80 FR 45902 - Airworthiness Directives; DASSAULT AVIATION Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 148 (August 3, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 148 (August 3, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-18689 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 148 (Monday, August 3, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 45902-45905] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-18689] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-2967; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-072-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002-23- 20, for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes. AD 2002-23-20 currently requires repetitive operational tests of the flap asymmetry detection system to verify proper functioning, and repair if necessary; repetitive replacement of the inboard flap jackscrews with new or reconditioned jackscrews; and repetitive measurement of the screw/nut play of the jackscrews on the inboard and outboard flaps to detect discrepancies, and corrective action if necessary. AD 2002-23-20 currently requires a revision of the airplane flight manual. Since we issued AD 2002-23-20, the maintenance manual has been revised. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to include the maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations specified in the Airworthiness Limitations section of the airplane maintenance manual. This proposed AD also removes the Model FALCON 900EX airplanes from the applicability of the existing AD. We are proposing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 17, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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- [[Page 45903]] 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. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. 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- 2967; 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, 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-2015-2967; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-072-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 On January 3, 2003, we issued AD 2002-23-20, Amendment 39-12964 (67 FR 71098, November 29, 2002); corrected May 4, 2010 (75 FR 23579). AD 2002-23-20 requires actions intended to address an unsafe condition on certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes. Since we issued AD 2002-23-20, Amendment 39-12964 (67 FR 71098, November 29, 2002); corrected May 4, 2010 (75 FR 23579), the maintenance manual has been revised. In addition, we are removing the Model 900EX airplanes from the applicability of the existing AD and those airplanes are addressed through a separate AD action (AD 2014-16- 26, Amendment 39-17950 (79 FR 51077, August 27, 2014)). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0053, dated March 4, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all MYSTERE-FALCON 900 series airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements for the Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900 type design are included in Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter 5-40 and are approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA issued AD 2008- 0221[http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2008_0221_Corrected.pdf/AD_2008-0221_1] to require accomplishment of the maintenance tasks, and implementation of the airworthiness limitations, as specified in Dassault Aviation F900 AMM chapter 5-40 referenced DGT 113873 at revision 16. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault Aviation issued revision 20 of F900 AMM chapter 5-40 which contains new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations and introduces, among others, the following changes: --Tasks renumbering; --Introduction of a Corrosion Prevention Control Program (CPCP); --Upgrade of screwjack of flap actuators from the older to the latest -3 version; --Revised Time Between Overhaul for screwjack of flap actuators -3 version; --Revised interval for checking the screw/nut play on screwjack of flap actuators -3 version; --Removal of calendar limit for checking the screw/nut play on screwjack of external flap actuators -1 and -2 versions; --Removal of service life limit for screwjack of flap actuators; --Test of flap asymmetry protection system. Compliance with this test is required by [a certain AD ***], but F900 AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 20 introduces an extended inspection interval; --Inspection procedures of fuselage and wings; --Check of overpressure tightness on pressurization control regulating valves. Compliance with this check is required by EASA AD 2008-0072 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2008_0072.pdf/AD_2008-0072_1] [which corresponds to FAA AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010], but F900 AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 20 introduces an extended inspection interval; --Check of overpressure relief valve vacuum supply lines. The maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations, as specified in the F900 AMM chapter 5-40, have been identified as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness of the F900 type design. Failure to comply with AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 20 may result in an unsafe condition [reduced structural integrity of the airplane]. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the implementation of the maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations, as specified in the Dassault Aviation F900 AMM chapter 5-40 DGT 113873 at revision 20. 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- 2967. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20, dated October 2012, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 Maintenance Manual. This service information describes procedures, maintenance tasks, and airworthiness limitations specified in the Airworthiness Limitations section of the AMM. 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 of this NPRM. 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 [[Page 45904]] 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 112 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour 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 $9,520, 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 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002-23-20, Amendment 39-12964 (67 FR 71098, November 29, 2002); corrected May 4, 2010 (75 FR 23579); and adding the following new AD: DASSAULT AVIATION: Docket No. FAA-2015-2967; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-072-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by September 17, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2002-23-20, Amendment 39-12964 (67 FR 71098, November 29, 2002); corrected May 4, 2010 (75 FR 23579). This AD also affects AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by our determination of the need for a revision to the airplane airworthiness limitations to introduce a corrosion prevention control program, among other changes, to the maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20, dated October 2012, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the actions specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20, dated October 2012, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 Maintenance Manual, is within the applicable times specified in the maintenance manual or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, except as provided by paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD. (1) The term ``LDG'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in the service information means total airplane landings. (2) The term ``FH'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in the service information means total flight hours. (3) The term ``FC'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in the service information means total flight cycles. (4) The term ``M'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in the service information means months. (h) Terminating Action Accomplishing paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39- 16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010), for DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes. (i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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 [[Page 45905]] (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA- authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0053, dated March 4, 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-2015-2967. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 23, 2015. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-18689 Filed 7-31-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (iii) Using Figure 1, Figure 3, and Figure Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 24,
DIRECTIVES 4 of ASB EC135–22A–015 as reference, 2015.
