80 FR 57545 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 185 (September 24, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 185 (September 24, 2015)
| Page Range | 57545-57548 | |
| FR Document | 2015-22803 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 185 (Thursday, September 24, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 57545-57548] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-22803] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3629; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-011-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight lightning strike to the WHELEN anti-collision light located on the top of the vertical fin tip that caused severe damage and induced the loss of some airplane functions. This proposed AD would require modification of the anti- collision light bonding. We are [[Page 57546]] proposing this AD to prevent loss of electrical power and essential functions, and possible reduced control of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 9, 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- 3629; 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, ANM 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1139. 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-2015-3629; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-011-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 2015-0006, dated January 15, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states: An occurrence was reported where a Falcon 2000 aeroplane experienced an in-flight lightning strike, which caused severe damage and induced the loss of some aeroplane functions. The investigation results revealed that the entering point of the lightning was at the WHELEN anti-collision light located on the top of the vertical fin tip. When the lightning strike hit the anti-collision light, an electric arc occurred between the aeroplane structure and the anti- collision light and created a conductive path by which the lightning current entered inside the aeroplane. Further analysis has determined that the electrical bonding between the WHELEN anti- collision light, Part Number (P/N) 01-0790044-09, and the fin tip fairing or the No. 2 engine air intake cover is insufficient to withstand a lightning strike. In case of severe lightning, this condition, if not corrected, could lead to an unsafe condition (loss of electrical power and/or of essential functions) possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation developed a modification (mod) to improve the WHELEN anti-collision light bonding when the anti-collision light is located on top of the vertical fin tip or on No. 2 engine air intake cover, and issued several Service Bulletins (SB) to modify all affected aeroplanes in service. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires modification of the anti- collision light bonding. 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- 3629. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following Dassault Aviation service information:Dassault Service Bulletin F50-481, dated August 22, 2007. Dassault Service Bulletin F900-372, dated August 22, 2007. Dassault Service Bulletin F900-378, dated September 19, 2007. Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-285, dated July 18, 2007. Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-305, dated September 19, 2007. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-337, dated July 25, 2007. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-108, dated July 25, 2007. The service information describes procedures to correct the electrical bonding of the WHELEN anti-collision light located at the vertical fin tip of the airplane. 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 the same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 778 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 12 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 $801 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $1,416,738, or $1,821 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: [[Page 57547]] Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2015-3629; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-011-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 9, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD. Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--Applicability ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Except airplanes modified through \1\ ------------------------------------------------- Airplanes Configuration Dassault Mod embodied in Service Bulletin in production service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE- M1853 is embodied in M2083 or M3094 \2\........ Dassault Service FALCON 50 airplanes. production or in service Bulletin F50-257- through Dassault Service R1, dated July 11, Bulletin F50-241-R2, 2001. dated February 9, 2000. Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE- Group 1: M1682 is embodied M5381..................... Not Applicable. FALCON 900 airplanes. in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900- 182, dated November 5, 1997 \3\. Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE- Group 2: M1682 is embodied M5386..................... Not Applicable. FALCON 900 airplanes. in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900- 182, dated November 5, 1997, and Mod M1947 is embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900-176-R1, dated November 14, 2001 \4\. Dassault Aviation Model FALCON Group 1: M1682 is embodied M5381..................... Not Applicable. 900EX airplanes. in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX- 025, dated May 27, 1998. Dassault Aviation Model FALCON Group 2: M1682 is embodied M5103 or M5386............ Not Applicable. 900EX airplanes. in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX- 025, dated May 27, 1998, and Mod M1947 is embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX- 19-R1, dated November 14, 2001. Dassault Aviation Model FALCON M331 is embodied in M810 or M1061 or M2778.... Dassault Service 2000 airplanes. production or in service Bulletin F2000-111, through Dassault Service dated October 28, Bulletin F2000-44, dated 1998. December 9, 1998. Dassault Aviation Model FALCON M1802 is embodied in M810 or M1061 or M2778.... Not Applicable. 2000EX airplanes. production. