81 FR 10535 - 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 | 2016-04295 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 1, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 10535-10537] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04295] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-3987; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-165-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 FALCON 7X airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of improperly drilled bores, located on upper and lower stiffener joints to the web at a certain frame. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the bores, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct an unsatisfactory bore that can adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 15, 2016. 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. [[Page 10536]] 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 NPRM, 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. 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-2016- 3987; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-3987; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-165-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 Airworthiness Directive 2015-0204, dated October 8, 2015, (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Aviation FALCON 7X airplanes. The MCAI states: On the assembly line of Falcon 7X airplanes, defects were detected on left hand and right hand engine pylons. A quality review revealed that bores located on upper and lower stiffener joints to the web at pylon Frame 41 were improperly drilled. Fettlings of borings, for fixing diameter 4 mm and 5 mm, were found ovalized, too deep and having irregular surface qualities under the head of fixing. Dassault Aviation identified the individual airplanes that are potentially affected by this production deficiency. This condition, if not detected and corrected, would adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. To address this potential unsafe condition Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin (SB) 7X-346 to provide corrective action instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time [detailed] visual [and rototest] inspection for unsatisfactory bores and, depending on findings, repair of affected stiffener bores. A bore is not satisfactory if it has any surface defects greater than or equal to 0.5 mm or if any chamfer dimension or edge distance value is not within the dimensions specified in Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin 7X-346, dated April 24, 2015. 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-2016-3987. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Dassault Aviation has issued Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-346 dated April 24, 2015. The service information describes procedures for a one- time inspection of the bores on stiffeners at Frame 41 on the engine pylons, and repair if necessary. 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. 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 design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 55 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 66 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $308,550, or $5,610 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 20 work-hours and require parts costing $149, for a cost of $1,849 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. 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 [[Page 10537]] 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-2016-3987; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-165-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers 1 through 221 inclusive, except serial numbers 182 and 220. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of improperly drilled bores, located on upper and lower stiffener joints to the web at a certain frame. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct an unsatisfactory bore that can adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspect Bores Within 4,000 flight cycles or 98 months, whichever occurs first since date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness, do a detailed visual and rototest inspection of the bores, located on upper and lower stiffener joints to the web at pylon Frame 41, to determine if the bores are not satisfactory, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-346, dated April 24, 2015. (h) Repair If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, it is determined that any bore is not satisfactory: Before further flight, repair affected bores, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-346, dated April 24, 2015, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD. (i) Exceptions Where the Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-346, dated April 24, 2015, specifies to contact Dassault Aviation: Before further flight, repair 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). (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [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 EASA; or Dassault Aviation's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2015-0204, dated October 8, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA- 2016-3987. (2) 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. 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 February 19, 2016. Dorr M. Anderson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-04295 Filed 2-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part specified compliance time after the effective 562–627–5348; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
39 as follows: date of this AD. eric.schrieber@faa.gov.
(2) The Condition column of paragraph (2) For service information identified in
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
DIRECTIVES Bulletin 757–53A0102, dated October 8, Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
2015, refers to total flight cycles and total Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
flight hours ‘‘as of the original issue date of Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone: 206–
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
this service bulletin.’’ This AD, however, 544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680;
continues to read as follows: applies to the airplanes with the specified Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. total flight cycles or total flight hours as of You may view this referenced service
the effective date of this AD. information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
§ 39.13 [Amended] Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
(i) Repair
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding WA. For information on the availability of
If any crack is found during any inspection this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
the following new airworthiness
required by this AD, before further flight,
directive (AD): repair using a method approved in Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– accordance with the procedures specified in 15, 2016.
