81 FR 26099 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 84 (May 2, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 84 (May 2, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-09800 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 84 (Monday, May 2, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 26099-26102] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-09800] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0657; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-058-AD; Amendment 39-18501; AD 2016-09-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000, FALCON 2000EX, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of a co- pilot sliding aft on his seat during take-off at rotation. This AD requires replacement of certain springs installed on the pilot and co- pilot seats. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue wear, which, if not corrected, could cause the seat to slide and the pilot or co-pilot to lose contact with the controls, leading to an inadvertent input on the flight control commands during take-off or climb, possibly resulting in loss of control of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective June 6, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 6, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0657. 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-2014- 0657; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, [[Page 26100]] except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is 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 20590. 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000, FALCON 2000EX, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 17, 2014 (79 FR 68392) (``the NPRM''). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0061, dated March 11, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000, FALCON 2000EX, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes. The MCAI states: During take-off at rotation, a co-pilot reported to slide aft on his seat. The results of the investigations concluded that one spring of the seat locking system was broken and the other was weak. The root cause was determined to be fatigue wear. As springs accumulate cycles in service, they become increasingly exposed to the risk of unnoticed degradation or rupture. This condition, if not corrected, could cause the pilot or the co-pilot to lose contact with the controls, leading to an inadvertent input on the flight control commands during take-off or climb, possibly resulting in loss of control of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, it was decided to require replacement of the affected seat springs for older aeroplanes and for newer aeroplanes; this task has been embodied in the aeroplane maintenance manual. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires replacement of the springs installed on the pilot and co-pilot seats with serviceable springs. 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-2014- 0657. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Revise the Compliance Times Travis Reinhardt requested that if paragraph (g) of the proposed AD is revised to include other airplanes that we consider different replacement times. The commenter stated that the NPRM is applicable to certain Dassault Aviation airplanes equipped with SICMA 132-series or 142-series pilot and co-pilot seats. The commenter noted he has Embraer 120 airplanes equipped with SICMA 147-series seats, which include part number (P/N) 132100-19 and/or 147100-19 stop pin springs. The commenter stated the Embraer 120 heavy checks are due at 4,000 flight hours versus the stated 3,750 total flight cycles or 74 months for the listed Falcon airplanes. The commenter stated that he has only changed out one spring, approximately twelve years ago, and that currently, his installed springs, P/N 132100-19, have approximately 34,000 flight hours and 34,600 flight cycles. While we appreciate the information Mr. Reinhardt has given, we are not revising this final rule to include other airplane models (or different replacement times) because the identified unsafe condition only affects the Dassault Aviation airplanes identified in the Applicability paragraph of this AD that are equipped with SICMA 132- series or 142-series pilot and co-pilot seats. However, if we determine that an unsafe condition exists on other airplane models, we might consider further rulemaking on this issue. We have made no changes to this final rule in this regard. Request To Add Part Number Mr. Reinhardt requested that if the NPRM is revised, we consider adding P/N 132100-19 to paragraph (h) of the proposed AD, as stated in EASA AD 2014-0061, dated March 11, 2014. For the reasons stated by the commenter, we agree to add P/N 132100-19 to paragraph (h) of this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and 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 Dassault Aviation has issued the following service information: Dassault Service Bulletin F900-429, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-446, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-401, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-267, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. The service information describes procedures for replacing certain springs installed on the pilot and co-pilot seats. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 528 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 2 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 $83 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $133,584, or $253 per product. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this 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 [[Page 26101]] 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. 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 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-09-03 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18501. Docket No. FAA- 2014-0657; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-058-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective June 6, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, equipped with SICMA 132-series or 142-series pilot and co- pilot seats. (1) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes. (2) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. (3) Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes. (4) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ Furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of a co-pilot sliding aft on his seat during take-off at rotation. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue wear, which, if not corrected, could cause the seat to slide and the pilot or co-pilot to lose contact with the controls, leading to an inadvertent input on the flight control commands during take- off or climb, possibly resulting in loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement For airplanes that have accumulated more than 3,750 total flight cycles or have exceeded 74 months since the airplane's first flight as of the effective date of this AD: Within 9 months after the effective date of this AD, replace each spring having part number (P/N) 132100-19 and P/N 147100-19 installed on the pilot and co- pilot seats with a spring as specified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), or (g)(4) of this AD, as applicable. Repeat the replacement thereafter at intervals not to exceed 78 months or 3,750 flight cycles, whichever occurs first. (1) Dassault Service Bulletin F900-429, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. (2) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-446, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. (3) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-401, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. (4) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-267, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. (h) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, installation of a spring having P/N 147100-19 or P/N 132100-19 on any airplane is allowed, provided that the spring is new. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 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 Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2014-0061, dated March 11, 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-2014-0657. (k) 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) Dassault Service Bulletin F900-429, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. (ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-446, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. (iii) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-401, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. (iv) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-267, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. (3) 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. (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. [[Page 26102]] Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 20, 2016. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-09800 Filed 4-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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paragraph (f)(1) of this AD or within the next (h) Related Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
12 months after doing the initial visual Refer to MCAI Japan Civil Aviation Bureau
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this (JCAB) AD No. TCD–8585–2015, dated July 1, Federal Aviation Administration
AD, whichever occurs first, do an ultrasound
2015, for related information. You may
inspection of the main landing gear oleo 14 CFR Part 39
examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://
upper attach fittings for cracks as specified in
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU–2 www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA- [Docket No. FAA–2014–0657; Directorate
Service News JCAB T.C.: No. 176, FAA T.C.: 2016-1363. Identifier 2014–NM–058–AD; Amendment
No. 128/32–013, dated July 18, 2013. This (i) Material Incorporated by Reference 39–18501; AD 2016–09–03]
ultrasound inspection may also be done in
(1) The Director of the Federal Register RIN 2120–AA64
place of the visual inspection required in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if done within the approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
next 100 hours TIS after June 6, 2016 (the
effective date of this AD) or within the next paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Aviation Airplanes
6 months after June 6, 2016 (the effective date part 51. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
of this AD), whichever occurs first. (2) You must use this service information Administration (FAA), Department of
Repetitively thereafter ultrasound inspect the as applicable to do the actions required by Transportation (DOT).
attach fittings every 600 hours TIS or 36 this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
months, whichever occurs first, and any time ACTION: Final rule.
(i) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU–
a hard landing or overweight landing occurs. 2 Service Bulletin No. 105/32–017, dated
(4) Before further flight after any inspection SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
September 29, 2015. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, if no
signs of cracks are found, lubricate the pin (ii) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU– Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000,
assembly attached to the main landing gear 2 Service Bulletin No. 243, dated June 30, FALCON 2000EX, MYSTERE–FALCON
oleo attach fitting as specified in Mitsubishi 2015. 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes.
Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU–2 Service News (iii) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU– This AD was prompted by reports of a
JCAB T.C.: No. 171, FAA T.C.: No. 124/32– 2 Service News JCAB T.C.: No. 176, FAA co-pilot sliding aft on his seat during
011, dated April 27, 2012, and Mitsubishi T.C.: No. 128/32–013, dated July 18, 2013.
take-off at rotation. This AD requires
Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU–2 Service News (iv) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU–
replacement of certain springs installed
JCAB T.C.: No. 176, FAA T.C.: No. 128/32– 2 Service News JCAB T.C.: No. 171, FAA
013, dated July 18, 2013. on the pilot and co-pilot seats. We are
T.C.: No. 124/32–011, dated April 27, 2012.
