81 FR 51317 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 150 (August 4, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 150 (Thursday, August 4, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 51317-51320] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-18167] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5594; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-169-AD; Amendment 39-18596; AD 2016-15-05] 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 all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a review that identified a nonconformity between the torque value applied to the screw-nuts of aileron servo actuators, and the torque value specified by the type design. This AD requires replacing certain aileron servo actuators with serviceable servo actuators. We are issuing this AD to prevent desynchronization between two servo actuator barrels, which could lead to reduced control of the airplane during roll maneuvers at low altitude. DATES: This AD is effective September 8, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 8, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5594. 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- 5594; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this 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 425-227-1139. 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 all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2016 (81 FR 23214) (``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 2014-0184, dated August 7, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states: A quality review of recently delivered aeroplanes identified a non-conformity concerning the torque value applied to screw-nuts of aileron servo actuators, which was inconsistent with the value specified by the type design. The subsequent investigation demonstrated that the washer which is bent on nut and rod ensures the affected selector synchronisation between two servo actuator barrels for a minimum of 2,000 flight hours (FH). After this period, a possible de-synchronization of the affected selector assembly may occur. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to reduced control of the aeroplane during roll manoeuvers at low altitude. To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin (SB) F900EX-476 Revision 1 and SB F2000EX- 350 to provide replacement instructions for the affected aileron servo actuators, as applicable to aeroplane type. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires replacement of affected aileron servo actuators with serviceable parts. This [EASA] AD also identifies that the affected aileron servo actuators can be re-qualified as serviceable parts only after a refurbishment accomplished by an approved maintenance organization. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 5594. 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 as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes: [[Page 51318]]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 Bulletins F900EX-476, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2014; and F2000EX-350, dated April 9, 2014. The service information describes procedures for removing the aileron servo actuator. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 284 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 14 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 $43,460 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $12,680,600, or $44,650 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this 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): 2016-15-05 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18596; Docket No. FAA- 2016-5594; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-169-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 8, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a review that identified a nonconformity between the torque value applied to the screw-nuts of aileron servo actuators, and the torque value specified by the type design. We are issuing this AD to prevent desynchronization between two servo actuator barrels, which could lead to reduced control of the airplane during roll maneuvers at low altitude. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement of Aileron Servo Actuator At the later of the applicable times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Replace each affected aileron servo actuator, as identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD (for Model FALCON 900EX airplanes) or figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD (for Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes), with a serviceable part in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-476, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-350, dated April 9, 2014; except where Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-476, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2014; or F2000EX-350, dated April 9, 2014; specify to ``remove'' the applicable aileron servo actuator, this AD requires replacement of the applicable aileron servo actuator. A serviceable part is one that is specified in the ``New P/N'' column in the table of paragraph 3., ``Material Information,'' of Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-476, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-350, dated April 9, 2014. (1) For airplanes on which the aileron servo actuator was not replaced during maintenance: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Within 25 months or 1,640 flight hours, whichever occurs first, since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or date of issuance for the original export certificate of airworthiness. (ii) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (2) For airplanes on which the aileron servo actuator was replaced during maintenance: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Within 1,640 flight hours after replacement of the aileron servo actuator during maintenance. (ii) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The affected aileron servo actuators are known to be installed before airplane delivery on Model FALCON 900EX airplanes having serial numbers (S/Ns) 265 through 270 inclusive, S/N 272 and S/N 273; Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes having S/N 243, S/Ns 246 through 258 inclusive, S/Ns 260 through 263 inclusive, S/Ns 702 through 710 inclusive and S/N 714; and during a maintenance operation on Model FALCON 900EX airplane having S/N 177, after airplane delivery. [[Page 51319]] Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Actuators on Model FALCON 900EX Airplanes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ With actuator Model FALCON 900EX airplane having S/N-- part number And actuator (P/N)-- S/N-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 177..................................... 103117-06 5003 265..................................... 103117-06 5002 266..................................... 103117-05 5000 103117-06 5007 267..................................... 103117-05 5001 268..................................... 103117-05 5004 269..................................... 103117-05 5005 103117-06 5011 270..................................... 103117-06 5012 103117-13 5017 272..................................... 103117-05 5010 103117-14 5016 273..................................... 103117-13 5014 103117-14 5020 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Figure 2 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Actuators on Model FALCON 2000EX Airplanes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model FALCON 2000EX airplane having S/N-- With actuator And actuator P/N-- S/N-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 243..................................... 103151-08 5002 246..................................... 103151-07 5000 103151-08 5003 247..................................... 103151-07 5001 103151-08 5006 248..................................... 