81 FR 23214 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 76 (April 20, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 76 (April 20, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-09003 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 23214-23217] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-09003] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5594; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-169-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a review that identified a nonconformity between the torque value applied to the screw-nuts of aileron servo actuators, and the torque value specified by the type design. This proposed AD would require replacing certain aileron servo actuators with serviceable servo actuators. We are proposing this AD to prevent desynchronization between two servo actuator barrels, which could lead to reduced control of the airplane during roll maneuvers at low altitude. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 6, 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, 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:// [[Page 23215]] www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 5594; 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 425-227-1139. 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-2016-5594; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-169-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 2014-0184, dated August 7, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states: A quality review of recently delivered aeroplanes identified a non-conformity concerning the torque value applied to screw-nuts of aileron servo actuators, which was inconsistent with the value specified by the type design. The subsequent investigation demonstrated that the washer which is bent on nut and rod ensures the affected selector synchronisation between two servo actuator barrels for a minimum of 2,000 flight hours (FH). After this period, a possible de-synchronization of the affected selector assembly may occur. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to reduced control of the aeroplane during roll manoeuvers at low altitude. To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin (SB) F900EX-476 Revision 1 and SB F2000EX- 350 to provide replacement instructions for the affected aileron servo actuators, as applicable to aeroplane type. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires replacement of affected aileron servo actuators with serviceable parts. This [EASA] AD also identifies that the affected aileron servo actuators can be re-qualified as serviceable parts only after a refurbishment accomplished by an approved maintenance organization. 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- 5594. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Dassault Service Bulletins F900EX-476, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2014; and F2000EX-350, dated April 9, 2014. This service information describes procedures for removing the aileron servo actuator. 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 284 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 14 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 $43,460 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $12,680,600, or $44,650 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 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. [[Page 23216]] Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2016-5594; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-169-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 6, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a review that identified a nonconformity between the torque value applied to the screw-nuts of aileron servo actuators, and the torque value specified by the type design. We are issuing this AD to prevent desynchronization between two servo actuator barrels, which could lead to reduced control of the airplane during roll maneuvers at low altitude. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement of Aileron Servo Actuator At the later of the applicable time specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Replace each affected aileron servo actuator, as identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD (for Model FALCON 900EX airplanes) or figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD (for Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes), with a serviceable part in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-476, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-350, dated April 9, 2014; except where Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-476, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2014; or F2000EX-350, dated April 9, 2014; specify to ``remove'' the applicable aileron servo actuator, this AD requires replacement of the applicable aileron servo actuator. A serviceable part is one that is specified in the ``New P/N'' column in the table of paragraph 3., ``Material Information,'' of Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-476, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-350, dated April 9, 2014. (1) For airplanes on which the aileron servo actuator was not replaced during maintenance: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Within 25 months or 1,640 flight hours, whichever occurs first, since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or date of issuance for the original export certificate of airworthiness. (ii) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (2) For airplanes on which the aileron servo actuator was replaced during maintenance: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Within 1,640 flight hours after replacement of the aileron servo actuator during maintenance. (ii) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The affected aileron servo actuators are known to be installed on the following airplanes: Prior to airplane delivery, on Model FALCON 900EX airplanes having serial number (S/N) 265 through 270 inclusive, S/N 272 and S/N 273, and on Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes having S/N 243, S/N 246 through 258 inclusive, S/N 260 through 263 inclusive, S/N 702 through 710 inclusive and S/N 714; and after airplane delivery, during a maintenance operation on Model FALCON 900EX airplane having S/N 177. Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Actuators on Model FALCON 900EX Airplanes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ With actuator And actuator Model FALCON 900EX airplane having S/N-- part no. (P/ S/N-- N)-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 177......................................... 103117-06 5003 265......................................... 103117-06 5002 266......................................... 103117-05 5000 103117-06 5007 267......................................... 103117-05 5001 268......................................... 103117-05 5004 269......................................... 103117-05 5005 103117-06 5011 270......................................... 103117-06 5012 103117-13 5017 272......................................... 103117-05 5010 103117-14 5016 273......................................... 