82 FR 23163 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 97 (May 22, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 97 (May 22, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 97 (Monday, May 22, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 23163-23166] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10135] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0475; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-142-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of ice accretion on the airplane wing due to the failure of certain anti-ice piccolo tubes in the wing outboard slats. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of each anti-ice piccolo tube and corrective action if necessary. This proposed AD also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 6, 2017. 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. For service information identified in this NPRM, 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. 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-2017- 0475; 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-2017-0475; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-142-AD'' at the beginning of [[Page 23164]] 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 2016-0149, dated July 25, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states: Occurrences were reported of ice accretion on the wing, due to failure of the affected anti-ice piccolo tubes Part Number (P/N) FGFB725102. Investigation results indicated that some wing piccolo tubes P/N FGFB725102 could have manufacturing defects in their welded parts, which may have caused the rupture of the tubes, due to fatigue. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to undetected significant ice accretion on the wing, possibly resulting in loss of control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, [Dassault Aviation] DA issued Service Bulletin (SB) F2000-431 Revision 1 and SB F2000EX- 391 Revision 1 (hereafter referred to collectively as `the applicable SB' in this [EASA] AD) to provide instructions for endoscopic inspection of the tubes. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of each wing outboard slat piccolo tube [for discrepancies, i.e., manufacturing defects, cracking, and loss of material in the welded parts] and, depending on findings, replacement of the piccolo tube(s) [and the outboard slat] with a [new or] serviceable part. 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-2017- 0475. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin F2000-431, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; and Service Bulletin F2000EX-391, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016. The service information describes procedures for endoscopic inspections of the anti-ice piccolo tube on each wing outboard slat, and replacement or re-identification of affected anti- ice piccolo tubes and outboard slats. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. 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 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 the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 348 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection..................... 6 work-hours x $85 per $0 $510 per $177,480 per hour = $510 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that will 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. [[Page 23165]] Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2017-0475; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-142-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 6, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of ice accretion on the airplane wing due to the failure of certain anti-ice piccolo tubes in the wing outboard slats. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct manufacturing defects in the anti-ice piccolo tubes in the wing outboard slats. This condition could lead to undetected significant ice accretion on a wing, resulting in loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Affected Anti-Ice Piccolo Tubes (1) For the purpose of this AD, an affected anti-ice piccolo tube meets at least one of the conditions specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Has part number (P/N) FGFB725102 (left-hand side (LH)) or P/ N FGFB726102 (right-hand side (RH)). (ii) Is installed on a wing outboard slat having a part number identified in table 1 to paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. Table 1 to Paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of This AD--Affected Outboard Slats Part Numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LH RH ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FGFB134................................ FGFB144. FGFB134A1 to FGFB134A9 inclusive....... FGFB144A1 to FGFB144A9 inclusive. FGFB134B1.............................. FGFB144B1. FFGFB134C1 to FGFB134C4 inclusive...... FGFB144C1 to FGFB144C4 inclusive. From FGFB134D1 to FGFB134D4 inclusive.. FGFB144D1 to FGFB144D4 inclusive. FGFB135 and FGFB135M................... FGFB145 and FGFB145M. FGFB135A1 to FGFB135A4 inclusive....... FGFB145A1 to FGFB145A4 inclusive. From FGFB135A1M to FGFB135A4M inclusive FGFB145A1M to FGFB145A4M inclusive. From FGFB135B1 to FGFB135B3 inclusive.. FGFB145B1 to FGFB145B3 inclusive. FGFB135B1M to FGFB135B3M inclusive..... FGFB145B1M to FGFB145B3M inclusive. F2MB135................................ F2MB145. F2MB135A1.............................. F2MB145A1. F2MB135L1 to F2MB135L5 inclusive....... F2MB145L1 to F2MB145L5 inclusive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) If the outboard slat part number is identified in table 2 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, the anti-ice piccolo tube is not affected because the outboard slat has already been retrofitted with a new stiffened anti-ice piccolo tube, and no action is required by this AD for that piccolo tube. Table 2 to Paragraph (g)(2) of This AD--Serviceable Outboard Slats Part Numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LH RH ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FGFB134P............................... FGFB144P. FGFB134A1P through FGFB134A9P inclusive FGFB144A1P through FGFB144A9P inclusive. FGFB134B1P............................. FGFB144B1P. FFGFB134C1P to FGFB134C4P inclusive.... FGFB144C1P to FGFB144C4P inclusive. From FGFB134D1P to FGFB134D4P inclusive FGFB144D1P to FGFB144D4P inclusive. FGFB135P and FGFB135MP................. FGFB145P and FGFB145MP. FGFB135A1P to FGFB135A4P inclusive..... FGFB145A1P to FGFB145A4P inclusive. From FGFB135A1MP to FGFB135A4MP FGFB145A1MP to FGFB145A4MP inclusive. inclusive. From FGFB135B1P to FGFB135B3P inclusive FGFB145B1P to FGFB145B3P