81 FR 3320 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 13 (January 21, 2016)

Page Range		3320-3323
FR Document		2016-00629

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002-23-20, for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes. AD 2002-23-20 required repetitive operational tests of the flap asymmetry detection system to verify proper functioning, and repair if necessary; repetitive replacement of the inboard flap jackscrews with new or reconditioned jackscrews; and repetitive measurement of the screw/nut play of the jackscrews on the inboard and outboard flaps to detect discrepancies, and corrective action if necessary. AD 2002-23-20 also required a revision of the airplane flight manual. Since we issued AD 2002-23-20, the maintenance manual has been revised. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to include the maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations specified in the Airworthiness Limitations section of the airplane maintenance manual. This AD also removes the Model FALCON 900EX airplanes from the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-2967; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-072-AD; 
Amendment 39-18376; AD 2016-01-16]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002-23-20, 
for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and MYSTERE-FALCON 900 
airplanes. AD 2002-23-20 required repetitive operational tests of the 
flap asymmetry detection system to verify proper functioning, and 
repair if necessary; repetitive replacement of the inboard flap 
jackscrews with new or reconditioned jackscrews; and repetitive 
measurement of the screw/nut play of the jackscrews on the inboard and 
outboard flaps to detect discrepancies, and corrective action if 
necessary. AD 2002-23-20 also required a revision of the airplane 
flight manual. Since we issued AD 2002-23-20, the maintenance manual 
has been revised. This AD requires revising the maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable, to include the maintenance tasks and 
airworthiness limitations

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specified in the Airworthiness Limitations section of the airplane 
maintenance manual. This AD also removes the Model FALCON 900EX 
airplanes from the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective February 25, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 25, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;015-2967; or in person at the Docket 
Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault 
Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South 
Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.It is also available on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2015-2967.

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 to supersede AD 2002-23-20, Amendment 39-12964 (67 FR 71098, 
November 29, 2002); corrected May 4, 2010 (75 FR 23579). AD 2002-23-20 
applied to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and MYSTERE-
FALCON 900 airplanes.
    The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 3, 2015 (80 FR 
45902). The NPRM was prompted by a revision to the maintenance manual. 
The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection 
program, as applicable, to include the maintenance tasks and 
airworthiness limitations specified in the Airworthiness Limitations 
section of the airplane maintenance manual. The NPRM also proposed to 
remove the Model FALCON 900EX airplanes from the applicability of the 
existing AD. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural 
integrity of the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0053, dated March 4, 2013 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all MYSTERE-FALCON 
900 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    The airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements for 
the Myst[egrave]re -Falcon 900 type design are included in Aircraft 
Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter 5-40 and are approved by the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA issued AD 2008-0221 
[http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2008_0221_Corrected.pdf/AD_2008-0221_1] to require accomplishment of the maintenance tasks, 
and implementation of the airworthiness limitations, as specified in 
Dassault Aviation F900 AMM chapter 5-40 referenced DGT 113873 at 
revision 16.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault Aviation issued 
revision 20 of F900 AMM chapter 5-40 which contains new or more 
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness 
limitations and introduces, among others, the following changes:

--Tasks renumbering;
--Introduction of a Corrosion Prevention Control Program (CPCP);
--Upgrade of screwjack of flap actuators from the older to the 
latest -3 version;
--Revised Time Between Overhaul for screwjack of flap actuators -3 
version;
--Revised interval for checking the screw/nut play on screwjack of 
flap actuators -3 version;
--Removal of calendar limit for checking the screw/nut play on 
screwjack of external flap actuators -1 and -2 versions;
--Removal of service life limit for screwjack of flap actuators;
--Test of flap asymmetry protection system. Compliance with this 
test is required by [a certain AD] * * *, but F900 AMM chapter 5-40 
at revision 20 introduces an extended inspection interval;
--Inspection procedures of fuselage and wings;
--Check of overpressure tightness on pressurization control 
regulating valves. Compliance with this check is required by EASA AD 
2008-0072 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2008_0072.pdf/AD_2008-0072_1] [which corresponds to FAA AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 
39-16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010], but F900 AMM chapter 5-40 
at revision 20 introduces an extended inspection interval;
--Check of overpressure relief valve vacuum supply lines.

