81 FR 87417 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 233 (December 5, 2016)

Page Range		87417-87419
FR Document		2016-28600

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This AD was prompted by investigation results that determined that a certain thickness of the fuel tank panels is insufficient to meet the certification requirements. This AD requires inspecting the thickness of the fuel tank panels, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5466; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-183-AD; 
Amendment 39-18724; AD 2016-24-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This AD was prompted by 
investigation results that determined that a certain thickness of the 
fuel tank panels is insufficient to meet the certification 
requirements. This AD requires inspecting the thickness of the fuel 
tank panels, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address 
the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 9, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 9, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet 
http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2016-5466.

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-
5466; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Dassault Aviation 
Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register 
on April 13, 2016 (81 FR 21770) (``the NPRM'').
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0216, dated October 28, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault 
Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Several rear fuselage tanks of the Falcon 7X were assembled on 
the production line with a lateral panel, which had been excessively 
chemically-milled in some areas. Investigation results determined 
that the remaining thickness is insufficient to meet the 
certification requirements. Dassault Aviation identified the 
individual aeroplanes that are potentially affected by this 
production deficiency. Due to this reduced thickness, the risk of 
damaging and puncturing a fuel tank wall panel as a result of a high 
energy lightning strike is increased.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
loss of electrical power and/or other essential functions, possibly 
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane or ignition of a fuel 
tank.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation 
published Service Bulletin (SB) 7X-245 to provide inspection and 
repair instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time inspection of the fuel tank wall panels and, depending on 
findings, accomplishment of a repair.

    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-
5466.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-245, dated June 8, 2015. 
The service information describes procedures for measuring fuel tank 
panel thickness, and repair if necessary.

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This service information is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by 
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 6 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
also estimate that it will take about 8 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per product. 
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $4,080, or $680 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take about 20 work-hours and require parts costing $2,244, for a cost 
of $3,944 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need this action.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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):

2016-24-07 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18724; Docket No. FAA-
2016-5466; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-183-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 9, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, 
certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 17 through 21 
inclusive, S/Ns 86 through 90 inclusive, S/Ns 115 through 119 
inclusive, S/Ns 129 through 138 inclusive, and S/N 155.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by investigation results that determined 
that a certain thickness of the fuel tank panels is insufficient to 
meet the certification requirements. We are issuing this AD to 
detect and correct improper thickness of the fuel tank panels. 
Improper thickness increases the risk of damaging and puncturing a 
fuel tank wall panel as a result of a high energy lightning strike, 
which could lead to loss of electrical power and/or other essential 
functions, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane or 
ignition of a fuel tank.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection and Repair

    Within 99 months or 4,100 flight cycles, whichever occurs first 
since the date of first delivery of the airplane, inspect for 
improper thickness of the fuel tank panels, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-245, 
dated June 8, 2015. If improper thickness is found during this 
inspection, before further flight, repair the fuel tank panels, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service 
Bulletin 7X-245, dated June 8, 2015.

(h) 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 
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.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0216, dated October 28, 2015, for 
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2016-5466.

(j) 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.