inclusive. FGFB135B1MP to FGFB135B3MP inclusive... FGFB145B1MP to FGFB145B3MP inclusive. F2MB135P............................... F2MB145P. F2MB135A1P............................. F2MB145A1P. F2MB135L1P to F2MB135L5P inclusive..... F2MB145L1P to F2MB145L5P inclusive. F2MB135L6 to F2MB135L7 inclusive....... F2MB145L6 to F2MB145L7 inclusive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Inspections If an anti-ice piccolo tube has been determined to be affected, as specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: At the applicable time specified in table 3 to paragraph (h) of this AD, do an endoscopic inspection for discrepancies, i.e., manufacturing defects, cracking, and loss of material in the welded parts of each affected anti-ice piccolo tube, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-431, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; or Service Bulletin F2000EX-391, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; as applicable. Repeat the endoscopic inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed those specified in table 3 to paragraph (h) of this AD, until the modification specified in paragraph (j) of this AD is done. [[Page 23166]] Table 3 to Paragraph (h) of this AD--Compliance Times for Inspections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Airplane model Initial inspection Repetitive inspection intervals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FALCON 2000 airplanes................. Prior to exceeding 2,000 2,000 flight cycles. flight cycles since the airplane's first flight, or within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. FALCON 2000EX airplanes............... Prior to exceeding 1,000 1,000 flight cycles. flight cycles since the airplane's first flight, or within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (i) Corrective Action If any discrepancy is found during any inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further flight, replace the affected anti-ice piccolo tube with a new or serviceable part, and replace or re-identify the affected wing outboard slat as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-431, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; or Service Bulletin F2000EX-391, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; as applicable. (j) Optional Terminating Action Modification of an airplane by installing a new or serviceable anti-ice piccolo tube, and replacing or re-identifying the affected wing outboard slat, terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if done in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-431, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; or Service Bulletin F2000EX-391, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; as applicable. (k) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, as applicable, no person may install on any airplane an affected anti-ice piccolo tube or an affected outboard slat. (1) For an airplane that, on the effective date of this AD, has an affected anti-ice piccolo tube or an affected outboard slat installed: Before further flight after modification of that airplane as required by paragraph (i) of this AD. (2) For an airplane that, on the effective date of this AD, does not have an affected anti-ice piccolo tube or an affected outboard slat installed: As of the effective date of this AD. (l) Later-Approved Parts Installation on an airplane of an anti-ice piccolo tube having a part number approved after the effective date of this AD is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (i) or paragraph (j) of this AD, as applicable, provided the conditions in paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD are met. (1) The anti-ice piccolo tube part number must be 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). (2) The installation of the anti-ice piccolo tube must be accomplished in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Dassault Aviation's EASA DOA. (m) 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 the attention of the person identified in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. 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. (n) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0149, dated July 25, 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-2017-0475. (2) For more information about this AD, 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. (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. 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 11, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-10135 Filed 5-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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with the procedures specified in paragraph airworthy condition. Any substitutions or proposing this AD to address the unsafe
(o)(2) of this AD. changes to procedures or tests identified as condition on these products.
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(l) No Reporting Requirement DATES: We must receive comments on
Although SB A320–52–1171 R01 specifies (p) Related Information this proposed AD by July 6, 2017.
to submit certain information to the (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
manufacturer, and specifies that action as Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD using the procedures found in 14 CFR
‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance), this AD 2016–0187, dated September 19, 2016, for 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
does not include that requirement. related information. This MCAI may be methods:
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
(m) Credit for Previous Actions • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
This paragraph provides credit for the and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0478. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
actions required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of (2) For more information about this AD, instructions for submitting comments.
this AD, if those actions were performed contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
before the effective date of this AD using International Branch, ANM–116, Transport • Mail: U.S. Department of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52–1171, Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
dated October 29, 2015, provided that it can Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
be conclusively determined that any part telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–227– W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
number D52371000018 was also inspected as 1149.
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
Washington, DC 20590.
