81 FR 52752 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 154 (August 10, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 154 (August 10, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 154 (Wednesday, August 10, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52752-52755] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-18488] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5464; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-097-AD; Amendment 39-18607; AD 2016-16-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-10-01 for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. AD 2011-10-01 required repetitive functional tests of the ram air turbine (RAT) heater, and repair if necessary. This new AD requires revision of the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This AD was prompted by the need for new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and systems. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity and reduced control of these airplanes due to the failure of system components. DATES: This AD is effective September 14, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 14, 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 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- 5464. 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- 5464; 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 address for the Docket Office (telephone 800- 647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011-10-01, Amendment 39-16682 (76 FR 25535, May 5, 2011) (``AD 2011-10-01''). AD 2011-10-01 applied to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal [[Page 52753]] Register on April 20, 2016 (81 FR 23206) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by the need for new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and systems. The NPRM proposed to require revision of the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity and reduced control of these airplanes due to the failure of system components. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive AD 2015-0095, dated May 29, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation FALCON 7X airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements for the FALCON 7X type design are included in Dassault Aviation FALCON 7X Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter 5-40 and are approved by EASA. To ensure accomplishment of the maintenance tasks, and implementation of the airworthiness limitations, as specified in Dassault Aviation FALCON 7X AMM chapter 5-40 original issue, including temporary revision (TR) TR-01, EASA issued AD 2008-0221. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault Aviation issued revision 4 of the FALCON 7X AMM chapter 5-40, which introduces new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. Dassault Aviation AMM chapter 5-40 revision 4 contains, among others, the following changes: --Fatigue and Damage tolerance airworthiness limitations, --Miscellaneous Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitation Items, --Periodic restoration of the DC generators (this action was required by EASA AD 2009-0254), --Functional test of the Ram Air Turbine heater (this action was required by EASA AD 2010-0033) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2011-10- 01], --Special detailed fatigue inspection of fastener holes at front spar/wing lower panel connections at RIB 26, --Operational test of the IRS3 power supply weight-on- wheel logic, --Inspection of the interface between wheel keys and brake inboard rotor, --Operational test of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator (HSTA) electrical motor reversion, --Operational test of the HSTA trim emergency command, --Detailed inspection of the brake heat sink. The maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations, as specified in the FALCON 7X AMM chapter 5-40, have been identified as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness of the FALCON 7X type design. Failure to accomplish the actions specified in AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 4 may result in an unsafe condition. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2009-0254 and EASA AD 2010-0033, which are superseded, and requires accomplishment of the maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations, as specified in Dassault Aviation FALCON 7X AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 4. 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- 5464. This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with these actions and/or CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on the affected airplanes before accomplishing the revision of the airplane maintenance or inspection program specified in this AD, do not need to be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the airplane maintenance or inspection program or airworthiness limitations section (ALS) has been revised as required by this AD, future maintenance actions on these components must be done in accordance with the CDCCLs. 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:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Dassault Aviation issued Chapter 5-40-00, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, Revision 4, dated February 2, 2015, of the Dassault Falcon 7X Maintenance Manual, which introduces new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and systems. 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 45 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Functional test retained from AD 1 work-hour x $85 $0 $85 per inspection $3,825 per 2011-10-01. per hour = $85. cycle. inspection cycle. Revise maintenance or inspection 1 work-hour x $85 0 $85................ $3,825. program. per hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 52754]] 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-10-01, Amendment 39-16682 (76 FR 25535, May 5, 2011), and adding the following new AD: 2016-16-09 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18607; Docket No. FAA- 2016-5464; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-097-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 14, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2011-10-01, Amendment 39-16682 (76 FR 25535, May 5, 2011) (``AD 2011-10-01''). This AD affects AD 2014-16-23, Amendment 39-17947 (79 FR 52545, September 4, 2014) (``AD 2014-16- 23''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the need for new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and systems. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity and reduced control of these airplanes due to the failure of system components. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Functional Test of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) Heater, With New Terminating Action and Specific Delegation Approval Language This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2011-10-01, with new terminating action and specific delegation approval language. At the applicable times specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do a functional test of the RAT heater using a method approved by either 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). Repeat the functional test of the RAT heater thereafter at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD until the revision required by paragraph (h) of this AD is done. If any functional test fails, before further flight, repair using a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Dassault Aviation's EASA DOA. (1) For Model FALCON 7X airplanes on which modification M0305 has not been done and on which Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-018, dated March 6, 2009, has not been done: Within 650 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, do a functional test of the RAT heater and repeat the functional test of the RAT heater thereafter at intervals not to exceed 650 flight hours. (2) For Model FALCON 7X airplanes on which modification M0305 has been done or on which Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-018, dated March 6, 2009, has been done: Within 1,900 flight hours after June 9, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-10-01), or after modification M0305 or Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-018, dated March 6, 2009, has been done, whichever occurs later, do a functional test of the RAT heater. Repeat the functional test of the RAT heater thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,900 flight hours. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Additional guidance for doing the functional test of the RAT heater required by paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in Task 24-50-25-720-801, Functional Test of the RAT Heater, dated January 16, 2009, of the Dassault FALCON 7X Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). (h) New Requirement of This AD: Revise the Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the information specified in Chapter 5-40-00, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, Revision 4, dated February 2, 2015, of the Dassault Falcon 7X Maintenance Manual (MM). The initial compliance times for the tasks specified in Chapter 5-40-00, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, Revision 4, dated February 2, 2015, of the Dassault Falcon 7X MM are at the applicable compliance times specified in Chapter 5-40-00, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, Revision 4, dated February 2, 2015, of the Dassault Falcon 7X MM, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (i) Terminating Actions for Certain Requirements of This AD and AD 2014-16-23 (1) Accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) Accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (q) of AD 2014-16- 23. (j) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: [[Page 52755]] (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]. (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. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2015-0095, dated May 29, 2015, 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-2016-5464. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. (m) 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 5-40-00, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, Revision 4, dated February 2, 2015, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X 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 July 27, 2016. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-18488 Filed 8-9-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(h) Service Information Used To Install Part (m) Material Incorporated by Reference prompted by the need for new and more
Affected (1) The Director of the Federal Register restrictive maintenance requirements
Paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD approved the incorporation by reference and airworthiness limitations for
identify the service information that was (IBR) of the service information listed in this airplane structures and systems. We are
used to install the T3CAS, as specified in paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR issuing this AD to prevent reduced
paragraph (g) of this AD. part 51. structural integrity and reduced control
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3271. (2) You must use this service information
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3286. of these airplanes due to the failure of
as applicable to do the actions required by
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3301. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. system components.
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–4282. (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission DATES: This AD is effective September
(i) Parts Installation Limitations (AOT) A34L003–13, Revision 01, dated May 14, 2016.
26, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register
As of the effective date of this AD, (ii) Reserved. approved the incorporation by reference
installation on an airplane of a T3CAS unit (3) For service information identified in
having a part number specified in paragraph of a certain publication listed in this AD
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness as of September 14, 2016.
(g) of this AD is acceptable, provided that, Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
following installation, the T3CAS unit is 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 ADDRESSES: For service information
power cycled on a recurrent basis, as 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email identified in this final rule, contact
required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
(j) Credit for Previous Actions Internet http://www.airbus.com. Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
This paragraph provides credit for actions (4) You may view this service information Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone: 201–
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 440–6700; Internet: http://
actions were performed before the effective 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
date of this AD using Airbus AOT A34L003– information on the availability of this view this service information at the
13, dated November 25, 2013. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(5) You may view this service information
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions that is incorporated by reference at the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
The following provisions also apply to this National Archives and Records For information on the availability of
AD: Administration (NARA). For information on this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance the availability of this material at NARA, call 1221. It is also available on the Internet
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// at http://www.regulations.gov by
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- searching for and locating Docket No.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested locations.html. FAA–2016–5464.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 25,
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Examining the AD Docket
2016.
