81_FR_75968 81 FR 75757 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

81 FR 75757 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 211 (November 1, 2016)

Page Range75757-75758
FR Document2016-26325

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes; all Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and all Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that inspections for discrepancies of the fuselage bulkhead are necessary. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for discrepancies of the fuselage bulkhead, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of the fuselage bulkhead; such discrepancies could result in the deterioration and failure of the bulkhead, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane and consequent injury to occupants.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 211 (Tuesday, November 1, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 211 (Tuesday, November 1, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 75757-75758]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-26325]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9303; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-093-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes; all Model FAN JET 
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and all Model MYSTERE-FALCON 
20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted 
by a determination that inspections for discrepancies of the fuselage 
bulkhead are necessary. This proposed AD would require repetitive 
inspections for discrepancies of the fuselage bulkhead, and repair if 
necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies 
of the fuselage bulkhead; such discrepancies could result in the 
deterioration and failure of the bulkhead, which could result in rapid 
decompression of the airplane and consequent injury to occupants.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 16, 
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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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-
9303; 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 proposed 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9303; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-093-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed 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 proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0096, dated May 19, 2016 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation 
Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes; all Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, 
E, F, and G airplanes; and all Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-
E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    A detailed inspection (DET) of the fuselage bulkhead at frame 
(FR) 33 is established through a subset of inspection/check 
maintenance procedure referenced in the applicable aircraft 
maintenance manual (AMM), task 53-10-0-6 ``MAIN FRAME--INSPECTION/
CHECK'', with periodicity established in Chapter 5-10, at every C-
Check. Failure to accomplish this DET could lead to deterioration of 
the affected structure.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
bulkhead failure, possibly resulting in a rapid depressurization of 
the aeroplane and consequent injury to occupants.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
repetitive DET of the bulkhead at FR33 [for discrepancies, such as 
buckling, deformations, cracks, loose countersinks, scratches, 
dents, and corrosion], and depending on findings, repair of the 
affected structure.

    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-
9303.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed 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 proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 133 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 8 work-hours per product 
to

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comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate 
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $90,440, or $680 
per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed 
AD.

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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):

Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2016-9303; Directorate Identifier 
2016-NM-093-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 16, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation airplanes specified in 
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any 
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Model FAN JET FALCON and FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, 
and G airplanes.
    (2) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 
airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that inspections for 
discrepancies of the fuselage bulkhead at frame (FR) 33 are 
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 
discrepancies of the fuselage bulkhead; such discrepancies could 
result in the deterioration and subsequent failure of the bulkhead, 
which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane and 
consequent injury to occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Repetitive Inspections

    Before exceeding 5,000 total flight cycles since first flight of 
the airplane, or within 500 flight cycles after the effective date 
of this AD, whichever occurs later: Do a detailed inspection for 
discrepancies of the fuselage bulkhead at FR 33 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. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals 
not to exceed 5,000 flight cycles.

(h) Repair

    If any discrepancy is found during any inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair using a 
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Dassault 
Aviation's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must 
include the DOA-authorized signature. Repair of an airplane as 
required by this paragraph does not constitute terminating action 
for the repetitive actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
unless specified otherwise in the repair instructions.

