81_FR_21841 81 FR 21770 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation

81 FR 21770 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)

Page Range21770-21772
FR Document2016-08351

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by investigation results that determined that a certain thickness of the fuel tank panels is insufficient to meet the certification requirements. This proposed AD would require inspecting the thickness of the fuel tank panels, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct improper thickness of the fuel tank panels. Improper thickness increases the risk of damaging and puncturing a fuel tank wall panel as a result of a high energy lightning strike, which could lead to loss of electrical power and/or other essential functions, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane or ignition of a fuel tank.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08351]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5466; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-183-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation

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 FALCON 7X airplanes. This proposed AD 
was prompted by investigation results that determined that a certain 
thickness of the fuel tank panels is insufficient to meet the 
certification requirements. This proposed AD would require inspecting 
the thickness of the fuel tank panels, and repair if necessary. We are 
proposing this AD to detect and correct improper thickness of the fuel 
tank panels. Improper thickness increases the risk of damaging and 
puncturing a fuel tank wall panel as a result of a high energy 
lightning strike, which could lead to loss of electrical power and/or 
other essential functions, possibly resulting in reduced control of the 
airplane or ignition of a fuel tank.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 31, 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: Deliver to Mail address above 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-
5466; 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-2016-5466; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-183-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 2015-0216, dated October 28, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault 
Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Several rear fuselage tanks of the Falcon 7X were assembled on 
the production line with a lateral panel, which had been excessively 
chemically-milled in some areas. Investigation results determined 
that the remaining thickness is insufficient to meet the 
certification requirements. Dassault Aviation identified the 
individual aeroplanes that are potentially affected by this 
production deficiency. Due to this reduced thickness, the risk of 
damaging and puncturing a fuel tank wall panel as a result of a high 
energy lightning strike is increased.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
loss of electrical power and/or other essential functions, possibly 
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane or ignition of a fuel 
tank.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation 
published Service Bulletin (SB) 7X-245 to provide inspection and 
repair instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time inspection of

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the fuel tank wall panels and, depending on findings, accomplishment 
of a repair.

    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-
5466.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Dassault Aviation has issued Service Bulletin 7X-245, dated June 8, 
2015. The service information describes procedures for measuring fuel 
tank panel thickness, 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 these 
same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 6 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 8 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed 
AD on U.S. operators to be $4,080, or $680 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 20 work-hours and require parts costing $2,244, for a cost 
of $3,944 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 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-2016-5466; Directorate Identifier 
2015-NM-183-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by May 31, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, 
certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 17 through 21 
inclusive, S/Ns 86 through 90 inclusive, S/Ns 115 through 119 
inclusive, S/Ns 129 through 138 inclusive, and S/N 155.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by investigation results that determined 
that a certain thickness of the fuel tank panels is insufficient to 
meet the certification requirements. We are issuing this AD to 
detect and correct improper thickness of the fuel tank panels. 
Improper thickness increases the risk of damaging and puncturing a 
fuel tank wall panel as a result of a high energy lightning strike, 
which could lead to loss of electrical power and/or other essential 
functions, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane or 
ignition of a fuel tank.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection and Repair

    Within 99 months or 4,100 flight cycles, whichever occurs first 
since the date of first delivery of the airplane, inspect for 
improper thickness of the fuel tank panels, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-245, 
dated June 8, 2015. If improper thickness is found during this 
inspection, before further flight, repair the fuel tank panels, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service 
Bulletin 7X-245, dated June 8, 2015.

(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:

