80 FR 37150 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 125 (June 30, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 125 (June 30, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-15860 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 125 (Tuesday, June 30, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 37150-37152] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-15860] [[Page 37150]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-1988; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-085-AD; Amendment 39-18195; AD 2015-13-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual to include a procedure for addressing minimum fan speed rotation (N1) values during stand-alone engine anti-ice system operation for engines equipped with certain air inlets. This AD was prompted by a quality review of recently delivered airplanes which identified a manufacturing deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-ice piccolo tubes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct reduced performance of the engine anti-ice protection system, leading to ice accretion and ingestion into the engines, which could result in dual engine power loss and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective June 30, 2015. We must receive comments on this AD by August 14, 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- 1988; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this 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, 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: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2015-0102-E, dated June 8, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states: A quality review of recently delivered aeroplanes identified a manufacturing deficiency of some engine air inlet anti ice piccolo tubes. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to reduced performance of the engine anti-ice protection system, with consequent ice accretion and ingestion, possibly resulting in dual engine power loss and reduced control of an aeroplane. The Falcon 2000EX Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) contains a procedure 4-200-05, ``Operations in Icing Conditions'', addressing minimum fan speed rotation (N1) during combined operation of wing anti-ice and engine anti-ice systems. However, the AFM does not specify minimum N1 values for stand-alone engine anti-ice system operation. The subsequent investigation demonstrated that the operation of an engine at or above the minimum N1 value applicable for combined wing and engine anti-ice operations, provides efficient engine anti ice performance during stand-alone engine anti-ice operation, for engines equipped with an air inlet affected by the manufacturing deficiency. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires amendment of the applicable AFM which can be removed (or is not applicable) for aeroplanes having both engine air inlet[s] marked ``NRK'' on the associated data plate. This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim measure and further AD action may follow. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1988. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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 issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because the identified unsafe condition could result in engine inlet ice accretion with possible ice separation in volumes beyond engine ingestion capability. These conditions could lead to engine damage or engine shutdown. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-1988; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-085-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 AD. [[Page 37151]] Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 120 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $10,200, or $85 per product. 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 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. 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. 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 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): 2015-13-08 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18195. Docket No. FAA- 2015-1988; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-085-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective June 30, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a quality review of recently delivered airplanes which identified a manufacturing deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-ice piccolo tubes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct reduced performance of the engine anti-ice protection system, leading to ice accretion and ingestion into the engines, which could result in dual engine power loss and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision (1) Within 10 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD: Revise the Limitations Section of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX AFM to include the statement in figure 1 to this paragraph. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM. When a statement identical to that in figure 1 to this paragraph has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed from the AFM. [[Page 37152]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR30JN15.001 (2) Airplanes on which the air engine inlet on both engines has a mark ``NRK'' on the associated data plate are not affected by the requirements in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. Note 1 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: Engine air inlets which have been refurbished and comply with the design standard are marked as ``NRK'' on the air inlet data plate. (h) 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. (i) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2015-0102-E, dated June 8, 2015, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1988. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 19, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-15860 Filed 6-29-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for You may examine the MCAI on the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Federal Aviation Administration 1988; or in person at the Docket by searching for and locating Docket No.
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 FAA–2015–1988.
14 CFR Part 39 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1988; Directorate Federal holidays. The AD docket
of This AD
Identifier 2015–NM–085–AD; Amendment contains this AD, the regulatory
39–18195; AD 2015–13–08] evaluation, any comments received, and This product has been approved by
other information. The street address for the aviation authority of another
RIN 2120–AA64
the Docket Operations office (telephone country, and is approved for operation
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES in the United States. Pursuant to our
Aviation Airplanes section. Comments will be available in bilateral agreement with the State of
the AD docket shortly after receipt. Design Authority, we have been notified
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom of the unsafe condition described in the
Administration (FAA), Department of Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, MCAI and service information
Transportation (DOT). International Branch, ANM–116, referenced above. We are issuing this
ACTION: Final rule; request for Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, AD because we evaluated all pertinent
comments. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA information and determined the unsafe
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; condition exists and is likely to exist or
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new fax 425–227–1149. develop on other products of the same
airworthiness directive (AD) for all type design.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
2000EX airplanes. This AD requires Discussion FAA’s Determination of the Effective
revising the airplane flight manual to Date
The European Aviation Safety Agency
include a procedure for addressing An unsafe condition exists that
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
minimum fan speed rotation (N1) values requires the immediate adoption of this
for the Member States of the European
during stand-alone engine anti-ice AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
Union, has issued EASA Emergency
system operation for engines equipped the flying public justifies waiving notice
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0102–E,
with certain air inlets. This AD was and comment prior to adoption of this
dated June 8, 2015 (referred to after this
prompted by a quality review of rule because the identified unsafe
as the Mandatory Continuing
recently delivered airplanes which condition could result in engine inlet
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
identified a manufacturing deficiency of ice accretion with possible ice
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
some engine air inlet anti-ice piccolo separation in volumes beyond engine
for all Dassault Aviation Model
tubes. We are issuing this AD to detect ingestion capability. These conditions
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI
and correct reduced performance of the could lead to engine damage or engine
states:
engine anti-ice protection system, shutdown. Therefore, we determined
leading to ice accretion and ingestion A quality review of recently delivered that notice and opportunity for public
into the engines, which could result in aeroplanes identified a manufacturing
deficiency of some engine air inlet anti ice
comment before issuing this AD are
dual engine power loss and consequent impracticable and that good cause exists
piccolo tubes.
reduced controllability of the airplane. This condition, if not detected and for making this amendment effective in
DATES: This AD becomes effective June corrected, could lead to reduced performance fewer than 30 days.