inspect the attachment hardware between the Lance T. Gant,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 SEMA and the yaw actuator control rod to Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
continues to read as follows: determine whether any of the washers can be Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
moved.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (A) If no washer can be moved, no further [FR Doc. 2015–18865 Filed 7–31–15; 8:45 am]
action is needed. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
§ 39.13 [Amended] (B) If a washer can be moved, replace the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by four screws and install two additional
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) washers, P/N EN2139–05016, to connect the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2015–12–09, Amendment 39–18184 (80 SEMA with the control rod. Torque-tighten
FR 34831, June 18, 2015), and adding each screw to 5–6 Nm. Federal Aviation Administration
the following new AD: (2) Within 50 hours TIS, for Model MBB
BK117 C–2 helicopters, using Figure 1 of 14 CFR Part 39
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin MBB
(Previously Eurocopter Deutschland BK117 C–2–22A–009, Revision 1, dated [Docket No. FAA–2015–2967; Directorate
GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters): Docket No. August 3, 2009, as reference, inspect the Identifier 2014–NM–072–AD]
FAA–2014–0577; Directorate Identifier attachment hardware between the Yaw-
2013–SW–042–AD. RIN 2120–AA64
SEMA and the Yaw-SEMA control rod to
(a) Applicability determine whether any of the washers can be
Airworthiness Directives; DASSAULT
moved.
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters (i) If no washer can be moved, no further AVIATION Airplanes
Model EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2, action is needed.
EC135T2, EC135P2+, EC135T2+, and MBB– AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(ii) If a washer can be moved, replace the Administration (FAA), DOT.
BK 117 C–2 helicopters, certificated in any four screws and install two additional
category. washers, P/N EN2139–05016, to connect the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(b) Unsafe Condition SEMA with the control rod. Torque-tighten (NPRM).
This AD defines the unsafe condition as each screw to 5–6 Nm and apply
polyurethane lacquer onto the attachment SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
loose attachment hardware between the Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002–23–
Smart Electro Mechanical Actuator (SEMA) hardware.
20, for certain Dassault Aviation Model
and a control rod. This condition could result (f) Affected ADs
in loss of the control axis and subsequent FALCON 900EX and MYSTERE–
This AD revises AD 2015–12–09, FALCON 900 airplanes. AD 2002–23–20
loss of control of the helicopter.
