81_FR_55527 81 FR 55366 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

81 FR 55366 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 161 (August 19, 2016)

Page Range55366-55371
FR Document2016-19484

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include procedures to follow when an airplane is operating in icing conditions. This AD also provides optional terminating action for the AFM revision. This AD was prompted by a design review of in-production airplanes that identified a deficiency in certain wing anti-ice system ducting. A deficiency in the wing anti-ice system ducting could lead to undetected, reduced performance of the wing anti-ice system, with potential ice accretion and ingestion, possibly resulting in degraded engine power and degraded handling characteristics of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to ensure the flight crew has procedures for operating an airplane in icing conditions.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-8843; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-113-AD; 
Amendment 39-18615; AD 2016-17-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This 
AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include 
procedures to follow when an airplane is operating in icing conditions. 
This AD also provides optional terminating action for the AFM revision. 
This AD was prompted by a design review of in-production airplanes that 
identified a deficiency in certain wing anti-ice system ducting. A 
deficiency in the wing anti-ice system ducting could lead to 
undetected, reduced performance of the wing anti-ice system, with 
potential ice accretion and ingestion, possibly resulting in degraded 
engine power and degraded handling characteristics of the airplane. We 
are issuing this AD to ensure the flight crew has procedures for 
operating an airplane in icing conditions.

DATES: This AD becomes effective September 6, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 6, 
2016.
    We must receive comments on this AD by October 3, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    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-2016-8843.

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-
8843; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office 
(telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

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.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2016-0130-E, dated July 5, 2016 
(referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness 
Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for 
certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    A design review of in production aeroplanes identified a 
manufacturing deficiency of some wing anti-ice system ducting.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to an 
undetected reduced performance of the wing anti-ice system, with 
potential ice accretion and ingestion, possibly resulting in 
degraded engine power and degraded handling characteristics.
    The Falcon 900EX EASY and Falcon * * * [2000EX] Aircraft Flight 
Manuals (AFM) contain a normal procedure 4-200-05A, ``Operations in 
Icing Conditions'', addressing minimum fan speed rotation (N1) 
during combined operation of wing anti-ice and engine anti-ice 
systems. The subsequent investigation demonstrated that the wing 
anti-ice system performance for aeroplanes equipped with ducting 
affected by the manufacturing deficiency can be restored increasing 
N1 value. In addition, Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin 
(SB) F900EX-464 (for Falcon 900EX aeroplanes) and SB F2000EX-393 
(for Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes), providing instructions for wing 
anti-ice system ducting inspection.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires an AFM 
amendment and a one-time inspection of the wing anti-ice system 
ducting and, depending on findings, re-identification or replacement 
of the wing anti-ice system ducting.

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-8843.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD interim action. We are currently considering 
requiring a detailed inspection of the wing anti-icing system ducting 
for the presence of a diaphragm and, as applicable, re-identification 
or replacement of the wing anti-icing system ducting (these actions are 
required by the MCAI). That inspection and applicable corrective 
actions would terminate the AFM revision required by this AD action. 
However, the planned compliance time for the detailed inspection would 
allow enough time to provide notice and opportunity for prior public 
comment on the merits of the inspection.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Dassault has issued Service Bulletin F900EX-464, dated June 20, 
2016; and Service Bulletin F2000EX-393, dated June 20, 2016. The 
service information describes procedures for an inspection of the wing 
anti-ice system ducting and re-identification or replacement of the 
wing anti-ice system ducting. 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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because a 
design review of in-production airplanes identified a deficiency in 
certain wing anti-ice system ducting that could lead to undetected, 
reduced performance of the wing anti-ice system, with potential ice 
accretion and ingestion, possibly resulting in degraded engine power 
and degraded handling characteristics of the airplane. Therefore, we 
determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before 
issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making 
this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-8843; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NM-113-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 52 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of 
this AD on U.S. operators to be $4,420, or $85 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);

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    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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-17-02 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18615; Docket No. FAA-
2016-8843; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-113-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective September 6, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation airplanes identified in 
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any 
category.
    (1) Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 270 
through 291 inclusive and 294.
    (2) Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, S/Ns 263 through 305 
inclusive, 307 through 313 inclusive, 315, 320, and 701 through 734 
inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain 
Protection.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a design review of in-production 
airplanes that identified a deficiency in certain wing anti-ice 
system ducting. A deficiency in the wing anti-ice system ducting 
could lead to undetected, reduced performance of the wing anti-ice 
system, with potential ice accretion and ingestion, possibly 
resulting in degraded engine power and degraded handling 
characteristics of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to ensure 
the flight crew has procedures for operating an airplane in icing 
conditions.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Revision to Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)

    (1) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes on which the actions 
specified in Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-464 have not been 
accomplished: Within 10 flight cycles after the effective date of 
this AD, revise Section 4-200-05A, ``OPERATION IN ICING 
CONDITIONS,'' of the Model FALCON 900EX AFM to include the 
information in figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, and 
thereafter operate the airplane accordingly. The AFM revision may be 
done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.