request to your principal inspector or local You may examine the AD docket on
Flight Standards District Office, as Victor Wicklund,
appropriate. If sending information directly Acting Manager, Transport Airplane the Internet at http://
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, [FR Doc. 2016–18493 Filed 8–9–16; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
5464; or in person at the Docket
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
contains this AD, the regulatory
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Federal Aviation Administration evaluation, any comments received, and
principal inspector, or lacking a principal other information. The address for the
inspector, the manager of the local flight 14 CFR Part 39 Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
standards district office/certificate holding is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5464; Directorate
district office.
Identifier 2015–NM–097–AD; Amendment
Department of Transportation, Docket
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Operations, M–30, West Building
39–18607; AD 2016–16–09]
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
DC 20590.
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Aviation Airplanes
the European Aviation Safety Agency Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design AGENCY: Federal Aviation International Branch, ANM–116,
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Administration (FAA), Department of Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
the DOA, the approval must include the Transportation (DOT). 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
DOA-authorized signature. 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
ACTION: Final rule.
(l) Related Information fax 425–227–1149.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUMMARY: We are superseding SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Information (MCAI)) EASA Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–10–
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0125, dated 01 for all Dassault Aviation Model Discussion
July 1, 2015; corrected July 3, 2015, for FALCON 7X airplanes. AD 2011–10–01 We issued a notice of proposed
related information. This MCAI may be required repetitive functional tests of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
found in the AD docket on the Internet at the ram air turbine (RAT) heater, and part 39 to supersede AD 2011–10–01,
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–5462.
repair if necessary. This new AD Amendment 39–16682 (76 FR 25535,
(2) Service information identified in this requires revision of the maintenance or May 5, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–10–01’’). AD
AD that is not incorporated by reference is inspection program to incorporate new 2011–10–01 applied to all Dassault
available at the addresses specified in maintenance requirements and Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. airworthiness limitations. This AD was The NPRM published in the Federal
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Register on April 20, 2016 (81 FR —Special detailed fatigue inspection of on the affected airplanes before
23206) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was fastener holes at front spar/wing lower accomplishing the revision of the
prompted by the need for new and more panel connections at RIB 26, airplane maintenance or inspection
—Operational test of the IRS3 power supply
restrictive maintenance requirements weight-on- wheel logic,
program specified in this AD, do not
and airworthiness limitations for —Inspection of the interface between wheel need to be reworked in accordance with
airplane structures and systems. The keys and brake inboard rotor, the CDCCLs. However, once the airplane
NPRM proposed to require revision of —Operational test of the Horizontal maintenance or inspection program or
the maintenance or inspection program Stabilizer Trim Actuator (HSTA) electrical airworthiness limitations section (ALS)
to incorporate new maintenance motor reversion, has been revised as required by this AD,
requirements and airworthiness —Operational test of the HSTA trim future maintenance actions on these
emergency command,
limitations. We are issuing this AD to components must be done in
—Detailed inspection of the brake heat sink.
prevent reduced structural integrity and accordance with the CDCCLs.
The maintenance tasks and airworthiness
reduced control of these airplanes due limitations, as specified in the FALCON 7X Comments
to the failure of system components. AMM chapter 5–40, have been identified as
The European Aviation Safety Agency mandatory actions for continued We gave the public the opportunity to
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent airworthiness of the FALCON 7X type participate in developing this AD. We
for the Member States of the European design. Failure to accomplish the actions received no comments on the NPRM or
specified in AMM chapter 5–40 at revision 4 on the determination of the cost to the
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness may result in an unsafe condition.
Directive AD 2015–0095, dated May 29, public.
