80 FR 50810 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 162 (August 21, 2015)

Page Range		50810-50812
FR Document		2015-20586

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of significant fuel leakage at the middle position of the left outboard slat. This proposed AD would require modifying the assembly of the slat extension mechanical stop. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the assembly of the slat extension mechanical stop, which if not corrected, could lead to a significant fuel leak and result in an uncontained fire.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3144; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-110-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes and FALCON 
2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of 
significant fuel leakage at the middle position of the left outboard 
slat. This proposed AD would require modifying the assembly of the slat 
extension mechanical stop. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure 
of the assembly of the slat extension mechanical stop, which if not 
corrected, could lead to a significant fuel leak and result in an 
uncontained fire.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 5, 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.
    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-
3144; 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.

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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-2015-3144; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-110-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 EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0115, dated May 13, 2014 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault 
Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The 
MCAI states:

    After landing, an aeroplane experienced a significant fuel 
leakage at the middle position of the left outboard slat. 
Investigations showed that the fuel spillage originated in a 
structural cap, which had been punctured by a broken locking pin of 
the slat extension mechanical stop.
    A design review revealed that the locking pin could become loose 
due to an incorrect installation combined with a non-fault-tolerant 
design.
    This condition, if not corrected, may lead to a significant fuel 
leak, possibly resulting in an uncontained fire.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation 
developed a modification of the slat extension mechanical stop 
assembly (Mod M3678 for F2000EX aeroplanes and Mod M5870 for F900EX 
aeroplanes) with the purpose to increase its robustness with regards 
to possible mishandling on production or during maintenance. 
Dassault Aviation also published Service Bulletin (SB) F2000EX-344 
and SB F900EX-450, for embodiment in service of that modification.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA AD] requires 
modification of the slat extension mechanical stop assembly.

    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-
3144.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated March 10, 
2014; and Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated March 10, 2014. This 
service information describes procedures for modifying the assembly of 
the slat extension mechanical stop. 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 condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 67 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 8 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $3,510 
per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $280,730, or $4,190 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]

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

Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2015-3144; Directorate Identifier 
2014-NM-110-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 5, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Dassault Aviation airplanes specified in 
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any 
category.
    (1) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, all serial 
numbers on which Dassault Aviation Modification M5281 has

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been embodied, except those on which Dassault Aviation Modification 
M5870 has been embodied in production.
    (2) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, all serial 
numbers on which Dassault Aviation Modification M2846 has been 
embodied, except those on which Dassault Aviation Modification M3678 
has been embodied in production.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of significant fuel leakage at 
the middle position of the left outboard slat. We are issuing this 
AD to prevent failure of the assembly of the slat extension 
mechanical stop, which if not corrected, could lead to a significant 
fuel leak and result in an uncontained fire.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Modification

    Within 9 months or 440 flight hours, whichever occurs first 
after the effective date of this AD: Modify the assembly of the slat 
extension mechanical stop, in accordance with Accomplishment 
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated March 
10, 2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated March 10, 
2014, as applicable.

(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, 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: [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