103117-13 5014 103117-14 5020 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Figure 2 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Actuators on Model FALCON 2000EX Airplanes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ With Model FALCON 2000EX airplane having S/N-- actuator P/ And actuator N-- S/N-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 243......................................... 103151-08 5002 246......................................... 103151-07 5000 103151-08 5003 247......................................... 103151-07 5001 103151-08 5006 248......................................... 103151-07 5004 103151-08 5007 249......................................... 103151-07 5005 103151-08 5012 250......................................... 103151-07 5008 103151-08 5013 251......................................... 103151-07 5009 103151-08 5014 252......................................... 103151-07 5011 103151-08 5016 253......................................... 103151-07 5010 103151-08 5015 254......................................... 103151-08 5017 103151-07 5018 255......................................... 103151-07 5019 103151-08 5022 256......................................... 103151-07 5021 103151-08 5023 257......................................... 103151-08 5024 103151-07 5026 258......................................... 103151-07 5027 103151-08 5033 260......................................... 103151-08 5032 103151-07 5035 261......................................... 103151-08 5037 103151-07 5041 262......................................... 103151-08 5039 103151-07 5047 263......................................... 103151-08 5044 103151-09 5064 702......................................... 103151-07 5029 703......................................... 103151-07 5034 103151-08 5042 704......................................... 103151-08 5036 103151-07 5040 705......................................... 103151-08 5038 103151-07 5046 706......................................... 103151-08 5043 103151-07 5048 707......................................... 103151-07 5054 103151-08 5057 708......................................... 103151-08 5045 103151-07 5050 709......................................... 103151-08 5074 710......................................... 103151-07 5051 103151-08 5053 714......................................... 103151-09 5065 103151-10 5067 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, no aileron servo actuator having a P/N and S/N listed in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD or figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD is allowed to be installed on any airplane, unless the mark ``D1'' is included on the actuator repair placard. Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: The mark ``D1'' on an aileron servo actuator repair placard indicates that the affected part has been refurbished by an approved maintenance organization and is qualified as a serviceable part. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM- 116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1139. [[Page 23217]] Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0184, dated August 7, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5594. (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 April 8, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-09003 Filed 4-19-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(e) Unsafe Condition model number identified in table 1 to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This proposed AD was prompted by a paragraphs (c), (g), (i), (j), and (k) of this AD
determination that the affected seating that is approved under TSO–C127a; except as Federal Aviation Administration
systems may cause serious injury to the specified in paragraphs (k)(1), (k)(2), and
occupant during forward impacts when (k)(3) of this AD. 14 CFR Part 39
subjected to certain inertia forces. We are (1) Components of seating systems
issuing this AD to prevent serious injury to [Docket No. FAA–2016–5594; Directorate
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD may be
the occupant during forward impacts in Identifier 2014–NM–169–AD]
removed from service and re-installed on
emergency landing conditions.
airplanes operated by the same operator but RIN 2120–AA64
(f) Compliance only until the operator complies with the
Comply with this AD within the removal of affected seating systems required Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
compliance times specified, unless already by paragraph (g) of this AD. Aviation Airplanes
done. (2) New components of seating systems
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(g) Seating System Removal may be installed as direct spares for the same
Administration (FAA), DOT.
part number components but only until the
Within 60 months after the effective date ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
operator complies with the removal of
of this AD, remove all seating systems having (NPRM).
a model number and part number identified affected seating systems required by
in table 1 to paragraphs (c), (g), (i), (j), and paragraph (g) of this AD.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
(k) of this AD. (3) Components of seating systems
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD that are
(h) Definition of a Direct Spare Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
installed as direct spares are subject to the
For the purposes of this AD, a ‘‘direct’’ 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes.
applicable requirements and compliance
spare has the same part number as the part This proposed AD was prompted by a
times specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
it replaces. review that identified a nonconformity
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance between the torque value applied to the
(i) Parts Installation Limitations: Seating
(AMOCs) screw-nuts of aileron servo actuators,
Systems
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft and the torque value specified by the
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane any Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the type design. This proposed AD would
Zodiac Seats California LLC seating systems authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if require replacing certain aileron servo
having any model number and part number requested using the procedures found in 14 actuators with serviceable servo
identified in table 1 to paragraphs (c), (g), (i), CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, actuators. We are proposing this AD to
(j), and (k) of this AD that are approved under send your request to your principal inspector prevent desynchronization between two
TSO–C127a; except as specified in or local Flight Standards District Office, as servo actuator barrels, which could lead
paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD. appropriate. If sending information directly to reduced control of the airplane
(1) Seating systems may be removed from to the manager of the ACO, send it to the during roll maneuvers at low altitude.