Amendment 39–18184 (80 FR 34831, June currently requires repetitive operational
(c) Comments Due Date 18, 2015). tests of the flap asymmetry detection
We must receive comments by August 18, (g) Credit for Previous Actions system to verify proper functioning, and
2015. repair if necessary; repetitive
If you performed the actions in Eurocopter
(d) Compliance Alert Service Bulletin EC135–22A–015, replacement of the inboard flap
You are responsible for performing each Revision 0, dated May 13, 2008, or jackscrews with new or reconditioned
action required by this AD within the Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin MBB jackscrews; and repetitive measurement
specified compliance time unless it has BK117 C–2–22A–009, Revision 0, May 13, of the screw/nut play of the jackscrews
already been accomplished prior to that time. 2008, before the effective date of this AD, you on the inboard and outboard flaps to
met the requirements of this AD. detect discrepancies, and corrective
(e) Required Actions
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance action if necessary. AD 2002–23–20
(1) Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), (AMOCs) currently requires a revision of the
for Model EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2,
EC135T2, EC135P2+, and EC135T2+ (1) The Manager, Regulations and Policy airplane flight manual. Since we issued
helicopters, do the following: Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD 2002–23–20, the maintenance
(i) Using Figure 1 and Figure 2 of AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Wilbanks, manual has been revised. This proposed
Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin EC135– Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and AD would require revising the
22A–015, Revision 1, dated January 28, 2013 Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, maintenance or inspection program, as
(ASB EC135–22A–015) as reference, inspect 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX applicable, to include the maintenance
the attachment hardware between the SEMA 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-
ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
tasks and airworthiness limitations
and the longitudinal actuator control rod to
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 specified in the Airworthiness
determine whether any of the washers can be
moved. CFR part 119 operating certificate or under Limitations section of the airplane
(A) If no washer can be moved, no further 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that maintenance manual. This proposed AD
action is needed. you notify your principal inspector, or also removes the Model FALCON 900EX
(B) If a washer can be moved, replace the lacking a principal inspector, the manager of airplanes from the applicability of the
four screws and install two additional the local flight standards district office or existing AD. We are proposing this AD
washers, part number (P/N) EN2139–05016, certificate holding district office before to prevent reduced structural integrity
to connect the SEMA with the control rod. operating any aircraft complying with this of the airplane.
Torque-tighten each screw to 5–6 Nm. AD through an AMOC.
(ii) Using Figure 1 and Figure 2 of ASB DATES: We must receive comments on
(i) Additional Information this proposed AD by September 17,
EC135–22A–015 as reference, inspect the
The subject of this AD is addressed in the 2015.
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attachment hardware between the SEMA and
the lateral actuator control rod to determine European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
whether any of the washers can be moved. No. 2013–0176, dated August 7, 2013. You
may view the EASA AD on the Internet at
any of the following methods:
(A) If no washer can be moved, no further
action is needed. http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(B) If a washer can be moved, replace the FAA–2014–0577. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
four screws and install two additional instructions for submitting comments.
washers, P/N EN2139–05016, to connect the (j) Subject • Fax: 202–493–2251.
SEMA with the control rod. Torque-tighten Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) • Mail: U.S. Department of
each screw to 5–6 Nm. Code: 2213, Flight Controller Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each —Test of flap asymmetry protection system.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive Compliance with this test is required by [a
Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD. certain AD ***], but F900 AMM chapter 5–
40 at revision 20 introduces an extended
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of inspection interval;
Discussion
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– —Inspection procedures of fuselage and
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room On January 3, 2003, we issued AD wings;
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 2002–23–20, Amendment 39–12964 (67 —Check of overpressure tightness on
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 FR 71098, November 29, 2002); pressurization control regulating valves.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except corrected May 4, 2010 (75 FR 23579). Compliance with this check is required by
Federal holidays. AD 2002–23–20 requires actions EASA AD 2008–0072 [http://
intended to address an unsafe condition ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2008_
For service information identified in
0072.pdf/AD_2008–0072_1] [which
this proposed AD, contact Dassault on certain Dassault Aviation Model corresponds to FAA AD 2010–26–05,
Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South FALCON 900EX and MYSTERE– Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952,
Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– FALCON 900 airplanes. December 21, 2010], but F900 AMM
440–6700; Internet http:// Since we issued AD 2002–23–20, chapter 5–40 at revision 20 introduces an
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may Amendment 39–12964 (67 FR 71098, extended inspection interval;
view this referenced service information November 29, 2002); corrected May 4, —Check of overpressure relief valve vacuum
at the FAA, Transport Airplane 2010 (75 FR 23579), the maintenance supply lines.
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., manual has been revised. In addition, The maintenance tasks and airworthiness
Renton, WA. For information on the we are removing the Model 900EX limitations, as specified in the F900 AMM
chapter 5–40, have been identified as
availability of this material at the FAA, airplanes from the applicability of the mandatory actions for continued
call 425–227–1221. existing AD and those airplanes are airworthiness of the F900 type design.
addressed through a separate AD action Failure to comply with AMM chapter 5–40
Examining the AD Docket
(AD 2014–16–26, Amendment 39–17950 at revision 20 may result in an unsafe
You may examine the AD docket on (79 FR 51077, August 27, 2014)). condition [reduced structural integrity of the
the Internet at http:// The European Aviation Safety Agency airplane].
