81 FR 10457 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 40 (March 1, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 40 (March 1, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-03694 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 1, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 10457-10460] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-03694] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3144; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-110-AD; Amendment 39-18403; AD 2016-04-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of significant fuel leakage at the middle position of the left outboard slat. This AD would require modifying the assembly of the slat extension mechanical stop. 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. DATES: This AD becomes effective April 5, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 5, 2016. [[Page 10458]] ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3144; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3144. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 21, 2015 (80 FR 50810). The NPRM was prompted by a report of significant fuel leakage at the middle position of the left outboard slat. The NPRM proposed to require modifying the assembly of the slat extension mechanical stop. 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. 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 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states: After landing, an airplane 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 [Model] F2000EX aeroplanes and Mod M5870 for [Model] 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/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3144-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM (80 FR 50810, August 21, 2015) and the FAA's response to that comment. Request To Refer to the Latest Service Information Dassault Aviation requested that we refer to the latest service information: Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated July 16, 2014; and Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated July 16, 2014. Dassault Aviation stated that it issued changes to Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated March 10, 2014; and Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated March 10, 2014 (which we referred to as the appropriate sources of service information for accomplishing the actions specified in the proposed AD (80 FR 50810, August 21, 2015)). We agree with the commenter. Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated July 16, 2014; and Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX- 344, dated July 16, 2014; include among other minor changes, additional illustrations. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to refer to Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated July 16, 2014; and Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated July 16, 2014. We have also added a new paragraph (h) to this AD to provide credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions are done before the effective date of this AD using Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated March 10, 2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated March 10, 2014; as applicable. We have redesignated the subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 50810, August 21, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 50810, August 21, 2015). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Dassault Aviation has issued Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated July 16, 2014; and Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated July 16, 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 67 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 8 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $3,510 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 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 [[Page 10459]] air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=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 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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-04-09 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18403. Docket No. FAA- 2015-3144; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-110-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective April 5, 2016. (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 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 Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated July 16, 2014; or Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated July 16, 2014; as applicable. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, which are not incorporated by reference in this AD. (1) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated March 10, 2014; and (2) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated March 20, 2014. (i) 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. (j) 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) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated July 16, 2014. (All pages of this revised service bulletin are marked ``Initial issuance'' and dated July 16, 2014.) (ii) Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated July 16, 2014. (All pages of this revised service bulletin are marked ``Initial issuance'' and dated July 16, 2014.) (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For [[Page 10460]] information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 15, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-03694 Filed 2-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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economic development and community economic development and community Subpart E—Rural Business
development plans are encouraged to development plans are encouraged to Development Grants
review and consider 7 CFR part 1980, review and consider 7 CFR part 1980,
subpart K, which contains provisions subpart K, which contains provisions ■ 15. Add § 4280.428 to read as follows:
for providing priority to projects that for providing priority to projects that § 4280.428 Strategic economic and
support the implementation of strategic support the implementation of strategic community development.
economic development and community economic development and community Applicants with projects that support
development plans on a Multi- development plans on a Multi- the implementation of strategic
jurisdictional basis. jurisdictional basis. economic development and community
Chapter XVIII—Rural Housing Service, Rural
PART 3575—GENERAL development plans are encouraged to
Business-Cooperative Service, Rural review and consider 7 CFR part 1980,
Utilities Service, and Farm Service Agency, subpart K, which contains provisions
■ 10. The authority citation for part
Department of Agriculture for providing priority to projects that
3575 continues to read as follows:
support the implementation of strategic
PART 1942—ASSOCIATIONS Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 7 U.S.C. 1989.
economic development and community
■ 5. The authority citation for part 1942 Subpart A—Community Programs development plans on a Multi-
continues to read as follows: Guaranteed Loans jurisdictional basis.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 1989. Dated: February 19, 2016.
■ 11. Add § 3575.51 to read as follows:
Lisa Mensah,
Subpart A—Community Facility Loan § 3575.51 Strategic economic and Under Secretary, Rural Development.
community development.
■ 6. Add § 1942.10 to read as follows: Dated: February 19, 2016.
Applicants with projects that support Michael Scuse,
§ 1942.10 Strategic economic and the implementation of strategic
community development. Under Secretary, Farm and Foreign
economic development and community Agricultural Services.