    The maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations, as 
specified in the F900 AMM chapter 5-40, have been identified as 
mandatory actions for continued airworthiness of the F900 type 
design. Failure to comply with AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 20 may 
result in an unsafe condition [reduced structural integrity of the 
airplane].
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the 
implementation of the maintenance tasks and airworthiness 
limitations, as specified in the Dassault Aviation F900 AMM chapter 
5-40 DGT 113873 at revision 20.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-2967-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 45902, August 3, 
2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 45902, August 3, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 45902, August 3, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Dassault Aviation issued Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, 
Revision 20, dated October 2012, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 
Maintenance Manual. This service information describes procedures, 
maintenance tasks, and airworthiness limitations specified in the 
Airworthiness Limitations section of the AMM. 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 112 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with 
the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per 
work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $9,520, or $85 per product.

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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-2967; or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the 
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. 
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2002-23-20, Amendment 39-12964 (67 FR 71098, November 29, 2002); 
corrected May 4, 2010 (75 FR 23579); and adding the following new AD:

2016-01-16 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18376. Docket No. FAA-
2015-2967; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-072-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective February 25, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2002-23-20, Amendment 39-12964 (67 FR 71098, 
November 29, 2002); corrected May 4, 2010 (75 FR 23579). This AD 
also affects AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952, 
December 21, 2010).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 
900 airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by our determination of the need for a 
revision to the airplane airworthiness limitations to introduce a 
corrosion prevention control program, among other changes, to the 
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the 
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the 
information specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, 
Revision 20, dated October 2012, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 
Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance time for accomplishing 
the actions specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, 
Revision 20, dated October 2012, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 
Maintenance Manual, is within the applicable times specified in the 
maintenance manual or within 30 days after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later, except as provided by paragraphs 
(g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD.
    (1) The term ``LDG'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any 
table in the service information means total airplane landings.
    (2) The term ``FH'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any 
table in the service information means total flight hours.
    (3) The term ``FC'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any 
table in the service information means total flight cycles.
    (4) The term ``M'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any 
table in the service information means months.

(h) Terminating Action

    Accomplishing paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the 
requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39-
16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010), for DASSAULT AVIATION Model 
MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes.

(i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals

    After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of 
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may 
be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an 
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the 
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.

(j) 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.

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(k) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0053, dated March 4, 2013, for 
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2015-2967.