www.regulations.gov by searching for (EASA), which is the Technical Agent For the reasons described above, this
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– [EASA] AD requires the implementation of
for the Member States of the European
2967; or in person at the Docket the maintenance tasks and airworthiness
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness limitations, as specified in the Dassault
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Directive 2013–0053, dated March 4, Aviation F900 AMM chapter 5–40 DGT
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 2013 (referred to after this as the 113873 at revision 20.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
contains this proposed AD, the You may examine the MCAI in the AD
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
regulatory evaluation, any comments docket on the Internet at http://
an unsafe condition for all MYSTERE–
received, and other information. The www.regulations.gov by searching for
FALCON 900 series airplanes. The
street address for the Docket Operations and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
MCAI states:
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in 2967.
The airworthiness limitations and
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will maintenance requirements for the Mystère- Related Service Information Under 1
be available in the AD docket shortly Falcon 900 type design are included in CFR Part 51
after receipt. Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter We reviewed Chapter 5–40,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom 5–40 and are approved by the European Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20,
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA
issued AD 2008–0221[http://
dated October 2012, of the Dassault
International Branch, ANM–116, Aviation Falcon 900 Maintenance
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2008_0221_
Corrected.pdf/AD_2008–0221_1] to require Manual. This service information
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA accomplishment of the maintenance tasks, describes procedures, maintenance
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; and implementation of the airworthiness tasks, and airworthiness limitations
fax 425–227–1149. limitations, as specified in Dassault Aviation specified in the Airworthiness
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: F900 AMM chapter 5–40 referenced DGT Limitations section of the AMM. This
113873 at revision 16. service information is reasonably
Comments Invited Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault available because the interested parties
We invite you to send any written Aviation issued revision 20 of F900 AMM
chapter 5–40 which contains new or more
have access to it through their normal
relevant data, views, or arguments about course of business or by the means
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or
this proposed AD. Send your comments airworthiness limitations and introduces, identified in the ADDRESSES section of
to an address listed under the among others, the following changes: this NPRM.
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
—Tasks renumbering; FAA’s Determination and Requirements
FAA–2015–2967; Directorate Identifier —Introduction of a Corrosion Prevention
2014–NM–072–AD’’ at the beginning of of This Proposed AD
Control Program (CPCP);
your comments. We specifically invite —Upgrade of screwjack of flap actuators from This product has been approved by
comments on the overall regulatory, the older to the latest -3 version; the aviation authority of another
economic, environmental, and energy —Revised Time Between Overhaul for country, and is approved for operation
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aspects of this proposed AD. We will screwjack of flap actuators -3 version; in the United States. Pursuant to our
consider all comments received by the —Revised interval for checking the screw/nut bilateral agreement with the State of
closing date and may amend this play on screwjack of flap actuators -3 Design Authority, we have been notified
version;
proposed AD based on those comments. —Removal of calendar limit for checking the
of the unsafe condition described in the
We will post all comments we screw/nut play on screwjack of external MCAI and service information
receive, without change, to http:// flap actuators -1 and -2 versions; referenced above. We are proposing this
www.regulations.gov, including any —Removal of service life limit for screwjack AD because we evaluated all pertinent
personal information you provide. We of flap actuators; information and determined an unsafe
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condition exists and is likely to exist or List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Falcon 900 Maintenance Manual. The initial
develop on other products of the same compliance time for accomplishing the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation actions specified in Chapter 5–40,
type design. safety, Incorporation by reference, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20,
Costs of Compliance Safety. dated October 2012, of the Dassault Aviation
Falcon 900 Maintenance Manual, is within
We estimate that this proposed AD The Proposed Amendment the applicable times specified in the
affects 112 airplanes of U.S. registry. Accordingly, under the authority maintenance manual or within 30 days after
delegated to me by the Administrator, the effective date of this AD, whichever
We estimate that it would take about occurs later, except as provided by
1 work-hour per product to comply with the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD.
the basic requirements of this proposed 39 as follows:
(1) The term ‘‘LDG’’ in the ‘‘First
AD. The average labor rate is $85 per Inspection’’ column of any table in the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
work-hour. Based on these figures, we service information means total airplane
DIRECTIVES landings.
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $9,520, or $85 per (2) The term ‘‘FH’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 column of any table in the service
product. continues to read as follows: information means total flight hours.
Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (3) The term ‘‘FC’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’
column of any table in the service
Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended] information means total flight cycles.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (4) The term ‘‘M’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) column of any table in the service
section 106, describes the authority of 2002–23–20, Amendment 39–12964 (67 information means months.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: FR 71098, November 29, 2002); (h) Terminating Action
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more corrected May 4, 2010 (75 FR 23579); Accomplishing paragraph (g) of this AD
detail the scope of the Agency’s and adding the following new AD: terminates the requirements of paragraph
authority. DASSAULT AVIATION: Docket No. FAA– (g)(1) of AD 2010–26–05, Amendment 39–
We are issuing this rulemaking under 2015–2967; Directorate Identifier 2014– 16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010), for
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, NM–072–AD. DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE–
FALCON 900 airplanes.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (a) Comments Due Date
General requirements.’’ Under that (i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
We must receive comments by September
section, Congress charges the FAA with 17, 2015. After accomplishing the revision required
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
air commerce by prescribing regulations (b) Affected ADs actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
for practices, methods, and procedures This AD replaces AD 2002–23–20, used unless the actions or intervals are
the Administrator finds necessary for Amendment 39–12964 (67 FR 71098, approved as an alternative method of
November 29, 2002); corrected May 4, 2010 compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
safety in air commerce. This regulation procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
is within the scope of that authority (75 FR 23579). This AD also affects AD 2010–
26–05, Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952, this AD.
because it addresses an unsafe condition December 21, 2010).
that is likely to exist or develop on (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
products identified in this rulemaking (c) Applicability The following provisions also apply to this
action. This AD applies to all DASSAULT AD:
AVIATION Model MYSTERE–FALCON 900 (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Regulatory Findings airplanes, certificated in any category. (AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
We determined that this proposed AD (d) Subject Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
would not have federalism implications Air Transport Association (ATA) of approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
under Executive Order 13132. This America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
proposed AD would not have a Checks. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
substantial direct effect on the States, on request to your principal inspector or local
(e) Reason Flight Standards District Office, as
the relationship between the national
This AD was prompted by our appropriate. If sending information directly
Government and the States, or on the determination of the need for a revision to to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
distribution of power and the airplane airworthiness limitations to Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
responsibilities among the various introduce a corrosion prevention control International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
levels of government. program, among other changes, to the Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
For the reasons discussed above, I maintenance requirements and airworthiness Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
certify this proposed regulation: limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (f) Compliance any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Comply with this AD within the principal inspector, or lacking a principal
compliance times specified, unless already inspector, the manager of the local flight
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
done. standards district office/certificate holding
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(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); district office. The AMOC approval letter
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection must specifically reference this AD.
Program (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Alaska; and
Within 30 days after the effective date of requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
4. Will not have a significant this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection actions from a manufacturer, the action must
economic impact, positive or negative, program, as applicable, to incorporate the be accomplished using a method approved
on a substantial number of small entities information specified in Chapter 5–40, by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
under the criteria of the Regulatory Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20, 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
Flexibility Act. dated October 2012, of the Dassault Aviation the European Aviation Safety Agency
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(EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, items: (1) For publicly traded
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by DC 20044. Submissions may be hand- partnerships, any item of income that is
the DOA, the approval must include the delivered Monday through Friday an amount subject to withholding as
DOA-authorized signature. between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. defined in § 1.1441–2(a) (excluding
(k) Related Information to: CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–109370–10), amounts effectively connected with the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Courier’s Desk, Internal Revenue conduct of a trade or business within
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., the United States) or a withholdable
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0053, dated Washington, DC, or sent electronically, payment under § 1.1473–1(a) occurring
March 4, 2013, for related information. This via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at during a taxable year if, for that taxable
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the http://www.regulations.gov/(IRSREG- year, the partners agree to treat all such
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 109370-10). items as extraordinary items, and (2) for
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– any partnership, deductions for the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
2015–2967. transfer of partnership equity in
(2) For service information identified in Concerning the proposed regulations,
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box Benjamin H. Weaver, (202) 317–6850; connection with the performance of
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; concerning submissions of comments services. In addition, these proposed
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// and requests for public hearing, Regina regulations provide guidance under
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this Johnson, (202) 317–6901 (not toll free sections 706(d)(2) and (3).
service information at the FAA, Transport numbers). 1. Allocable Cash Basis Items
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 706(d)(2) provides rules for
availability of this material at the FAA, call Background certain allocable cash basis items.