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ The excluded airplanes as specified in the Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of this AD--Applicability, embody either one Mod in production or one service bulletin in service, as applicable. \2\ Mod M2083, Service Bulletin F50-257, Mod M1947, Service Bulletin F900-176, Service Bulletin F900EX-19, Mod M5103, as applicable, introduce fin tip SATCOM fairing, in production or in service. \3\ Group 1: Airplanes with WHELEN anti-collision light located on top of vertical fin tip. \4\ Group 2: Airplanes with WHELEN anti-collision light located on top of air intake engine No. 2. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 33, Lights. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight lightning strike to the WHELEN anti-collision light located on the top of the vertical fin tip of a Falcon 2000 airplane that caused severe damage and induced the loss of some airplane functions. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of electrical power [[Page 57548]] and/or of essential functions, and possible reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the anti-collision light bonding, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(7) of this AD. (1) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F50-481, dated August 22, 2007. (2) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900-372, dated August 22, 2007. (3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900- 378, dated September 19, 2007. (4) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-285, dated July 18, 2007. (5) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-305, dated September 19, 2007. (6) For Model FALCON 2000 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-337, dated July 25, 2007. (7) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-108, dated July 25, 2007. (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 425-227-1139. 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) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2015- 0006, dated January 15, 2015, 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- 2015-3629. (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 September 2, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-22803 Filed 9-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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which, in combination with the heat Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
generated by the taxi lights and landing lights Bulletin A605–28–008, Revision 02, dated effective date of this AD, for any requirement
on the ground reaching the auto-ignition July 9, 2014. in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
temperature of the fuel, could result in a manufacturer, the action must be
(j) New Requirement: Terminating Action—
ignition of any fuel or fumes present in the accomplished using a method approved by
Replacement of Connector
right-hand landing lights compartment. the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
Within 5 months, or 150 flight hours after FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
(f) Compliance the effective date of this AD, replace the DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
Comply with this AD within the connector of the fuel boost pump canister of must include the DAO-authorized signature.
compliance times specified, unless already the APU and do all applicable related
done. investigative actions, in accordance with Part (m) Related Information
B of the Accomplishment Instructions of (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(g) Retained Repetitive Inspections for Fuel Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605–28– Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Leaks With No Changes 008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–21, dated
This paragraph restates the requirements of Accomplishing this replacement terminates July 10, 2014, for related information. This
paragraph (g) of AD 2014–20–01, the repetitive actions required by paragraph MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR 59640, October (g) of this AD provided that the following Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
3, 2014) with no changes. Within 25 flight actions are done, as applicable. searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
hours after October 20, 2014, (the effective (1) If any damage (cuts) is found on the 2015–3634.
date of AD 2014–20–01): Do a general visual wires, before further flight, replace the wire (2) For service information identified in
inspection for any fuel leak in the right-hand with a new wire identified in kit 605K28– this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
landing lights compartment, and do all 008A, in accordance with the Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
applicable related investigative and Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
corrective actions, in accordance with Part A Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–008, 855–7401; email thd.crj@
of the Accomplishment Instructions of Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605–28– (2) If any damage is found on an O-ring, www.bombardier.com. You may view this
008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014, except before further flight, replace the O-ring with service information at the FAA, Transport
as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do a new O-ring, in accordance with the Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
all applicable related investigative and Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Renton, WA. For information on the
corrective actions before further flight. Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–008, availability of this material at the FAA, call
Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. 425–227–1221.
not to exceed 8 flight hours until the (3) If any fuel leak is found, before further
replacement specified in paragraph (j) of this flight, do corrective actions using a method Issued in Renton, Washington, on
AD has been accomplished. approved by the Manager, New York ACO, September 15, 2015.
ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Michael Kaszycki,
(h) Retained Corrective Action if Fuel Leak Inc.’s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO,
Is Found During Related Investigative Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
the approval must include the DAO- Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Actions With No Changes authorized signature.