(3) For service information identified in • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
(n) Parts Installation Limitation this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness— address above between 9 a.m. and 5
EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
As of the effective date of this AD, no Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
person may install, on any airplane, an 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email Federal holidays.
affected door specified in paragraph (g) of account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet For service information identified in
this AD, unless it has been inspected in this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
http://www.airbus.com. You may view this
accordance with the requirements of Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O.
service information at the FAA, Transport
paragraph (h) of this AD and all applicable
corrective actions have been done in
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
Renton, WA. For information on the telephone 201–440–6700; Internet
accordance with paragraph (i) of this AD.
availability of this material at the FAA, call http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You
(o) Other FAA AD Provisions 425–227–1221. may view this referenced service
The following provisions also apply to this Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12, information at the FAA, Transport
AD: 2017. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Michael Kaszycki, SW., Renton, WA. For information on
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to Acting Manager, Transport Airplane the availability of this material at the
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. FAA, call 425–227–1221.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. [FR Doc. 2017–10138 Filed 5–19–17; 8:45 am]
Examining the AD Docket
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
request to your principal inspector or local You may examine the AD docket on
Flight Standards District Office, as the Internet at http://
appropriate. If sending information directly DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
to the manager of the International Branch, and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
send it to the attention of the person Federal Aviation Administration 0475; or in person at the Docket
identified in paragraph (p)(2) of this AD.
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
14 CFR Part 39 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate except Federal holidays. The AD docket
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0475; Directorate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Identifier 2016–NM–142–AD] contains this proposed AD, the
inspector, the manager of the local flight regulatory evaluation, any comments
standards district office/certificate holding RIN 2120–AA64 received, and other information. The
district office. street address for the Docket Operations
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Airworthiness Directives; Dassault office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Aviation Airplanes the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved AGENCY: Federal Aviation be available in the AD docket shortly
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Administration (FAA), DOT. after receipt.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
by the DOA, the approval must include the
(NPRM).
International Branch, ANM–116,
DOA-authorized signature. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as specified in paragraphs (k) and (l) of this airworthiness directive (AD) for all 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
AD: If any service information contains Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This fax 425–227–1149.
those procedures and tests must be done to proposed AD was prompted by reports SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
comply with this AD; any procedures or tests of ice accretion on the airplane wing
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that are not identified as RC are due to the failure of certain anti-ice
recommended. Those procedures and tests piccolo tubes in the wing outboard slats. We invite you to send any written
that are not identified as RC may be deviated This proposed AD would require relevant data, views, or arguments about
from using accepted methods in accordance
with the operator’s maintenance or repetitive inspections of each anti-ice this proposed AD. Send your comments
inspection program without obtaining piccolo tube and corrective action if to an address listed under the
approval of an AMOC, provided the necessary. This proposed AD also ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
procedures and tests identified as RC can be provides an optional terminating action FAA–2017–0475; Directorate Identifier
done and the airplane can be put back in an for the repetitive inspections. We are 2016–NM–142–AD’’ at the beginning of
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your comments. We specifically invite have caused the rupture of the tubes, due to of the anti-ice piccolo tube on each wing
comments on the overall regulatory, fatigue. outboard slat, and replacement or re-
economic, environmental, and energy This condition, if not detected and identification of affected anti-ice piccolo
corrected, could lead to undetected
aspects of this proposed AD. We will significant ice accretion on the wing,
tubes and outboard slats. These
consider all comments received by the possibly resulting in loss of control of the documents are distinct since they apply
closing date and may amend this aeroplane. to different airplane models. This
proposed AD based on those comments. To address this potential unsafe condition, service information is reasonably
We will post all comments we [Dassault Aviation] DA issued Service available because the interested parties
receive, without change, to http:// Bulletin (SB) F2000–431 Revision 1 and SB have access to it through their normal
www.regulations.gov, including any F2000EX–391 Revision 1 (hereafter referred course of business or by the means
personal information you provide. We to collectively as ‘the applicable SB’ in this
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
[EASA] AD) to provide instructions for
will also post a report summarizing each endoscopic inspection of the tubes.
substantive verbal contact we receive FAA’s Determination and Requirements
For the reasons described above, this of This Proposed AD
about this proposed AD. [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of
each wing outboard slat piccolo tube [for This product has been approved by
Discussion
discrepancies, i.e., manufacturing defects, the aviation authority of another
The European Aviation Safety Agency cracking, and loss of material in the welded country, and is approved for operation
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent parts] and, depending on findings,
replacement of the piccolo tube(s) [and the
in the United States. Pursuant to our
for the Member States of the European bilateral agreement with the State of
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness outboard slat] with a [new or] serviceable
part. Design Authority, we have been notified
Directive 2016–0149, dated July 25, of the unsafe condition described in the
2016 (referred to after this as the You may examine the MCAI in the MCAI and service information
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness AD docket on the Internet at http:// referenced above. We are proposing this
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct www.regulations.gov by searching for AD because we evaluated all pertinent
an unsafe condition for all Dassault and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– information and determined an unsafe
Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and 0475. condition exists and is likely to exist or
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI Related Service Information Under 1 develop on other products of the same
states: CFR Part 51 type design.