Applicants with projects that support development plans are encouraged to
[FR Doc. 2016–04309 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am]
the implementation of strategic review and consider 7 CFR part 1980,
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economic development and community subpart K, which contains provisions
development plans are encouraged to for providing priority to projects that
review and consider 7 CFR part 1980, support the implementation of strategic
subpart K, which contains provisions economic development and community DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
for providing priority to projects that development plans on a Multi- Federal Aviation Administration
support the implementation of strategic jurisdictional basis.
economic development and community Chapter XLII—Rural Business-Cooperative 14 CFR Part 39
development plans on a Multi- Service and Rural Utilities Service,
jurisdictional basis. Department of Agriculture [Docket No. FAA–2015–3144; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–110–AD; Amendment
Subpart C—Fire and Rescue and Other PART 4279—GUARANTEED 39–18403; AD 2016–04–09]
Small Community Facilities Projects LOANMAKING RIN 2120–AA64
■ 7. Add § 1942.110 to read as follows: ■ 12. The authority citation for part Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
§ 1942.110 Strategic economic and 4279 continues to read as follows: Aviation Airplanes
community development. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; and 7 U.S.C. 1989. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Applicants with projects that support Administration (FAA), Department of
the implementation of strategic Subpart B—Business and Industry
Transportation (DOT).
economic development and community Loans
ACTION: Final rule.
development plans are encouraged to
review and consider 7 CFR part 1980, ■ 13. Add § 4279.162 to read as follows:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
subpart K, which contains provisions § 4279.162 Strategic economic and airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
for providing priority to projects that community development. Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
support the implementation of strategic Applicants with projects that support 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes.
economic development and community the implementation of strategic This AD was prompted by a report of
development plans on a Multi- economic development and community significant fuel leakage at the middle
jurisdictional basis. development plans are encouraged to position of the left outboard slat. This
Chapter XXXV—Rural Housing Service, review and consider 7 CFR part 1980, AD would require modifying the
Department of Agriculture subpart K, which contains provisions assembly of the slat extension
for providing priority to projects that mechanical stop. We are issuing this AD
PART 3570—COMMUNITY PROGRAMS support the implementation of strategic to prevent failure of the assembly of the
economic development and community slat extension mechanical stop, which if
■ 8. The authority citation for part 3570 development plans on a Multi- not corrected, could lead to a significant
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continues to read as follows: jurisdictional basis. fuel leak and result in an uncontained
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 1989. fire.
■ 9. Add § 3570.71 to read as follows: PART 4280—LOANS AND GRANTS DATES: This AD becomes effective April
5, 2016.
§ 3570.71 Strategic economic and ■ 14. The authority citation for part The Director of the Federal Register
community development. 4280 continues to read as follows: approved the incorporation by reference
Applicants with projects that support Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 904c and of certain publications listed in this AD
the implementation of strategic 7 U.S.C. 1932(c). as of April 5, 2016.
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ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD of the left outboard slat. Investigations provide credit for the actions specified
docket on the Internet at http:// showed that the fuel spillage originated in a in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
www.regulations.gov/ structural cap, which had been punctured by actions are done before the effective
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3144; or in a broken locking pin of the slat extension date of this AD using Dassault Service
mechanical stop.
person at the Docket Management A design review revealed that the locking
Bulletin F900EX–450, dated March 10,
Facility, U.S. Department of pin could become loose due to an incorrect 2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– installation combined with a non-fault- F2000EX–344, dated March 10, 2014; as
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room tolerant design. applicable. We have redesignated the
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., This condition, if not corrected, may lead subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
Washington, DC. to a significant fuel leak, possibly resulting
For service information identified in in an uncontained fire. Conclusion
this final rule, contact Dassault Falcon To address this potential unsafe condition, We reviewed the relevant data and
Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Dassault Aviation developed a modification determined that air safety and the
Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; of the slat extension mechanical stop public interest require adopting this AD
assembly (Mod M3678 for [Model] F2000EX
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet with the changes described previously
aeroplanes and Mod M5870 for [Model]
http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You F900EX aeroplanes) with the purpose to and minor editorial changes. We have
may view this referenced service increase its robustness with regards to determined that these minor changes:
information at the FAA, Transport possible mishandling on production or • Are consistent with the intent that
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue during maintenance. Dassault Aviation also was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
SW., Renton, WA. For information on published Service Bulletin (SB) F2000EX– 50810, August 21, 2015) for correcting
the availability of this material at the 344 and SB F900EX–450, for embodiment in the unsafe condition; and
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also service of that modification. • Do not add any additional burden
available on the Internet at http:// For the reasons described above, this upon the public than was already
[EASA AD] requires modification of the slat proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 50810,
www.regulations.gov by searching for extension mechanical stop assembly.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– August 21, 2015).
