81_FR_21309 81 FR 21240 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

81 FR 21240 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 69 (April 11, 2016)

Page Range21240-21242
FR Document2016-07572

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235-200 and CN-235-300 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of false engine fire warning events, which consequently led to engine in-flight shutdowns. This AD requires modification of the location and routing of the engine fire detection system. We are issuing this AD to prevent unnecessary engine in-flight shutdown, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 69 (Monday, April 11, 2016) 
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-4809; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-012-AD; 
Amendment 39-18463; AD 2016-07-18]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly 
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235-200 and CN-235-300 
airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of false engine fire warning 
events, which consequently led to engine in-flight shutdowns. This AD 
requires modification of the location and routing of the engine fire 
detection system. We are issuing this AD to prevent unnecessary engine 
in-flight shutdown, which could result in reduced controllability of 
the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective May 16, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 16, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
4809; 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 
EADS-CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated 
Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 
404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 
05; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.eads.net. 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-
4809.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
telephone 425-227-1112; 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 Airbus Defense and 
Space S.A. Model CN-235-200 and CN-235-300 airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on November 12, 2015 (80 FR 69898) 
(``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of false engine fire 
warning events, which consequently led to engine in-flight shutdowns. 
The NPRM proposed to require modification of the location and routing 
of the engine fire detection system. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
unnecessary engine in-flight shutdown, which could result in reduced 
controllability of the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0011, dated January 20, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus 
Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235-200 and CN-235-300 airplanes. The 
MCAI states:

    Several cases of false engine fire warning events were reported, 
which consequently led to engine in-flight shut down (IFSD) executed 
by the flightcrew using the appropriate emergency procedures. 
Subsequent investigation determined that these false engine fire 
warnings were the result of insufficient insulation capability of 
the engine fire detection system. This allowed penetration of 
moisture into the fire detector connectors, reducing the insulation 
resistance between the inner electrode and connector housing below 
the required values.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to further cases of 
unnecessary engine IFSD, possibly resulting in reduced control of 
the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EADS-CASA issued 
Service Bulletin (SB) SB235-26-0006 providing modification 
instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
modification of the location and routing of the engine fire 
detection system.

    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-
4809.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51

    EADS CASA has issued Service Bulletin SB-235-26-0006, dated July 8, 
2014. The service information describes procedures for modifying the 
engine fire detection system. This service

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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 24 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 75 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 $1,577 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $190,848, or $7,952 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 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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
4809; 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

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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):

2016-07-18 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as 
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39-18463. Docket No. 
FAA-2015-4809; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-012-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective May 16, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly 
known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235-200 and CN-
235-300 airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial 
numbers C-018 through C-211 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire 
Protection.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of false engine fire warning 
events, which consequently led to engine in-flight shutdowns. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent unnecessary in-flight shutdown of an 
engine, which could result in reduced controllability of the 
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Modification of Engine Fire Extinguishing/Detection System

    Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the 
location and routing of the engine fire detection system, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS CASA Service 
Bulletin SB-235-26-0006, dated July 8, 2014.

(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: Shahram 
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; 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 Airbus Defense and Space 
S.A's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the 
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0011, dated January 20, 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-2015-4809.

(j) 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) EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-26-0006, dated July 8, 
2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact EADS-
CASA, Military