Occurrences were reported of ice accretion
Dassault Aviation issued Service Costs of Compliance
on the wing, due to failure of the affected
anti-ice piccolo tubes Part Number (P/N) Bulletin F2000–431, Revision 1, dated
June 6, 2016; and Service Bulletin We estimate that this proposed AD
FGFB725102. Investigation results indicated
that some wing piccolo tubes P/N F2000EX–391, Revision 1, dated June 6, affects 348 airplanes of U.S. registry.
FGFB725102 could have manufacturing 2016. The service information describes We estimate the following costs to
defects in their welded parts, which may procedures for endoscopic inspections comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspection ...................... 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 per in- $0 $510 per inspection $177,480 per inspection
spection cycle. cycle. cycle.
We have received no definitive data because it addresses an unsafe condition 4. Will not have a significant
that will enable us to provide cost that is likely to exist or develop on economic impact, positive or negative,
estimates for the on-condition actions products identified in this rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities
specified in this proposed AD. action. under the criteria of the Regulatory
Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings Flexibility Act.
Title 49 of the United States Code We determined that this proposed AD List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue would not have federalism implications
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a safety, Incorporation by reference,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: substantial direct effect on the States, on Safety.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the relationship between the national The Proposed Amendment
detail the scope of the Agency’s Government and the States, or on the
authority. distribution of power and Accordingly, under the authority
We are issuing this rulemaking under responsibilities among the various delegated to me by the Administrator,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, levels of government. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: For the reasons discussed above, I 39 as follows:
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General requirements.’’ Under that certify this proposed regulation:
section, Congress charges the FAA with 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in action’’ under Executive Order 12866; DIRECTIVES
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
for practices, methods, and procedures DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the Administrator finds necessary for (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); continues to read as follows:
safety in air commerce. This regulation 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
is within the scope of that authority Alaska; and
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§ 39.13 [Amended] airplanes, certificated in any category, all (f) Compliance
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding serial numbers. Comply with this AD within the
the following new airworthiness (d) Subject compliance times specified, unless already
directive (AD): Air Transport Association (ATA) of done.
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2017– America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection. (g) Affected Anti-Ice Piccolo Tubes
0475; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM– (e) Reason
142–AD. (1) For the purpose of this AD, an affected
This AD was prompted by reports of ice anti-ice piccolo tube meets at least one of the
(a) Comments Due Date accretion on the airplane wing due to the conditions specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)
We must receive comments by July 6, 2017. failure of certain anti-ice piccolo tubes in the and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
wing outboard slats. We are issuing this AD (i) Has part number (P/N) FGFB725102
(b) Affected ADs to detect and correct manufacturing defects
in the anti-ice piccolo tubes in the wing (left-hand side (LH)) or P/N FGFB726102
None.
outboard slats. This condition could lead to (right-hand side (RH)).
(c) Applicability undetected significant ice accretion on a (ii) Is installed on a wing outboard slat
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation wing, resulting in loss of control of the having a part number identified in table 1 to
Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplane. paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g)(1)(ii) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED OUTBOARD SLATS PART NUMBERS
LH RH
FGFB134 .................................................................................................. FGFB144.
FGFB134A1 to FGFB134A9 inclusive ..................................................... FGFB144A1 to FGFB144A9 inclusive.
FGFB134B1 .............................................................................................. FGFB144B1.
FFGFB134C1 to FGFB134C4 inclusive ................................................... FGFB144C1 to FGFB144C4 inclusive.
From FGFB134D1 to FGFB134D4 inclusive ........................................... FGFB144D1 to FGFB144D4 inclusive.
FGFB135 and FGFB135M ....................................................................... FGFB145 and FGFB145M.
FGFB135A1 to FGFB135A4 inclusive ..................................................... FGFB145A1 to FGFB145A4 inclusive.
From FGFB135A1M to FGFB135A4M inclusive ...................................... FGFB145A1M to FGFB145A4M inclusive.
From FGFB135B1 to FGFB135B3 inclusive ............................................ FGFB145B1 to FGFB145B3 inclusive.
FGFB135B1M to FGFB135B3M inclusive ............................................... FGFB145B1M to FGFB145B3M inclusive.
F2MB135 .................................................................................................. F2MB145.
F2MB135A1 .............................................................................................. F2MB145A1.