30, 2015. of the engine anti-ice protection system, with
consequent ice accretion and ingestion,
Comments Invited
We must receive comments on this
AD by August 14, 2015. possibly resulting in dual engine power loss This AD is a final rule that involves
and reduced control of an aeroplane. requirements affecting flight safety, and
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
The Falcon 2000EX Aircraft Flight Manual we did not precede it by notice and
using the procedures found in 14 CFR (AFM) contains a procedure 4–200–05,
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following ‘‘Operations in Icing Conditions’’, addressing
opportunity for public comment. We
methods: minimum fan speed rotation (N1) during invite you to send any written relevant
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to combined operation of wing anti-ice and data, views, or arguments about this AD.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the engine anti-ice systems. However, the AFM Send your comments to an address
instructions for submitting comments. does not specify minimum N1 values for listed under the ADDRESSES section.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. stand-alone engine anti-ice system operation. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–1988;
• Mail: U.S. Department of The subsequent investigation demonstrated Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–085–
that the operation of an engine at or above AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– the minimum N1 value applicable for
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We specifically invite comments on the
combined wing and engine anti-ice
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., operations, provides efficient engine anti ice
overall regulatory, economic,
Washington, DC 20590. performance during stand-alone engine anti- environmental, and energy aspects of
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of ice operation, for engines equipped with an this AD. We will consider all comments
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– air inlet affected by the manufacturing received by the closing date and may
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room deficiency. amend this AD based on those
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W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., For the reasons described above, this comments.
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 [EASA] AD requires amendment of the We will post all comments we
applicable AFM which can be removed (or is receive, without change, to http://
p.m., Monday through Friday, except not applicable) for aeroplanes having both
Federal holidays. engine air inlet[s] marked ‘‘NRK’’ on the
www.regulations.gov, including any
associated data plate. personal information you provide. We
Examining the AD Docket will also post a report summarizing each
This [EASA] AD is considered to be an
You may examine the AD docket on interim measure and further AD action may substantive verbal contact we receive
the Internet at http:// follow. about this AD.
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Costs of Compliance or on the distribution of power and (a) Effective Date
We estimate that this AD affects 120 responsibilities among the various This AD becomes effective June 30, 2015.
airplanes of U.S. registry. levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I (b) Affected ADs
We also estimate that it will take
about 1 work-hour per product to certify that this AD: None.
comply with the basic requirements of 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (c) Applicability
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation
per work-hour. Based on these figures, Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes,
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); certificated in any category.
operators to be $10,200, or $85 per
product. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (d) Subject
Alaska; and Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Authority for This Rulemaking 4. Will not have a significant America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection.
Title 49 of the United States Code economic impact, positive or negative,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue on a substantial number of small entities (e) Reason
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by a quality review
section 106, describes the authority of Flexibility Act. of recently delivered airplanes which
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: identified a manufacturing deficiency of
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 some engine air inlet anti-ice piccolo tubes.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
authority. safety, Incorporation by reference, reduced performance of the engine anti-ice
We are issuing this rulemaking under Safety. protection system, leading to ice accretion
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, and ingestion into the engines, which could
Adoption of the Amendment result in dual engine power loss and
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that Accordingly, under the authority consequent reduced controllability of the
section, Congress charges the FAA with delegated to me by the Administrator, airplane.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (f) Compliance
air commerce by prescribing regulations follows:
Comply with this AD within the
for practices, methods, and procedures
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS compliance times specified, unless already
the Administrator finds necessary for done.
safety in air commerce. This regulation DIRECTIVES
is within the scope of that authority (g) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
because it addresses an unsafe condition (1) Within 10 flight cycles after the
continues to read as follows:
that is likely to exist or develop on effective date of this AD: Revise the
products identified in this rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Limitations Section of the Dassault Falcon
action. § 39.13 [Amended] 2000EX AFM to include the statement in
figure 1 to this paragraph. This may be done
Regulatory Findings ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM.
We determined that this AD will not the following new airworthiness When a statement identical to that in figure
have federalism implications under directive (AD): 1 to this paragraph has been included in the
Executive Order 13132. This AD will 2015–13–08 Dassault Aviation: general revisions of the AFM, the general
not have a substantial direct effect on Amendment 39–18195. Docket No. revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and
the States, on the relationship between FAA–2015–1988; Directorate Identifier the copy of this AD may be removed from the
the national government and the States, 2015–NM–085–AD. AFM.
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| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective June 30, 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 37150 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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