service for the purpose of performing
attention of the person identified in DATES: We must receive comments on
maintenance activities and reinstalled on
airplanes operated by the same operator but paragraph (m) of this AD. Information may be this proposed AD by June 6, 2016.
only until the operator complies with the emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
removal of affected seating systems required Requests@faa.gov.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
by paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(2) New seating systems may be installed notify your appropriate principal inspector,
as direct spares for the same part number methods:
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
seating systems but only until the operator • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
of the local flight standards district office/
complies with the removal of affected seating certificate holding district office.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
systems required by paragraph (g) of this AD. instructions for submitting comments.
Seating systems installed as direct spares are (m) Related Information • Fax: 202–493–2251.
subject to the applicable requirements and For more information about this AD, • Mail: U.S. Department of
compliance times specified in this AD. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
contact Patrick Farina, Aerospace Engineer,
(j) Parts Installation Provisions: Installation Cabin Safety Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
and Rearrangement Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Installation of a seating system having any 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA Washington, DC 20590.
model number and part number identified in 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5344; fax: 562– • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
table 1 to paragraphs (c), (g), (i), (j), and (k) 627–5210; email: patrick.farina@faa.gov. address above between 9 a.m. and 5
of this AD, other than those installed as p.m., Monday through Friday, except
direct spares, is considered a new installation Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 11,
Federal holidays.
that needs approval; except re-arrangement of 2016.
For service information identified in
the existing installed seating systems on an Victor Wicklund, this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet,
airplane is acceptable until the operator Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
complies with the removal of affected seating P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 07606; telephone 201–440–6700;
systems required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
provided the re-arrangement follows the [FR Doc. 2016–09004 Filed 4–19–16; 8:45 am] Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com.
same installation instructions and limitations BILLING CODE 4910–13–P You may view this referenced service
as the original certification (e.g., if the information at the FAA, Transport
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original limitations allowed 32″ to 34″ pitch, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
the new layout must be pitched within that SW., Renton, WA. For information on
range). the availability of this material at the
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition: FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Components of Seating Systems
Examining the AD Docket
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane any You may examine the AD docket on
component of any seating system having any the Internet at http://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for minimum of 2,000 flight hours (FH). After Authority for This Rulemaking
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– this period, a possible de-synchronization of
the affected selector assembly may occur. Title 49 of the United States Code
5594; or in person at the Docket specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
Management Facility between 9 a.m. This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to reduced control of the aeroplane during rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, roll manoeuvers at low altitude. section 106, describes the authority of
except Federal holidays. The AD docket To address this potential unsafe condition, the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
contains this proposed AD, the Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
regulatory evaluation, any comments (SB) F900EX–476 Revision 1 and SB detail the scope of the Agency’s
received, and other information. The F2000EX–350 to provide replacement
authority.
street address for the Docket Operations instructions for the affected aileron servo
actuators, as applicable to aeroplane type. We are issuing this rulemaking under
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires replacement of affected Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
be available in the AD docket shortly General requirements.’’ Under that
aileron servo actuators with serviceable parts.
after receipt. This [EASA] AD also identifies that the section, Congress charges the FAA with
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom affected aileron servo actuators can be re- promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, qualified as serviceable parts only after a air commerce by prescribing regulations
International Branch, ANM–116, refurbishment accomplished by an approved for practices, methods, and procedures
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, maintenance organization.
the Administrator finds necessary for
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA You may examine the MCAI in the safety in air commerce. This regulation
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; AD docket on the Internet at http:// is within the scope of that authority
fax 425–227–1139. www.regulations.gov by searching for because it addresses an unsafe condition
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– that is likely to exist or develop on
Comments Invited 5594. products identified in this rulemaking
action.