This paragraph restates the requirements of [FR Doc. 2015–24020 Filed 9–23–15; 8:45 am]
paragraph (h) of AD 2014–20–01, (k) Retained Credit for Previous Actions BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR 59640, October With a Redesignated Paragraph
3, 2014) with no changes. If any fuel leak is This paragraph restates paragraph (k) of AD
found during the related investigative actions 2014–20–01, Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before 59640, October 3, 2014) with a redesignated
further flight, do the terminating action paragraph. This paragraph provides credit for Federal Aviation Administration
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, or do actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD,
corrective actions using a method approved if those actions were performed before 14 CFR Part 39
by the Manager, New York Aircraft October 20, 2014, (the effective date of AD
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA; 2014–20–01, Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR [Docket No. FAA–2015–3629; Directorate
or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); 59640, October 3, 2014) using Bombardier Identifier 2015–NM–011–AD]
or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–008,
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, Revision 01, dated May 28, 2014, which is RIN 2120–AA64
the approval must include the DAO- not incorporated by reference in this AD.
authorized signature. Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions Aviation Airplanes
(i) Retained Inspection of Connector Wiring The following provisions also apply to this
With No Changes AD: AGENCY: Federal Aviation
This paragraph restates the requirements of (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (FAA), DOT.
paragraph (j) of AD 2014–20–01, Amendment (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
39–17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014) ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
(NPRM).
with no changes. For airplanes having new
connectors installed, in accordance with Part procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
B of the Accomplishment Instructions of accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605–28– request to your principal inspector or local airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
008, dated April 21, 2014: Within 6 months Flight Standards District Office, as Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE–
or 150 flight hours after October 20, 2014, appropriate. If sending information directly FALCON 50, MYSTERE–FALCON 900,
(the effective date of AD 2014–20–01), to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000, and
whichever occurs first, do a detailed Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This
inspection for damage (cuts) of the connector FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
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proposed AD was prompted by a report
wiring, in accordance with Part B of the Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone of an in-flight lightning strike to the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before WHELEN anti-collision light located on
Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–008, using any approved AMOC, notify your
Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. If any appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a the top of the vertical fin tip that caused
damage (cuts) is found on the wires, before principal inspector, the manager of the local severe damage and induced the loss of
further flight, replace the wire with a new flight standards district office/certificate some airplane functions. This proposed
wire identified in kit 605K28–008A, in holding district office. The AMOC approval AD would require modification of the
accordance with the Accomplishment letter must specifically reference this AD. anti-collision light bonding. We are
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proposing this AD to prevent loss of to an address listed under the and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
electrical power and essential functions, ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 3629.
and possible reduced control of the FAA–2015–3629; Directorate Identifier
Related Service Information Under 1
airplane. 2015–NM–011–AD’’ at the beginning of
CFR Part 51
DATES: We must receive comments on your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory, We reviewed the following Dassault
this proposed AD by November 9, 2015.
economic, environmental, and energy Aviation service information:
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, • Dassault Service Bulletin F50–481,
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
using the procedures found in 14 CFR dated August 22, 2007.
consider all comments received by the
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following • Dassault Service Bulletin F900–372,
closing date and may amend this
methods: dated August 22, 2007.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we • Dassault Service Bulletin F900–378,
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the dated September 19, 2007.
receive, without change, to http://
instructions for submitting comments. • Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–
Fax: 202–493–2251. www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We 285, dated July 18, 2007.
Mail: U.S. Department of • Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive 305, dated September 19, 2007.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room • Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., about this proposed AD.
337, dated July 25, 2007.