3144. You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at http:// Related Service Information Under 1
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom CFR Part 51
www.regulations.gov/
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3144- Dassault Aviation has issued Erratum
International Branch, ANM–116, 0002. Service Bulletin F900EX–450, dated
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, July 16, 2014; and Erratum Service
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Comments
Bulletin F2000EX–344, dated July 16,
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; We gave the public the opportunity to 2014. This service information describes
fax 425–227–1149. participate in developing this AD. The procedures for modifying the assembly
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: following presents the comment of the slat extension mechanical stop.
Discussion received on the NPRM (80 FR 50810, This service information is reasonably
August 21, 2015) and the FAA’s available because the interested parties
We issued a notice of proposed response to that comment. have access to it through their normal
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Request To Refer to the Latest Service course of business or by the means
part 39 by adding an AD that would
Information identified in the ADDRESSES section.
apply to certain Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON Dassault Aviation requested that we Costs of Compliance
2000EX airplanes. The NPRM published refer to the latest service information: We estimate that this AD affects 67
in the Federal Register on August 21, Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX–450, airplanes of U.S. registry.
2015 (80 FR 50810). The NPRM was dated July 16, 2014; and Erratum We also estimate that it will take
prompted by a report of significant fuel Service Bulletin F2000EX–344, dated about 8 work-hours per product to
leakage at the middle position of the left July 16, 2014. Dassault Aviation stated comply with the basic requirements of
outboard slat. The NPRM proposed to that it issued changes to Dassault this AD. The average labor rate is $85
require modifying the assembly of the Service Bulletin F900EX–450, dated per work-hour. Required parts will cost
slat extension mechanical stop. We are March 10, 2014; and Dassault Service about $3,510 per product. Based on
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the Bulletin F2000EX–344, dated March 10, these figures, we estimate the cost of
assembly of the slat extension 2014 (which we referred to as the this AD on U.S. operators to be
mechanical stop, which if not corrected, appropriate sources of service $280,730, or $4,190 per product.
could lead to a significant fuel leak and information for accomplishing the
result in an uncontained fire. actions specified in the proposed AD Authority for This Rulemaking
The European Aviation Safety Agency (80 FR 50810, August 21, 2015)). Title 49 of the United States Code
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent We agree with the commenter. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
for the Member States of the European Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness F900EX–450, dated July 16, 2014; and section 106, describes the authority of
Directive 2014–0115, dated May 13, Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX–344, the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
2014 (referred to after this as the dated July 16, 2014; include among Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
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Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness other minor changes, additional detail the scope of the Agency’s
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct illustrations. We have revised paragraph authority.
an unsafe condition for certain Dassault (g) of this AD to refer to Dassault We are issuing this rulemaking under
Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX–450, the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI dated July 16, 2014; and Dassault Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
states: Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX–344, General requirements.’’ Under that
After landing, an airplane experienced a dated July 16, 2014. We have also added section, Congress charges the FAA with
significant fuel leakage at the middle position a new paragraph (h) to this AD to promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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air commerce by prescribing regulations § 39.13 [Amended] (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
for practices, methods, and procedures (AMOCs): The Manager, International
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the Administrator finds necessary for Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
the following new airworthiness Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
safety in air commerce. This regulation directive (AD): approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
is within the scope of that authority using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
2016–04–09 Dassault Aviation:
because it addresses an unsafe condition Amendment 39–18403. Docket No. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
that is likely to exist or develop on FAA–2015–3144; Directorate Identifier request to your principal inspector or local
products identified in this rulemaking 2014–NM–110–AD. Flight Standards District Office, as
action. appropriate. If sending information directly
(a) Effective Date to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Regulatory Findings This AD becomes effective April 5, 2016. Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
We determined that this AD will not (b) Affected ADs International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
have federalism implications under Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
None. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
Executive Order 13132. This AD will telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
not have a substantial direct effect on (c) Applicability
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
the States, on the relationship between This AD applies to Dassault Aviation AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
the national government and the States, airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
or on the distribution of power and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
(1) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
responsibilities among the various 900EX airplanes, all serial numbers on which
inspector, the manager of the local flight
levels of government. standards district office/certificate holding
Dassault Aviation Modification M5281 has
For the reasons discussed above, I district office. The AMOC approval letter
been embodied, except those on which
must specifically reference this AD.