(5) Before further flight after any inspection issuing this AD to prevent fatigue wear,
(3) For Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd
required in paragraph (f)(1) and (f)(3) of this which, if not corrected, could cause the
service information identified in this AD,
AD where cracks are found, replace the main seat to slide and the pilot or co-pilot to
contact Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
landing gear oleo upper attach fittings lose contact with the controls, leading to
America, Inc., c/o Turbine Aircraft Services,
following the INSTRUCTIONS section in an inadvertent input on the flight
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU–2 Inc., 4550 Jimmy Doolittle Drive, Addison,
Texas 75001; telephone: (972) 248–3108, ext.
control commands during take-off or
Service Bulletin No. 243, dated June 30, climb, possibly resulting in loss of
2015, and the INSTRUCTIONS sections in 209; fax: (972) 248–3321; Internet: http://mu-
2aircraft.com. control of the airplane.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU–2
Service Bulletin No. 105/32–017, dated (4) You may view this service information DATES: This AD becomes effective June
September 29, 2015, as applicable. After at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 6, 2016.
replacement, continue with the repetitive Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For The Director of the Federal Register
ultrasound inspection requirements of information on the availability of this approved the incorporation by reference
paragraph (f)(3) and lubrication requirements material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In of certain publications listed in this AD
of paragraph (f)(4) of this AD. addition, you can access this service as of June 6, 2016.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions information on the Internet at http:// ADDRESSES: For service information
www.regulations.gov by searching for and identified in this final rule, contact
The following provisions also apply to this
AD: locating Docket No. FAA–2016–1363. Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (5) You may view this service information Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, that is incorporated by reference at the Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs National Archives and Records 440–6700; Internet http://
for this AD, if requested using the procedures Administration (NARA). For information on www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to the availability of this material at NARA, call view this referenced service information
ATTN: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Engineer, FAA, ASW–143 (c/o San Antonio www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
locations.html. Renton, WA. For information on the
Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308–
3365; fax: (210) 308–3370; email: Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April availability of this material at the FAA,
andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov. Before using any 14, 2016. call 425–227–1221. It is also available
approved AMOC on any airplane to which Robert P. Busto, on the Internet at http://
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, www.regulations.gov by searching for
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
Aircraft Certification Service.
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking 0657.
a PI, your local FSDO. [FR Doc. 2016–09239 Filed 4–29–16; 8:45 am]
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Examining the AD Docket
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in this AD to obtain corrective actions from You may examine the AD docket on
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
the Internet at http://
actions are considered FAA-approved if they www.regulations.gov by searching for
are approved by the State of Design Authority and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
(or their delegated agent). You are required 0657; or in person at the Docket
to assure the product is airworthy before it Management Facility between 9 a.m.
is returned to service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
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except Federal holidays. The AD docket You may examine the MCAI in the determined that air safety and the
contains this AD, the regulatory AD docket on the Internet at http:// public interest require adopting this AD
evaluation, any comments received, and www.regulations.gov by searching for with the changes described previously
other information. The street address for and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– and minor editorial changes. We have
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– 0657. determined that these minor changes:
5527) is Docket Management Facility, • Are consistent with the intent that
Comments
U.S. Department of Transportation, was proposed in the NPRM for
Docket Operations, M–30, West We gave the public the opportunity to correcting the unsafe condition; and
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, participate in developing this AD. The • Do not add any additional burden
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., following presents the comments upon the public than was already
Washington, DC 20590. received on the NPRM and the FAA’s proposed in the NPRM.
response to each comment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Related Service Information Under 1
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Request To Revise the Compliance CFR Part 51
International Branch, ANM–116, Times Dassault Aviation has issued the
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Travis Reinhardt requested that if following service information:
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA paragraph (g) of the proposed AD is • Dassault Service Bulletin F900–429,
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; revised to include other airplanes that Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012.
fax 425–227–1149. we consider different replacement • Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: times. The commenter stated that the 446, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012.
NPRM is applicable to certain Dassault • Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–
Discussion Aviation airplanes equipped with 401, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012.
We issued a notice of proposed SICMA 132-series or 142-series pilot • Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR and co-pilot seats. The commenter 267, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012.
noted he has Embraer 120 airplanes The service information describes
part 39 by adding an AD that would
equipped with SICMA 147-series seats, procedures for replacing certain springs
apply to certain Dassault Aviation
which include part number (P/N) installed on the pilot and co-pilot seats.