For the reasons described above, this
2015 (referred to after this as the [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA Conclusion
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness AD 2009–0254 and EASA AD 2010–0033,
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct which are superseded, and requires We reviewed the relevant data and
an unsafe condition for all Dassault accomplishment of the maintenance tasks determined that air safety and the
Aviation FALCON 7X airplanes. The and airworthiness limitations, as specified in public interest require adopting this AD
MCAI states:
Dassault Aviation FALCON 7X AMM chapter as proposed except for minor editorial
5–40 at revision 4. changes. We have determined that these
The airworthiness limitations and minor changes:
You may examine the MCAI in the
maintenance requirements for the FALCON • Are consistent with the intent that
7X type design are included in Dassault AD docket on the Internet at http://
Aviation FALCON 7X Aircraft Maintenance www.regulations.gov by searching for was proposed in the NPRM for
Manual (AMM) chapter 5–40 and are and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– correcting the unsafe condition; and
approved by EASA. To ensure 5464. • Do not add any additional burden
accomplishment of the maintenance tasks, This AD requires revisions to certain upon the public than was already
and implementation of the airworthiness operator maintenance documents to proposed in the NPRM.
limitations, as specified in Dassault Aviation include new actions (e.g., inspections)
FALCON 7X AMM chapter 5–40 original Related Service Information Under 1
and/or Critical Design Configuration
issue, including temporary revision (TR) TR– CFR Part 51
Control Limitations (CDCCLs).
01, EASA issued AD 2008–0221. Compliance with these actions and/or Dassault Aviation issued Chapter 5–
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 40–00, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT
Aviation issued revision 4 of the FALCON 7X
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been 107838, Revision 4, dated February 2,
AMM chapter 5–40, which introduces new
and more restrictive maintenance previously modified, altered, or repaired 2015, of the Dassault Falcon 7X
requirements and/or airworthiness in the areas addressed by this AD, the Maintenance Manual, which introduces
limitations. operator may not be able to accomplish new and more restrictive maintenance
Dassault Aviation AMM chapter 5–40 the actions described in the revisions. In requirements and airworthiness
revision 4 contains, among others, the this situation, to comply with 14 CFR limitations for airplane structures and
following changes: 91.403(c), the operator must request systems. This service information is
—Fatigue and Damage tolerance approval for an alternative method of reasonably available because the
airworthiness limitations, compliance according to paragraph interested parties have access to it
—Miscellaneous Certification Maintenance (k)(1) of this AD. The request should through their normal course of business
Requirements and Airworthiness include a description of changes to the or by the means identified in the
Limitation Items, required inspections that will ensure the ADDRESSES section.
—Periodic restoration of the DC generators
continued operational safety of the
(this action was required by EASA AD Costs of Compliance
2009–0254), airplane.
—Functional test of the Ram Air Turbine Notwithstanding any other We estimate that this AD affects 45
heater (this action was required by EASA maintenance or operational airplanes of U.S. registry.
AD 2010–0033) [which corresponds to requirements, components that have We estimate the following costs to
FAA AD 2011–10–01], been identified as airworthy or installed comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Functional test retained from 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $0 $85 per inspection cycle ........ $3,825 per inspection cycle.
AD 2011–10–01. $85.
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Revise maintenance or in- 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = 0 $85 ......................................... $3,825.
spection program. $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] 7X–018, dated March 6, 2009, has not been
done: Within 650 flight hours after the
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by effective date of this AD, do a functional test
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) of the RAT heater and repeat the functional
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2011–10–01, Amendment 39–16682 (76 test of the RAT heater thereafter at intervals
section 106, describes the authority of FR 25535, May 5, 2011), and adding the not to exceed 650 flight hours.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: following new AD: (2) For Model FALCON 7X airplanes on
which modification M0305 has been done or
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 2016–16–09 Dassault Aviation:
on which Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–018,
detail the scope of the Agency’s Amendment 39–18607; Docket No.
dated March 6, 2009, has been done: Within
authority. FAA–2016–5464; Directorate Identifier
1,900 flight hours after June 9, 2011 (the
2015–NM–097–AD.