certify that this AD: Dassault Aviation Modification M5870 has
been embodied in production. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
2000EX airplanes, all serial numbers on actions from a manufacturer, the action must
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the which Dassault Aviation Modification M2846 be accomplished using a method approved
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures has been embodied, except those on which by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Dassault Aviation Modification M3678 has 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in been embodied in production. the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Alaska; and (d) Subject Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
4. Will not have a significant Air Transport Association (ATA) of the DOA, the approval must include the
economic impact, positive or negative, America Code 57, Wings. DOA-authorized signature.
on a substantial number of small entities
(e) Reason (j) Related Information
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. This AD was prompted by a report of (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
significant fuel leakage at the middle position Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Examining the AD Docket of the left outboard slat. We are issuing this Airworthiness Directive 2014–0115, dated
AD to prevent failure of the assembly of the May 13, 2014, for related information. This
You may examine the AD docket on slat extension mechanical stop, which if not MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
the Internet at http:// corrected, could lead to a significant fuel leak Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
www.regulations.gov/ and result in an uncontained fire. searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3144; or in 2015–3144.
(f) Compliance
person at the Docket Management (2) Service information identified in this
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Comply with this AD within the AD that is not incorporated by reference is
compliance times specified, unless already available at the addresses specified in
Monday through Friday, except Federal
done. paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
holidays. The AD docket contains this
AD, the regulatory evaluation, any (g) Modification (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
comments received, and other Within 9 months or 440 flight hours, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
information. The street address for the whichever occurs first after the effective date approved the incorporation by reference
Docket Operations office (telephone of this AD: Modify the assembly of the slat (IBR) of the service information listed in this
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES extension mechanical stop, in accordance paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
with Accomplishment Instructions of part 51.
section. Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX– (2) You must use this service information
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 450, dated July 16, 2014; or Dassault Erratum
as applicable to do the actions required by
Service Bulletin F2000EX–344, dated July 16,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
2014; as applicable.
(i) Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin
safety, Incorporation by reference, F900EX–450, dated July 16, 2014. (All pages
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
Safety. of this revised service bulletin are marked
This paragraph provides credit for actions
Adoption of the Amendment required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those ‘‘Initial issuance’’ and dated July 16, 2014.)
actions were performed before the effective (ii) Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin
Accordingly, under the authority date of this AD using the applicable service F2000EX–344, dated July 16, 2014. (All pages
delegated to me by the Administrator, information identified in paragraphs (h)(1) of this revised service bulletin are marked
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as and (h)(2) of this AD, which are not ‘‘Initial issuance’’ and dated July 16, 2014.)
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follows: incorporated by reference in this AD. (3) For service information identified in
(1) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–450, this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS dated March 10, 2014; and Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
DIRECTIVES (2) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–344, 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
dated March 20, 2014. telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
www.dassaultfalcon.com.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (i) Other FAA AD Provisions (4) You may view this service information
continues to read as follows: The following provisions also apply to this at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AD: 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
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information on the availability of this ADDRESSES: For service information actuators, there was no restriction on
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. identified in this final rule, contact installation of replacement actuators
(5) You may view this service information Boeing Commercial Airplanes, with the unsafe condition, this
that is incorporated by reference at the additional rulemaking action is
Attention: Data & Services Management,
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA required. As with the related ADs, we
the availability of this material at NARA, call 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000, are issuing this AD to prevent electrical
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet energy from lightning, hot shorts, or
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You fault current from entering the fuel tank
locations.html. may view this referenced service through the fuel valve actuator shaft,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February information at the FAA, Transport which could result in fuel tank
15, 2016. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue explosions and consequent loss of the
Michael Kaszycki, SW., Renton, WA. For information on airplane.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane the availability of this material at the Comments
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. FAA, call 425–227–1221.