425–227–1221. Section 706(d)(2)(A) provides that if
Section 706 of the Internal Revenue during any taxable year of the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 23,
2015.
Code (the Code) generally provides rules partnership there is a change in any
for the taxable years of partners and partner’s interest in the partnership,
Victor Wicklund,
partnerships. Section 72 of the Deficit then (except to the extent provided in
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Reduction Act of 1984, Public Law 98–
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. regulations) each partner’s distributive
369 (98 Stat. 494 (1984)) added section share of any allocable cash basis item
[FR Doc. 2015–18689 Filed 7–31–15; 8:45 am]
706(d) to the Code to prevent a partner shall be determined (i) by assigning the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P who acquires an interest in the appropriate portion of such item to each
partnership late in the taxable year from day in the period to which it is
deducting partnership expenses attributable, and (ii) by allocating the
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY incurred prior to the partner’s entry into portion assigned to any such day among
the partnership (retroactive allocations). the partners in proportion to their
Internal Revenue Service Section 706(d)(1) provides that, except interests in the partnership at the close
as provided in section 706(d)(2) and of such day. Section 706(d)(2)(B) defines
26 CFR Part 1 (d)(3), if during any taxable year of the ‘‘allocable cash basis item’’ as any of the
[REG–109370–10] partnership there is a change in any following items with respect to which
partner’s interest in the partnership, the partnership uses the cash receipts
RIN 1545–BJ34
each partner’s distributive share of any and disbursements method of
Allocable Cash Basis and Tiered item of income, gain, loss, deduction, or accounting (cash method): (i) Interest,
Partnership Items credit of the partnership for such (ii) taxes, (iii) payments for services or
taxable year shall be determined by the for the use of property, or (iv) any other
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), use of any method prescribed by item of a kind specified in regulations
Treasury. regulations which takes into account the prescribed by the Secretary as being an
ACTION: Partial withdrawal of notice of varying interests of the partners in the item with respect to which the
proposed rulemaking and notice of partnership during such taxable year. application of section 706(d)(2) is
proposed rulemaking. On April 14, 2009, the Treasury appropriate to avoid significant
Department and the IRS published a misstatements of the income of the
SUMMARY: This document contains notice of proposed rulemaking (REG– partners. Section 706(d)(2)(C) further
proposed regulations regarding the 144689–04) (the 2009 proposed provides that if any portion of any
determination of a partner’s distributive regulations) in the Federal Register to allocable cash basis item is attributable
share of certain allocable cash basis provide guidance under section to (i) any period before the beginning of
items and items attributable to an 706(d)(1) and to conform the Income the taxable year, such portion shall be
interest in a lower-tier partnership Tax Regulations for certain provisions of assigned under section 706(d)(2)(A)(i) to
during a partnership taxable year in section 1246 of the Taxpayer Relief Act the first day of the taxable year, or (ii)
which a partner’s interest changes. of 1997, Public Law 105–34 (111 Stat. any period after the close of the taxable
These proposed regulations affect 788 (1997)) and section 72 of the Deficit year, such portion shall be assigned
partnerships and their partners. Reduction Act of 1984, Public Law 98– under section 706(d)(2)(A)(i) to the last
DATES: Written or electronic comments 369 (98 Stat. 494 (1984)). The Treasury day of the taxable year. Finally, section
and requests for a public hearing must Department and the IRS are publishing 706(d)(2)(D) provides that if any portion
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be received by November 2, 2015. As of final regulations under section 706(d)(1) of a deductible cash basis item is
August 3, 2015, the notice of proposed (the final regulations) assigned under section 706(d)(2)(C)(i) to
rulemaking that was published in the contemporaneously with these proposed the first day of any taxable year, (i) such
Federal Register on May 24, 2005 (70 regulations. However, the Treasury portion shall be allocated among
FR 29675), is partially withdrawn. Department and the IRS have decided to persons who are partners in the
ADDRESSES: Send submissions to: propose an amendment to the final partnership during the period to which
CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–109370–10), Room regulations expanding the list of such portion is attributable in
5203, Internal Revenue Service, PO Box extraordinary items to include two new accordance with their varying interests
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| 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 September 17, 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 45902 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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