81_FR_1588 81 FR 1580 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

81 FR 1580 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 8 (January 13, 2016)

Page Range1580-1582
FR Document2015-33178

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes, FALCON 900EX airplanes, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that during a test flight, it was found that the yaw damper on the takeoff roll can increase the Minimum Control Speed on Ground (Vmcg). This proposed AD would require revising the airplane flight manual to incorporate procedures for the flightcrew to check that the yaw damper is set to off before takeoff. We are proposing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew has procedures to set the yaw damper to ``off'' before takeoff, which, if activated, could result in reduced control of the airplane if one engine were to fail during takeoff.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-8426; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-006-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes, FALCON 
900EX airplanes, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD was 
prompted by a report that during a test flight, it was found that the 
yaw damper on the takeoff roll can increase the Minimum Control Speed 
on Ground (Vmcg). This proposed AD would require revising the airplane 
flight manual to incorporate procedures for the flightcrew to check 
that the yaw damper is set to off before takeoff. We are proposing this 
AD to ensure that the flightcrew has procedures to set the yaw damper 
to ``off'' before takeoff, which, if activated, could result in reduced 
control of the airplane if one engine were to fail during takeoff.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 29, 
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.
     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-
8426; 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, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-
1137; fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-8426; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-006-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 2015-0005, dated January 14, 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 900 airplanes, FALCON 900EX airplanes, 
and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states:

    During a flight test on a development aeroplane, it was found 
that the yaw damper (YD) working on the take-off roll can increase 
the Minimum Control Speed on Ground (Vmcg). A review of the 
certification data of the affected aeroplanes shows that Vmcg values 
published in the Airplane Flight Manuals (AFM) have been determined 
without YD.
    This condition, if not corrected, could result, in case of an 
engine failure occurring during the roll acceleration [during 
takeoff], in reduced lateral control of the aeroplane.
    To address this condition, Dassault Aviation developed Change 
Proposals (CP) and Temporary Changes (TC) to the applicable AFMs, 
which instruct flight crews to check that yaw damper is set to 
``off'' before take-off.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires an 
amendment of the applicable AFM.

    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-
8426.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed the following service information:
     Change Proposal 17 (CP017), ``AFM: Yaw Damper Off in Line 
Up Procedure,'' dated January 23, 2015, to the Dassault Falcon 2000EX 
Airplane Flight Manual, DGT84278.
     Change Proposal 46 (CP046), ``AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line 
Up Procedure,'' dated December 15, 2014, to the Dassault Falcon 2000EX 
EASy Version, Airplane Flight Manual, DGT88898.
     Change Proposal 118 (TC118), ``AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line 
Up Procedure,'' dated December 18, 2014, to the Dassault Myst[egrave]re 
Falcon 900 Airplane Flight Manual, DTM20103.
     Change Proposal 48 (TC048), ``AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line 
Up Procedure,'' dated December 16, 2014, to the Dassault Myst[egrave]re 
Falcon 900, F900C Version, Airplane Flight Manual (FM900C), TC048.
     Change Proposal 12 (CP012), ``AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line 
Up Procedure,'' Dassault Falcon 900EX Airplane Flight Manual DTM561.
     Change Proposal 31 (CP031), ``AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line 
Up Procedure,'' Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy, Airplane Flight Manual 
DGT84972).
    The service information describes procedures for the flightcrew to 
check that the yaw damper is set to off before takeoff. 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.