Washington, DC 20590. Discussion • Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 108, dated July 25, 2007.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– The service information describes
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room procedures to correct the electrical
for the Member States of the European
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., bonding of the WHELEN anti-collision
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 light located at the vertical fin tip of the
Directive 2015–0006, dated January 15,
p.m., Monday through Friday, except airplane. This service information is
2015 (referred to after this as the
Federal holidays. reasonably available because the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
For service information identified in interested parties have access to it
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
this proposed AD, contact Dassault through their normal course of business
an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South or by the means identified in the
Aviation Model MYSTERE–FALCON
Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
50, MYSTERE–FALCON 900, FALCON
440–6700; Internet http://
900EX, FALCON 2000, and FALCON FAA’s Determination and Requirements
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states: of This Proposed AD
view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane An occurrence was reported where a
Falcon 2000 aeroplane experienced an in- This product has been approved by
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., the aviation authority of another
flight lightning strike, which caused severe
Renton, WA. For information on the damage and induced the loss of some country, and is approved for operation
availability of this material at the FAA, aeroplane functions. The investigation results in the United States. Pursuant to our
call 425–227–1221. revealed that the entering point of the bilateral agreement with the State of
lightning was at the WHELEN anti-collision Design Authority, we have been notified
Examining the AD Docket
light located on the top of the vertical fin tip. of the unsafe condition described in the
You may examine the AD docket on When the lightning strike hit the anti-
MCAI and service information
the Internet at http:// collision light, an electric arc occurred
between the aeroplane structure and the anti- referenced above. We are proposing this
www.regulations.gov by searching for AD because we evaluated all pertinent
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– collision light and created a conductive path
by which the lightning current entered inside information and determined an unsafe
3629; or in person at the Docket the aeroplane. Further analysis has condition exists and is likely to exist or
Management Facility between 9 a.m. determined that the electrical bonding develop on other products of the same
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, between the WHELEN anti-collision light, type designs.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Part Number (P/N) 01–0790044–09, and the
contains this proposed AD, the fin tip fairing or the No. 2 engine air intake Costs of Compliance
regulatory evaluation, any comments cover is insufficient to withstand a lightning
strike. We estimate that this proposed AD
received, and other information. The affects 778 airplanes of U.S. registry.
In case of severe lightning, this condition,
street address for the Docket Operations if not corrected, could lead to an unsafe We also estimate that it would take
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in condition (loss of electrical power and/or of about 12 work-hours per product to
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will essential functions) possibly resulting in comply with the basic requirements of
be available in the AD docket shortly reduced control of the aeroplane. this proposed AD. The average labor
after receipt. To address this potential unsafe condition, rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Dassault Aviation developed a modification
(mod) to improve the WHELEN anti-collision
parts would cost about $801 per
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, ANM light bonding when the anti-collision light is product. Based on these figures, we
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, located on top of the vertical fin tip or on No. estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 2 engine air intake cover, and issued several U.S. operators to be $1,416,738, or
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WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227– Service Bulletins (SB) to modify all affected $1,821 per product.
1137; fax 425–227–1139. aeroplanes in service.
For the reasons described above, this Authority for This Rulemaking
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[EASA] AD requires modification of the anti- Title 49 of the United States Code
Comments Invited collision light bonding. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
We invite you to send any written You may examine the MCAI in the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
relevant data, views, or arguments about AD docket on the Internet at http:// section 106, describes the authority of
this proposed AD. Send your comments www.regulations.gov by searching for the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
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Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more distribution of power and PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
detail the scope of the Agency’s responsibilities among the various DIRECTIVES
authority. levels of government.
We are issuing this rulemaking under For the reasons discussed above, I ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, certify this proposed regulation: continues to read as follows:
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
§ 39.13 [Amended]
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
air commerce by prescribing regulations (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in the following new airworthiness
for practices, methods, and procedures
Alaska; and directive (AD):
the Administrator finds necessary for 4. Will not have a significant
safety in air commerce. This regulation economic impact, positive or negative, Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2015–
is within the scope of that authority on a substantial number of small entities 3629; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–
because it addresses an unsafe condition under the criteria of the Regulatory 011–AD.
that is likely to exist or develop on Flexibility Act. (a) Comments Due Date
products identified in this rulemaking
action. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 We must receive comments by November
9, 2015.
Regulatory Findings Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, (b) Affected ADs
We determined that this proposed AD Safety. None.