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Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated Customer Services 
(ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 
Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; 
email [email protected]; Internet http://www.eads.net.
    (4) 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.
    (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 March 24, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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21240 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 69 / Monday, April 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations (2) You must use this service information prevent unnecessary engine in-flight The European Aviation Safety Agency as applicable to do the actions required by shutdown, which could result in (EASA), which is the Technical Agent this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. reduced controllability of the airplane. for the Member States of the European (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–24–6103, Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015, excluding DATES: This AD becomes effective May Appendices 01, 02, 03, and 04, Revision 03, 16, 2016. Directive 2015–0011, dated January 20, dated July 3, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register 2015 (referred to after this as the (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–24–2105, approved the incorporation by reference Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015, excluding of a certain publication listed in this AD Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Appendix 01, Revision 02, dated January 5, as of May 16, 2016. an unsafe condition for certain Airbus 2015. Defense and Space S.A. Model CN–235– (3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD 200 and CN–235–300 airplanes. The this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness docket on the Internet at http:// MCAI states: Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice www.regulations.gov by searching for Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Several cases of false engine fire warning telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 4809; or in person at the Docket events were reported, which consequently 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ led to engine in-flight shut down (IFSD) Management Facility, U.S. Department executed by the flightcrew using the airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. of Transportation, Docket Operations, (4) You may view this service information appropriate emergency procedures. M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Subsequent investigation determined that at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey these false engine fire warnings were the information on the availability of this Avenue SE., Washington, DC. result of insufficient insulation capability of material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. For service information identified in the engine fire detection system. This (5) You may view this service information this final rule, contact EADS–CASA, allowed penetration of moisture into the fire that is incorporated by reference at the detector connectors, reducing the insulation Military Transport Aircraft Division National Archives and Records resistance between the inner electrode and (MTAD), Integrated Customer Services connector housing below the required values. Administration (NARA). For information on (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de the availability of this material at NARA, call This condition, if not corrected, could lead Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; to further cases of unnecessary engine IFSD, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 possibly resulting in reduced control of the 585 55 05; email aeroplane. locations.html. MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; To address this potential unsafe condition, Issued in Renton, Washington, on March Internet http://www.eads.net. You may EADS–CASA issued Service Bulletin (SB) 24, 2016. SB235–26–0006 providing modification view this referenced service information Michael Kaszycki, instructions. at the FAA, Transport Airplane For the reasons described above, this Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [EASA] AD requires modification of the Renton, WA. For information on the location and routing of the engine fire [FR Doc. 2016–07373 Filed 4–8–16; 8:45 am] availability of this material at the FAA, detection system. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P call 425 227–1221. It is also available on You may examine the MCAI in the the Internet at http:// AD docket on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for www.regulations.gov by searching for DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 4809. 4809. Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments 14 CFR Part 39 Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM– We gave the public the opportunity to [Docket No. FAA–2015–4809; Directorate participate in developing this AD. We Identifier 2015–NM–012–AD; Amendment 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, received no comments on the NPRM or 39–18463; AD 2016–07–18] on the determination of the cost to the WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227– RIN 2120–AA64 1112; fax 425–227–1149. public. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Conclusion Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Discussion We reviewed the relevant data and Known as Construcciones determined that air safety and the We issued a notice of proposed public interest require adopting this AD Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR as proposed except for minor editorial AGENCY: Federal Aviation part 39 by adding an AD that would changes. We have determined that these Administration (FAA), Department of apply to certain Airbus Defense and minor changes: Transportation (DOT). Space S.A. Model CN–235–200 and CN– • Are consistent with the intent that ACTION: Final rule. 235–300 airplanes. The NPRM was proposed in the NPRM for published in the Federal Register on correcting the unsafe condition; and SUMMARY: We are adopting a new November 12, 2015 (80 FR 69898) (‘‘the • Do not add any additional burden airworthiness directive (AD) for certain NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by upon the public than was already Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model reports of false engine fire warning proposed in the NPRM. CN–235–200 and CN–235–300 events, which consequently led to jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES airplanes. This AD was prompted by engine in-flight shutdowns. The NPRM Related Service Information Under 1 reports of false engine fire warning proposed to require modification of the CFR part 51 events, which consequently led to location and routing of the engine fire EADS CASA has issued Service engine in-flight shutdowns. This AD detection system. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 69 / Monday, April 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 21241 information is reasonably available Examining the AD Docket (f) Compliance because the interested parties have Comply with this AD within the You may examine the AD docket on access to it through their normal course compliance times specified, unless already the Internet at http:// done. of business or by the means identified www.regulations.gov by searching for in the ADDRESSES section. (g) Modification of Engine Fire and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Costs of Compliance 4809; or in person at the Docket Extinguishing/Detection System Management Facility between 9 a.m. Within 18 months after the effective date We estimate that this AD affects 24 of this AD: Modify the location and routing and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, airplanes of U.S. registry. of the engine fire detection system, in except Federal holidays. The AD docket We also estimate that it will take accordance with the Accomplishment contains this AD, the regulatory Instructions of EADS CASA Service Bulletin about 75 work-hours per product to evaluation, any comments received, and SB–235–26–0006, dated July 8, 2014. comply with the basic requirements of other information. The street address for this AD. The average labor rate is $85 (h) Other FAA AD Provisions the Docket Operations office (telephone per work-hour. Required parts will cost The following provisions also apply to this 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES about $1,577 per product. Based on AD: section. these figures, we estimate the cost of (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD on U.S. operators to be List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (AMOCs): The Manager, International $190,848, or $7,952 per product. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Safety. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Title 49 of the United States Code In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Adoption of the Amendment request to your principal inspector or local rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Flight Standards District Office, as section 106, describes the authority of Accordingly, under the authority appropriate. If sending information directly the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: delegated to me by the Administrator, to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, detail the scope of the Agency’s follows: International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; We are issuing this rulemaking under DIRECTIVES telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows: any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate section, Congress charges the FAA with principal inspector, or lacking a principal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. inspector, the manager of the local flight promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in standards district office/certificate holding air commerce by prescribing regulations § 39.13 [Amended] district office. The AMOC approval letter for practices, methods, and procedures must specifically reference this AD. the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any safety in air commerce. This regulation requirement in this AD to obtain corrective is within the scope of that authority directive (AD): actions from a manufacturer, the action must because it addresses an unsafe condition 2016–07–18 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. be accomplished using a method approved that is likely to exist or develop on (formerly known as Construcciones by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– products identified in this rulemaking Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39– 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 18463. Docket No. FAA–2015–4809; the European Aviation Safety Agency action. Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–012–AD. (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A’s Regulatory Findings EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (a) Effective Date If approved by the DOA, the approval must We determined that this AD will not This AD becomes effective May 16, 2016. include the DOA-authorized signature. have federalism implications under (b) Affected ADs (i) Related Information Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on None. Refer to Mandatory Continuing the States, on the relationship between Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA (c) Applicability Airworthiness Directive 2015–0011, dated the national government and the States, This AD applies to the Airbus Defense and January 20, 2015, for related information. or on the distribution of power and Space S.A. (formerly known as This MCAI may be found in the AD docket responsibilities among the various Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov levels of government. CN–235–200 and CN–235–300 airplanes, by searching for and locating Docket No. For the reasons discussed above, I certificated in any category, manufacturer FAA–2015–4809. certify that this AD: serial numbers C–018 through C–211 inclusive. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (1) The Director of the Federal Register action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (d) Subject approved the incorporation by reference 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Air Transport Association (ATA) of (IBR) of the service information listed in this DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures America Code 26, Fire Protection. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); part 51. (e) Reason jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (2) You must use this service information Alaska; and This AD was prompted by reports of false as applicable to do the actions required by engine fire warning events, which this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 4. Will not have a significant consequently led to engine in-flight (i) EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235– economic impact, positive or negative, shutdowns. We are issuing this AD to 26–0006, dated July 8, 2014. on a substantial number of small entities prevent unnecessary in-flight shutdown of an (ii) Reserved. under the criteria of the Regulatory engine, which could result in reduced (3) For service information identified in Flexibility Act. controllability of the airplane. this AD, contact EADS–CASA, Military VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:13 Apr 08, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11APR1.SGM 11APR1