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FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 284 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate 
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $24,140, or $85 
per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2015-8426; Directorate Identifier 
2015-NM-006-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by February 29, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1), 
(c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category.
    (1) Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes, all 
serial numbers.
    (2) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, all serial 
numbers, except airplanes with ``EASy II'' ``2nd certification'' 
avionics, which are defined as: Airplanes modified in production 
with Dassault Aviation modification M5595; or airplanes modified in 
service with Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F900EX-400 or with 
Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F900EX-414, except for airplanes 
modified in service with any of the service information in 
paragraphs (c)(2)(i) through (c)(2)(vii) of this AD.
    (i) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F900EX-400, dated July 1, 
2011.
    (ii) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F900EX-400, Revision 1, 
dated July 5, 2012.
    (iii) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F900EX-400, Revision 2, 
dated November 30, 2012.
    (iv) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F900EX-414, dated July 
20, 2011.
    (v) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F900EX-414, Revision 1, 
dated July 5, 2012.
    (vi) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F900EX-414, Revision 2, 
dated July 27, 2012.
    (vii) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F900EX-414, Revision 3, 
dated November 30, 2012.
    (3) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, all serial 
numbers, except airplanes with Dassault Aviation production 
modification M3254, or modified in service by Dassault Aviation 
Service Bulletin F2000EX-300 (``EASy II'' avionics).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 01, Operations 
Information.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that during a test flight, it 
was found that the yaw damper on the take-off roll can increase the 
Minimum Control Speed on Ground (Vmcg). We are issuing this AD to 
ensure that the ensure that the flightcrew has procedures to set the 
yaw damper to ``off'' before takeoff, which, if activated, could 
result in reduced control of the airplane if one engine were to fail 
during takeoff.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
normal procedures and limitations sections of the airplane flight 
manual, as applicable, to include the information in the applicable 
AFM change specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. This 
may be done by inserting copies of the applicable AFM change 
specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD in the AFM. When 
the applicable AFM change specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of 
this AD have been included in general revisions of the AFM, the 
general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, provided the 
relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in 
the applicable AFM change specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of 
this AD, and the applicable AFM change specified in table 1 to 
paragraph (g) of this AD may be removed.