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This The Proposed Amendment (c) Applicability
proposed AD would not have a Accordingly, under the authority This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
substantial direct effect on the States, on delegated to me by the Administrator, airplanes, certificated in any category,
the relationship between the national the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part identified in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this
Government and the States, or on the 39 as follows: AD.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (c) OF THIS AD—APPLICABILITY
Except airplanes modified through 1
Airplanes Configuration Dassault Mod
embodied in Service Bulletin in service
production
Dassault Aviation Model M1853 is embodied in production or in service through M2083 or Dassault Service Bulletin
MYSTERE–FALCON 50 air- Dassault Service Bulletin F50–241–R2, dated February 9, M3094 2. F50–257–R1, dated July
planes. 2000. 11, 2001.
Dassault Aviation Model Group 1: M1682 is embodied in production or in service M5381 .............. Not Applicable.
MYSTERE–FALCON 900 through Dassault Service Bulletin F900–182, dated No-
airplanes. vember 5, 1997 3.
Dassault Aviation Model Group 2: M1682 is embodied in production or in service M5386 .............. Not Applicable.
MYSTERE–FALCON 900 through Dassault Service Bulletin F900–182, dated No-
airplanes. vember 5, 1997, and Mod M1947 is embodied in produc-
tion or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900–
176–R1, dated November 14, 2001 4.
Dassault Aviation Model FAL- Group 1: M1682 is embodied in production or in service M5381 ............... Not Applicable.
CON 900EX airplanes. through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–025, dated
May 27, 1998.
Dassault Aviation Model FAL- Group 2: M1682 is embodied in production or in service M5103 or Not Applicable.
CON 900EX airplanes. through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–025, dated M5386.
May 27, 1998, and Mod M1947 is embodied in production
or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–
19–R1, dated November 14, 2001.
Dassault Aviation Model FAL- M331 is embodied in production or in service through M810 or M1061 Dassault Service Bulletin
CON 2000 airplanes. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–44, dated December 9, or M2778. F2000–111, dated October
1998. 28, 1998.
Dassault Aviation Model FAL- M1802 is embodied in production .......................................... M810 or M1061 Not Applicable.
CON 2000EX airplanes. or M2778.
1 The excluded airplanes as specified in the Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of this AD—Applicability, embody either one Mod in production or one
service bulletin in service, as applicable.
2 Mod M2083, Service Bulletin F50–257, Mod M1947, Service Bulletin F900–176, Service Bulletin F900EX–19, Mod M5103, as applicable, in-
troduce fin tip SATCOM fairing, in production or in service.
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3 Group 1: Airplanes with WHELEN anti-collision light located on top of vertical fin tip.
4 Group 2: Airplanes with WHELEN anti-collision light located on top of air intake engine No. 2.
(d) Subject (e) Reason vertical fin tip of a Falcon 2000 airplane that
Air Transport Association (ATA) of This AD was prompted by a report of an caused severe damage and induced the loss
America Code 33, Lights. in-flight lightning strike to the WHELEN anti- of some airplane functions. We are issuing
collision light located on the top of the this AD to prevent loss of electrical power
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and/or of essential functions, and possible the DOA, the approval must include the Rockville, MD 20852. Comments
reduced control of the airplane. DOA-authorized signature. received, including any personal
(f) Compliance (i) Related Information information, will be posted without
Comply with this AD within the (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing change to www.regulations.gov.
compliance times specified, unless already Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
done. Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Hope E.J. Nesteruk, Human Factors
Directive 2015–0006, dated January 15, 2015, Engineer, Division of Human Factors,
(g) Modification
for related information. This MCAI may be Directorate for Engineering Sciences,
Within 24 months after the effective date found in the AD docket on the Internet at
of this AD, modify the anti-collision light Consumer Product Safety Commission,
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
bonding, in accordance with the and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3629.
5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850;
Accomplishment Instructions of the (2) For service information identified in telephone: 301–987–2579; email:
applicable service information specified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box hnesteruk@cpsc.gov.