(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 request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom 
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1137; fax: 425-227-1149. 
Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district 
office.
    (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 EASA; 
or Dassault Aviation's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(j) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0096, dated May 19, 2016, 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-2016-9303.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 26, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-26325 Filed 10-31-16; 8:45 am]
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                                                      § 326.4   Reports.                                      airplane and consequent injury to                     will also post a report summarizing each
                                                         The security officer for each                        occupants.                                            substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                      institution shall report at least annually              DATES: We must receive comments on                    about this proposed AD.
                                                      to the institution’s board of directors on              this proposed AD by December 16,                      Discussion
                                                      the implementation, administration, and                 2016.
                                                      effectiveness of the security program.                                                                           The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                                                                              ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                     (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                                      PART 391—REGULATIONS                                    using the procedures found in 14 CFR                  for the Member States of the European
                                                      TRANSFERRED FROM THE OFFICE OF                          11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following              Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
                                                      THRIFT SUPERVISION                                      methods:                                              Directive 2016–0096, dated May 19,
                                                                                                                • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                 2016 (referred to after this as the
                                                      Subpart A—Security Procedures                           http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
                                                                                                              instructions for submitting comments.                 Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
                                                      ■  3. The authority citation for part 391                 • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                an unsafe condition for all Dassault
                                                      is revised to read as follows:                            • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                                                                                                                                    Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON
                                                          Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1819(Tenth).                   Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                                                                                                                                    airplanes; all Model FAN JET FALCON
                                                                                                              30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                                                                                                                                    SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and
                                                      Subpart A—[Removed and Reserved]                        W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                                                                                                                                    all Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5,
                                                                                                              Washington, DC 20590.
                                                      ■ 4. Remove and reserve subpart A                                                                             20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes. The
                                                                                                                • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
                                                      consisting of §§ 391.1 through 391.5.                                                                         MCAI states:
                                                                                                              address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                        Dated at Washington, DC, this 19th day of             p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     A detailed inspection (DET) of the fuselage
                                                      October, 2016.                                          Federal holidays.                                     bulkhead at frame (FR) 33 is established
                                                        By order of the Board of Directors.                                                                         through a subset of inspection/check
                                                                                                              Examining the AD Docket                               maintenance procedure referenced in the
                                                      Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.                                                                        applicable aircraft maintenance manual
                                                      Robert E. Feldman,                                         You may examine the AD docket on
                                                                                                                                                                    (AMM), task 53–10–0–6 ‘‘MAIN FRAME—
                                                      Executive Secretary.
                                                                                                              the Internet at http://                               INSPECTION/CHECK’’, with periodicity
                                                                                                              www.regulations.gov by searching for                  established in Chapter 5–10, at every C-
                                                      [FR Doc. 2016–26062 Filed 10–31–16; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     Check. Failure to accomplish this DET could
                                                      BILLING CODE 6714–01–P
                                                                                                              9303; or in person at the Docket                      lead to deterioration of the affected structure.
                                                                                                              Management Facility between 9 a.m.                      This condition, if not detected and
                                                                                                              and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                    corrected, could lead to bulkhead failure,
                                                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            except Federal holidays. The AD docket                possibly resulting in a rapid depressurization
                                                                                                              contains this proposed AD, the                        of the aeroplane and consequent injury to
                                                      Federal Aviation Administration                         regulatory evaluation, any comments                   occupants.
                                                                                                                                                                      For the reasons described above, this
                                                                                                              received, and other information. The                  [EASA] AD requires repetitive DET of the
                                                      14 CFR Part 39                                          street address for the Docket Operations              bulkhead at FR33 [for discrepancies, such as
                                                      [Docket No. FAA–2016–9303; Directorate                  office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in                buckling, deformations, cracks, loose
                                                      Identifier 2016–NM–093–AD]                              the ADDRESSES section. Comments will                  countersinks, scratches, dents, and
                                                                                                              be available in the AD docket shortly                 corrosion], and depending on findings, repair
                                                      RIN 2120–AA64                                           after receipt.                                        of the affected structure.
                                                      Airworthiness Directives; Dassault                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom                    You may examine the MCAI in the
                                                      Aviation Airplanes                                      Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,                        AD docket on the Internet at http://
                                                                                                              International Branch, ANM–116,                        www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                      AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                      Administration (FAA), DOT.                              1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA                      9303.
                                                      ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                   98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1137;
                                                                                                              fax: 425–227–1149.                                    FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                      (NPRM).
                                                                                                                                                                    of This Proposed AD
                                                                                                              SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                      SUMMARY:    We propose to adopt a new                                                                           This product has been approved by
                                                      airworthiness directive (AD) for all                    Comments Invited                                      the aviation authority of another
                                                      Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET                           We invite you to send any written                   country, and is approved for operation
                                                      FALCON airplanes; all Model FAN JET                     relevant data, views, or arguments about              in the United States. Pursuant to our
                                                      FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G                         this proposed AD. Send your comments                  bilateral agreement with the State of
                                                      airplanes; and all Model MYSTERE–                       to an address listed under the                        Design Authority, we have been notified
                                                      FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–                     ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.               of the unsafe condition described in the
                                                      F5 airplanes. This proposed AD was                      FAA–2016–9303; Directorate Identifier                 MCAI and service information
                                                      prompted by a determination that                        2016–NM–093–AD’’ at the beginning of                  referenced above. We are proposing this
                                                      inspections for discrepancies of the                    your comments. We specifically invite                 AD because we evaluated all pertinent
                                                      fuselage bulkhead are necessary. This                   comments on the overall regulatory,                   information and determined an unsafe
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                                                      proposed AD would require repetitive                    economic, environmental, and energy                   condition exists and is likely to exist or
                                                      inspections for discrepancies of the                    aspects of this proposed AD. We will                  develop on other products of these same
                                                      fuselage bulkhead, and repair if                        consider all comments received by the                 type designs.
                                                      necessary. We are proposing this AD to                  closing date and may amend this
                                                      detect and correct discrepancies of the                 proposed AD based on those comments.                  Costs of Compliance
                                                      fuselage bulkhead; such discrepancies                     We will post all comments we                           We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                      could result in the deterioration and                   receive, without change, to http://                   affects 133 airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                      failure of the bulkhead, which could                    www.regulations.gov, including any                       We also estimate that it would take
                                                      result in rapid decompression of the                    personal information you provide. We                  about 8 work-hours per product to