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 Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Normal Procedures and Limitations
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    Affected airplane/configuration           Applicable AFM change
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Model Myst[egrave]re Falcon 900          Change Proposal 118 (TC118),
 airplanes.                               ``AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line
                                          Up Procedure,'' dated December
                                          18, 2014, to the Dassault
                                          Myst[egrave]re Falcon 900
                                          Airplane Flight Manual,
                                          DTM20103.
Model Myst[egrave]re Falcon 900          Change Proposal 48 (TC048),
 airplanes with Dassault Aviation         ``AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line
 production modification M1975, or        Up Procedure,'' dated December
 production modification M2695            16, 2014, to the Dassault
 embodied, or modified in service by      Myst[egrave]re Falcon 900,
 Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin       F900C Version, Airplane Flight
 F900-250 (``Falcon 900 C'' version).     Manual (FM900C), TC048.
Model Falcon 900EX airplanes...........  Change Proposal 12 (CP012),
                                          ``AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line
                                          Up Procedure,'' Dassault
                                          Falcon 900EX Airplane Flight
                                          Manual DTM561.
Model Falcon 900EX airplanes with        Change Proposal 31 (CP031),
 Dassault Aviation production             ``AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line
 modification M3083 embodied (Falcon      Up Procedure,'' Dassault
 900EX ``EASy'' version).                 Falcon 900EX EASy, Airplane
                                          Flight Manual DGT84972).
Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes..........  Change Proposal 17 (CP017),
                                          ``AFM: Yaw Damper Off in Line
                                          Up Procedure,'' dated January
                                          23, 2015, to the Dassault
                                          Falcon 2000EX Airplane Flight
                                          Manual, DGT84278.
Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes with       Change Proposal 46 (CP046),
 Dassault Aviation production             ``AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line
 modification M1691 embodied (Falcon      Up Procedure,'' dated December
 2000EX ``EASy'' version).                15, 2014, to the Dassault
                                          Falcon 2000EX EASy Version,
                                          Airplane Flight Manual,
                                          DGT88898.
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(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, 
Washington 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. 
Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district 
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this 
AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA 
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0005, dated January 14, 
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-2015-8426.
    (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 December 23, 2015.
John Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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1580 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 13, 2016 / Proposed Rules DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., During a flight test on a development Renton, WA. For information on the aeroplane, it was found that the yaw damper Federal Aviation Administration availability of this material at the FAA, (YD) working on the take-off roll can increase call 425–227–1221. the Minimum Control Speed on Ground 14 CFR Part 39 (Vmcg). A review of the certification data of Examining the AD Docket the affected aeroplanes shows that Vmcg [Docket No. FAA–2015–8426; Directorate values published in the Airplane Flight Identifier 2015–NM–006–AD] You may examine the AD docket on Manuals (AFM) have been determined the Internet at http:// without YD. RIN 2120–AA64 www.regulations.gov by searching for This condition, if not corrected, could and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– result, in case of an engine failure occurring Airworthiness Directives; Dassault 8426; or in person at the Docket during the roll acceleration [during takeoff], Aviation Airplanes Management Facility between 9 a.m. in reduced lateral control of the aeroplane. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, To address this condition, Dassault AGENCY: Federal Aviation Aviation developed Change Proposals (CP) Administration (FAA), DOT. except Federal holidays. The AD docket and Temporary Changes (TC) to the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking contains this proposed AD, the applicable AFMs, which instruct flight crews (NPRM). regulatory evaluation, any comments to check that yaw damper is set to ‘‘off’’ received, and other information. The before take-off. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new street address for the Docket Operations For the reasons described above, this airworthiness directive (AD) for certain office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in [EASA] AD requires an amendment of the Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE– the ADDRESSES section. Comments will applicable AFM. FALCON 900 airplanes, FALCON be available in the AD docket shortly You may examine the MCAI in the 900EX airplanes, and FALCON 2000EX after receipt. AD docket on the Internet at http:// airplanes. This proposed AD was FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom www.regulations.gov by searching for prompted by a report that during a test Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– flight, it was found that the yaw damper International Branch, ANM–116, 8426. on the takeoff roll can increase the Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Minimum Control Speed on Ground 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Related Service Information Under (Vmcg). This proposed AD would Washington 98057–3356; telephone 1 CFR Part 51 require revising the airplane flight 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. We reviewed the following service manual to incorporate procedures for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: information: the flightcrew to check that the yaw • Change Proposal 17 (CP017), ‘‘AFM: damper is set to off before takeoff. We Comments Invited Yaw Damper Off in Line Up Procedure,’’ are proposing this AD to ensure that the We invite you to send any written dated January 23, 2015, to the Dassault flightcrew has procedures to set the yaw relevant data, views, or arguments about Falcon 2000EX Airplane Flight Manual, damper to ‘‘off’’ before takeoff, which, if this proposed AD. Send your comments DGT84278. activated, could result in reduced to an address listed under the • Change Proposal 46 (CP046), ‘‘AFM: control of the airplane if one engine ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Yaw Damper Off In Line Up Procedure,’’ were to fail during takeoff. FAA–2015–8426; Directorate Identifier dated December 15, 2014, to the DATES: We must receive comments on 2015–NM–006–AD’’ at the beginning of Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy Version, this proposed AD by February 29, 2016. your comments. We specifically invite Airplane Flight Manual, DGT88898. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory, • Change Proposal 118 (TC118), using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy ‘‘AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line Up 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will Procedure,’’ dated December 18, 2014, methods: consider all comments received by the to the Dassault Mystère Falcon 900 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this Airplane Flight Manual, DTM20103. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD based on those comments. • Change Proposal 48 (TC048), instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we ‘‘AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line Up • Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http:// Procedure,’’ dated December 16, 2014, • Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any to the Dassault Mystère Falcon 900, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We F900C Version, Airplane Flight Manual 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each (FM900C), TC048. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive • Change Proposal 12 (CP012), ‘‘AFM: Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 13, 2016 / Proposed Rules 1581 FAA’s Determination and Requirements responsibilities among the various with any of the service information in of This Proposed AD levels of government. paragraphs (c)(2)(i) through (c)(2)(vii) of this For the reasons discussed above, I AD. This product has been approved by (i) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin the aviation authority of another certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory F900EX–400, dated July 1, 2011. country, and is approved for operation (ii) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin in the United States. Pursuant to our action’’ under Executive Order 12866; F900EX–400, Revision 1, dated July 5, 2012. bilateral agreement with the State of 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (iii) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin Design Authority, we have been notified DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures F900EX–400, Revision 2, dated November 30, of the unsafe condition described in the (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 2012. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (iv) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin MCAI and service information Alaska; and F900EX–414, dated July 20, 2011. referenced above. We are proposing this 4. Will not have a significant (v) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin AD because we evaluated all pertinent economic impact, positive or negative, F900EX–414, Revision 1, dated July 5, 2012. information and determined an unsafe on a substantial number of small entities (vi) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin condition exists and is likely to exist or F900EX–414, Revision 2, dated July 27, 2012. under the criteria of the Regulatory develop on other products of these same (vii) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin Flexibility Act. type designs. F900EX–414, Revision 3, dated November 30, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 2012. Costs of Compliance Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (3) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON We estimate that this proposed AD 2000EX airplanes, all serial numbers, except safety, Incorporation by reference, affects 284 airplanes of U.S. registry. airplanes with Dassault Aviation production We also estimate that it would take Safety. modification M3254, or modified in service about 1 work-hour per product to The Proposed Amendment by Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin comply with the basic requirements of F2000EX–300 (‘‘EASy II’’ avionics). Accordingly, under the authority this proposed AD. The average labor (d) Subject delegated to me by the Administrator, rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Air Transport Association (ATA) of these figures, we estimate the cost of 39 as follows: America Code 01, Operations Information. this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $24,140, or $85 per product. (e) Reason PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES This AD was prompted by a report that Authority for This Rulemaking during a test flight, it was found that the yaw Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 damper on the take-off roll can increase the specifies the FAA’s authority to issue continues to read as follows: Minimum Control Speed on Ground (Vmcg). rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, We are issuing this AD to ensure that the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. ensure that the flightcrew has procedures to section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: set the yaw damper to ‘‘off’’ before takeoff, § 39.13 [Amended] Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more which, if activated, could result in reduced ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding control of the airplane if one engine were to detail the scope of the Agency’s the following new airworthiness fail during takeoff. authority. directive (AD): We are issuing this rulemaking under (f) Compliance the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2015– Comply with this AD within the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 8426; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM– compliance times specified, unless already 006–AD. General requirements.’’ Under that done. section, Congress charges the FAA with (a) Comments Due Date (g) Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in We must receive comments by February (AFM) air commerce by prescribing regulations 29, 2016. Within 30 days after the effective date of for practices, methods, and procedures (b) Affected ADs this AD, revise the normal procedures and the Administrator finds necessary for limitations sections of the airplane flight safety in air commerce. This regulation None. manual, as applicable, to include the is within the scope of that authority (c) Applicability information in the applicable AFM change because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD applies to airplanes specified in specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this that is likely to exist or develop on paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, AD. This may be done by inserting copies of products identified in this rulemaking certificated in any category. the applicable AFM change specified in table action. (1) Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE– 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD in the AFM. FALCON 900 airplanes, all serial numbers. When the applicable AFM change specified Regulatory Findings (2) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD have We determined that this proposed AD 900EX airplanes, all serial numbers, except been included in general revisions of the would not have federalism implications airplanes with ‘‘EASy II’’ ‘‘2nd certification’’ AFM, the general revisions may be inserted avionics, which are defined as: Airplanes into the AFM, provided the relevant under Executive Order 13132. This information in the general revision is modified in production with Dassault proposed AD would not have a Aviation modification M5595; or airplanes identical to that in the applicable AFM asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS substantial direct effect on the States, on modified in service with Dassault Aviation change specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) the relationship between the national Service Bulletin F900EX–400 or with of this AD, and the applicable AFM change Government and the States, or on the Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F900EX– specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this distribution of power and 414, except for airplanes modified in service AD may be removed. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Jan 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\13JAP1.SGM 13JAP1