103151-07 5004 103151-08 5007 249..................................... 103151-07 5005 103151-08 5012 250..................................... 103151-07 5008 103151-08 5013 251..................................... 103151-07 5009 103151-08 5014 252..................................... 103151-07 5011 103151-08 5016 253..................................... 103151-07 5010 103151-08 5015 254..................................... 103151-08 5017 103151-07 5018 255..................................... 103151-07 5019 103151-08 5022 256..................................... 103151-07 5021 103151-08 5023 257..................................... 103151-08 5024 103151-07 5026 258..................................... 103151-07 5027 103151-08 5033 260..................................... 103151-08 5032 103151-07 5035 261..................................... 103151-08 5037 103151-07 5041 262..................................... 103151-08 5039 103151-07 5047 263..................................... 103151-08 5044 103151-09 5064 702..................................... 103151-07 5029 703..................................... 103151-07 5034 103151-08 5042 704..................................... 103151-08 5036 103151-07 5040 705..................................... 103151-08 5038 103151-07 5046 706..................................... 103151-08 5043 103151-07 5048 707..................................... 103151-07 5054 103151-08 5057 708..................................... 103151-08 5045 103151-07 5050 709..................................... 103151-08 5074 [[Page 51320]] 710..................................... 103151-07 5051 103151-08 5053 714..................................... 103151-09 5065 103151-10 5067 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, no aileron servo actuator having a P/N and S/N listed in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD or figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD is allowed to be installed on any airplane, unless the mark ``D1'' is included on the actuator repair placard. Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: The mark ``D1'' on an aileron servo actuator repair placard indicates that the affected part has been refurbished by an approved maintenance organization and is qualified as a serviceable part. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM- 116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1139. 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) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0184, dated August 7, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5594. (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 F900EX-476, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2014. (ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-350, dated April 9, 2014. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. (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 July 21, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-18167 Filed 8-3-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(m) Material Incorporated by Reference Dassault Aviation Model FALCON Discussion
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. We issued a notice of proposed
approved the incorporation by reference This AD was prompted by a review that rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(IBR) of the service information listed in this identified a nonconformity between the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
torque value applied to the screw-nuts apply to all Dassault Aviation Model
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
of aileron servo actuators, and the FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX
as applicable to do the actions required by torque value specified by the type airplanes. The NPRM published in the
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. design. This AD requires replacing Federal Register on April 20, 2016 (81
(i) Fokker F28 Appendix Service Bulletin certain aileron servo actuators with FR 23214) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
SBF28–28–056/APP01, dated July 15, 2014. serviceable servo actuators. We are The European Aviation Safety Agency
(ii) Fokker Manual Change Notification— issuing this AD to prevent (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Maintenance Documentation MCNM–F28– desynchronization between two servo for the Member States of the European
034 Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014.
actuator barrels, which could lead to Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
(iii) Fokker Manual Change Notification—
Maintenance Documentation MCNM–F28– reduced control of the airplane during Directive 2014–0184, dated August 7,
035, Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014. roll maneuvers at low altitude. 2014 (referred to after this as the
(iv) Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin DATES: This AD is effective September 8, Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
SBF28–28–056, dated January 9, 2014. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
(v) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–049, 2016.
an unsafe condition for all Dassault
Revision 2, dated November 3, 2014. The Director of the Federal Register Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and
(vi) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28– approved the incorporation by reference FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI
051, Revision 2, dated November 3, 2014. of certain publications listed in this AD
(3) For service information identified in states:
as of September 8, 2016.
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., A quality review of recently delivered
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, ADDRESSES: For service information aeroplanes identified a non-conformity
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; identified in this final rule, contact concerning the torque value applied to
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, screw-nuts of aileron servo actuators, which
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ was inconsistent with the value specified by
fokker.com; Internet http:// South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone the type design.
www.myfokkerfleet.com. 201–440–6700; Internet http:// The subsequent investigation demonstrated
(4) You may view this service information www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may that the washer which is bent on nut and rod
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, view this referenced service information ensures the affected selector synchronisation
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For at the FAA, Transport Airplane between two servo actuator barrels for a
information on the availability of this Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., minimum of 2,000 flight hours (FH). After
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Renton, WA. For information on the this period, a possible de-synchronization of
(5) You may view this service information the affected selector assembly may occur.
that is incorporated by reference at the
availability of this material at the FAA, This condition, if not corrected, could lead
National Archives and Records call 425–227–1221. It is also available to reduced control of the aeroplane during
Administration (NARA). For information on on the Internet at http:// roll manoeuvers at low altitude.
the availability of this material at NARA, call www.regulations.gov by searching for To address this potential unsafe condition,
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 5594. (SB) F900EX–476 Revision 1 and SB
locations.html. F2000EX–350 to provide replacement
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 21,
Examining the AD Docket instructions for the affected aileron servo
actuators, as applicable to aeroplane type.
2016.