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0115, dated May 13, 2014, 
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-2015-3144.
    (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 August 11, 2015.
Suzanne Masterson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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control, such as heading select or or physical distress to the passengers or prompted by a report of significant fuel
vertical speed, must be plainly cabin crew, possibly including non-fatal leakage at the middle position of the left
indicated on, or adjacent to, each injuries. Significant transients do not outboard slat. This proposed AD would
control if necessary to prevent require, in order to remain within or require modifying the assembly of the
inappropriate use or confusion. recover to the normal flight envelope, slat extension mechanical stop. We are
(g) Under any condition of flight any of the following: proposing this AD to prevent failure of
appropriate to its use, the flight i. Exceptional piloting skill, alertness, the assembly of the slat extension
guidance system may not produce or strength. mechanical stop, which if not corrected,
hazardous loads on the airplane, nor ii. Forces applied by the pilot which could lead to a significant fuel leak and
create hazardous deviations in the flight are greater than those specified in result in an uncontained fire.
path. This applies to both fault-free § 23.143(c). DATES: We must receive comments on
operation and in the event of a iii. Accelerations or attitudes in the this proposed AD by October 5, 2015.
malfunction, and assumes that the pilot airplane that might result in further ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
begins corrective action within a hazard to secured or non-secured using the procedures found in 14 CFR
reasonable period of time. occupants. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(h) When the flight guidance system Cirrus must also demonstrate, through methods:
is in use, a means must be provided to tests and analysis, that no single failure • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
avoid excursions beyond an acceptable or malfunction or probable http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
margin from the speed range of the combinations of failures of the auto instructions for submitting comments.
normal flight envelope. If the airplane thrust system components results in the • Fax: 202–493–2251.
experiences an excursion outside this probability for LOTC, or un-commanded • Mail: U.S. Department of
range, a means must be provided to thrust changes and transients that result Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
prevent the flight guidance system from in an LOTC event, to exceed the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
providing guidance or control to an following: W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
unsafe speed. 1. Average Events per Million Hours: Washington, DC 20590.
(i) The flight guidance system 10 (1X10¥05 per hour) • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
functions, controls, indications, and 2. Maximum Events per Million Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
alerts must be designed to minimize Hours: 100 (1X10¥04 per hour) 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
flight crew errors and confusion W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
concerning the behavior and operation Note: The term ‘‘probable’’ in the context Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
of the flight guidance system. Means of ‘‘probable combination of failures’’ does
not have the same meaning as used for a
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
must be provided to indicate the current safety assessment process. The term Federal holidays.
mode of operation, including any armed ‘‘probable’’ in ‘‘probable combination of For service information identified in
modes, transitions, and reversions. failures’’ means ‘‘foreseeable,’’ or those this proposed AD, contact Dassault
Selector switch position is not an failure conditions anticipated to occur one or Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South
acceptable means of indication. The more times during the operational life of each Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–
controls and indications must be airplane. 440–6700; Internet http://
grouped and presented in a logical and www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
consistent manner. The indications Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August view this referenced service information
13, 2015.
must be visible to each pilot under all at the FAA, Transport Airplane
expected lighting conditions. Earl Lawrence, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
(j) Following disengagement of the Manger, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Renton, WA. For information on the
auto thrust function, a caution (visual Certification Service. availability of this material at the FAA,
and auditory) must be provided to each [FR Doc. 2015–20756 Filed 8–20–15; 8:45 am] call 425–227–1221.
pilot. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Examining the AD Docket
(k) During auto thrust operation, it
must be possible for the flight crew to You may examine the AD docket on
move the thrust levers without requiring DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the Internet at http://
excessive force. The auto thrust may not www.regulations.gov by searching for
create a potential hazard when the flight Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
crew applies an override force to the 3144; or in person at the Docket
thrust levers. 14 CFR Part 39 Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(l) For purposes of this section, a [Docket No. FAA–2015–3144; Directorate and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
transient is a disturbance in the control Identifier 2014–NM–110–AD] except Federal holidays. The AD docket
or flight path of the airplane that is not contains this proposed AD, the
RIN 2120–AA64 regulatory evaluation, any comments
consistent with response to flight crew
inputs or environmental conditions. received, and other information. The
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
(1) A minor transient would not street address for the Docket Operations
Aviation
significantly reduce safety margins and office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
would involve flight crew actions that AGENCY: Federal Aviation the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
are well within their capabilities. A Administration (FAA), DOT. be available in the AD docket shortly
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minor transient may involve a slight ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking after receipt.
increase in flight crew workload or (NPRM). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
some physical discomfort to passengers Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
or cabin crew. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new International Branch, ANM–116,
(2) A significant transient may lead to airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