Model FALCON 2000, FALCON
132100–19 and/or 147100–19 stop pin This service information is reasonably
2000EX, MYSTERE–FALCON 900, and
springs. The commenter stated the available because the interested parties
FALCON 900EX airplanes. The NPRM
Embraer 120 heavy checks are due at have access to it through their normal
published in the Federal Register on
4,000 flight hours versus the stated course of business or by the means
November 17, 2014 (79 FR 68392) (‘‘the
3,750 total flight cycles or 74 months for identified in the ADDRESSES section.
NPRM’’).
the listed Falcon airplanes. The Costs of Compliance
The European Aviation Safety Agency commenter stated that he has only
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent changed out one spring, approximately We estimate that this AD affects 528
for the Member States of the European twelve years ago, and that currently, his airplanes of U.S. registry.
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness installed springs, P/N 132100–19, have We also estimate that it will take
Directive 2014–0061, dated March 11, approximately 34,000 flight hours and about 2 work-hours per product to
2014 (referred to after this as the 34,600 flight cycles. comply with the basic requirements of
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness While we appreciate the information this AD. The average labor rate is $85
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Mr. Reinhardt has given, we are not per work-hour. Required parts will cost
an unsafe condition for certain Dassault revising this final rule to include other about $83 per product. Based on these
Aviation Model FALCON 2000, airplane models (or different figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
FALCON 2000EX, MYSTERE–FALCON replacement times) because the on U.S. operators to be $133,584, or
900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes. The identified unsafe condition only affects $253 per product.
MCAI states: the Dassault Aviation airplanes According to the manufacturer, some
During take-off at rotation, a co-pilot identified in the Applicability of the costs of this AD may be covered
reported to slide aft on his seat. paragraph of this AD that are equipped under warranty, thereby reducing the
The results of the investigations concluded with SICMA 132-series or 142-series cost impact on affected individuals. We
that one spring of the seat locking system was pilot and co-pilot seats. However, if we do not control warranty coverage for
broken and the other was weak. The root determine that an unsafe condition affected individuals. As a result, we
cause was determined to be fatigue wear. As have included all costs in our cost
springs accumulate cycles in service, they
exists on other airplane models, we
might consider further rulemaking on estimate.
become increasingly exposed to the risk of
unnoticed degradation or rupture. this issue. We have made no changes to Authority for This Rulemaking
This condition, if not corrected, could this final rule in this regard.
cause the pilot or the co-pilot to lose contact Title 49 of the United States Code
with the controls, leading to an inadvertent
Request To Add Part Number specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
input on the flight control commands during Mr. Reinhardt requested that if the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
take-off or climb, possibly resulting in loss of NPRM is revised, we consider adding P/ section 106, describes the authority of
control of the aeroplane. N 132100–19 to paragraph (h) of the the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
To address this unsafe condition, it was proposed AD, as stated in EASA AD Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
decided to require replacement of the detail the scope of the Agency’s
2014–0061, dated March 11, 2014.
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affected seat springs for older aeroplanes and authority.
for newer aeroplanes; this task has been
For the reasons stated by the
commenter, we agree to add P/N We are issuing this rulemaking under
embodied in the aeroplane maintenance
manual. 132100–19 to paragraph (h) of this AD. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
For the reasons described above, this Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Conclusion General requirements.’’ Under that
[EASA] AD requires replacement of the
springs installed on the pilot and co-pilot We reviewed the relevant data, section, Congress charges the FAA with
seats with serviceable springs. considered the comments received, and promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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air commerce by prescribing regulations of this AD, certificated in any category, to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
for practices, methods, and procedures equipped with SICMA 132-series or 142- Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
the Administrator finds necessary for series pilot and co-pilot seats. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
(1) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
safety in air commerce. This regulation
airplanes. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
is within the scope of that authority (2) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
because it addresses an unsafe condition telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
2000EX airplanes.
that is likely to exist or develop on Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
(3) Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE–
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
products identified in this rulemaking FALCON 900 airplanes.
