81 FR 44987 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 133 (July 12, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 133 (July 12, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-15930 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 133 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44987-44989] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-15930] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-3987; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-165-AD; Amendment 39-18580; AD 2016-13-15] 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 7X airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of improperly drilled bores, located on upper and lower stiffener joints to the Web at a certain frame. This AD requires a one- time inspection of the bores, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct an unsatisfactory bore that can adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective August 16, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 16, 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-2016-3987. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 3987; 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 Office (telephone 800-647- [[Page 44988]] 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 7X airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 1, 2016 (81 FR 10535) (``the NPRM''). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued Airworthiness Directive 2015-0204, dated October 8, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Aviation FALCON 7X airplanes. The MCAI states: On the assembly line of Falcon 7X airplanes, defects were detected on left hand and right hand engine pylons. A quality review revealed that bores located on upper and lower stiffener joints to the web at pylon Frame 41 were improperly drilled. Fettlings of borings, for fixing diameter 4 mm [millimeters] and 5 mm, were found ovalized, too deep and having irregular surface qualities under the head of fixing. Dassault Aviation identified the individual airplanes that are potentially affected by this production deficiency. This condition, if not detected and corrected, would adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. To address this potential unsafe condition Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin (SB) 7X-346 to provide corrective action instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time [detailed] visual [and rototest] inspection for unsatisfactory bores and, depending on findings, repair of affected stiffener bores. A bore is not satisfactory if it has any surface defects greater than or equal to 0.5 mm or if any chamfer dimension or edge distance value is not within the dimensions specified in Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin 7X-346, dated April 24, 2015. 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-2016-3987. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-346, dated April 24, 2015. The service information describes procedures for a one-time inspection and repair of the bores on stiffeners at Frame 41 on the engine pylons. 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 55 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection........................... 66 work-hours x $85 per $0 $5,610 $308,550 hour = $5,610. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repair that would be required based on the results of the required inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need this repair: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repair........................................ 20 work-hours x $85 per hour = $149 $1,849 $1,700. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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. [[Page 44989]] 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): 2016-13-15 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18580. Docket No. FAA- 2016-3987; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-165-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 16, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers 1 through 221 inclusive, except serial numbers 182 and 220. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of improperly drilled bores, located on upper and lower stiffener joints to the web at a certain frame. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct an unsatisfactory bore that can adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspect Bores Within 4,000 flight cycles or 98 months, whichever occurs first since date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness, do a detailed visual and rototest inspection of the bores, located on upper and lower stiffener joints to the web at pylon Frame 41, to determine if the bores are not satisfactory, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-346, dated April 24, 2015. (h) Repair If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, it is determined that any bore is not satisfactory: Before further flight, repair affected bores, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-346, dated April 24, 2015, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD. (i) Exceptions Where the Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-346, dated April 24, 2015, specifies to contact Dassault Aviation: Before further flight, repair 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). (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 EASA; or Dassault Aviation's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2015-0204, dated October 8, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-3987. (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) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-346, dated April 24, 2015. (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 June 23, 2016. Dorr M. Anderson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-15930 Filed 7-11-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Service Bulletin ERPS33T–29–7, dated June airworthy condition. Any substitutions or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
6, 2014, and the RAT has been re-identified changes to procedures or tests identified as
in accordance with the Accomplishment RC require approval of an AMOC. Federal Aviation Administration
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340–
(m) Related Information
29–5025, dated June 16, 2014. 14 CFR Part 39
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(k) Credit for Previous Actions Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA [Docket No. FAA–2016–3987; Directorate
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the Airworthiness Directive 2015–0008, dated Identifier 2015–NM–165–AD; Amendment
RAT and RAT actuator identification January 15, 2015, for related information. 39–18580; AD 2016–13–15]
specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
(g)(3) of this AD if that identification was on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov RIN 2120–AA64
performed before the effective date of this AD by searching for and locating Docket No.
using Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin FAA–2016–3983. Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
ERPS06M–29–21, dated May 27, 2014, which (2) Service information identified in this Aviation Airplanes
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. AD that is not incorporated by reference is
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the available at the addresses specified in AGENCY: Federal Aviation
RAT or RAT actuator identification and paragraphs (n)(4) and (n)(5) of this AD. Administration (FAA), Department of
modification specified in paragraph (j)(1) of Transportation (DOT).
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
this AD, if those actions were performed ACTION: Final rule.
before the effective date of this AD using (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin approved the incorporation by reference SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
ERPS06M–29–21, dated May 27, 2014, which (IBR) of the service information listed in this
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions (2) You must use this service information airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
The following provisions also apply to this as applicable to do the actions required by report of improperly drilled bores,
AD: this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. located on upper and lower stiffener
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3126, joints to the Web at a certain frame. This
(AMOCs): The Manager, International dated June 12, 2014. AD requires a one-time inspection of the
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–4097, bores, and repair if necessary. We are
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to dated June 12, 2014.
issuing this AD to detect and correct an
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–
5025, dated June 16, 2014. unsatisfactory bore that can adversely
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. affect the structural integrity of the
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (iv) Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
ERPS06M–29–21, Revision 1, dated April 14, airplane.