2016–3700; Directorate Identifier 2015– paragraph (j) of this AD. Michael Kaszycki,
NM–171–AD. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(a) Comments Due Date (AMOCs) Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft [FR Doc. 2016–03695 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am]
We must receive comments by April 15,
2016. Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
(b) Affected ADs requested using the procedures found in 14
None. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
send your request to your principal inspector
(c) Applicability or local Flight Standards District Office, as Federal Aviation Administration
This AD applies to all The Boeing appropriate. If sending information directly
Company Model 757–200 and –200CB, series to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 14 CFR Part 39
airplanes, certificated in any category. attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be [Docket No. FAA–2016–3987; Directorate
(d) Subject Identifier 2015–NM–165–AD]
emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Requests@faa.gov.
America Code 53, Fuselage. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, RIN 2120–AA64
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(e) Unsafe Condition Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by of the local flight standards district office/ Aviation Airplanes
the design approval holder (DAH) indicating certificate holding district office.
that the lap splices at stringer (S)–14R, lower (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
fastener row, are subject to widespread level of safety may be used for any repair, Administration (FAA), DOT.
fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this modification, or alteration required by this ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
AD to detect and correct cracking of the AD if it is approved by the Boeing (NPRM).
fuselage skin lap splice. Such cracking could Commercial Airplanes ODA that has been
result in reduced structural integrity of the authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airplane. ACO, to make those findings. To be airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
approved, the repair method, modification Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
(f) Compliance
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet airplanes. This proposed AD was
Comply with this AD within the the certification basis of the airplane, and the
compliance times specified, unless already approval must specifically refer to this AD.
prompted by a report of improperly
done. (4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of drilled bores, located on upper and
this AD: For service information that lower stiffener joints to the web at a
(g) Initial Inspection
contains steps that are labeled as Required certain frame. This proposed AD would
At the applicable time specified in for Compliance (RC), the provisions of require a one-time inspection of the
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD bores, and repair if necessary. We are
Alert Service Bulletin 757–53A0102, dated apply. proposing this AD to detect and correct
October 8, 2015, except as required by (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
paragraph (h) of this AD: Do an external dual an unsatisfactory bore that can
substeps under an RC step and any figures
frequency eddy current inspection or internal identified in an RC step, must be done to
adversely affect the structural integrity
high frequency eddy current inspection for comply with the AD. An AMOC is required of the airplane.
cracking of the lap splice, inner skin lower for any deviations to RC steps, including DATES: We must receive comments on
fastener row, at S–14R, station (STA) 440 substeps and identified figures. this proposed AD by April 15, 2016.
through STA 540, in accordance with the (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert deviated from using accepted methods in
Service Bulletin 757–53A0102, dated October accordance with the operator’s maintenance using the procedures found in 14 CFR
8, 2015. Repeat either inspection thereafter at or inspection program without obtaining 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
the time specified in paragraph 1.E., methods:
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approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service including substeps and identified figures, can • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Bulletin 757–53A0102, dated October 8, still be done as specified, and the airplane http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
2015. can be put back in an airworthy condition. instructions for submitting comments.
(h) Service Information Exceptions (k) Related Information • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (1) For more information about this AD,
• Mail: U.S. Department of
757–53A0102, dated October 8, 2015, contact Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Transportation, Docket Operations,
specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
original issue date of this service bulletin,’’ Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
this AD requires compliance within the Lakewood, California 90712–4137; phone: Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
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• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Discussion Design Authority, we have been notified
Transportation, Docket Operations, The European Aviation Safety Agency of the unsafe condition described in the
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent MCAI and service information
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey for the Member States of the European referenced above. We are proposing this
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 Union, has issued Airworthiness AD because we evaluated all pertinent
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Directive 2015–0204, dated October 8, information and determined an unsafe
Friday, except Federal holidays. 2015, (referred to after this as the condition exists and is likely to exist or
For service information identified in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness develop on other products of the same
this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct type design.