We invite you to send any written Related Service Information Under 1
relevant data, views, or arguments about CFR Part 51 Regulatory Findings
this proposed AD. Send your comments We reviewed Dassault Service We determined that this proposed AD
to an address listed under the Bulletins F900EX–476, Revision 1, would not have federalism implications
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. dated June 25, 2014; and F2000EX–350, under Executive Order 13132. This
FAA–2016–5594; Directorate Identifier dated April 9, 2014. This service proposed AD would not have a
2014–NM–169–AD’’ at the beginning of information describes procedures for substantial direct effect on the States, on
your comments. We specifically invite removing the aileron servo actuator. the relationship between the national
comments on the overall regulatory, This service information is reasonably Government and the States, or on the
economic, environmental, and energy available because the interested parties distribution of power and
aspects of this proposed AD. We will have access to it through their normal responsibilities among the various
consider all comments received by the course of business or by the means levels of government.
closing date and may amend this identified in the ADDRESSES section. For the reasons discussed above, I
proposed AD based on those comments. certify this proposed regulation:
We will post all comments we FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
receive, without change, to http:// action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
www.regulations.gov, including any This product has been approved by 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
personal information you provide. We the aviation authority of another DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
will also post a report summarizing each country, and is approved for operation (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
substantive verbal contact we receive in the United States. Pursuant to our 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
about this proposed AD. bilateral agreement with the State of Alaska; and
Discussion Design Authority, we have been notified 4. Will not have a significant
of the unsafe condition described in the economic impact, positive or negative,
The European Aviation Safety Agency
MCAI and service information on a substantial number of small entities
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
referenced above. We are proposing this under the criteria of the Regulatory
for the Member States of the European
AD because we evaluated all pertinent Flexibility Act.
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
information and determined an unsafe
Directive 2014–0184, dated August 7, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
condition exists and is likely to exist or
2014 (referred to after this as the
develop on other products of these same Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
type designs. safety, Incorporation by reference,
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Dassault Costs of Compliance Safety.
Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and We estimate that this proposed AD The Proposed Amendment
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI affects 284 airplanes of U.S. registry. Accordingly, under the authority
states: We also estimate that it would take delegated to me by the Administrator,
A quality review of recently delivered about 14 work-hours per product to the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
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aeroplanes identified a non-conformity comply with the basic requirements of 39 as follows:
concerning the torque value applied to this proposed AD. The average labor
screw-nuts of aileron servo actuators, which rate is $85 per work-hour. Required PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
was inconsistent with the value specified by DIRECTIVES
the type design.
parts would cost about $43,460 per
The subsequent investigation demonstrated product. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
that the washer which is bent on nut and rod
ensures the affected selector synchronisation U.S. operators to be $12,680,600, or continues to read as follows:
between two servo actuator barrels for a $44,650 per product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13 [Amended] (ii) Within 30 days after the effective date FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding of this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which the aileron
AD—AFFECTED ACTUATORS ON
the following new airworthiness MODEL FALCON 2000EX AIR-
servo actuator was replaced during
directive (AD): maintenance: At the later of the times PLANES—Continued
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2016– specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii)
5594; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM– of this AD. Model
169–AD. FALCON 2000EX With actuator And actuator
(i) Within 1,640 flight hours after airplane having P/N— S/N—
replacement of the aileron servo actuator S/N—
(a) Comments Due Date
during maintenance.
We must receive comments by June 6, (ii) Within 30 days after the effective date 255 .......................... 103151–07 5019
2016. of this AD. 103151–08 5022
256 .......................... 103151–07 5021
(b) Affected ADs Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The 103151–08 5023
affected aileron servo actuators are known to 257 .......................... 103151–08 5024
None.
be installed on the following airplanes: Prior 103151–07 5026
(c) Applicability to airplane delivery, on Model FALCON 258 .......................... 103151–07 5027
900EX airplanes having serial number (S/N) 103151–08 5033
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation 260 .......................... 103151–08 5032
Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 265 through 270 inclusive, S/N 272 and S/
N 273, and on Model FALCON 2000EX 103151–07 5035
2000EX airplanes, certificated in any 261 .......................... 103151–08 5037
category. airplanes having S/N 243, S/N 246 through 103151–07 5041
258 inclusive, S/N 260 through 263 262 .......................... 103151–08 5039
(d) Subject inclusive, S/N 702 through 710 inclusive and 103151–07 5047
Air Transport Association (ATA) of S/N 714; and after airplane delivery, during 263 .......................... 103151–08 5044
America Code 27, Flight Controls. a maintenance operation on Model FALCON 103151–09 5064
900EX airplane having S/N 177. 702 .......................... 103151–07 5029
(e) Reason 703 .......................... 103151–07 5034
103151–08 5042
This AD was prompted by a review that FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS 704 .......................... 103151–08 5036
identified a nonconformity between the 103151–07 5040
torque value applied to the screw-nuts of AD—AFFECTED ACTUATORS ON
705 .......................... 103151–08 5038
aileron servo actuators, and the torque value MODEL FALCON 900EX AIRPLANES 103151–07 5046
specified by the type design. We are issuing 706 .......................... 103151–08 5043
this AD to prevent desynchronization Model 103151–07 5048
With actuator
FALCON 900EX And actuator 707 .......................... 103151–07 5054
between two servo actuator barrels, which part no.