We are issuing this rulemaking under effective date of AD 2011–10–01), or after
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Effective Date modification M0305 or Dassault Service
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: This AD is effective September 14, 2016. Bulletin 7X–018, dated March 6, 2009, has
been done, whichever occurs later, do a
General requirements.’’ Under that
(b) Affected ADs functional test of the RAT heater. Repeat the
section, Congress charges the FAA with functional test of the RAT heater thereafter at
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces AD 2011–10–01,
Amendment 39–16682 (76 FR 25535, May 5, intervals not to exceed 1,900 flight hours.
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–10–01’’). This AD affects Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:
for practices, methods, and procedures AD 2014–16–23, Amendment 39–17947 (79 Additional guidance for doing the functional
the Administrator finds necessary for FR 52545, September 4, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014– test of the RAT heater required by paragraph
safety in air commerce. This regulation 16–23’’). (g) of this AD can be found in Task 24–50–
is within the scope of that authority 25–720–801, Functional Test of the RAT
(c) Applicability Heater, dated January 16, 2009, of the
because it addresses an unsafe condition
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Dassault FALCON 7X Aircraft Maintenance
that is likely to exist or develop on
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in Manual (AMM).
products identified in this rulemaking any category, all serial numbers.
action. (h) New Requirement of This AD: Revise the
(d) Subject Maintenance or Inspection Program
Regulatory Findings
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Within 30 days after the effective date of
We determined that this AD will not America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
have federalism implications under Checks. program, as applicable, by incorporating the
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (e) Reason information specified in Chapter 5–40–00,
not have a substantial direct effect on Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838,
This AD was prompted by the need for Revision 4, dated February 2, 2015, of the
the States, on the relationship between new and more restrictive maintenance Dassault Falcon 7X Maintenance Manual
the national government and the States, requirements and airworthiness limitations (MM). The initial compliance times for the
or on the distribution of power and for airplane structures and systems. We are tasks specified in Chapter 5–40–00,
responsibilities among the various issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838,
levels of government. integrity and reduced control of these Revision 4, dated February 2, 2015, of the
airplanes due to the failure of system Dassault Falcon 7X MM are at the applicable
For the reasons discussed above, I
components. compliance times specified in Chapter 5–40–
certify that this AD: 00, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Compliance
Revision 4, dated February 2, 2015, of the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Comply with this AD within the Dassault Falcon 7X MM, or within 30 days
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the compliance times specified, unless already after the effective date of this AD, whichever
done. occurs later.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (g) Retained Functional Test of the Ram Air (i) Terminating Actions for Certain
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Turbine (RAT) Heater, With New Requirements of This AD and AD 2014–16–
Alaska; and Terminating Action and Specific Delegation 23
Approval Language
4. Will not have a significant (1) Accomplishment of the revision
economic impact, positive or negative, This paragraph restates the requirements of required by paragraph (h) of this AD
paragraph (g) of AD 2011–10–01, with new terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)
on a substantial number of small entities terminating action and specific delegation of this AD.
under the criteria of the Regulatory approval language. At the applicable times (2) Accomplishment of the revision
Flexibility Act. specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this required by paragraph (h) of this AD
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 AD, do a functional test of the RAT heater terminates the requirements of paragraph (q)
using a method approved by either the of AD 2014–16–23.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the (j) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or
safety, Incorporation by reference, Critical Design Configuration Control
Safety. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design Limitations (CDCCLs)
Adoption of the Amendment Organization Approval (DOA). Repeat the After the maintenance or inspection
functional test of the RAT heater thereafter at program, as applicable, has been revised as
Accordingly, under the authority the applicable time specified in paragraph required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no
delegated to me by the Administrator, (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD until the revision alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as required by paragraph (h) of this AD is done. intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless
follows: If any functional test fails, before further the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are
flight, repair using a method approved by approved as an alternative method of
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS either the Manager, International Branch, compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
DIRECTIVES ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of
FAA; or EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA this AD.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 DOA.