You may examine the AD docket on For the reasons described above, this
Michael Kaszycki, the Internet at http:// [EASA] AD requires replacement of affected
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane www.regulations.gov by searching for aileron servo actuators with serviceable parts.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– This [EASA] AD also identifies that the
[FR Doc. 2016–18255 Filed 8–3–16; 8:45 am] affected aileron servo actuators can be re-
5594; or in person at the Docket qualified as serviceable parts only after a
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Management Facility between 9 a.m. refurbishment accomplished by an approved
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, maintenance organization.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You may examine the MCAI in the
contains this AD, the regulatory
AD docket on the Internet at http://
Federal Aviation Administration evaluation, any comments received, and
www.regulations.gov by searching for
other information. The street address for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
14 CFR Part 39 the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
5594.
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5594; Directorate U.S. Department of Transportation, Comments
Identifier 2014–NM–169–AD; Amendment Docket Operations, M–30, West
39–18596; AD 2016–15–05] We gave the public the opportunity to
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, participate in developing this AD. We
RIN 2120–AA64 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., received no comments on the NPRM or
Washington, DC 20590. on the determination of the cost to the
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom public.
Aviation Airplanes
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Conclusion
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
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International Branch, ANM–116,
Administration (FAA), Department of We reviewed the relevant data and
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Transportation (DOT). determined that air safety and the
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
ACTION: Final rule. public interest require adopting this AD
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
as proposed except for minor editorial
fax 425–227–1139.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new changes. We have determined that these
airworthiness directive (AD) for all SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: minor changes:
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• Are consistent with the intent that the national government and the States, between two servo actuator barrels, which
was proposed in the NPRM for or on the distribution of power and could lead to reduced control of the airplane
correcting the unsafe condition; and responsibilities among the various during roll maneuvers at low altitude.
• Do not add any additional burden levels of government. For the reasons (f) Compliance
upon the public than was already discussed above, I certify that this AD: Comply with this AD within the
proposed in the NPRM. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory compliance times specified, unless already
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; done.
Related Service Information Under 1 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
CFR Part 51 DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (g) Replacement of Aileron Servo Actuator
We reviewed Dassault Service (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); At the later of the applicable times
Bulletins F900EX–476, Revision 1, 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
dated June 25, 2014; and F2000EX–350, Alaska; and this AD: Replace each affected aileron servo
dated April 9, 2014. The service 4. Will not have a significant actuator, as identified in figure 1 to
information describes procedures for economic impact, positive or negative, paragraph (g) of this AD (for Model FALCON
removing the aileron servo actuator. on a substantial number of small entities 900EX airplanes) or figure 2 to paragraph (g)
This service information is reasonably under the criteria of the Regulatory of this AD (for Model FALCON 2000EX
Flexibility Act. airplanes), with a serviceable part in
available because the interested parties
accordance with the Accomplishment
have access to it through their normal List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin
course of business or by the means F900EX–476, Revision 1, dated June 25,
identified in the ADDRESSES section. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–
safety, Incorporation by reference, 350, dated April 9, 2014; except where
Costs of Compliance Safety. Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–476,
We estimate that this AD affects 284 Revision 1, dated June 25, 2014; or F2000EX–
Adoption of the Amendment
airplanes of U.S. registry. 350, dated April 9, 2014; specify to ‘‘remove’’
We also estimate that it will take Accordingly, under the authority the applicable aileron servo actuator, this AD
about 14 work-hours per product to delegated to me by the Administrator, requires replacement of the applicable
comply with the basic requirements of the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as aileron servo actuator. A serviceable part is
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 follows: one that is specified in the ‘‘New P/N’’
per work-hour. Required parts will cost column in the table of paragraph 3.,
about $43,460 per product. Based on PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS ‘‘Material Information,’’ of Dassault Service
these figures, we estimate the cost of DIRECTIVES Bulletin F900EX–476, Revision 1, dated June
25, 2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin
this AD on U.S. operators to be ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 F2000EX–350, dated April 9, 2014.
$12,680,600, or $44,650 per product. continues to read as follows: (1) For airplanes on which the aileron
Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. servo actuator was not replaced during
maintenance: At the later of the times
Title 49 of the United States Code specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii)
§ 39.13 [Amended]
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue of this AD.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (i) Within 25 months or 1,640 flight hours,
section 106, describes the authority of the following new airworthiness whichever occurs first, since the date of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: directive (AD): issuance of the original airworthiness
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 2016–15–05 Dassault Aviation: certificate or date of issuance for the original
detail the scope of the Agency’s Amendment 39–18596; Docket No. export certificate of airworthiness.
authority. FAA–2016–5594; Directorate Identifier (ii) Within 30 days after the effective date
We are issuing this rulemaking under 2014–NM–169–AD. of this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which the aileron
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Effective Date servo actuator was replaced during
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: This AD is effective September 8, 2016. maintenance: At the later of the times
General requirements.’’ Under that specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii)
section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs
of this AD.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in None. (i) Within 1,640 flight hours after
air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability replacement of the aileron servo actuator
for practices, methods, and procedures during maintenance.