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                                                      comply with the basic requirements of                   the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                 AD: Before further flight, repair using a
                                                      this proposed AD. The average labor                     39 as follows:                                        method approved by the Manager,
                                                      rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on                                                                           International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
                                                      these figures, we estimate the cost of                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or
                                                      this proposed AD on U.S. operators to                   DIRECTIVES                                            Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. If approved
                                                      be $90,440, or $680 per product.                                                                              by the DOA, the approval must include the
                                                        We have received no definitive data                   ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               DOA-authorized signature. Repair of an
                                                      that would enable us to provide cost                    continues to read as follows:                         airplane as required by this paragraph does
                                                      estimates for the on-condition actions                                                                        not constitute terminating action for the
                                                                                                                  Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                      specified in this proposed AD.                                                                                repetitive actions required by paragraph (g) of
                                                                                                              § 39.13    [Amended]                                  this AD, unless specified otherwise in the
                                                      Authority for This Rulemaking                                                                                 repair instructions.
                                                                                                              ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                         Title 49 of the United States Code                   the following new airworthiness                       (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                                      specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  directive (AD):
                                                      rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                                                            The following provisions also apply to this
                                                                                                              Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2016–               AD:
                                                      section 106, describes the authority of                     9303; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–
                                                      the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                                                                           (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                                                                                  093–AD.
                                                      Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                                                                        (AMOCs): The Manager, International
                                                      detail the scope of the Agency’s                        (a) Comments Due Date                                 Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
                                                      authority.                                                We must receive comments by December                Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
                                                         We are issuing this rulemaking under                 16, 2016.                                             approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
                                                      the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                                                                    using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
                                                                                                              (b) Affected ADs
                                                      Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                                                                           In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
                                                                                                                None.                                               request to your principal inspector or local
                                                      General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                      section, Congress charges the FAA with                  (c) Applicability                                     Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                      promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                 This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation           appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                      air commerce by prescribing regulations                 airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and          to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
                                                      for practices, methods, and procedures                  (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category,      Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                      the Administrator finds necessary for                   all manufacturer serial numbers.                      International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
                                                      safety in air commerce. This regulation                    (1) Model FAN JET FALCON and FAN JET               Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
                                                                                                              FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes.            Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
                                                      is within the scope of that authority                      (2) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
                                                      because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                      telephone: 425–227–1137; fax: 425–227–
                                                                                                              D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes.
                                                      that is likely to exist or develop on                                                                         1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
                                                      products identified in this rulemaking                  (d) Subject                                           ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
                                                      action.                                                   Air Transport Association (ATA) of                  Before using any approved AMOC, notify
                                                                                                              America Code 53, Fuselage.                            your appropriate principal inspector, or
                                                      Regulatory Findings                                                                                           lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
                                                                                                              (e) Reason
                                                        We determined that this proposed AD                                                                         the local flight standards district office/
                                                                                                                 This AD was prompted by a determination            certificate holding district office.
                                                      would not have federalism implications                  that inspections for discrepancies of the
                                                      under Executive Order 13132. This                                                                                (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                                                                                              fuselage bulkhead at frame (FR) 33 are
                                                      proposed AD would not have a                            necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect           requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
                                                      substantial direct effect on the States, on             and correct discrepancies of the fuselage             actions from a manufacturer, the action must
                                                      the relationship between the national                   bulkhead; such discrepancies could result in          be accomplished using a method approved
                                                      Government and the States, or on the                    the deterioration and subsequent failure of           by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
                                                      distribution of power and                               the bulkhead, which could result in rapid             116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
                                                      responsibilities among the various                      decompression of the airplane and                     the EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA
                                                                                                              consequent injury to occupants.                       DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
                                                      levels of government.
                                                        For the reasons discussed above, I                    (f) Compliance                                        must include the DOA-authorized signature.
                                                      certify this proposed regulation:                          Comply with this AD within the                     (j) Related Information
                                                        1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                  compliance times specified, unless already
                                                      action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                   done.                                                   Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                        2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the                                                                  Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
                                                                                                              (g) Repetitive Inspections                            Airworthiness Directive 2016–0096, dated
                                                      DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                                      (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                          Before exceeding 5,000 total flight cycles         May 19, 2016, for related information. This
                                                        3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in             since first flight of the airplane, or within 500     MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
                                                                                                              flight cycles after the effective date of this        Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                                      Alaska; and                                             AD, whichever occurs later: Do a detailed
                                                        4. Will not have a significant                                                                              searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
                                                                                                              inspection for discrepancies of the fuselage
                                                      economic impact, positive or negative,                                                                        2016–9303.
                                                                                                              bulkhead at FR 33 using a method approved
                                                      on a substantial number of small entities               by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–              Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
                                                      under the criteria of the Regulatory                    116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or          26, 2016.
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                                                      Flexibility Act.                                        the European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                                                                                                                                    Dionne Palermo,
                                                                                                              (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
                                                      List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by           Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                        Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                the DOA, the approval must include the                Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                      safety, Incorporation by reference,                     DOA-authorized signature. Repeat the                  [FR Doc. 2016–26325 Filed 10–31–16; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                              inspection thereafter at intervals not to
                                                      Safety.                                                 exceed 5,000 flight cycles.
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                                                      The Proposed Amendment                                  (h) Repair
                                                        Accordingly, under the authority                        If any discrepancy is found during any
                                                      delegated to me by the Administrator,                   inspection required by paragraph (g) of this



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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 16, 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 75757 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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