(l) 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) Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20, dated 
October 2012, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 Maintenance 
Manual.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (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.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 6, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-00629 Filed 1-20-16; 8:45 am]
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detail the scope of the Agency’s 2016–01–19 MD Helicopters Inc.: (g) Additional Information
authority. Amendment 39–18379; Docket No. MD Helicopters Inc. Service Bulletin
We are issuing this rulemaking under FAA–2015–1998; Directorate Identifier SB500N–046/SB600N–054, dated July 9,
2014–SW–035–AD.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (a) Applicability contains additional information about the
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that subject of this AD. For service information
This AD applies to MD Helicopters Inc.
section, Congress charges the FAA with (MDHI) Model 500N with a rotating cone identified in this AD, contact MD
assembly part number (P/N) 500N3740–81 Helicopters, Inc., Attn: Customer Support
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Division, 4555 E. McDowell Rd., Mail Stop
air commerce by prescribing regulations installed, and Model 600N helicopters with
a rotating cone assembly P/N 500N3740–71 M615, Mesa, AZ 85215–9734; telephone 1–
for practices, methods, and procedures 800–388–3378; fax 480–346–6813; or at
installed, certificated in any category.
the Administrator finds necessary for http://www.mdhelicopters.com. You may
safety in air commerce. This regulation (b) Unsafe Condition review a copy of this service information at
is within the scope of that authority This AD defines the unsafe condition as a the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
because it addresses an unsafe condition rotating cone assembly remaining in service Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
that is likely to exist or develop on beyond its fatigue life. This condition could Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
products identified in this rulemaking result in failure of the rotating cone assembly (h) Subject
action. and loss of control of the helicopter.
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
(c) Effective Date Code: 5302, Rotorcraft Tail Boom.
Regulatory Findings
This AD becomes effective February 25, Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 8,
This AD will not have federalism 2016. 2016.
implications under Executive Order
(d) Compliance Lance T. Gant,
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on You are responsible for performing each Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
the relationship between the national action required by this AD within the Certification Service.
specified compliance time unless it has [FR Doc. 2016–00945 Filed 1–20–16; 8:45 am]
government and the States, or on the already been accomplished prior to that time.
distribution of power and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
responsibilities among the various (e) Required Actions
levels of government. (1) Within 1 year or at the next annual
For the reasons discussed above, I inspection, whichever comes later: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
certify that this AD: (i) Create a component history card or
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory equivalent record for each rotating cone Federal Aviation Administration
assembly, P/N 500N3740–81 and P/N
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 500N3740–71, and record a life limit of
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 14 CFR Part 39
10,000 hours time-in-service (TIS).
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (ii) Revise the Airworthiness Limitations [Docket No. FAA–2015–2967; Directorate
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Section of the applicable maintenance Identifier 2014–NM–072–AD; Amendment
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation manual or Instructions for Continued 39–18376; AD 2016–01–16]
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies Airworthiness by establishing a new
RIN 2120–AA64
making a regulatory distinction; and retirement life of 10,000 hours TIS for each
(4) Will not have a significant rotating cone assembly, P/N 500N3740–81
and P/N 500N3740–71, by making pen-and-
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
economic impact, positive or negative, Aviation Airplanes
ink changes or by inserting a copy of this AD
on a substantial number of small entities into the Airworthiness Limitations Section of
under the criteria of the Regulatory AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the maintenance manual or the Instructions
Flexibility Act. for Continued Airworthiness. Administration (FAA), Department of
We prepared an economic evaluation (iii) Remove from service any rotating cone Transportation (DOT).
of the estimated costs to comply with assembly, P/N 500N3740–81 and P/N ACTION: Final rule.
this AD and placed it in the AD docket. 500N3740–71, that has 10,000 or more hours
TIS. SUMMARY: We are superseding
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (2) Do not install a rotating cone assembly, Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002–23–
P/N 500N3740–81 or P/N 500N3740–71, on 20, for certain Dassault Aviation Model
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation any helicopter unless you have complied
safety, Incorporation by reference, FALCON 900EX and MYSTERE-
with the requirements of this AD.
Safety. FALCON 900 airplanes. AD 2002–23–20
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance required repetitive operational tests of
Adoption of the Amendment (AMOCs) the flap asymmetry detection system to
Accordingly, under the authority (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft verify proper functioning, and repair if
delegated to me by the Administrator, Certification Office, FAA, may approve necessary; repetitive replacement of the
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: inboard flap jackscrews with new or
Galib Abumeri, Aerospace Engineer, Los reconditioned jackscrews; and repetitive
follows: Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 3960
measurement of the screw/nut play of
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, California the jackscrews on the inboard and
DIRECTIVES 90712, telephone 562–627–5324; email 9- outboard flaps to detect discrepancies,
ANM-LAACO–AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. and corrective action if necessary. AD
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (2) For operations conducted under a 14 2002–23–20 also required a revision of
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continues to read as follows: CFR part 119 operating certificate or under the airplane flight manual. Since we
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that issued AD 2002–23–20, the
you notify your principal inspector, or maintenance manual has been revised.