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    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-245, dated June 8, 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, 
South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 17, 2016.
Phil Forde,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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(IBR) of the service information listed in this fuel tank panels, and repair if necessary. Directive 2015–0216, dated October 28,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR We are issuing this AD to address the 2015 (referred to after this as the
part 51. unsafe condition on these products. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
(2) You must use this service information
DATES: This AD is effective January 9, Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 2017. an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
(i) Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin The Director of the Federal Register Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
A3536, Revision 1, dated September 16, approved the incorporation by reference The MCAI states:
2015. of a certain publication listed in this AD Several rear fuselage tanks of the Falcon 7X
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727– as of January 9, 2017. were assembled on the production line with
52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5, a lateral panel, which had been excessively
ADDRESSES: For service information
2015. chemically-milled in some areas.
(iii) Boeing 707/720 Service Bulletin 3477, identified in this final rule, contact
Investigation results determined that the
Revision 2, dated April 15, 1993. Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
remaining thickness is insufficient to meet
(iv) Boeing Service Bulletin 727–52–0142, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South the certification requirements. Dassault
Revision 2, dated April 15, 1993. Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– Aviation identified the individual aeroplanes
(3) For service information identified in 440–6700; Internet http:// that are potentially affected by this
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may production deficiency. Due to this reduced
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services view this referenced service information thickness, the risk of damaging and
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, at the FAA, Transport Airplane puncturing a fuel tank wall panel as a result
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– of a high energy lightning strike is increased.
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the This condition, if not detected and
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. corrected, could lead to loss of electrical
(4) You may view this service information availability of this material at the FAA, power and/or other essential functions,
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, call 425–227–1221. It is also available possibly resulting in reduced control of the
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For on the Internet at http:// aeroplane or ignition of a fuel tank.
information on the availability of this www.regulations.gov by searching for To address this potential unsafe condition,
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin
(5) You may view this service information 5466. (SB) 7X–245 to provide inspection and repair
that is incorporated by reference at the instructions.
National Archives and Records Examining the AD Docket For the reasons described above, this
Administration (NARA). For information on [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
You may examine the AD docket on
the availability of this material at NARA, call the fuel tank wall panels and, depending on
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// the Internet at http://
findings, accomplishment of a repair.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for
locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– You may examine the MCAI in the
5466; or in person at the Docket AD docket on the Internet at http://
Issued in Renton, Washington, on www.regulations.gov by searching for
September 14, 2016. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Michael Kaszycki, 5466.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
contains this AD, the regulatory Comments
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
evaluation, any comments received, and
[FR Doc. 2016–28337 Filed 12–2–16; 8:45 am]
other information. The street address for We gave the public the opportunity to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– participate in developing this AD. We
5527) is Docket Management Facility, received no comments on the NPRM or
U.S. Department of Transportation, on the determination of the cost to the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION public.
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Federal Aviation Administration Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Conclusion
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
We reviewed the relevant data and
14 CFR Part 39 Washington, DC 20590.
determined that air safety and the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom public interest require adopting this AD
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5466; Directorate Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Identifier 2015–NM–183–AD; Amendment as proposed except for minor editorial
39–18724; AD 2016–24–07]
International Branch, ANM–116, changes. We have determined that these
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, minor changes:
RIN 2120–AA64 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA • Are consistent with the intent that
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; was proposed in the NPRM for
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault fax 425–227–1149.
Aviation Airplanes correcting the unsafe condition; and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Do not add any additional burden
AGENCY: Federal Aviation upon the public than was already
Discussion
Administration (FAA), Department of proposed in the NPRM.
Transportation (DOT). We issued a notice of proposed We also determined that these
ACTION: Final rule. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR changes will not increase the economic
part 39 by adding an AD that would burden on any operator or increase the
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new apply to certain Dassault Aviation scope of this AD.
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The
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Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X NPRM published in the Federal Related Service Information Under 1
airplanes. This AD was prompted by Register on April 13, 2016 (81 FR CFR Part 51
investigation results that determined 21770) (‘‘the NPRM’’). We reviewed Dassault Service
that a certain thickness of the fuel tank The European Aviation Safety Agency Bulletin 7X–245, dated June 8, 2015.
panels is insufficient to meet the (EASA), which is the Technical Agent The service information describes
certification requirements. This AD for the Member States of the European procedures for measuring fuel tank
requires inspecting the thickness of the Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness panel thickness, and repair if necessary.