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as 2015. DATES: This AD is effective August 16,
appropriate. If sending information directly (v) Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
2016.
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: ERPS33T–29–7, dated June 6, 2014.
(3) For Airbus service information
The Director of the Federal Register
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, approved the incorporation by reference
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point of a certain publication listed in this AD
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, as of August 16, 2016.
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 ADDRESSES: For service information
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330- identified in this final rule, contact
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using A340@airbus.com; Internet http:// Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate www.airbus.com.
Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
principal inspector, or lacking a principal (4) For Hamilton Sundstrand service
information identified in this AD, contact Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone: 201–
inspector, the manager of the local flight 440–6700; Internet: http://
standards district office/certificate holding Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical
Publications, Mail Stop 302–9, 4747 Harrison www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
district office. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD. Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125– view this referenced service information
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 7002; telephone 860–654–3575; fax 860–998– at the FAA, Transport Airplane
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 4564; email tech.solutions@hs.utc.com; Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Internet http:// Renton, WA. For information on the
be accomplished using a method approved www.hamiltonsundstrand.com. availability of this material at the FAA,
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– (5) You may view this service information
call 425–227–1221. It is also available
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For on the Internet at http://
the European Aviation Safety Agency www.regulations.gov by searching for
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the (6) You may view this service information 3987.
DOA-authorized signature. that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records Examining the AD Docket
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
Airbus service information contains Administration (NARA). For information on You may examine the AD docket on
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, the availability of this material at NARA, call the Internet at http://
those procedures and tests must be done to 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for
comply with this AD; any procedures or tests www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
that are not identified as RC are locations.html.
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recommended. Those procedures and tests Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 23, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
that are not identified as RC may be deviated 2016. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
from using accepted methods in accordance Dorr M. Anderson,
with the operator’s maintenance or
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane contains this AD, the regulatory
inspection program without obtaining
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. evaluation, any comments received, and
approval of an AMOC, provided the
procedures and tests identified as RC can be [FR Doc. 2016–15929 Filed 7–11–16; 8:45 am] other information. The street address for
done and the airplane can be put back in an BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
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5527) is Docket Management Facility, and right hand engine pylons. A quality on the determination of the cost to the
U.S. Department of Transportation, review revealed that bores located on upper public.
Docket Operations, M–30, West and lower stiffener joints to the web at pylon
Frame 41 were improperly drilled. Fettlings Conclusion
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
of borings, for fixing diameter 4 mm
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., [millimeters] and 5 mm, were found
We reviewed the relevant data and
Washington, DC 20590. ovalized, too deep and having irregular determined that air safety and the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom surface qualities under the head of fixing. public interest require adopting this AD
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Dassault Aviation identified the individual with the changes described previously
International Branch, ANM–116, airplanes that are potentially affected by this except for minor editorial changes. We
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, production deficiency. have determined that these minor
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA This condition, if not detected and changes:
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; corrected, would adversely affect the • Are consistent with the intent that
structural integrity of the airplane.
fax 425–227–1149. was proposed in the NPRM for
To address this potential unsafe condition
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin correcting the unsafe condition; and
(SB) 7X–346 to provide corrective action • Do not add any additional burden
Discussion upon the public than was already
instructions.
We issued a notice of proposed For the reasons described above, this proposed in the NPRM.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR [EASA] AD requires a one-time [detailed]
part 39 by adding an AD that would visual [and rototest] inspection for Related Service Information Under 1
apply to certain Dassault Aviation unsatisfactory bores and, depending on CFR Part 51
Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The findings, repair of affected stiffener bores. We reviewed Dassault Service
NPRM published in the Federal A bore is not satisfactory if it has any Bulletin 7X–346, dated April 24, 2015.
Register on March 1, 2016 (81 FR surface defects greater than or equal to The service information describes
10535) (‘‘the NPRM’’). 0.5 mm or if any chamfer dimension or procedures for a one-time inspection
The European Aviation Safety Agency edge distance value is not within the and repair of the bores on stiffeners at
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent dimensions specified in Dassault Frame 41 on the engine pylons.
for the Member States of the European Aviation Service Bulletin 7X–346, dated This service information is reasonably
Union, has issued Airworthiness April 24, 2015. You may examine the available because the interested parties
Directive 2015–0204, dated October 8, MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet have access to it through their normal
2015 (referred to after this as the at http://www.regulations.gov by course of business or by the means
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness searching for and locating Docket No. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct FAA–2016–3987.
an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Costs of Compliance
Aviation FALCON 7X airplanes. The Comments We estimate that this AD affects 55
MCAI states: We gave the public the opportunity to airplanes of U.S. registry.