(4) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
action.
900EX airplanes. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
Regulatory Findings inspector, the manager of the local flight
(d) Subject standards district office/certificate holding
We determined that this AD will not
Air Transport Association (ATA) of district office. The AMOC approval letter
have federalism implications under
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings. must specifically reference this AD.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
(e) Reason (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
not have a substantial direct effect on
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
the States, on the relationship between This AD was prompted by reports of a co- actions from a manufacturer, the action must
the national government and the States, pilot sliding aft on his seat during take-off at
be accomplished using a method approved
or on the distribution of power and rotation. We are issuing this AD to prevent
fatigue wear, which, if not corrected, could by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
responsibilities among the various 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
levels of government. cause the seat to slide and the pilot or co-
pilot to lose contact with the controls, the European Aviation Safety Agency
For the reasons discussed above, I (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
leading to an inadvertent input on the flight
certify that this AD: control commands during take-off or climb, Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory possibly resulting in loss of control of the the DOA, the approval must include the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; airplane. DOA-authorized signature.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (f) Compliance (j) Related Information
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Comply with this AD within the Refer to Mandatory Continuing
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in compliance times specified, unless already Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Alaska; and done. Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
4. Will not have a significant (g) Replacement Directive 2014–0061, dated March 11, 2014,
economic impact, positive or negative, For airplanes that have accumulated more
for related information. This MCAI may be
on a substantial number of small entities found in the AD docket on the Internet at
than 3,750 total flight cycles or have
under the criteria of the Regulatory exceeded 74 months since the airplane’s first http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
Flexibility Act. flight as of the effective date of this AD: and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0657.
Within 9 months after the effective date of (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 this AD, replace each spring having part
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation number (P/N) 132100–19 and P/N 147100–19 (1) The Director of the Federal Register
safety, Incorporation by reference, installed on the pilot and co-pilot seats with approved the incorporation by reference
a spring as specified in, and in accordance (IBR) of the service information listed in this
Safety.
with, the Accomplishment Instructions of the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Adoption of the Amendment service information identified in paragraph part 51.
(g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), or (g)(4) of this AD, as (2) You must use this service information
Accordingly, under the authority
applicable. Repeat the replacement thereafter as applicable to do the actions required by
delegated to me by the Administrator, at intervals not to exceed 78 months or 3,750 this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as flight cycles, whichever occurs first. (i) Dassault Service Bulletin F900–429,
follows: (1) Dassault Service Bulletin F900–429, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012.
Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. (ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–446,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (2) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–446,
Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012.
DIRECTIVES Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012.
(iii) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–401,
(3) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–401,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012.
continues to read as follows: (4) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–267, (iv) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–
Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012. 267, Revision 1, dated July 13, 2012.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (3) For service information identified in
(h) Parts Installation Limitation this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
§ 39.13 [Amended]
As of the effective date of this AD, Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding installation of a spring having P/N 147100– 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
the following new airworthiness 19 or P/N 132100–19 on any airplane is telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
directive (AD): allowed, provided that the spring is new. www.dassaultfalcon.com.
2016–09–03 Dassault Aviation: (i) Other FAA AD Provisions (4) You may view this service information
Amendment 39–18501. Docket No. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
The following provisions also apply to this 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
FAA–2014–0657; Directorate Identifier
AD:
2014–NM–058–AD. information on the availability of this
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(a) Effective Date (AMOCs): The Manager, International
(5) You may view this service information
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This AD becomes effective June 6, 2016. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to that is incorporated by reference at the
(b) Affected ADs approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested National Archives and Records
None. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Administration (NARA). For information on
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your the availability of this material at NARA, call
(c) Applicability request to your principal inspector or local 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
This AD applies to the airplanes identified Flight Standards District Office, as www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) appropriate. If sending information directly locations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 20, www.regulations.gov by searching for You may examine the MCAI in the
2016. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– AD docket on the Internet at http://
John P. Piccola, Jr., 4814; or in person at the Docket www.regulations.gov by searching for
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Management Facility between 9 a.m. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 4814.