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This service information is reasonably For the reasons discussed above, I reduced control of the airplane or ignition of
available because the interested parties certify that this AD: a fuel tank.
have access to it through their normal 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Compliance
course of business or by the means action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Comply with this AD within the
identified in the ADDRESSES section. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
compliance times specified, unless already
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures done.
Costs of Compliance (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
We estimate that this AD affects 6 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (g) Inspection and Repair
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also Alaska; and Within 99 months or 4,100 flight cycles,
estimate that it will take about 8 work- 4. Will not have a significant whichever occurs first since the date of first
hours per product to comply with the economic impact, positive or negative, delivery of the airplane, inspect for improper
basic requirements of this AD. The on a substantial number of small entities thickness of the fuel tank panels, in
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. under the criteria of the Regulatory accordance with the Accomplishment
Required parts will cost about $0 per Flexibility Act. Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–
245, dated June 8, 2015. If improper
product. Based on these figures, we List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 thickness is found during this inspection,
estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. before further flight, repair the fuel tank
operators to be $4,080, or $680 per Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
panels, in accordance with the
product. safety, Incorporation by reference,
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
In addition, we estimate that any Safety. Service Bulletin 7X–245, dated June 8, 2015.
necessary follow-on actions will take Adoption of the Amendment (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
about 20 work-hours and require parts
costing $2,244, for a cost of $3,944 per Accordingly, under the authority The following provisions also apply to this
product. We have no way of delegated to me by the Administrator, AD:
determining the number of aircraft that the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
follows: (AMOCs): The Manager, International
might need this action. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
According to the manufacturer, some PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
of the costs of this AD may be covered DIRECTIVES approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
under warranty, thereby reducing the using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
cost impact on affected individuals. We ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
do not control warranty coverage for continues to read as follows: request to your principal inspector or local
affected individuals. As a result, we Flight Standards District Office, as
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. appropriate. If sending information directly
have included all costs in our cost
estimate. § 39.13 [Amended] to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD): Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2016–24–07 Dassault Aviation:
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
section 106, describes the authority of Amendment 39–18724; Docket No.
FAA–2016–5466; Directorate Identifier AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
2015–NM–183–AD.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more principal inspector, or lacking a principal
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Effective Date inspector, the manager of the local flight
authority. This AD is effective January 9, 2017. standards district office/certificate holding
We are issuing this rulemaking under district office.
(b) Affected ADs (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability be accomplished using a method approved
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to Dassault Aviation by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
air commerce by prescribing regulations any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 17 the European Aviation Safety Agency
for practices, methods, and procedures through 21 inclusive, S/Ns 86 through 90 (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
the Administrator finds necessary for inclusive, S/Ns 115 through 119 inclusive, S/ Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
safety in air commerce. This regulation Ns 129 through 138 inclusive, and S/N 155. the DOA, the approval must include the
is within the scope of that authority DOA-authorized signature.
(d) Subject
because it addresses an unsafe condition Air Transport Association (ATA) of (i) Related Information
that is likely to exist or develop on America Code 28, Fuel. Refer to Mandatory Continuing
products identified in this rulemaking Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
action. (e) Reason Airworthiness Directive 2015–0216, dated
This AD was prompted by investigation October 28, 2015, for related information.
Regulatory Findings results that determined that a certain This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
We determined that this AD will not thickness of the fuel tank panels is on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
have federalism implications under insufficient to meet the certification by searching for and locating Docket No.
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Executive Order 13132. This AD will requirements. We are issuing this AD to FAA–2016–5466.
detect and correct improper thickness of the
not have a substantial direct effect on (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
fuel tank panels. Improper thickness
the States, on the relationship between increases the risk of damaging and (1) The Director of the Federal Register
the national government and the States, puncturing a fuel tank wall panel as a result approved the incorporation by reference
or on the distribution of power and of a high energy lightning strike, which could (IBR) of the service information listed in this
responsibilities among the various lead to loss of electrical power and/or other paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
levels of government. essential functions, possibly resulting in part 51.