§ 39.13 [Amended] lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or This AD requires revising the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding certificate holding district office before maintenance or inspection program, as
the following new airworthiness operating any aircraft complying with this applicable, to include the maintenance
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Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment dated October 2012, of the Dassault Aviation
Falcon 900 Maintenance Manual, is within
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority the applicable times specified in the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, maintenance manual or within 30 days after
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as the effective date of this AD, whichever
section 106, describes the authority of follows: occurs later, except as provided by
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (1) The term ‘‘LDG’’ in the ‘‘First
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES Inspection’’ column of any table in the
service information means total airplane
authority. landings.
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: (2) The term ‘‘FH’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, column of any table in the service
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. information means total flight hours.
General requirements.’’ Under that (3) The term ‘‘FC’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’
§ 39.13 [Amended]
section, Congress charges the FAA with column of any table in the service
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by information means total flight cycles.
air commerce by prescribing regulations removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) (4) The term ‘‘M’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’
for practices, methods, and procedures 2002–23–20, Amendment 39–12964 (67 column of any table in the service
FR 71098, November 29, 2002); information means months.
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation corrected May 4, 2010 (75 FR 23579); (h) Terminating Action
is within the scope of that authority and adding the following new AD: Accomplishing paragraph (g) of this AD
because it addresses an unsafe condition 2016–01–16 Dassault Aviation: terminates the requirements of paragraph
that is likely to exist or develop on Amendment 39–18376. Docket No. (g)(1) of AD 2010–26–05, Amendment 39–
products identified in this rulemaking FAA–2015–2967; Directorate Identifier 16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010), for
action. 2014–NM–072–AD. DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-
FALCON 900 airplanes.
Regulatory Findings (a) Effective Date
(i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
This AD becomes effective February 25,
We determined that this AD will not After accomplishing the revision required
2016.
have federalism implications under by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (b) Affected ADs actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
not have a substantial direct effect on This AD replaces AD 2002–23–20, used unless the actions or intervals are
the States, on the relationship between Amendment 39–12964 (67 FR 71098, approved as an alternative method of
the national government and the States, November 29, 2002); corrected May 4, 2010 compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
or on the distribution of power and (75 FR 23579). This AD also affects AD 2010– procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
26–05, Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952, this AD.
responsibilities among the various
December 21, 2010).
levels of government. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability The following provisions also apply to this
certify that this AD: This AD applies to all DASSAULT AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; airplanes, certificated in any category. (AMOCs): The Manager, International
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
(d) Subject Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Air Transport Association (ATA) of approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Checks. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Alaska; and
request to your principal inspector or local
4. Will not have a significant (e) Reason Flight Standards District Office, as
economic impact, positive or negative, This AD was prompted by our appropriate. If sending information directly
on a substantial number of small entities determination of the need for a revision to to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
under the criteria of the Regulatory the airplane airworthiness limitations to Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Flexibility Act. introduce a corrosion prevention control International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
program, among other changes, to the Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Examining the AD Docket maintenance requirements and airworthiness Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
You may examine the AD docket on limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
the Internet at http:// reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
www.regulations.gov/#!docket AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
(f) Compliance any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
Detail;D=FAA-2015-2967; or in person Comply with this AD within the principal inspector, or lacking a principal
at the Docket Management Facility compliance times specified, unless already inspector, the manager of the local flight
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday done. standards district office/certificate holding
through Friday, except Federal holidays. district office. The AMOC approval letter
The AD docket contains this AD, the (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection must specifically reference this AD.
Program (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The Within 30 days after the effective date of requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
street address for the Docket Operations this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection actions from a manufacturer, the action must
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program, as applicable, to incorporate the be accomplished using a method approved
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in information specified in Chapter 5–40, by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
the ADDRESSES section. Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20, 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 dated October 2012, of the Dassault Aviation the European Aviation Safety Agency
Falcon 900 Maintenance Manual. The initial (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation compliance time for accomplishing the Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
safety, Incorporation by reference, actions specified in Chapter 5–40, the DOA, the approval must include the
Safety. Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20, DOA-authorized signature.