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    (2) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes on which the actions 
specified in Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-393 have not been 
accomplished: Within 10 flight cycles after the effective date of 
this AD, revise Section 4-200-05A, ``OPERATION IN ICING 
CONDITIONS,'' of the Model FALCON 2000EX AFM to include the 
information in figure 2 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, and 
thereafter operate the airplane accordingly. The AFM revision may be 
done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.

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(h) Optional Action(s)

    A detailed inspection of the wing anti-ice system ducting for 
the presence of a diaphragm and, as applicable, a check of the part 
number, and re-identification of the wing anti-ice system ducting or 
replacement of the wing anti-ice system ducting, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-
464, dated June 20, 2016; or Service Bulletin F2000EX-393, dated 
June 20, 2016; as applicable; terminates the requirements of 
paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane only. After the 
applicable actions in the service information have been completed, 
the AFM revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be removed 
from the AFM for that airplane.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 
39.19, send your

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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: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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.
    (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) 
Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2016-0130-E, dated July 5, 2016, 
for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2016-8843.

(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-464, dated June 20, 2016.
    (ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-393, dated June 20, 2016.
    (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 August 5, 2016.
Chris L. Spangenberg,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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55366 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 161 / Friday, August 19, 2016 / Rules and Regulations (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice DATES: This AD becomes effective (AMOCs): The Manager, International Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; September 6, 2016. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 The Director of the Federal Register Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@ approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. approved the incorporation by reference using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (5) You may view this service information of certain publications listed in this AD In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, as of September 6, 2016. request to your principal inspector or local 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For We must receive comments on this Flight Standards District Office, as information on the availability of this AD by October 3, 2016. appropriate. If sending information directly material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (6) You may view this service information Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, using the procedures found in 14 CFR that is incorporated by reference at the International Branch, ANM–116, Transport National Archives and Records 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Administration (NARA). For information on methods: Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; the availability of this material at NARA, call • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- instructions for submitting comments. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. locations.html. • Fax: 202–493–2251. (i) Before using any approved AMOC, • Mail: U.S. Department of notify your appropriate principal inspector, Issued in Renton, Washington, on August or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 3, 2016. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– of the local flight standards district office/ 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Michael Kaszycki, certificate holding district office. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Washington, DC 20590. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 2013–20–11 are approved as AMOCs for the • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) [FR Doc. 2016–19481 Filed 8–18–16; 8:45 am] Transportation, Docket Operations, M– and (h) of this AD. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION p.m., Monday through Friday, except a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by Federal Aviation Administration Federal holidays. the Manager, International Branch, ANM– For service information identified in 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 14 CFR Part 39 this final rule, contact Dassault Falcon the European Aviation Safety Agency Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design [Docket No. FAA–2016–8843; Directorate Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Identifier 2016–NM–113–AD; Amendment telephone 201–440–6700; Internet the DOA, the approval must include the 39–18615; AD 2016–17–02] DOA-authorized signature. http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You RIN 2120–AA64 may view this referenced service (o) Related Information information at the FAA, Transport Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Aviation Airplanes SW., Renton, WA. For information on 2014–0207, dated September 16, 2014, for the availability of this material at the related information. This MCAI may be AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also found in the AD docket on the Internet at Transportation (DOT). available on the Internet at http:// http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–8463. ACTION: Final rule; request for www.regulations.gov by searching for comments. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– (p) Material Incorporated by Reference 8843. (1) The Director of the Federal Register SUMMARY: We are adopting a new approved the incorporation by reference Examining the AD Docket airworthiness directive (AD) for certain (IBR) of the service information listed in this Dassault Aviation Model FALCON You may examine the AD docket on paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR the Internet at http:// part 51. 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane www.regulations.gov by searching for (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by flight manual (AFM) to include and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. procedures to follow when an airplane 8843; or in person at the Docket (3) The following service information was is operating in icing conditions. This Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 approved for IBR on December 2, 2013 (78 FR AD also provides optional terminating p.m., Monday through Friday, except 64162, October 28, 2013). action for the AFM revision. This AD Federal holidays. The AD docket (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1049, was prompted by a design review of in- contains this AD, the regulatory dated June 15, 2011. evaluation, any comments received, and (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1053, production airplanes that identified a deficiency in certain wing anti-ice other information. The street address for dated June 15, 2011. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35– system ducting. A deficiency in the the Docket Operations office (telephone 1054, dated June 15, 2011. wing anti-ice system ducting could lead 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35– to undetected, reduced performance of section. Comments will be available in 1055, dated June 15, 2011. the wing anti-ice system, with potential the AD docket shortly after receipt. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1056, ice accretion and ingestion, possibly FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom dated June 15, 2011. resulting in degraded engine power and Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35– 1057, dated June 15, 2011. degraded handling characteristics of the International Branch, ANM–116, (vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35– airplane. We are issuing this AD to Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1058, dated June 15, 2011. ensure the flight crew has procedures 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA (4) For service information identified in for operating an airplane in icing 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness conditions. fax 425–227–1149. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 161 / Friday, August 19, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 55367 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Related Service Information Under 1 overall regulatory, economic, CFR Part 51 environmental, and energy aspects of Discussion Dassault has issued Service Bulletin this AD. We will consider all comments The European Aviation Safety Agency F900EX–464, dated June 20, 2016; and received by the closing date and may (EASA), which is the Technical Agent Service Bulletin F2000EX–393, dated amend this AD based on those for the Member States of the European June 20, 2016. The service information comments. Union, has issued EASA Emergency describes procedures for an inspection We will post all comments we Airworthiness Directive 2016–0130–E, of the wing anti-ice system ducting and receive, without change, to http:// dated July 5, 2016 (referred to after this re-identification or replacement of the www.regulations.gov, including any as the Mandatory Continuing wing anti-ice system ducting. This personal information you provide. We Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the service information is reasonably will also post a report summarizing each MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition available because the interested parties substantive verbal contact we receive for certain Dassault Aviation Model have access to it through their normal about this AD. FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX course of business or by the means airplanes. The MCAI states: Costs of Compliance identified in the ADDRESSES section. A design review of in production We estimate that this AD affects 52 aeroplanes identified a manufacturing FAA’s Determination and Requirements airplanes of U.S. registry. deficiency of some wing anti-ice system of This AD We also estimate that it will take ducting. This product has been approved by about 1 work-hour per product to This condition, if not detected and the aviation authority of another comply with the basic requirements of corrected, could lead to an undetected country, and is approved for operation this AD. The average labor rate is $85 reduced performance of the wing anti-ice in the United States. Pursuant to our system, with potential ice accretion and per work-hour. Based on these figures, bilateral agreement with the State of we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. ingestion, possibly resulting in degraded engine power and degraded handling Design Authority, we have been notified operators to be $4,420, or $85 per characteristics. of the unsafe condition described in the product. The Falcon 900EX EASY and Falcon * * * MCAI and service information [2000EX] Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFM) referenced above. We are issuing this Authority for This Rulemaking contain a normal procedure 4–200–05A, AD because we evaluated all pertinent Title 49 of the United States Code ‘‘Operations in Icing Conditions’’, addressing information and determined the unsafe specifies the FAA’s authority to issue minimum fan speed rotation (N1) during condition exists and is likely to exist or rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, combined operation of wing anti-ice and develop on other products of these same section 106, describes the authority of engine anti-ice systems. The subsequent type designs. investigation demonstrated that the wing the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: anti-ice system performance for aeroplanes FAA’s Determination of the Effective Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more equipped with ducting affected by the Date detail the scope of the Agency’s manufacturing deficiency can be restored authority. increasing N1 value. In addition, Dassault An unsafe condition exists that We are issuing this rulemaking under Aviation published Service Bulletin (SB) requires the immediate adoption of this the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, F900EX–464 (for Falcon 900EX aeroplanes) AD. The FAA has found that the risk to Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: and SB F2000EX–393 (for Falcon 2000EX the flying public justifies waiving notice General requirements.’’ Under that aeroplanes), providing instructions for wing and comment prior to adoption of this anti-ice system ducting inspection. section, Congress charges the FAA with rule because a design review of in- For the reasons described above, this promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in production airplanes identified a [EASA] AD requires an AFM amendment and air commerce by prescribing regulations deficiency in certain wing anti-ice a one-time inspection of the wing anti-ice for practices, methods, and procedures system ducting that could lead to system ducting and, depending on findings, the Administrator finds necessary for undetected, reduced performance of the re-identification or replacement of the wing safety in air commerce. This regulation anti-ice system ducting. wing anti-ice system, with potential ice accretion and ingestion, possibly is within the scope of that authority You may examine the MCAI on the resulting in degraded engine power and because it addresses an unsafe condition Internet at http://www.regulations.gov degraded handling characteristics of the that is likely to exist or develop on by searching for and locating Docket No. airplane. Therefore, we determined that products identified in this rulemaking FAA–2016–8843. notice and opportunity for public action. Interim Action comment before issuing this AD are Regulatory Findings impracticable and that good cause exists We consider this AD interim action. for making this amendment effective in We determined that this AD will not We are currently considering requiring fewer than 30 days. have federalism implications under a detailed inspection of the wing anti- Executive Order 13132. This AD will icing system ducting for the presence of Comments Invited not have a substantial direct effect on a diaphragm and, as applicable, re- This AD is a final rule that involves the States, on the relationship between identification or replacement of the requirements affecting flight safety, and the national government and the States, wing anti-icing system ducting (these we did not precede it by notice and or on the distribution of power and actions are required by the MCAI). That opportunity for public comment. We responsibilities among the various inspection and applicable corrective invite you to send any written relevant levels of government. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES actions would terminate the AFM data, views, or arguments about this AD. For the reasons discussed above, I revision required by this AD action. Send your comments to an address certify that this AD: However, the planned compliance time listed under the ADDRESSES section. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory for the detailed inspection would allow Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–8843; action’’ under Executive Order 12866; enough time to provide notice and Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–113– 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the opportunity for prior public comment AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures on the merits of the inspection. We specifically invite comments on the (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:10 Aug 18, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\19AUR1.SGM 19AUR1