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(2) You must use this service information ADDRESSES: For service information On an F28 Mark 0070 aeroplane, heavy
as applicable to do the actions required by identified in this final rule, contact, corrosion was found on the wing rear spar
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Fokker Services B.V., Technical lower girder. At small spots the effective
(i) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–245, dated Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL thickness of the vertical flange of the lower
June 8, 2015. girder was almost lost. Subsequently, a
(ii) Reserved.
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone number of inspections were accomplished on
(3) For service information identified in +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88– other aeroplanes to provide additional
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet 6280–111; email technicalservices@ information on possible corrosion in this
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box fokker.com; Internet http:// area. Because the rear spar lower girder
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view between Wing Stations (WSTA) 9270 and
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// this referenced service information at 11794 is hidden from view by the inboard
www.dassaultfalcon.com. the FAA, Transport Airplane and outboard aileron balancing plates, it is
(4) You may view this service information Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., possible that corrosion in this area remains
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Renton, WA. For information on the undetected during the zonal inspections in
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For zone 536 and 636 (MRB [Maintenance
information on the availability of this
availability of this material at the FAA, Review Board] tasks 062505–00–01 and
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. call 425–227–1221. It is also available 062605–00–01).The heavy corrosion was not
(5) You may view this service information on the Internet at http:// only found in the area between WSTA 9270
that is incorporated by reference at the www.regulations.gov by searching for and 11794, but also in the area where the rear
National Archives and Records and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– spar lower girder is directly visible.
Administration (NARA). For information on 7271. This condition, if not detected and
the availability of this material at NARA, call corrected, reduces the load carrying
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Examining the AD Docket capability of the wing, possibly resulting in
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on structural failure and loss of the aeroplane.
locations.html. the Internet at http:// To address this potential unsafe condition,
Fokker Services issued Service Bulletin (SB)
Issued in Renton, Washington, on www.regulations.gov by searching for SBF100–57–049 to provide instructions to
November 17, 2016. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– detect and remove corrosion and to modify
Phil Forde, 7271; or in person at the Docket the wing trailing edge lower skin panels into
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Management Facility between 9 a.m. access panels. SBF100–57–050 was issued to
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, provide repair instructions.
[FR Doc. 2016–28600 Filed 12–2–16; 8:45 am] except Federal holidays. The AD docket For the reasons described above, this
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P contains this AD, the regulatory [EASA] AD requires inspections of the
evaluation, any comments received, and affected areas and, depending on findings,
other information. The street address for accomplishment of applicable corrective
action(s) [including removing corrosion,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– repair, and restoring protective finish]. This
5527) is Docket Management Facility, [EASA] AD also requires modification of the
Federal Aviation Administration U.S. Department of Transportation, wing trailing edge lower skin panels into
Docket Operations, M–30, West access panels [This modification is to
14 CFR Part 39 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, provide ease of access for later inspection
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., and repairs in the affected areas.], and
[Docket No. FAA–2016–7271; Directorate
Washington, DC 20590. reporting of the results of the inspections to
Identifier 2015–NM–099–AD; Amendment
Fokker Services.
39–18722; AD 2016–24–05] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
More information on this subject can be
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, found in Fokker Services All Operators
RIN 2120–AA64
International Branch, ANM 116, Message AOF100.197.
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
You may examine the MCAI in the
Services B.V. Airplanes 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
AD docket on the Internet at http://
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
fax 425–227–1149.
Administration (FAA), Department of and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 7271.
Transportation (DOT).
Discussion Comments
ACTION: Final rule.
We issued a notice of proposed We gave the public the opportunity to
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR participate in developing this AD. We
airworthiness directive (AD) for all part 39 by adding an AD that would received no comments on the NPRM or
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model on the determination of the cost to the
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The public.
prompted by heavy corrosion found on NPRM published in the Federal
the wing rear spar lower girder. This AD Register on June 23, 2016 (81 FR 40823) Conclusion
requires inspections of the affected (‘‘the NPRM’’). We reviewed the relevant data and
areas, modification of the wing trailing The European Aviation Safety Agency determined that air safety and the
edge lower skin panels, and corrective (EASA), which is the Technical Agent public interest require adopting this AD
actions if necessary. We are issuing this for the Member States of the European as proposed except for minor editorial
AD to address the unsafe condition on Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness changes. We have determined that these
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES

these products. Directive 2015–0113, dated June 22, minor changes:
DATES: This AD is effective January 9, 2015 (referred to after this as the • Are consistent with the intent that
2017. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness was proposed in the NPRM for
The Director of the Federal Register Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct correcting the unsafe condition; and
approved the incorporation by reference an unsafe condition for all Fokker • Do not add any additional burden
of certain publications listed in this AD Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and upon the public than was already
as of January 9, 2017. 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states: proposed in the NPRM.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective January 9, 2017.
Contact		Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		81 FR 87417
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 87417 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 233 (December 5, 2016)

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