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Costs of Compliance
Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; Aviation FALCON 7X airplanes. The
telephone: 201–440–6700; Internet: We estimate that this proposed AD
MCAI states:
http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You affects 55 airplanes of U.S. registry.
may view this referenced service On the assembly line of Falcon 7X We also estimate that it would take
airplanes, defects were detected on left hand about 66 work-hours per product to
information at the FAA, Transport and right hand engine pylons. A quality
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue comply with the basic requirements of
review revealed that bores located on upper
SW., Renton, WA. For information on this proposed AD. The average labor
and lower stiffener joints to the web at pylon
the availability of this material at the Frame 41 were improperly drilled. Fettlings rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
FAA, call 425–227–1221. of borings, for fixing diameter 4 mm and 5 these figures, we estimate the cost of
mm, were found ovalized, too deep and this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
Examining the AD Docket having irregular surface qualities under the be $308,550, or $5,610 per product.
You may examine the AD docket on head of fixing. Dassault Aviation identified In addition, we estimate that any
the Internet at http:// the individual airplanes that are potentially necessary follow-on actions would take
www.regulations.gov by searching for affected by this production deficiency. about 20 work-hours and require parts
This condition, if not detected and costing $149, for a cost of $1,849 per
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– corrected, would adversely affect the
3987; or in person at the Docket product. We have no way of
structural integrity of the airplane.
Management Facility between 9 a.m. To address this potential unsafe condition
determining the number of aircraft that
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin might need this action.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket (SB) 7X–346 to provide corrective action According to the manufacturer, some
contains this proposed AD, the instructions. of the costs of this proposed AD may be
regulatory evaluation, any comments For the reasons described above, this covered under warranty, thereby
received, and other information. The [EASA] AD requires a one-time [detailed] reducing the cost impact on affected
street address for the Docket Operations visual [and rototest] inspection for individuals. We do not control warranty
unsatisfactory bores and, depending on coverage for affected individuals. As a
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in findings, repair of affected stiffener bores.
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will result, we have included all costs in our
be available in the AD docket shortly A bore is not satisfactory if it has any cost estimate.
after receipt. surface defects greater than or equal to
Authority for This Rulemaking
0.5 mm or if any chamfer dimension or
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Title 49 of the United States Code
edge distance value is not within the
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
dimensions specified in Dassault
International Branch, ANM–116, rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Aviation Service Bulletin 7X–346, dated
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, section 106, describes the authority of
April 24, 2015. You may examine the
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
at http://www.regulations.gov by
fax 425–227–1149. detail the scope of the Agency’s
searching for and locating Docket No.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FAA–2016–3987. authority.
Comments Invited We are issuing this rulemaking under
Related Service Information Under the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
We invite you to send any written 1 CFR Part 51 Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
relevant data, views, or arguments about Dassault Aviation has issued Dassault General requirements.’’ Under that
this proposed AD. Send your comments Service Bulletin 7X–346 dated April 24, section, Congress charges the FAA with
to an address listed under the 2015. The service information describes promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. procedures for a one-time inspection of air commerce by prescribing regulations
FAA–2016–3987; Directorate Identifier the bores on stiffeners at Frame 41 on for practices, methods, and procedures
2015–NM–165–AD’’ at the beginning of the engine pylons, and repair if the Administrator finds necessary for
your comments. We specifically invite necessary. safety in air commerce. This regulation
comments on the overall regulatory, This service information is reasonably is within the scope of that authority
economic, environmental, and energy available because the interested parties because it addresses an unsafe condition
aspects of this proposed AD. We will have access to it through their normal that is likely to exist or develop on
consider all comments received by the course of business or by the means products identified in this rulemaking
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closing date and may amend this identified in the ADDRESSES section. action.