a significant reduction in safety Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
margins, an increase in flight crew 900EX airplanes and FALCON 2000EX 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
workload, discomfort to the flight crew, airplanes. This proposed AD was fax 425–227–1149.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– because it addresses an unsafe condition
3144. that is likely to exist or develop on
Comments Invited
products identified in this rulemaking
Related Service Information Under 1
We invite you to send any written action.
CFR Part 51
relevant data, views, or arguments about
We reviewed Dassault Service Regulatory Findings
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the Bulletin F900EX–450, dated March 10, We determined that this proposed AD
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 2014; and Service Bulletin F2000EX– would not have federalism implications
FAA–2015–3144; Directorate Identifier 344, dated March 10, 2014. This service under Executive Order 13132. This
2014–NM–110–AD’’ at the beginning of information describes procedures for proposed AD would not have a
your comments. We specifically invite modifying the assembly of the slat substantial direct effect on the States, on
comments on the overall regulatory, extension mechanical stop. This service the relationship between the national
economic, environmental, and energy information is reasonably available Government and the States, or on the
aspects of this proposed AD. We will because the interested parties have distribution of power and
consider all comments received by the access to it through their normal course responsibilities among the various
closing date and may amend this of business or by the means identified levels of government.
proposed AD based on those comments. in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. For the reasons discussed above, I
We will post all comments we certify this proposed regulation:
FAA’s Determination and Requirements 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
receive, without change, to http:// of This Proposed AD
www.regulations.gov, including any action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
This product has been approved by 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
personal information you provide. We
the aviation authority of another DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
will also post a report summarizing each
country, and is approved for operation (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
substantive verbal contact we receive
in the United States. Pursuant to our 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
about this proposed AD.
bilateral agreement with the State of Alaska; and
Discussion Design Authority, we have been notified 4. Will not have a significant
of the unsafe condition described in the economic impact, positive or negative,
The European Aviation Safety Agency on a substantial number of small entities
MCAI and service information
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent under the criteria of the Regulatory
referenced above. We are proposing this
for the Member States of the European Flexibility Act.
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
information and determined an unsafe List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Directive 2014–0115, dated May 13,
condition exists and is likely to exist or
2014 (referred to after this as the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
develop on other products of these same
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness safety, Incorporation by reference,
type designs.
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Safety.
an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Costs of Compliance
Aviation Model FALCON 900EX The Proposed Amendment
We estimate that this proposed AD
airplanes and FALCON 2000EX affects 67 airplanes of U.S. registry. Accordingly, under the authority
airplanes. The MCAI states: We also estimate that it would take delegated to me by the Administrator,
After landing, an aeroplane experienced a about 8 work-hours per product to the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
significant fuel leakage at the middle position comply with the basic requirements of 39 as follows:
of the left outboard slat. Investigations this proposed AD. The average labor
showed that the fuel spillage originated in a rate is $85 per work-hour. Required PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
structural cap, which had been punctured by parts would cost about $3,510 per DIRECTIVES
a broken locking pin of the slat extension
product. Based on these figures, we ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
mechanical stop.
A design review revealed that the locking estimate the cost of this proposed AD on continues to read as follows:
pin could become loose due to an incorrect U.S. operators to be $280,730, or $4,190
per product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
installation combined with a non-fault-
tolerant design. § 39.13 [Amended]
Authority for This Rulemaking
This condition, if not corrected, may lead
to a significant fuel leak, possibly resulting Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
in an uncontained fire. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness
To address this potential unsafe condition, rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD):
Dassault Aviation developed a modification section 106, describes the authority of Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2015–
of the slat extension mechanical stop the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 3144; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–
assembly (Mod M3678 for F2000EX 110–AD.
aeroplanes and Mod M5870 for F900EX
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
aeroplanes) with the purpose to increase its detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date
robustness with regards to possible authority. We must receive comments by October 5,
mishandling on production or during We are issuing this rulemaking under 2015.
maintenance. Dassault Aviation also the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
published Service Bulletin (SB) F2000EX– Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs
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344 and SB F900EX–450, for embodiment in General requirements.’’ Under that None.
service of that modification. section, Congress charges the FAA with
For the reasons described above, this (c) Applicability
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
[EASA AD] requires modification of the slat This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
air commerce by prescribing regulations airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and
extension mechanical stop assembly.
for practices, methods, and procedures (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
You may examine the MCAI in the the Administrator finds necessary for (1) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
AD docket on the Internet at http:// safety in air commerce. This regulation 900EX airplanes, all serial numbers on which
www.regulations.gov by searching for is within the scope of that authority Dassault Aviation Modification M5281 has