airplane having S/N—
could lead to reduced control of the airplane (P/N)— 103151–08 5057
S/N—
708 .......................... 103151–08 5045
during roll maneuvers at low altitude.
177 .......................... 103117–06 5003 103151–07 5050
(f) Compliance 265 .......................... 103117–06 5002 709 .......................... 103151–08 5074
266 .......................... 103117–05 5000 710 .......................... 103151–07 5051
Comply with this AD within the 103151–08 5053
103117–06 5007
compliance times specified, unless already 714 .......................... 103151–09 5065
267 .......................... 103117–05 5001
done. 268 .......................... 103117–05 5004 103151–10 5067
(g) Replacement of Aileron Servo Actuator 269 .......................... 103117–05 5005
103117–06 5011 (h) Parts Installation Limitation
At the later of the applicable time specified 270 .......................... 103117–06 5012
in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: 103117–13 5017
As of the effective date of this AD, no
Replace each affected aileron servo actuator, 272 .......................... 103117–05 5010 aileron servo actuator having a P/N and S/N
as identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of 103117–14 5016 listed in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD
this AD (for Model FALCON 900EX 273 .......................... 103117–13 5014 or figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD is
airplanes) or figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this 103117–14 5020 allowed to be installed on any airplane,
AD (for Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes), unless the mark ‘‘D1’’ is included on the
with a serviceable part in accordance with actuator repair placard.
FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: The
the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX–476, Revision 1, AD—AFFECTED ACTUATORS ON mark ‘‘D1’’ on an aileron servo actuator
dated June 25, 2014; or Dassault Service MODEL FALCON 2000EX AIR- repair placard indicates that the affected part
Bulletin F2000EX–350, dated April 9, 2014; PLANES has been refurbished by an approved
except where Dassault Service Bulletin maintenance organization and is qualified as
F900EX–476, Revision 1, dated June 25, Model a serviceable part.
2014; or F2000EX–350, dated April 9, 2014; FALCON 2000EX With actuator And actuator
airplane having P/N— S/N— (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
specify to ‘‘remove’’ the applicable aileron S/N—
servo actuator, this AD requires replacement The following provisions also apply to this
of the applicable aileron servo actuator. A 243 .......................... 103151–08 5002 AD:
serviceable part is one that is specified in the 246 .......................... 103151–07 5000 (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
‘‘New P/N’’ column in the table of paragraph 103151–08 5003 (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM–116,
247 .......................... 103151–07 5001 International Branch, Transport Airplane
3., ‘‘Material Information,’’ of Dassault
103151–08 5006
Service Bulletin F900EX–476, Revision 1, 248 .......................... 103151–07 5004
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
dated June 25, 2014; or Dassault Service 103151–08 5007 approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
Bulletin F2000EX–350, dated April 9, 2014. 249 .......................... 103151–07 5005 using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(1) For airplanes on which the aileron 103151–08 5012 In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
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servo actuator was not replaced during 250 .......................... 103151–07 5008
maintenance: At the later of the times 103151–08 5013 Flight Standards District Office, as
specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) 251 .......................... 103151–07 5009 appropriate. If sending information directly
103151–08 5014 to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
of this AD.
252 .......................... 103151–07 5011
(i) Within 25 months or 1,640 flight hours, 103151–08 5016
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
whichever occurs first, since the date of 253 .......................... 103151–07 5010 International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
issuance of the original airworthiness 103151–08 5015 Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
certificate or date of issuance for the original 254 .......................... 103151–08 5017 Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
export certificate of airworthiness. 103151–07 5018 telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1139.