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(k) Related Information geographic coordinates for El Paso History
Refer to Mandatory Continuing International Airport and Biggs Army On June 18, 2015, the FAA published
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airfield (AAF), are adjusted correctly in the Federal Register a notice of
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0053, dated noted in the Rule section of this proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to remove
March 4, 2013, for related information. This document. This does not affect the
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Class E airspace extending upward from
boundaries or operating requirements of 700 feet above the surface at West Texas
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
the airspace. Airport, El Paso, TX, as the airport is
2015–2967. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 31, now closed (80 FR 34855) Docket No.
2016. The Director of the Federal FAA–2014–1074. Additionally, the FAA
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
Register approves this incorporation by identified an error in the geographical
(1) The Director of the Federal Register reference action under Title 1, Code of coordinates for El Paso International
approved the incorporation by reference
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Airport, would be changed from (lat.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR the annual revision of FAA Order 31°50′59″ N., long. 106°22′40″ W.) in the
part 51. 7400.9 and publication of conforming proposal to (lat. 31°48′26″ N., long.
(2) You must use this service information amendments. 106°22′35″ W.) (80 FR 34855). The FAA
as applicable to do the actions required by found the NPRM incorrectly listed the
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z,
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. geographic coordinates for Biggs AAF
(i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Airspace Designations and Reporting
and El Paso International Airport under
Limitations, Revision 20, dated October 2012, Points, and subsequent amendments can the Proposal section, but was correctly
of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 be viewed on line at http:// noted in the airspace designation.
Maintenance Manual. www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications. Interested parties were invited to
(ii) Reserved. For further information, you can contact
(3) For service information identified in participate in this rulemaking effort by
the Airspace Policy Group, Federal submitting written comments on the
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Aviation Administration, 800
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box proposal to the FAA. No comments
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
Independence Avenue SW., were received.
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202– Class E airspace designations are
www.dassaultfalcon.com. 267–8783. The Order is also available published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
(4) You may view this service information for inspection at the National Archives Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015,
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, and Records Administration (NARA). and effective September 15, 2015, which
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For For information on the availability of is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
information on the availability of this FAA Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202– part 71.1. The Class E airspace
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 741–6030, or go to http://
(5) You may view this service information designations listed in this document
www.archives.gov/federal_register/ will be published subsequently in the
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ Order.
Administration (NARA). For information on locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Availability and Summary of
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Designations and Reporting Points is Documents for Incorporation by
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- published yearly and effective on Reference
locations.html. September 15. This document amends FAA Order
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
6, 2016. Rebecca Shelby, Central Service Center, Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
Victor Wicklund, Operations Support Group, Federal and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Aviation Administration, Southwest Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
[FR Doc. 2016–00629 Filed 1–20–16; 8:45 am] Worth, TX 76177; telephone: 817–222– document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
5857. Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
air traffic service routes, and reporting
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: points.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Authority for This Rulemaking The Rule
The FAA’s authority to issue rules This action amends Title 14, Code of
Federal Aviation Administration regarding aviation safety is found in Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Part 71 by
Title 49 of the United States Code. removing Class E airspace extending
14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the upward from 700 feet above the surface
[Docket No. FAA–2014–1074; Airspace authority of the FAA Administrator. at West Texas Airport, El Paso, TX. This
Docket No. 14–ASW–10] Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, action is necessary due to the closure of
describes in more detail the scope of the the airport; therefore controlled airspace
Amendment of Class E Airspace; El agency’s authority. This rulemaking is is no longer needed. Also, the
Paso, TX promulgated under the authority geographic coordinates for El Paso
AGENCY: Federal Aviation described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, International Airport, are changed to
Administration (FAA), DOT. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that (lat. 31°48′26″ N., long. 106°22′35″ W.),
ACTION: Final rule. section, the FAA is charged with and the coordinates for Biggs AAF are
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prescribing regulations to assign the use changed to (lat. 31°50′58″ N., long.
SUMMARY: This action amends Class E of airspace necessary to ensure the 106°22′48″ W.), to coincide with the
airspace at El Paso, TX. Closure of West safety of aircraft and the efficient use of FAAs aeronautical data base.
Texas Airport has made this action airspace. This regulation is within the
necessary for continued safety and scope of that authority as it removes Regulatory Notices and Analyses
management within the National Class E airspace at West Texas Airport, The FAA has determined that this
Airspace System. Additionally, the El Paso, TX. regulation only involves an established

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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 February 25, 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 3320
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 3320 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

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