On the assembly line of Falcon 7X participate in developing this AD. We We estimate the following costs to
airplanes, defects were detected on left hand received no comments on the NPRM or comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ................... 66 work-hours × $85 per hour = $5,610 ............................................. $0 $5,610 $308,550
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes
any necessary repair that would be required inspection. We have no way of that might need this repair:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Repair ............................................................................................... 20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700 .. $149 $1,849
According to the manufacturer, some rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, air commerce by prescribing regulations
of the costs of this AD may be covered section 106, describes the authority of for practices, methods, and procedures
under warranty, thereby reducing the the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the Administrator finds necessary for
cost impact on affected individuals. We Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more safety in air commerce. This regulation
do not control warranty coverage for detail the scope of the Agency’s is within the scope of that authority
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affected individuals. As a result, we authority. because it addresses an unsafe condition
have included all costs in our cost We are issuing this rulemaking under that is likely to exist or develop on
estimate. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, products identified in this rulemaking
Authority for This Rulemaking Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: action.
General requirements.’’ Under that
Title 49 of the United States Code section, Congress charges the FAA with
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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Regulatory Findings and lower stiffener joints to the web at a by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
certain frame. We are issuing this AD to 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
We determined that this AD will not detect and correct an unsatisfactory bore that EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. If
have federalism implications under can adversely affect the structural integrity of approved by the DOA, the approval must
Executive Order 13132. This AD will the airplane. include the DOA-authorized signature.
not have a substantial direct effect on
(f) Compliance (k) Related Information
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, Comply with this AD within the Refer to Mandatory Continuing
or on the distribution of power and compliance times specified, unless already Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
done. 2015–0204, dated October 8, 2015, for related
responsibilities among the various
information. This MCAI may be found on the
levels of government. (g) Inspect Bores
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
For the reasons discussed above, I Within 4,000 flight cycles or 98 months, searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
certify that this AD: whichever occurs first since date of issuance 2016–3987.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory of the original airworthiness certificate or
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; date of issuance of the original export (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the certificate of airworthiness, do a detailed (1) The Director of the Federal Register
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures visual and rototest inspection of the bores, approved the incorporation by reference
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); located on upper and lower stiffener joints to (IBR) of the service information listed in this
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in the web at pylon Frame 41, to determine if paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
the bores are not satisfactory, in accordance part 51.
Alaska; and with the Accomplishment Instructions of
4. Will not have a significant (2) You must use this service information
Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–346, dated as applicable to do the actions required by
economic impact, positive or negative, April 24, 2015. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
on a substantial number of small entities (i) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–346, dated
under the criteria of the Regulatory (h) Repair
April 24, 2015.
Flexibility Act. If, during the inspection required by (ii) Reserved.
paragraph (g) of this AD, it is determined that (3) For service information identified in
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 any bore is not satisfactory: Before further this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation flight, repair affected bores, in accordance Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
safety, Incorporation by reference, with the Accomplishment Instructions of 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–346, dated telephone: 201–440–6700; Internet: http://
Safety. April 24, 2015, except as required by www.dassaultfalcon.com.
Adoption of the Amendment paragraph (i) of this AD. (4) You may view this service information
Accordingly, under the authority (i) Exceptions at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
delegated to me by the Administrator, Where the Dassault Service Bulletin 7X– 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 346, dated April 24, 2015, specifies to contact
Dassault Aviation: Before further flight, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
follows: (5) You may view this service information
repair using a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, that is incorporated by reference at the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS National Archives and Records
DIRECTIVES Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Administration (NARA). For information on
Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design the availability of this material at NARA, call
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
continues to read as follows: Organization Approval (DOA).
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions locations.html.
The following provisions also apply to this Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 23,
§ 39.13 [Amended] AD: 2016.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Dorr M. Anderson,
the following new airworthiness (AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
directive (AD): Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
2016–13–15 Dassault Aviation: approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested [FR Doc. 2016–15930 Filed 7–11–16; 8:45 am]
Amendment 39–18580. Docket No. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
FAA–2016–3987; Directorate Identifier In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
2015–NM–165–AD. request to your principal inspector or local
(a) Effective Date Flight Standards District Office, as DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
appropriate. If sending information directly
This AD is effective August 16, 2016. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Federal Aviation Administration
(b) Affected ADs Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
None. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind 14 CFR Part 39
(c) Applicability Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; [Docket No. FAA–2015–3632; Directorate
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. Identifier 2015–NM–023–AD; Amendment
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- 39–18590; AD 2016–14–09]
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in
any category, manufacturer serial numbers 1 AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
through 221 inclusive, except serial numbers any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate RIN 2120–AA64
182 and 220. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
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inspector, the manager of the local flight Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(d) Subject standards district office/certificate holding Airplanes
Air Transport Association (ATA) of district office. The AMOC approval letter
America Code 53, Fuselage. must specifically reference this AD. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Administration (FAA), Department of
(e) Reason requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Transportation (DOT).
This AD was prompted by a report of actions from a manufacturer, the action must ACTION: Final rule.
improperly drilled bores, located on upper be accomplished using a method approved
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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 is effective August 16, 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 44987 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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