We gave the public the opportunity to
[FR Doc. 2016–03694 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am] Examining the AD Docket participate in developing this AD. The
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
You may examine the AD docket on following presents the comments
the Internet at http:// received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
www.regulations.gov by searching for response to each comment.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– Requests To Revise the Proposed
Federal Aviation Administration 0755; or in person at the Docket Applicability
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Boeing, All Nippon Airways (ANA),
14 CFR Part 39 American Airlines (AAL), Southwest
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0755; Directorate contains this AD, the regulatory Airlines (SWA), and United Airlines
Identifier 2014–NM–080–AD; Amendment evaluation, any comments received, and (UAL), requested that we delete Model
39–18414; AD 2016–04–20] 737–600, –700, 700C, –800, –900, and
other information. The address for the
–900ER series airplanes from the
RIN 2120–AA64 Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
applicability of the NPRM. The
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing commenters stated that AD 2008–06–03,
Department of Transportation, Docket
Company Airplanes Amendment 39–15415 (73 FR 13081,
Operations, M–30, West Building
March 12, 2008) (‘‘AD 2008–06–03’’),
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
mandated replacement of all fuel system
Administration (FAA), DOT. New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
MOV actuators having Part Number
ACTION: Final rule.
DC 20590.
(P/N) MA20A1001–1 (S343T003–39) on
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Model 737 airplanes, and that the
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer, compliance time for AD 2008–06–03
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, ended April 16, 2013. Boeing stated that
Boeing Company Model 737–600, –700, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, first production delivery of the SFAR88
–700C, –800, –900, and –900ER series 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA compliant actuator having P/N
airplanes, Model 757 airplanes, Model 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6509; fax: MA20A2027 (S343T003–56) occurred
767 airplanes, and Model 777 airplanes. 425–917–6590; email: rebel.nichols@ on line number 1877, and that the
This AD results from fuel system faa.gov. illustrated parts catalog (IPC) for that
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. airplane and subsequent airplanes
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This AD requires an inspection to prohibited installation of MOV actuators
determine if certain motor-operated Discussion having P/N MA20A1001–1 (S343T003–
valve (MOV) actuators for the fuel We issued a notice of proposed 39).
valves are installed, and replacement of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR We partially agree with the
any affected actuators. Previous ADs part 39 by adding an AD that would commenters’ requests. We agree there is
addressed this Special Federal Aviation apply to all The Boeing Company Model little risk that MOV actuators having P/
Regulation No. 88 (SFAR 88) issue for 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, and N MA20A1001–1 (S343T003–39) are
the majority of the airplanes delivered –900ER series airplanes, Model 757 currently installed on Model 737–600,
with these actuators. Since those ADs airplanes, Model 767 airplanes, and –700, 700C, –800, –900, and –900ER
did not cover all of the airplanes, and Model 777 airplanes. The NPRM series airplanes for the reasons provided
for some airplanes delivered with published in the Federal Register on by the commenter. However, we want to
improved actuators, there was no November 7, 2014 (79 FR 66343) (‘‘the ensure that MOV actuators having P/N
restriction on installation of NPRM’’). The NPRM results from fuel MA20A1001–1 (S343T003–39) are not
replacement actuators with the unsafe system reviews conducted by the installed on these airplanes in the
condition, this additional rulemaking manufacturer. The NPRM proposed to future. Therefore, we have removed
action is required. As with the related require an inspection to determine if Model 737 airplanes from the actions
ADs, we are issuing this AD to prevent certain actuators for the fuel valves are required by paragraph (g) of this AD but
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electrical energy from lightning, hot installed, and replacement of any not from the applicability of the AD. We
shorts, or fault current from entering the affected actuators. Previous ADs have retained Model 737 airplanes in
fuel tank through the fuel valve actuator addressed this SFAR 88 (66 FR 23086, paragraph (i) of this AD, which states
shaft, which could result in fuel tank May 7, 2001) issue for the majority of that no person may install an MOV
explosions and consequent loss of the the airplanes delivered with these actuator having P/N MA20A1001–1
airplane. actuators. Since those ADs did not cover (S343T003–39) on any airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective April 5, all of the airplanes, and for some Paragraph (i) of this AD ensures that
2016. airplanes delivered with improved installation of MOV actuators having P/
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective April 5, 2016. | |
| 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 | 81 FR 10457 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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