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(7) of this AD. 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50 telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F50–481, www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this I. Background
dated August 22, 2007. service information at the FAA, Transport
(2) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 900
On June 18, 1991, the Department of
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Health and Human Services (‘‘HHS’’)
airplanes with the WHELEN system installed Renton, WA. For information on the
on the fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin issued a rule setting forth the Common
availability of this material at the FAA, call
F900–372, dated August 22, 2007. 425–227–1221. Rule requirements for the protection of
(3) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 900 human subjects. (56 FR 28003). The
airplanes with the WHELEN system installed Issued in Renton, Washington, on HHS regulations are codified at 45 CFR
on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin September 2, 2015.
part 46. At that time, 14 other agencies,
F900–378, dated September 19, 2007. Michael Kaszycki, including the CPSC, joined HHS in
(4) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
with the WHELEN system installed on the fin
adopting a uniform set of rules for the
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. protection of human subjects identical
tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–285,
[FR Doc. 2015–22803 Filed 9–23–15; 8:45 am] to subpart A of 45 CFR part 46. The
dated July 18, 2007.
(5) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Common Rule is codified in the CPSC’s
with the WHELEN system installed on the S- regulations at 16 CFR part 1028. The
duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin basic provisions of the Common Rule
F900EX–305, dated September 19, 2007. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY include, among other things,
(6) For Model FALCON 2000 airplanes: COMMISSION requirements related to the review of
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–337, dated
July 25, 2007.
human subjects research by an
16 CFR Part 1028 institutional review board, obtaining
(7) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes:
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–108, and documenting informed consent of
Protection of Human Subjects human subjects, and submitting a
dated July 25, 2007.
AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety written assurance of institutional
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
Commission. compliance with the Common Rule.
The following provisions also apply to this On September 8, 2015, (80 FR 53933),
AD: ACTION: Proposed rule.
HHS, on behalf of many of the same
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
SUMMARY: On September 8, 2015, the agencies that were signatories to the
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane federal departments and agencies that original Common Rule, proposed
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to are subject to the Federal Policy for the revisions to modernize, strengthen, and
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Protection of Human Subjects (referred make more effective the Federal Policy
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. to as the ‘‘Common Rule’’) published a for the Protection of Human Subjects
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your notice of proposed rulemaking (‘‘NPR’’) that was promulgated as a Common
request to your principal inspector or local amending the Common Rule. Through Rule in 1991. The Common Rule NPR
Flight Standards District Office, as this proposed rule, the Consumer seeks comment on proposals to better
appropriate. If sending information directly
Product Safety Commission (‘‘CPSC’’ or protect human subjects involved in
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, ‘‘Commission’’) proposes to adopt the research, while facilitating valuable
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Common Rule NPR and solicits public research and reducing burden, delay,
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind comment on the proposal. and ambiguity for investigators. The
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; DATES: Comments must be received no participating departments and agencies
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1139. later than 5 p.m. on December 7, 2015. proposed these revisions to the
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- regulations because they believe these
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using changes would strengthen protections
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate identified by docket ID number HHS–
principal inspector, or lacking a principal OPHS–2015–0008, by one of the for research subjects while facilitating
inspector, the manager of the local flight following methods: important research.
standards district office/certificate holding • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// The full description of the proposed
district office. The AMOC approval letter www.regulations.gov. Enter the above revisions to the Common Rule is
must specifically reference this AD. docket ID number in the ‘‘Enter provided in the Common Rule NPR at
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
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Keyword or ID’’ field and click on 80 FR 53933. Although the CPSC is a
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective ‘‘Search.’’ On the next Web page, click signatory to the original Common Rule,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must the CPSC’s procedural requirements
be accomplished using a method approved
on ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ action and
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– follow the instructions. require Commission deliberation and
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or • Mail/Hand delivery/Courier [For vote on new rulemaking matters. Due to
the European Aviation Safety Agency paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions] HHS’s expedited schedule regarding
(EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design to: Jerry Menikoff, M.D., J.D., OHRP, publication of the Common Rule NPR in
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 200, the Federal Register, the CPSC was not
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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 November 9, 2015. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, ANM 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1139. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 57545 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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