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Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- leaks on PW engines installed with the this proposal. Send your comments to
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Talon IIB combustion chamber an address listed under the ADDRESSES
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate configuration. This proposed AD would section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
principal inspector, or lacking a principal require initial and repetitive inspections
inspector, the manager of the local flight
2016–5423; Directorate Identifier 2016–
standards district office/certificate holding
of the affected fuel nozzles and their NE–09–AD’’ at the beginning of your
district office. The AMOC approval letter replacement with parts eligible for comments. We specifically invite
must specifically reference this AD. installation. We are proposing this AD comments on the overall regulatory,
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any to prevent failure of the fuel nozzles, economic, environmental, and energy
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective which could lead to engine fire and aspects of this proposed AD. We will
actions from a manufacturer, the action must damage to the airplane. consider all comments received by the
be accomplished using a method approved DATES: We must receive comments on closing date and may amend this
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– this proposed AD by June 20, 2016.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or proposed AD because of those
the European Aviation Safety Agency ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments.
(EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design using the procedures found in 14 CFR We will post all comments we
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
receive, without change, to http://
the DOA, the approval must include the methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any
DOA-authorized signature.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We
(j) Related Information will also post a report summarizing each
instructions for submitting comments.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing • Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA • Mail: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0184, dated Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
August 7, 2014, for related information. This Discussion
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., PW reported nine occurrences of fuel
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Washington, DC 20590. leaks on PW engines with the Talon IIB
2016–5594. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail combustion chamber configuration. The
(2) For service information identified in address above between 9 a.m. and 5 subsequent investigation of these fuel
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box p.m., Monday through Friday, except leaks determined that the leak occurs at
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; Federal holidays. the brazed joint interface on the fuel
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// For service information identified in injector support (fuel nozzle) between
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this this NPRM, contact Pratt & Whitney,
service information at the FAA, Transport the inlet fitting and the nozzle support
400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06108; pad. Cracks are the result of thermal
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., phone: 860–565–8770; fax: 860–565–
Renton, WA. For information on the mechanical fatigue due to high thermal
4503. You may view this service
availability of this material at the FAA, call gradients on engines equipped with the
information at the FAA, Engine &
425–227–1221. Talon IIB combustor. The cracking may
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 8, be aggravated by a laser tack weld that
Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
2016. holds the nozzle fitting in place during
information on the availability of this
Michael Kaszycki, material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. the braze process. This process change,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane which adds this laser weld, was
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Examining the AD Docket introduced to fuel nozzle, part number
[FR Doc. 2016–09003 Filed 4–19–16; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on 51J345, in December 2008.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the Internet at http:// Related Service Information Under 1
www.regulations.gov by searching for CFR Part 51
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 5423; or in person at the Docket We reviewed PW Alert Service
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Bulletin (ASB) PW4G–100–A73–45,
Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, dated February 16, 2016. The ASB
except Federal holidays. The AD docket describes procedures for inspecting and
14 CFR Part 39 contains this proposed AD, the replacing the fuel nozzles. This service
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5423; Directorate regulatory evaluation, any comments information is reasonably available
Identifier 2016–NE–09–AD] received, and other information. The because the interested parties have
street address for the Docket Office access to it through their normal course
RIN 2120–AA64 (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the of business or by the means identified
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be in the ADDRESSES section.
Airworthiness Directives; Pratt &
available in the AD docket shortly after
Whitney Division Turbofan Engines FAA’s Determination
receipt.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
We are proposing this AD because we
Administration (FAA), DOT. Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine evaluated all the relevant information
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and determined the unsafe condition
(NPRM). & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
described previously is likely to exist or
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Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 781–238–7750; fax: 781–238–7199; develop in other products of the same
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain email: besian.luga@faa.gov. type design.
Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW4164, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposed AD Requirements
PW4164–1D, PW4168, PW4168–1D,
PW4168A, PW4168A–1D, and PW4170 Comments Invited This proposed AD would require
turbofan engines. This proposed AD was We invite you to send any written initial and repetitive inspections and
prompted by several instances of fuel relevant data, views, or arguments about replacement of the affected fuel nozzles.
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 6, 2016. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1139. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 23214 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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