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been embodied, except those on which (i) Related Information DATES: We must receive comments on
Dassault Aviation Modification M5870 has (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing this proposed AD by October 5, 2015.
been embodied in production. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(2) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON Airworthiness Directive 2014–0115, dated
2000EX airplanes, all serial numbers on using the procedures found in 14 CFR
May 13, 2014, for related information. This 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
which Dassault Aviation Modification M2846 MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
has been embodied, except those on which Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
methods:
Dassault Aviation Modification M3678 has searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
been embodied in production. 2015–3144. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(d) Subject (2) For service information identified in instructions for submitting comments.
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; • Mail: U.S. Department of
America Code 57, Wings. telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(e) Reason www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
service information at the FAA, Transport W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
This AD was prompted by a report of
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20590.
significant fuel leakage at the middle position
of the left outboard slat. We are issuing this
Renton, WA. For information on the • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
availability of this material at the FAA, call Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
AD to prevent failure of the assembly of the
425–227–1221.
slat extension mechanical stop, which if not 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
corrected, could lead to a significant fuel leak Issued in Renton, Washington, on August W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
and result in an uncontained fire. 11, 2015. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
(f) Compliance Suzanne Masterson, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Comply with this AD within the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Federal holidays.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in
compliance times specified, unless already
done. [FR Doc. 2015–20586 Filed 8–20–15; 8:45 am] this proposed AD, contact Empresa
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(g) Modification (Embraer), Technical Publications
Within 9 months or 440 flight hours, Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria
whichever occurs first after the effective date DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Lima, 2170–Putim–12227–901 São Jose
of this AD: Modify the assembly of the slat dos Campos–SP–Brasil; telephone +55
extension mechanical stop, in accordance Federal Aviation Administration
with Accomplishment Instructions of
12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax
Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–450, dated +55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@
March 10, 2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin 14 CFR Part 39 embraer.com.br; Internet http://
F2000EX–344, dated March 10, 2014, as [Docket No. FAA–2015–3143; Directorate www.flyembraer.com. You may view
applicable. Identifier 2015–NM–047–AD] this referenced service information at
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
the FAA, Transport Airplane
RIN 2120–AA64 Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
The following provisions also apply to this Renton, WA. For information on the
AD: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
availability of this material at the FAA,
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International call 425–227–1221.
(Embraer) Airplanes
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Examining the AD Docket
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to AGENCY: Federal Aviation
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Administration (FAA), DOT. You may examine the AD docket on
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking the Internet at http://
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (NPRM). www.regulations.gov by searching for
request to your principal inspector or local and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Flight Standards District Office, as SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 3143; or in person at the Docket
appropriate. If sending information directly airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Management Facility between 9 a.m.
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (Embraer) Model EMB–135 airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind and Model EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, contains this proposed AD, the
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; –145LR, –145MP, and –145EP airplanes. regulatory evaluation, any comments
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. This proposed AD was prompted by a received, and other information. The
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- report of chafing between the fuel pump street address for the Docket Operations
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using electrical harness and the fuel pump office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate tubing during scheduled maintenance. the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
This proposed AD would require a be available in the AD docket shortly
standards district office/certificate holding detailed inspection for chafing on the after receipt.
district office. The AMOC approval letter electrical harness of each electrical fuel FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
must specifically reference this AD. pump in the fuel tanks, replacing the Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any affected electrical fuel pump with a new International Branch, ANM–116,
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective or serviceable pump if necessary, and Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
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actions from a manufacturer, the action must installing clamps on the fuel pump 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
be accomplished using a method approved electrical harnesses. We are proposing 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1175;
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
this AD to detect and correct chafing of fax 425–227–1149.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency the fuel pump harnesses with other SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design parts inside the fuel tank, which could
present a potential ignition source that Comments Invited
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the could result in a fire or fuel tank We invite you to send any written
DOA-authorized signature. explosion. relevant data, views, or arguments about

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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 October 5, 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 50810
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 50810 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 162 (August 21, 2015)

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