[FR Doc. 2016–09800 Filed 4–29–16; 8:45 am] except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Comments
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and We gave the public the opportunity to
other information. The address for the participate in developing this AD. We
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is received no comments on the NPRM or
Docket Management Facility, U.S. on the determination of the cost to the
Federal Aviation Administration Department of Transportation, Docket public.
Operations, M–30, West Building Conclusion
14 CFR Part 39 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4814; Directorate New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, We reviewed the relevant data and
Identifier 2015–NM–105–AD; Amendment DC 20590. determined that air safety and the
39–18502; AD 2016–09–04] public interest require adopting this AD
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: as proposed, except for minor editorial
RIN 2120–AA64 Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, changes. We have determined that these
Airframe and Mechanical Systems minor changes:
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Inc. Airplanes • Are consistent with the intent that
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 was proposed in the NPRM for
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, correcting the unsafe condition; and
Administration (FAA), DOT. NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax • Do not add any additional burden
ACTION: Final rule. 516–794–5531. upon the public than was already
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: proposed in the NPRM.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Discussion Related Service Information Under 1
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B19 CFR Part 51
We issued a notice of proposed
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) We reviewed Bombardier Service
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
airplanes. This AD was prompted by the Bulletin 601R–27–164, dated March 30,
part 39 by adding an AD that would
discovery of a number of incorrectly 2015. The service information describes
calibrated angle of attack (AOA) apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series procedures for replacement of
transducers installed in the stall incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers.
protection system. This AD requires 100&440) airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on This service information is reasonably
replacement of incorrectly calibrated available because the interested parties
AOA transducers. We are issuing this November 17, 2015 (80 FR 71749) (‘‘the
NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by have access to it through their normal
AD to detect and replace incorrectly course of business or by the means
calibrated AOA transducers; incorrect the discovery of a number of incorrectly
calibrated AOA transducers installed in identified in the ADDRESSES section.
calibration of the transducers could
result in late activation of the stick the stall protection system. The NPRM Costs of Compliance
pusher. proposed to require replacement of
incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers. We estimate that this AD affects 575
DATES: This AD is effective June 6, 2016. We are issuing this AD to detect and airplanes of U.S. registry.
The Director of the Federal Register replace incorrectly calibrated AOA We also estimate that it would take
approved the incorporation by reference transducers; incorrect calibration of the about 4 work-hours per product to
of a certain publication listed in this AD transducers could result in late comply with the basic requirements of
as of June 6, 2016. activation of the stick pusher. this AD. The average labor rate is $85
ADDRESSES: For service information per work-hour. Required parts would
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
identified in this final rule, contact cost about $10,000 per product. Based
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road on these figures, we estimate the cost of
for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; this AD on U.S. operators to be
CF–2015–17, effective July 16, 2015
telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–855– $5,945,500, or $10,340 per product.
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
7401; email
Continuing Airworthiness Information, Authority for This Rulemaking
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe Title 49 of the United States Code
http://www.bombardier.com. You may
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
view this referenced service information
Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The MCAI section 106, describes the authority of
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
states: the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, It was discovered that a number of [angle Aviation Programs, describes in more
call 425–227–1221. It is also available of attack] AOA transducers installed on detail the scope of the Agency’s
on the Internet at http:// Bombardier CL–600–2B19 aeroplanes were authority.
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incorrectly calibrated due to a quality control We are issuing this rulemaking under
www.regulations.gov by searching for problem at both the production and repair
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– the authority described in Subtitle VII,
facilities. Incorrect calibration of the AOA
4814. transducer could result in a late activation of
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
the stick pusher. ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
Examining the AD Docket section, Congress charges the FAA with
This [Canadian] AD mandates the
You may examine the AD docket on replacement of the incorrectly calibrated promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
the Internet at http:// AOA transducer. air commerce by prescribing regulations
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective 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 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 26099 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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