(1) For Model FALCON 7X airplanes on (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
continues to read as follows: which modification M0305 has not been The following provisions also apply to this
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. done and on which Dassault Service Bulletin AD:
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 27, https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 2016. may view this referenced service
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Victor Wicklund, information at the FAA, Transport
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. SW., Renton, WA. For information on
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
[FR Doc. 2016–18488 Filed 8–9–16; 8:45 am] the availability of this material at the
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
Flight Standards District Office, as available on the Internet at http://
appropriate. If sending information directly www.regulations.gov by searching for
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 8429.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Federal Aviation Administration
Examining the AD Docket
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. [Docket No. FAA–2015–8429; Directorate the Internet at http://
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Identifier 2015–NM–122–AD; Amendment www.regulations.gov by searching for
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 39–18608; AD 2016–16–10] and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 8429; or in person at the Docket
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective RIN 2120–AA64
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
be accomplished using a method approved Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
contains this AD, the regulatory
EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. If
AGENCY: Federal Aviation evaluation, any comments received, and
approved by the DOA, the approval must Administration (FAA), DOT. other information. The address for the
include the DOA-authorized signature. ACTION: Final rule. Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
(l) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Department of Transportation, Docket
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Operations, M–30, West Building
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD The Boeing Company Model 747–100, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
2015–0095, dated May 29, 2015, for related 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
information. This MCAI may be found in the 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747– DC 20590.
AD docket on the Internet at http:// 400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and
www.regulations.gov by searching for and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill
747SP series airplanes. This AD was Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–5464. prompted by reports of fatigue cracks in
(2) Service information identified in this Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
the station 320 crown frame and in Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
window post number 3. This AD Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. requires repetitive inspections for cracks 3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425–
and missing fasteners of the station 320 917–6590; email: Bill.Ashforth@faa.gov.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference crown frame, cracks in the web and
flange surfaces of the forward segment SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of window post number 3, and missing Discussion
(IBR) of the service information listed in this fasteners and cracks of the window
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR We issued a notice of proposed
upper sill; post-modification
part 51. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
inspections for cracks of the window
(2) You must use this service information part 39 by adding an AD that would
upper sill; a one-time fastener rework;
as applicable to do the actions required by apply to certain The Boeing Company
and related investigative and corrective
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B
(i) Chapter 5–40–00, Airworthiness actions if necessary. We are issuing this
SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F,
Limitations, DGT 107838, Revision 4, dated AD to detect and correct fatigue
747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–
February 2, 2015, of the Dassault Aviation cracking and missing fasteners of the
400F, 747SR, and 747SP series
Falcon 7X Maintenance Manual. station 320 crown frame, cracking of the
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
(ii) Reserved. window post number 3, and cracking of
Federal Register on January 13, 2016
(3) For service information identified in the window upper sill, which could
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet (81 FR 1577) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM
result in an in-flight decompression and
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box was prompted by reports of fatigue
a loss of structural integrity of the
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; cracks in the station 320 crown frame
fuselage.
telephone: 201–440–6700; Internet: http:// and in window post number 3. The
www.dassaultfalcon.com. DATES: This AD is effective September NPRM proposed to require repetitive
(4) You may view this service information 14, 2016. inspections for cracks and missing
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, The Director of the Federal Register fasteners of the station 320 crown frame,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For approved the incorporation by reference cracks in the web and flange surfaces of
information on the availability of this of a certain publication listed in this AD the forward segment of window post
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. as of September 14, 2016. number 3, and missing fasteners and
(5) You may view this service information
ADDRESSES: For service information cracks of the window upper sill; post-
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that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
identified in this final rule, contact modification inspections for cracks of
Administration (NARA). For information on Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the window upper sill; a one-time
the availability of this material at NARA, call Attention: Data & Services Management, fastener rework; and related
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA investigative and corrective actions if
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000, necessary. We are issuing this AD to
locations.html. extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet detect and correct fatigue cracking and
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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 14, 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 52752 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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