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we FAA’s Determination and Requirements Regulatory Findings
receive, without change, to http:// of This Proposed AD We determined that this proposed AD
www.regulations.gov, including any This product has been approved by would not have federalism implications
personal information you provide. We the aviation authority of another under Executive Order 13132. This
will also post a report summarizing each country, and is approved for operation proposed AD would not have a
substantive verbal contact we receive in the United States. Pursuant to our substantial direct effect on the States, on
about this proposed AD. bilateral agreement with the State of the relationship between the national
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Government and the States, or on the (f) Compliance (k) Related Information
distribution of power and Comply with this AD within the (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
responsibilities among the various compliance times specified, unless already Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
levels of government. done. 2015–0204, dated October 8, 2015, for related
For the reasons discussed above, I information. This MCAI may be found on the
(g) Inspect Bores Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
certify this proposed regulation: Within 4,000 flight cycles or 98 months, searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory whichever occurs first since date of issuance 2016–3987.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; of the original airworthiness certificate or (2) For service information identified in
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the date of issuance of the original export this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures certificate of airworthiness, do a detailed Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); visual and rototest inspection of the bores, 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
located on upper and lower stiffener joints to telephone: 201–440–6700; Internet: http://
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in the web at pylon Frame 41, to determine if www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
Alaska; and the bores are not satisfactory, in accordance service information at the FAA, Transport
4. Will not have a significant with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
economic impact, positive or negative, Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–346, dated Renton, WA. For information on the
on a substantial number of small entities April 24, 2015. availability of this material at the FAA, call
under the criteria of the Regulatory 425–227–1221.
(h) Repair
Flexibility Act. If, during the inspection required by Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
19, 2016.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 paragraph (g) of this AD, it is determined that
any bore is not satisfactory: Before further Dorr M. Anderson,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation flight, repair affected bores, in accordance Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
safety, Incorporation by reference, with the Accomplishment Instructions of Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Safety. Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–346, dated [FR Doc. 2016–04295 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am]
April 24, 2015, except as required by
The Proposed Amendment paragraph (i) of this AD.
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Accordingly, under the authority (i) Exceptions
delegated to me by the Administrator, Where the Dassault Service Bulletin 7X– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 346, dated April 24, 2015, specifies to contact
39 as follows: Dassault Aviation: Before further flight, Federal Aviation Administration
repair using a method approved by the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, 14 CFR Part 39
DIRECTIVES Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3986; Directorate
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Identifier 2015–NM–147–AD]
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
continues to read as follows: Organization Approval (DOA). RIN 2120–AA64
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
The following provisions also apply to this Company Airplanes
§ 39.13 [Amended]
AD:
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the following new airworthiness (AMOCs): The Manager, International Administration (FAA), DOT.
directive (AD): Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2016– approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
(NPRM).
3987; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM– using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
165–AD. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(a) Comments Due Date request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as The Boeing Company Model 747–400,
We must receive comments by April 15, 747–400D, and 747–400F series
appropriate. If sending information directly
2016. airplanes. This proposed AD was
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
(b) Affected ADs Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, prompted by a determination that a
None. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport certain fastener type in the fuel tank
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind walls has insufficient bond to the
(c) Applicability Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; structure, and an electrical wiring short
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. could cause arcing to occur at the ends
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
of fasteners in the fuel tanks. This
any category, manufacturer serial numbers 1 AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate proposed AD would require the
through 221 inclusive, except serial numbers installation of new clamps and
182 and 220. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight polytetrafluoroethylene (TFE) sleeves on
(d) Subject standards district office/certificate holding the wire bundles of the front spars and
Air Transport Association (ATA) of district office. The AMOC approval letter rear spars of the wings. This proposed
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
America Code 53, Fuselage. must specifically reference this AD. AD would also require inspecting the
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any existing TFE sleeves under the wire
(e) Reason requirement in this AD to obtain corrective bundle clamps for correct installation,
This AD was prompted by a report of actions from a manufacturer, the action must
and replacement if necessary. We are
improperly drilled bores, located on upper be accomplished using a method approved
and lower stiffener joints to the web at a by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– proposing this AD to prevent potential
certain frame. We are issuing this AD to 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or ignition sources in the fuel tank in the
detect and correct an unsatisfactory bore that EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. If event of a lightning strike or high-
can adversely affect the structural integrity of approved by the DOA, the approval must powered short circuit, and consequent
the airplane. include the DOA-authorized signature. fire or explosion.
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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 April 15, 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 10535 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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