21242 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 69 / Monday, April 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Integrated Customer Services (ICS), Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Directive 2014–0116, dated May 13, Technical Services, Avenida de Aragón 404, Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– 2014 (referred to after this as the 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; email 440–6700; Internet http:// Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Internet http://www.eads.net. view this referenced service information an unsafe condition for certain Dassault (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., The MCAI states: 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Renton, WA. For information on the During the fuel system pressurization of a information on the availability of this availability of this material at the FAA, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. production line Falcon 7X aeroplane, a fuel call 425–227–1221. It is also available leak occurred in the baggage compartment. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the on the Internet at http:// The technical investigations concluded that a National Archives and Records www.regulations.gov by searching for double failure of a connector (or coupling) on Administration (NARA). For information on and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– a fuel line, in combination with a defective the availability of this material at NARA, call 5813. fuel tightness of the corresponding enclosure 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// (fuel box), caused the leak. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Examining the AD Docket Failure of the second barrier (fuel box) is locations.html. a dormant failure, as this will only manifest You may examine the AD docket on itself in case of connector (or fuel pipe Issued in Renton, Washington, on March the Internet at http:// coupling) failure in flight. 24, 2016. www.regulations.gov by searching for This condition, if not corrected, could Michael Kaszycki, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– result in a fire in the baggage compartment, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 5813; or in person at the Docket which would affect the aeroplane safe flight. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Management Facility between 9 a.m. To address this potential unsafe condition, [FR Doc. 2016–07572 Filed 4–8–16; 8:45 am] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin except Federal holidays. The AD docket (SB) F7X–284, which provides instructions to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P contains this AD, the regulatory restore the sealing of the Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) fuel boxes. evaluation, any comments received, and For the reasons described above, this DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION other information. The street address for [EASA] AD requires opening of the fuel the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– boxes and restoration of the sealing of the Federal Aviation Administration 5527) is Docket Management Facility, fuel boxes to meet the initial design U.S. Department of Transportation, specifications. 14 CFR Part 39 Docket Operations, M–30, West You may examine the MCAI in the [Docket No. FAA–2015–5813; Directorate Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, AD docket on the Internet at http:// Identifier 2014–NM–111–AD; Amendment 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., www.regulations.gov by searching for 39–18460; AD 2016–07–15] Washington, DC 20590. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom 5813. Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Airworthiness Directives; Dassault International Branch, ANM–116, Comments Aviation Airplanes Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, We gave the public the opportunity to AGENCY: Federal Aviation 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA participate in developing this AD. We Administration (FAA), Department of 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1137; received no comments on the NPRM or Transportation (DOT). fax (425) 227–1149. on the determination of the cost to the ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: public. Discussion Conclusion SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed We reviewed the relevant data and Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR determined that air safety and the airplanes. This AD was prompted by a part 39 by adding an AD that would public interest require adopting this AD fuel leak that occurred in the baggage apply to certain Dassault Aviation as proposed, except for minor editorial compartment during fuel system Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The changes. We have determined that these pressurization. This AD requires NPRM published in the Federal minor changes: opening the fuel boxes and restoring the Register on November 27, 2015 (80 FR • Are consistent with the intent that sealing. We are issuing this AD to 74056) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was was proposed in the NPRM for prevent failure of a connector or prompted by a fuel leak that occurred in correcting the unsafe condition; and coupling on a fuel line, which, in the baggage compartment during fuel • Do not add any additional burden combination with a leak in the system pressurization. The NPRM upon the public than was already corresponding enclosure (i.e., fuel box), proposed to require opening the fuel proposed in the NPRM. could result in a fire in the baggage boxes and restoring the sealing. We are compartment and affect the safe flight of issuing this AD to detect and correct Related Service Information Under 1 the airplane. failure of a connector or coupling on a CFR Part 51 DATES: This AD is effective May 16, fuel line, which, in combination with a We reviewed Dassault Service jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES 2016. leak in the corresponding enclosure Bulletin 7X–284, Revision 1, dated The Director of the Federal Register (i.e., fuel box), could result in a fire in April 8, 2014. The service information approved the incorporation by reference the baggage compartment and affect the describes procedures for opening the of a certain publication listed in this AD safe flight of the airplane. fuel boxes and restoring the sealing. as of May 16, 2016. The European Aviation Safety Agency This service information is reasonably ADDRESSES: For service information (EASA), which is the Technical Agent available because the interested parties identified in this final rule, contact for the Member States of the European have access to it through their normal VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:13 Apr 08, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11APR1.SGM 11APR1


Document Created: 2016-04-09 00:11:44
Document Modified: 2016-04-09 00:11:44
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD becomes effective May 16, 2016.
ContactShahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation81 FR 21240 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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