD. this proposed AD. The average labor the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Discussion rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on 39 as follows:
these figures, we estimate the cost of
The European Aviation Safety Agency PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent DIRECTIVES
be $57,800, or $340 per product.
for the Member States of the European
We have received no definitive data
Union, has issued Airworthiness ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
that would enable us to provide cost
Directive 2013–0299, dated December continues to read as follows:
estimates for the on-condition actions
19, 2013 (referred to after this as the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
specified in this proposed AD.
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended]
an unsafe condition for all Dassault Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness
FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD):
and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE– section 106, describes the authority of Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2015–
FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 0934; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–
MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20– Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 030–AD.
E5, and 20–F5 airplanes. The MCAI detail the scope of the Agency’s
states: (a) Comments Due Date
authority.
We must receive comments by June 18,
Several defective extinguisher tubes have We are issuing this rulemaking under
2015.
been reported on certain Dassault Aviation the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes. The results of the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs
investigations concluded that these General requirements.’’ Under that None.
occurrences were caused by corrosion. section, Congress charges the FAA with
This condition, if not detected and (c) Applicability
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
corrected, could impact the capability to This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
extinguish an engine fire, possibly resulting air commerce by prescribing regulations
Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON
in damage to the aeroplane and injury to the for practices, methods, and procedures
SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model
occupants. the Administrator finds necessary for MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes; and
For the reason described above, this safety in air commerce. This regulation Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5,
[EASA] AD requires repetitive [general is within the scope of that authority 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes, certificated in
visual] inspections [for cracking and because it addresses an unsafe condition any category, all manufacturer serial
corrosion] of the fire extinguisher tubes and, that is likely to exist or develop on numbers.
depending on findings, the replacement of an
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products identified in this rulemaking (d) Subject
affected part with a serviceable part
action.
(improved fire extinguisher tube). It also Air Transport Association (ATA) of
proposes the replacement of those tubes with Regulatory Findings America Code 26, Fire protection.
the ‘‘old Part Number’’ (P/N) with a
serviceable part with the new P/N as a We determined that this proposed AD (e) Reason
terminating action. In addition, this [EASA] would not have federalism implications This AD was prompted by reports of
AD prohibits installation of an affected tube under Executive Order 13132. This defective fire extinguisher tubes. It was
on an aeroplane. proposed AD would not have a determined the defects were caused by
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corrosion. We are issuing this AD to detect general visual inspection of the fire (2) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
and correct cracking and corrosion in the fire extinguisher tubes for cracking and airplanes equipped with any fire extinguisher
extinguisher tubes, which could impact the corrosion, in accordance with a method tubes having part numbers
capability to extinguish an engine fire, and approved by the Manager, International M20H791000210B1 and M20H791000240B1.
possibly result in damage to the airplane and Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (3) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
injury to the passengers. Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes equipped
Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s with any fire extinguisher tubes having part
(f) Compliance EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). numbers M20R791101, M20R791101A1, and
Comply with this AD within the Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals M20R791102.
compliance times specified, unless already not to exceed 13 months.
done. (1) Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes and (h) Corrective Action
Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, If, during any inspection required by
(g) Inspection and G airplanes, equipped with any fire paragraph (g) of this AD, any cracking or
For airplanes identified in paragraphs extinguisher tubes having part numbers corrosion is found, before further flight,
(g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD: Within 13 MY20791–101, MY20791–101–1, MY20791– replace the tube with a serviceable tube
months or 450 flight hours, whichever occurs 102, MY20791–102–1, MY20791–117, and having a part number specified in Table 1 of
first after the effective date of this AD, do a MY20791–112. paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable.
TABLE 1 OF PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS AD—SERVICEABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TUBES
Equipped with Replace with
For model— affected pin— serviceable pin—
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes ................................. MY20791–101 MY20791-101–2
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes ................................. MY20791–101–1 MY20791–101–2
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes ................................. MY20791–102 MY20791–102–2
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes ................................. MY20791-102–1 MY20791–102–2
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes ................................. MY20791–117 MY20791–117–1
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes ................................. MY20791–112 MY20791–112–1
MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes .................................................................................................... M20H791000210B1 M20H791000210B2
MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes .................................................................................................... M20H791000240B1 M20H791000240B2
MYSTERE–FALCON 20-C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes ................................................... M20R791101 M20R791101A2
MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes .................................................. M20R791101A1 M20R791101A3
MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes .................................................. M20R791102 M20R791102A2
(i) Terminating Action for the Repetitive (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Inspections requirement in this AD to obtain corrective SECURITY
Replacement of an affected tube with a actions from a manufacturer, the action must
serviceable tube, as required by paragraph (h) be accomplished using a method approved Coast Guard
of this AD, constitutes a terminating action by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
for the repetitive inspections required by 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 33 CFR Part 147
paragraph (g) of this AD. the European Aviation Safety Agency
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design [Docket No. USCG–2015–0248]
As of the effective date of this AD, no Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by RIN 1625–AA00
person may install a tube having a part the DOA, the approval must include the
number identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), DOA-authorized signature. Safety Zone; NOBLE DISCOVERER,
and (g)(3) of this AD, on any airplane. Outer Continental Shelf Drillship,
(l) Related Information
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions Chukchi Sea, Alaska
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
The following provisions also apply to this Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
AD: Airworthiness Directive 2013–0299, dated
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
December 19, 2013, for related information.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes a
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov safety zone that extends 500 meters
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. by searching for and locating Docket No. from the outer edge of the DRILLSHIP
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your FAA–2015–0934. NOBLE DISCOVERER, as well as 500
request to your principal inspector or local Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 17, meters from those points, suitably
Flight Standards District Office, as marked by a buoy, where the
appropriate. If sending information directly 2015.
Victor Wicklund,
DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER’s
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
mooring spread meets the ocean’s
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane surface. This safety zone would be in
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind effect both when the DRILLSHIP NOBLE
[FR Doc. 2015–10179 Filed 5–1–15; 8:45 am] DISCOVERER is anchored and when
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P deploying and recovering moorings. As
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- a result, the size and shape of the safety
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using zone will vary, depending on how far
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
from the vessel the mooring spread is
inspector, the manager of the local flight deployed, which is expected to be no
standards district office/certificate holding more than 1,000 meters. This safety
district office. The AMOC approval letter zone would be in effect when the
must specifically reference this AD. DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER is on
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 18, 2015. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 25254 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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