55368 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 161 / Friday, August 19, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 2016–17–02 Dassault Aviation: system ducting could lead to undetected, Alaska; and Amendment 39–18615; Docket No. reduced performance of the wing anti-ice 4. Will not have a significant FAA–2016–8843; Directorate Identifier system, with potential ice accretion and economic impact, positive or negative, 2016–NM–113–AD. ingestion, possibly resulting in degraded on a substantial number of small entities (a) Effective Date engine power and degraded handling under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD becomes effective September 6, characteristics of the airplane. We are issuing Flexibility Act. 2016. this AD to ensure the flight crew has procedures for operating an airplane in icing List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (b) Affected ADs conditions. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation None. (f) Compliance safety, Incorporation by reference, (c) Applicability Safety. Comply with this AD within the This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation compliance times specified, unless already Adoption of the Amendment airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and done. (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. Accordingly, under the authority (1) Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, serial (g) Revision to Airplane Flight Manual delegated to me by the Administrator, numbers (S/Ns) 270 through 291 inclusive (AFM) the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as and 294. follows: (1) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes on (2) Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, S/ Ns 263 through 305 inclusive, 307 through which the actions specified in Dassault PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 313 inclusive, 315, 320, and 701 through 734 Service Bulletin F900EX–464 have not been DIRECTIVES inclusive. accomplished: Within 10 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, revise Section ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (d) Subject 4–200–05A, ‘‘OPERATION IN ICING continues to read as follows: Air Transport Association (ATA) of CONDITIONS,’’ of the Model FALCON America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection. 900EX AFM to include the information in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (e) Reason figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, and § 39.13 [Amended] thereafter operate the airplane accordingly. This AD was prompted by a design review ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding of in-production airplanes that identified a The AFM revision may be done by inserting the following new airworthiness deficiency in certain wing anti-ice system a copy of this AD into the AFM. directive (AD): ducting. A deficiency in the wing anti-ice jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:10 Aug 18, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\19AUR1.SGM 19AUR1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 161 / Friday, August 19, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 55369 Figure 1 to Paragraph (g)(l) of this AD- Operation in Icing Conditions Wing Anti-Ice System Operation During in flight operation of a wing anti-ice system (WING ANTI-ICE) maintain the N1 of all engines equal to or more than the values defined in Table 1, as applicable to atmospheric condition. Table 1 New Minimum N 1 values required during in flight operation of a wing anti-ice system Th ree operative engmes: -30 to -20 to - 10 to 0 to TAT -20 oc -I0°C ooc +I0°C Above 20,000 ft 79% 75% 71% 66% From 20,000 ft to 76% 73% 66% 59% 10,000 ft Below 10,000 ft 68% 66% 61% 58% These new values include 3% increase compared to former values (4-200-05A page 112). Two operative engines: -30 to -20 to - 10 to 0 to TAT -20 oc -10°C ooc + 10 oc Above 20,000 ft 86% 82% 78% 73% From 20,000 ft to 83% 80% 73% 66% 10,000 ft Below 10,000 ft 75% 73% 68% 65% These new values include 3% increase compared to former values (4-200-05A page 112). TAT- Total Air Temperature Note 1: Maintaining the N1 above the minimum anti-ice N1 on all engines may lead to exceedance of approach speed. Early approach or landing configuration of an airplane and/or application of airbrakes may be used to control the airspeed. In approach and landing and for a limited duration up to three minutes, selection ofN 1 speeds below the minimum anti-ice N 1 speed is authorized. In this case it is necessary to disengage the autothrottle. Effectivity: F900EX (LX variant) SINs 270 through 291 inclusive and 294, without Dassault SB F900EX-464. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES (2) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes the effective date of this AD, revise Section figure 2 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, and on which the actions specified in Dassault 4–200–05A, ‘‘OPERATION IN ICING thereafter operate the airplane accordingly. Service Bulletin F2000EX–393 have not been CONDITIONS,’’ of the Model FALCON The AFM revision may be done by inserting accomplished: Within 10 flight cycles after 2000EX AFM to include the information in a copy of this AD into the AFM. ER19AU16.004</GPH> VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:10 Aug 18, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\19AUR1.SGM 19AUR1