1582 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 13, 2016 / Proposed Rules TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—NORMAL PROCEDURES AND LIMITATIONS Affected airplane/configuration Applicable AFM change Model Mystère Falcon 900 airplanes ....................................................... Change Proposal 118 (TC118), ‘‘AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line Up Procedure,’’ dated December 18, 2014, to the Dassault Mystère Fal- con 900 Airplane Flight Manual, DTM20103. Model Mystère Falcon 900 airplanes with Dassault Aviation production Change Proposal 48 (TC048), ‘‘AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line Up Pro- modification M1975, or production modification M2695 embodied, or cedure,’’ dated December 16, 2014, to the Dassault Mystère Falcon modified in service by Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F900–250 900, F900C Version, Airplane Flight Manual (FM900C), TC048. (‘‘Falcon 900 C’’ version). Model Falcon 900EX airplanes ................................................................ Change Proposal 12 (CP012), ‘‘AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line Up Pro- cedure,’’ Dassault Falcon 900EX Airplane Flight Manual DTM561. Model Falcon 900EX airplanes with Dassault Aviation production modi- Change Proposal 31 (CP031), ‘‘AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line Up Pro- fication M3083 embodied (Falcon 900EX ‘‘EASy’’ version). cedure,’’ Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy, Airplane Flight Manual DGT84972). Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes .............................................................. Change Proposal 17 (CP017), ‘‘AFM: Yaw Damper Off in Line Up Pro- cedure,’’ dated January 23, 2015, to the Dassault Falcon 2000EX Airplane Flight Manual, DGT84278. Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes with Dassault Aviation production Change Proposal 46 (CP046), ‘‘AFM: Yaw Damper Off In Line Up Pro- modification M1691 embodied (Falcon 2000EX ‘‘EASy’’ version). cedure,’’ dated December 15, 2014, to the Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy Version, Airplane Flight Manual, DGT88898. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; those parts that fail inspection. We are The following provisions also apply to this telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// proposing this AD to prevent failure of AD: www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this the HPC stage 8–10 spool, uncontained (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., rotor release, damage to the engine, and (AMOCs): The Manager, International damage to the airplane. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call DATES: We must receive comments on Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 425–227–1221. this proposed AD by March 14, 2016. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Issued in Renton, Washington, on ADDRESSES: You may send comments, In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your December 23, 2015. using the procedures found in 14 CFR request to your principal inspector or local John Piccola, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following Flight Standards District Office, as Acting Manager, Transport Airplane methods: appropriate. If sending information directly Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, [FR Doc. 2015–33178 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am] http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the International Branch, ANM–116, Transport BILLING CODE 4910–13–P instructions for submitting comments. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind • Fax: 202–493–2251. Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057– • Mail: U.S. Department of 3356; telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Federal Aviation Administration W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Before using any approved AMOC, notify Washington, DC 20590. your appropriate principal inspector, or 14 CFR Part 39 • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail lacking a principal inspector, the manager of [Docket No. FAA–2015–7491; Directorate address above between 9 a.m. and 5 the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. The AMOC Identifier 2015–NE–39–AD] p.m., Monday through Friday, except approval letter must specifically reference Federal holidays. RIN 2120–AA64 For service information identified in this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any this proposed AD, contact General Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company, GE-Aviation, Room requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must Electric Company Turbofan Engines 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH be accomplished using a method approved AGENCY: Federal Aviation 45215, phone: 513–552–3272; fax: 513– by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Administration (FAA), DOT. 552–3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com. You 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or may view this service information at the the European Aviation Safety Agency ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design (NPRM). FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by New England Executive Park, the DOA, the approval must include the SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Burlington, MA. For information on the DOA-authorized signature. airworthiness directive (AD) for all availability of this material at the FAA, General Electric Company (GE) GE90– call 781–238–7125. (i) Related Information 76B, GE90–77B, GE90–85B, GE90–90B, asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing and GE90–94B turbofan engines. This Examining the AD Docket Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA proposed AD was prompted by an You may examine the AD docket on Airworthiness Directive 2015–0005, dated uncontained failure of the high-pressure the Internet at http:// January 14, 2015, for related information. compressor (HPC) stage 8–10 spool, www.regulations.gov by searching for This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov leading to an airplane fire. This and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– by searching for and locating Docket No. proposed AD would require eddy 7491; or in person at the Docket FAA–2015–8426. current inspections (ECIs) or ultrasonic Management Facility between 9 a.m. (2) For service information identified in inspections (USIs) of the HPC stage 8– and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 10 spool and removing from service except Federal holidays. The AD docket VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Jan 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\13JAP1.SGM 13JAP1


Document Created: 2016-01-13 01:00:45
Document Modified: 2016-01-13 01:00:45
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 29, 2016.
ContactTom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 425-227- 1137; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation81 FR 1580 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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