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Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The 
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA 
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0216, dated October 28, 
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-2016-5466.
    (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 March 30, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-08351 Filed 4-12-16; 8:45 am]
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21770 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 13, 2016 / Proposed Rules (1) Prior to accumulating 500 cycles in SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new be available in the AD docket shortly service after the effective date of this AD, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain after receipt. (i) Remove from service No. 4 bearing front Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X seal seat part numbers (P/Ns) 2A0066, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom 2A1998, 2A3432; and No. 4 bearing rear seal airplanes. This proposed AD was Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, seat, P/Ns 2A0067, 2A1999, 2A3433, and prompted by investigation results that International Branch, ANM–116, replace with parts eligible for installation. determined that a certain thickness of Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, (ii) Inspect the HPT rotor and stator the fuel tank panels is insufficient to 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA assembly. Use the Accomplishment meet the certification requirements. 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; Instruction, Part C, Section 1.B of IAE NMSB This proposed AD would require fax 425–227–1149. V2500–ENG–72–0670, dated March 14, 2016 inspecting the thickness of the fuel tank to perform the inspection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: panels, and repair if necessary. We are (2) For any parts that fail the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this AD, proposing this AD to detect and correct Comments Invited before further flight, remove and replace with improper thickness of the fuel tank We invite you to send any written parts eligible for installation. panels. Improper thickness increases the relevant data, views, or arguments about risk of damaging and puncturing a fuel this proposed AD. Send your comments (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) tank wall panel as a result of a high to an address listed under the energy lightning strike, which could ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. The Manager, Engine Certification Office, lead to loss of electrical power and/or FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use FAA–2016–5466; Directorate Identifier the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to other essential functions, possibly 2015–NM–183–AD’’ at the beginning of make your request. You may email your resulting in reduced control of the your comments. We specifically invite request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. airplane or ignition of a fuel tank. comments on the overall regulatory, (g) Related Information DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy this proposed AD by May 31, 2016. aspects of this proposed AD. We will (1) For more information about this AD, contact Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, ADDRESSES: You may send comments, consider all comments received by the Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & using the procedures found in 14 CFR closing date and may amend this Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following proposed AD based on those comments. Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– methods: We will post all comments we 7772; fax: 781–238–7199; email: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http:// brian.kierstead@faa.gov. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the www.regulations.gov, including any (2) IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0670, dated instructions for submitting comments. personal information you provide. We March 14, 2016, can be obtained from IAE, using the contact information in paragraph • Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each (g)(3) of this proposed AD. • Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive (3) For service information identified in Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. this proposed AD, contact International Aero 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion Engines AG, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., CT 06118; phone: 800–565–0140; email: Washington, DC 20590. The European Aviation Safety Agency help24@pw.utc.com; Internet: http:// • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (EASA), which is the Technical Agent fleetcare.pw.utc.com. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 for the Member States of the European (4) You may view this service information Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, p.m., Monday through Friday, except 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For Federal holidays. Directive 2015–0216, dated October 28, information on the availability of this For service information identified in 2015 (referred to after this as the material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on April 8, 2016. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; an unsafe condition for certain Dassault telephone 201–440–6700; Internet Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. Colleen M. D’Alessandro, http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You The MCAI states: Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. may view this referenced service Several rear fuselage tanks of the Falcon 7X information at the FAA, Transport were assembled on the production line with [FR Doc. 2016–08462 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am] Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue a lateral panel, which had been excessively BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SW., Renton, WA. For information on chemically-milled in some areas. the availability of this material at the Investigation results determined that the FAA, call 425–227–1221. remaining thickness is insufficient to meet DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the certification requirements. Dassault Examining the AD Docket Aviation identified the individual aeroplanes Federal Aviation Administration that are potentially affected by this You may examine the AD docket on production deficiency. Due to this reduced 14 CFR Part 39 the Internet at http:// thickness, the risk of damaging and www.regulations.gov by searching for puncturing a fuel tank wall panel as a result [Docket No. FAA–2016–5466; Directorate and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– of a high energy lightning strike is increased. Identifier 2015–NM–183–AD] 5466; or in person at the Docket This condition, if not detected and RIN 2120–AA64 Management Facility between 9 a.m. corrected, could lead to loss of electrical jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, power and/or other essential functions, Airworthiness Directives; Dassault except Federal holidays. The AD docket possibly resulting in reduced control of the Aviation contains this proposed AD, the aeroplane or ignition of a fuel tank. To address this potential unsafe condition, AGENCY: Federal Aviation regulatory evaluation, any comments Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin Administration (FAA), DOT. received, and other information. The (SB) 7X–245 to provide inspection and repair street address for the Docket Operations instructions. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in For the reasons described above, this (NPRM). the ADDRESSES section. Comments will [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:59 Apr 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\13APP1.SGM 13APP1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 13, 2016 / Proposed Rules 21771 the fuel tank wall panels and, depending on Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] findings, accomplishment of a repair. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness You may examine the MCAI in the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): AD docket on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for section 106, describes the authority of Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2016– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 5466; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM– Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 183–AD. 5466. detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date Related Service Information Under 1 authority. CFR Part 51 We must receive comments by May 31, We are issuing this rulemaking under 2016. Dassault Aviation has issued Service the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs Bulletin 7X–245, dated June 8, 2015. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.’’ Under that None. The service information describes procedures for measuring fuel tank section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability panel thickness, and repair if necessary. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Dassault Aviation This service information is reasonably air commerce by prescribing regulations Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in available because the interested parties for practices, methods, and procedures any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 17 have access to it through their normal the Administrator finds necessary for through 21 inclusive, S/Ns 86 through 90 safety in air commerce. This regulation inclusive, S/Ns 115 through 119 inclusive, S/ course of business or by the means Ns 129 through 138 inclusive, and S/N 155. identified in the ADDRESSES section. is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition (d) Subject FAA’s Determination and Requirements that is likely to exist or develop on Air Transport Association (ATA) of of This Proposed AD products identified in this rulemaking America Code 28, Fuel. action. This product has been approved by (e) Reason the aviation authority of another Regulatory Findings This AD was prompted by investigation country, and is approved for operation We determined that this proposed AD results that determined that a certain in the United States. Pursuant to our would not have federalism implications thickness of the fuel tank panels is bilateral agreement with the State of insufficient to meet the certification under Executive Order 13132. This requirements. We are issuing this AD to Design Authority, we have been notified proposed AD would not have a of the unsafe condition described in the detect and correct improper thickness of the substantial direct effect on the States, on fuel tank panels. Improper thickness MCAI and service information the relationship between the national increases the risk of damaging and referenced above. We are proposing this Government and the States, or on the puncturing a fuel tank wall panel as a result AD because we evaluated all pertinent distribution of power and of a high energy lightning strike, which could information and determined an unsafe responsibilities among the various lead to loss of electrical power and/or other condition exists and is likely to exist or levels of government. essential functions, possibly resulting in develop on other products of these same For the reasons discussed above, I reduced control of the airplane or ignition of type designs. a fuel tank. certify this proposed regulation: Costs of Compliance 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Compliance action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Comply with this AD within the We estimate that this proposed AD 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the compliance times specified, unless already affects 6 airplanes of U.S. registry. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures done. We also estimate that it would take (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (g) Inspection and Repair about 8 work-hours per product to 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Within 99 months or 4,100 flight cycles, comply with the basic requirements of Alaska; and whichever occurs first since the date of first this proposed AD. The average labor 4. Will not have a significant delivery of the airplane, inspect for improper rate is $85 per work-hour. Required economic impact, positive or negative, thickness of the fuel tank panels, in parts would cost about $0 per product. on a substantial number of small entities accordance with the Accomplishment Based on these figures, we estimate the under the criteria of the Regulatory Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X– cost of this proposed AD on U.S. Flexibility Act. 245, dated June 8, 2015. If improper operators to be $4,080, or $680 per thickness is found during this inspection, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 before further flight, repair the fuel tank product. panels, in accordance with the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation In addition, we estimate that any Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault safety, Incorporation by reference, Service Bulletin 7X–245, dated June 8, 2015. necessary follow-on actions would take Safety. about 20 work-hours and require parts (h) Other FAA AD Provisions costing $2,244, for a cost of $3,944 per The Proposed Amendment The following provisions also apply to this product. We have no way of Accordingly, under the authority AD: determining the number of aircraft that delegated to me by the Administrator, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance might need this action. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (AMOCs): The Manager, International jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS According to the manufacturer, some 39 as follows: Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane of the costs of this proposed AD may be Directorate, FAA, has the authority to PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested covered under warranty, thereby DIRECTIVES using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. reducing the cost impact on affected In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your individuals. We do not control warranty request to your principal inspector or local coverage for affected individuals. As a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Flight Standards District Office, as result, we have included all costs in our continues to read as follows: appropriate. 