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation (ii) Within 30 days after the effective date
the Administrator finds necessary for Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON
safety in air commerce. This regulation of this AD.
2000EX airplanes, certificated in any
is within the scope of that authority category. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The
because it addresses an unsafe condition affected aileron servo actuators are known to
that is likely to exist or develop on (d) Subject be installed before airplane delivery on
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Model FALCON 900EX airplanes having
products identified in this rulemaking
America Code 27, Flight Controls. serial numbers (S/Ns) 265 through 270
action. inclusive, S/N 272 and S/N 273; Model
Regulatory Findings (e) Reason FALCON 2000EX airplanes having S/N 243,
This AD was prompted by a review that S/Ns 246 through 258 inclusive, S/Ns 260
We determined that this AD will not identified a nonconformity between the through 263 inclusive, S/Ns 702 through 710
have federalism implications under torque value applied to the screw-nuts of inclusive and S/N 714; and during a
Executive Order 13132. This AD will aileron servo actuators, and the torque value maintenance operation on Model FALCON
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
not have a substantial direct effect on specified by the type design. We are issuing 900EX airplane having S/N 177, after
the States, on the relationship between this AD to prevent desynchronization airplane delivery.
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FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED ACTUATORS ON MODEL FALCON 2000EX AIRPLANES—
Continued
With actuator And actuator
Model FALCON 2000EX airplane having S/N— P/N— S/N—
710 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 103151–07 5051
103151–08 5053
714 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 103151–09 5065
103151–10 5067
(h) Parts Installation Limitation (k) Material Incorporated by Reference Airbus Model A300 B4–603, B4–605R,
As of the effective date of this AD, no (1) The Director of the Federal Register and B4–622R airplanes; and Model
aileron servo actuator having a P/N and S/N approved the incorporation by reference A310–304, –324, and –325 airplanes.
listed in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD (IBR) of the service information listed in this This AD was prompted by a report of a
or figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD is paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR crack found on door frame (FR) 73A
allowed to be installed on any airplane, part 51. between stringers 24 and 25. This AD
unless the mark ‘‘D1’’ is included on the (2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by requires inspections around the rivet
actuator repair placard.
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. heads of the seal retainer run-out holes
Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: The
(i) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–476, at certain frames and corrective actions
mark ‘‘D1’’ on an aileron servo actuator
repair placard indicates that the affected part Revision 1, dated June 25, 2014. if necessary. We are issuing this AD to
has been refurbished by an approved (ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX– detect and correct cracking of the door
maintenance organization and is qualified as 350, dated April 9, 2014. frame, which could result in reduced
a serviceable part. (3) For service information identified in structural integrity of the airplane.
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box
DATES: This AD is effective September 8,
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// 2016.
The following provisions also apply to this The Director of the Federal Register
www.dassaultfalcon.com.
AD: approved the incorporation by reference
(4) You may view this service information
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance of certain publications listed in this AD
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(AMOCs): The Manager, ANM–116,
International Branch, Transport Airplane
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For as of September 8, 2016.
information on the availability of this ADDRESSES: For service information
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. identified in this final rule, contact
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
(5) You may view this service information
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
that is incorporated by reference at the
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
National Archives and Records
request to your principal inspector or local 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
Administration (NARA). For information on
Flight Standards District Office, as +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
the availability of this material at NARA, call
appropriate. If sending information directly
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 51; email account.airworth-eas@
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- airbus.com; Internet http://
locations.html. www.airbus.com. You may view this
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 21, referenced service information at the
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 2016. FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1139. Michael Kaszycki, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Acting Manager, Transport Airplane For information on the availability of
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 1221. It is also available on the Internet
principal inspector, or lacking a principal [FR Doc. 2016–18167 Filed 8–3–16; 8:45 am]
inspector, the manager of the local flight BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
at http://www.regulations.gov by
standards district office/certificate holding searching for and locating Docket No.
district office. The AMOC approval letter FAA–2016–0466.
must specifically reference this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
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actions from a manufacturer, the action must the Internet at http://
be accomplished using a method approved 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or [Docket No. FAA–2016–0466; Directorate 0466; or in person at the Docket
the European Aviation Safety Agency Identifier 2014–NM–188–AD; Amendment
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design 39–18604; AD 2016–16–06]
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
the DOA, the approval must include the RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
DOA-authorized signature. contains this AD, the regulatory
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus evaluation, any comments received, and
(j) Related Information Airplanes other information. The street address for
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ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0184, dated Administration (FAA), Department of
August 7, 2014, for related information. This Transportation (DOT). U.S. Department of Transportation,
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the ACTION: Final rule. Docket Operations, M–30, West
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
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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 September 8, 2016. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1139. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 51317 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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