55370 Federal Register/Vol. 81, No. 161 /Friday, August 19, 2016 /Rules and Regulations Figure 2 to Paragraph (g)(2) of this AD — Operation in Icing Conditions Wing Anti—Ice System Operation During in flight operation of a wing anti—ice system (WING ANTI—ICE) maintain the N1 of both engines equal to or more than the values defined in Table 1, as applicable to atmospheric condition. Table 1 New Minimum N1 values required during in flight operation of a wing anti—ice system Two engines operative minimum N1: 7 TAT —30 °C —15 °C 0 °C +10 °C 31,000 ft 74.6 67.6 52.8 52.8 22,000 ft 72.4 63.7 52.8 52.1 3,000 ft 57.3 54.9 49.4 48.8 0 ft 54.9 54.9 49.4 48.8 These new values include 2% increase compared to former values (4—200—05¥ page 1/2). One engine operative or one bleed inoperative minimum N1: 7 TAT —30 °C —15 °C 0 °C +10 °C 31,000 ft | 82.4 77.0 64.0 58.0 22,000 ft 79.2 72.0 59.8 56.6 3,000 ft 71.2 66.4 59.8 49.3 0 ft 64.2 63.7 59.8 49.3 These new values include 2% increase compared to former values (4—200—05¥ page 1/2). TAT — Total Air Temperature Z — Altitude Note 1: Maintaining the N1 above the minimum anti—ice N1 on all engines may lead to exceedance of approach speed. Early approach or landing configuration of an aeroplane and/or application of airbrakes may be used to control the airspeed. In approach and landing and for a limited duration up to three minutes, selection of N1 speeds below the minimum anti—ice N1 speed is authorized. In this case it is necessary to disengage the autothrottle. Effectivity: F2000EX (LXS/S variants) S/Ns 263 through 305 inclusive, 307 through 313 inclusive, 315, 320, and 701 through 734 inclusive, without Dassault SB F2000EX—393. (h) Optional Action(s) Bulletin F2000EX—393, dated June 20, 2016; (i) Other FAA AD Provisions A detailed inspection of the wing anti—ice as applicable; terminates the requirements of The following provisions also apply to this system ducting for the presence of a paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane AD: diaphragm and, as applicable, a check of the only. After the applicable actions in the (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance part number, and re—identification of the service information have been completed, the [(AMOCs): The Manager, International wing anti—ice system ducting or replacement AFM revision required by paragraph (g) of Branch, ANM—116, Transport Airplane of the wing anti—ice system ducting, in this AD may be removed from the AFM for Directorate, FAA, has the authority to accordance with the Accomplishment that airplane. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. F900EX—464, dated June 20, 2016; or Service In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 161 / Friday, August 19, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 55371 request to your principal inspector or local Issued in Renton, Washington, on August FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Flight Standards District Office, as 5, 2016. Sarah A. Combs, Airspace Policy Group, appropriate. If sending information directly Chris L. Spangenberg, Office of Airspace Services, Federal to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Aviation Administration, 800 Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Independence Avenue SW., International Branch, ANM–116, Transport [FR Doc. 2016–19484 Filed 8–18–16; 8:45 am] Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 267–8783. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION History AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Federal Aviation Administration Designations and Reporting Points, principal inspector, or lacking a principal effective September 15, 2015, listed inspector, the manager of the local flight 14 CFR Part 71 Class A, B, C, D and E airspace areas; standards district office/certificate holding air traffic service routes; and reporting [Docket No. FAA–2016–8926; Amendment district office. points. Due to the length of these No. 71–48] (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any descriptions, the FAA requested requirement in this AD to obtain corrective RIN 2120–AA66 approval from the Office of the Federal actions from a manufacturer, the action must Register to incorporate the material by be accomplished using a method approved Airspace Designations; Incorporation reference in the Federal Aviation by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– by Reference Regulations section 71.1, effective 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or AGENCY: Federal Aviation September 15, 2015, through September the European Aviation Safety Agency 15, 2016. During the incorporation by Administration (FAA), DOT. (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design reference period, the FAA processed all ACTION: Final rule. Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by proposed changes of the airspace the DOA, the approval must include the SUMMARY: This action amends Title 14 listings in FAA Order 7400.9Z in full DOA-authorized signature. Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) text as proposed rule documents in the (j) Related Information part 71 relating to airspace designations Federal Register. Likewise, all to reflect the approval by the Director of amendments of these listings were Refer to Mandatory Continuing the Federal Register of the incorporation published in full text as final rules in Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2016– by reference of FAA Order 7400.11A, the Federal Register. This rule reflects 0130–E, dated July 5, 2016, for related Airspace Designations and Reporting the periodic integration of these final information. You may examine the MCAI on Points. This action also explains the rule amendments into a revised edition the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by procedures the FAA will use to amend of Order 7400.11A, Airspace searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– the listings of Class A, B, C, D, and E Designations and Reporting Points. The 2016–8843. airspace areas; air traffic service routes; Director of the Federal Register has and reporting points incorporated by approved the incorporation by reference (k) Material Incorporated by Reference reference. of FAA Order 7400.11A in section 71.1, (1) The Director of the Federal Register as of September 15, 2016, through DATES: These regulations are effective approved the incorporation by reference September 15, 2017. This rule also September 15, 2016, through September (IBR) of the service information listed in this explains the procedures the FAA will 15, 2017. The incorporation by reference paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR use to amend the airspace designations of FAA Order 7400.11A is approved by part 51. incorporated by reference in part 71. the Director of the Federal Register as of (2) You must use this service information Sections 71.5, 71.15, 71.31, 71.33, 71.41, September 15, 2016, through September as applicable to do the actions required by 71.51, 71.61, 71.71, and 71.901 are also 15, 2017. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. updated to reflect the incorporation by (i) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–464, ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, reference of FAA Order 7400.11A. dated June 20, 2016. Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can Availability and Summary of (ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX– be viewed on line at http:// Documents for Incorporation by 393, dated June 20, 2016. (3) For service information identified in www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. Reference this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet For further information, you can contact This document incorporates by Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box the Airspace Policy Group, Federal reference FAA Order 7400.11A, airspace 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; Aviation Administration, 800 Designations and Reporting Points, telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// Independence Avenue SW., dated August 3, 2016, and effective www.dassaultfalcon.com. Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) September 15, 2016, in section 71.1. (4) You may view this service information 267–8783. The Order is also available FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, for inspection at the National Archives available as listed in the ADDRESSES 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For and Records Administration (NARA). section of this final rule. FAA Order information on the availability of this For information on the availability of 7400.11A lists Class A, B, C, D, and E material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call airspace areas, air traffic service routes, (5) You may view this service information (202) 741–6030, or go to http:// and reporting points. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES that is incorporated by reference at the www.archives.gov/federal_register/ National Archives and Records code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ The Rule Administration (NARA). For information on locations.html. This action amends Title 14 Code of the availability of this material at NARA, call FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Designations and Reporting Points, is reflect the approval by the Director of www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- published yearly and effective on the Federal Register of the incorporation locations.html. 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Document Created: 2016-08-19 01:35:10
Document Modified: 2016-08-19 01:35:10
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD becomes effective September 6, 2016.
ContactTom 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 Citation81 FR 55366 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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