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21772 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 13, 2016 / Proposed Rules Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Gateway/Col. Bud Day Field, Sioux Authority for This Rulemaking International Branch, ANM–116, Transport City, IA, due to the decommissioning of Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind The FAA’s authority to issue rules the Gateway non-directional radio regarding aviation safety is found in Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; beacon (NDB) and cancellation of the telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. Title 49 of the United States Code. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- NDB approaches at the airport. The Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Class E airspace area designated as an authority of the FAA Administrator. any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate extension would be removed as it is no Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, principal inspector, or lacking a principal longer needed. Advances in Global describes in more detail the scope of the inspector, the manager of the local flight Positioning System (GPS) capabilities agency’s authority. This rulemaking is standards district office/certificate holding have made this action necessary for the district office. The AMOC approval letter promulgated under the authority safety and management of Instrument must specifically reference this AD. described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that airport. This action also would update requirement in this AD to obtain corrective section, the FAA is charged with the geographic coordinates for Martin actions from a manufacturer, the action must prescribing regulations to assign the use be accomplished using a method approved Field, NE, to coincide with the FAA’s of airspace necessary to ensure the by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– aeronautical database. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or DATES: Comments must be received on airspace. This regulation is within the the European Aviation Safety Agency or before May 31, 2016. scope of that authority as it would (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design ADDRESSES: Send comments on this Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by amend Class D and E airspace at Sioux proposal to the U.S. Department of Gateway/Col. Bud Day Field, Sioux the DOA, the approval must include the Transportation, Docket Operations, M– City, IA. DOA-authorized signature. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room (i) Related Information W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Comments Invited (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) Interested parties are invited to Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA 366–9826. You must identify FAA participate in this proposed rulemaking Airworthiness Directive 2015–0216, dated Docket No. FAA–2015–7487; Airspace by submitting such written data, views, October 28, 2015, for related information. Docket No. 15–ACE–7, at the beginning or arguments, as they may desire. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket of your comments. You may also submit on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov Comments that provide the factual basis comments through the Internet at supporting the views and suggestions by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–5466. http://www.regulations.gov. You may presented are particularly helpful in (2) For service information identified in review the public docket containing the developing reasoned regulatory this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet proposal, any comments received, and decisions on the proposal. Comments Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box any final disposition in person in the are specifically invited on the overall 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and regulatory, aeronautical, economic, telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, environmental, and energy-related www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this except Federal holidays. The Docket aspects of the proposal. service information at the FAA, Transport Office (telephone 1–800–647–5527), is Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Communications should identify both on the ground floor of the building at docket numbers and be submitted in Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call the above address. triplicate to the address listed above. 425–227–1221. FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Commenters wishing the FAA to Designations and Reporting Points, and acknowledge receipt of their comments Issued in Renton, Washington, on March subsequent amendments can be viewed 30, 2016. on this notice must submit with those online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ comments a self-addressed, stamped Victor Wicklund, publications/. For further information, postcard on which the following Acting Manager, Transport Airplane you can contact the Airspace Policy Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. statement is made: ‘‘Comments to Group, Federal Aviation Docket No. FAA–2015–7487/Airspace [FR Doc. 2016–08351 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am] Administration, 800 Independence Docket No. 15–ACE–7.’’ The postcard BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, 20591; will be date/time stamped and returned telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is to the commenter. also available for inspection at the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Archives and Records Availability of NPRMs Administration (NARA). For An electronic copy of this document Federal Aviation Administration information on the availability of FAA may be downloaded through the Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. 14 CFR Part 71 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Recently published rulemaking [Docket No. FAA–2015–7487; Airspace federal_register/code_of_federal- documents can also be accessed through Docket No. 15–ACE–7] regulations/ibr_locations.html. the FAA’s Web page at http:// FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_ Proposed Amendment of Class D and Designations and Reporting Points, is traffic/publications/airspace_ E Airspace and Revocation of Class E published yearly and effective on amendments/. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Airspace; Sioux City, IA September 15. You may review the public docket AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: containing the proposal, any comments Administration (FAA), DOT. Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation received, and any final disposition in ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Administration, Operations Support person in the Dockets Office (see the (NPRM). Group, Central Service Center, 10101 ADDRESSES section for the address and Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and SUMMARY: This action proposes to 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, amend Class D and E airspace at Sioux SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: except federal holidays. An informal VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:59 Apr 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\13APP1.SGM 13APP1


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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 May 31, 2016.
ContactTom 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 Citation81 FR 21770 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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