F2MB135L1 to F2MB135L5 inclusive ...................................................... F2MB145L1 to F2MB145L5 inclusive.
(2) If the outboard slat part number is because the outboard slat has already been piccolo tube, and no action is required by
identified in table 2 to paragraph (g)(2) of this retrofitted with a new stiffened anti-ice this AD for that piccolo tube.
AD, the anti-ice piccolo tube is not affected
TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (g)(2) OF THIS AD—SERVICEABLE OUTBOARD SLATS PART NUMBERS
LH RH
FGFB134P ................................................................................................ FGFB144P.
FGFB134A1P through FGFB134A9P inclusive ....................................... FGFB144A1P through FGFB144A9P inclusive.
FGFB134B1P ........................................................................................... FGFB144B1P.
FFGFB134C1P to FGFB134C4P inclusive .............................................. FGFB144C1P to FGFB144C4P inclusive.
From FGFB134D1P to FGFB134D4P inclusive ....................................... FGFB144D1P to FGFB144D4P inclusive.
FGFB135P and FGFB135MP .................................................................. FGFB145P and FGFB145MP.
FGFB135A1P to FGFB135A4P inclusive ................................................. FGFB145A1P to FGFB145A4P inclusive.
From FGFB135A1MP to FGFB135A4MP inclusive ................................. FGFB145A1MP to FGFB145A4MP inclusive.
From FGFB135B1P to FGFB135B3P inclusive ....................................... FGFB145B1P to FGFB145B3P inclusive.
FGFB135B1MP to FGFB135B3MP inclusive ........................................... FGFB145B1MP to FGFB145B3MP inclusive.
F2MB135P ................................................................................................ F2MB145P.
F2MB135A1P ........................................................................................... F2MB145A1P.
F2MB135L1P to F2MB135L5P inclusive ................................................. F2MB145L1P to F2MB145L5P inclusive.
F2MB135L6 to F2MB135L7 inclusive ...................................................... F2MB145L6 to F2MB145L7 inclusive.
(h) Inspections discrepancies, i.e., manufacturing defects, dated June 6, 2016; as applicable. Repeat the
cracking, and loss of material in the welded endoscopic inspection thereafter at intervals
If an anti-ice piccolo tube has been
parts of each affected anti-ice piccolo tube, in not to exceed those specified in table 3 to
determined to be affected, as specified in accordance with the Accomplishment
paragraph (g) of this AD: At the applicable paragraph (h) of this AD, until the
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Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin modification specified in paragraph (j) of this
time specified in table 3 to paragraph (h) of F2000–431, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016;
this AD, do an endoscopic inspection for AD is done.
or Service Bulletin F2000EX–391, Revision 1,
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TABLE 3 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS AD—COMPLIANCE TIMES FOR INSPECTIONS
Repetitive inspection
Airplane model Initial inspection intervals
FALCON 2000 airplanes ..................... Prior to exceeding 2,000 flight cycles since the airplane’s first flight, or 2,000 flight cycles.
within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later.
FALCON 2000EX airplanes ................ Prior to exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the airplane’s first flight, or 1,000 flight cycles.
within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever oc-
curs later.
(i) Corrective Action Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 11,
If any discrepancy is found during any Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. 2017.
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this (m) Other FAA AD Provisions Michael Kaszycki,
AD: Before further flight, replace the affected Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
anti-ice piccolo tube with a new or The following provisions also apply to this
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
serviceable part, and replace or re-identify AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance [FR Doc. 2017–10135 Filed 5–19–17; 8:45 am]
the affected wing outboard slat as applicable,
in accordance with the Accomplishment (AMOCs): The Manager, International BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
F2000–431, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
or Service Bulletin F2000EX–391, Revision 1, approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
dated June 6, 2016; as applicable. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Federal Aviation Administration
(j) Optional Terminating Action
request to your principal inspector or local
Modification of an airplane by installing a Flight Standards District Office, as 14 CFR Part 39
new or serviceable anti-ice piccolo tube, and appropriate. If sending information directly
replacing or re-identifying the affected wing to the International Branch, send it to the [Docket No. FAA–2017–0480; Directorate
outboard slat, terminates the repetitive attention of the person identified in Identifier 2016–NM–204–AD]
inspections required by paragraph (h) of this paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may
AD, if done in accordance with the RIN 2120–AA64
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
Service Bulletin F2000–431, Revision 1, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
dated June 6, 2016; or Service Bulletin approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
F2000EX–391, Revision 1, dated June 6, principal inspector, or lacking a principal Airplanes
2016; as applicable. inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition district office. Administration (FAA), DOT.
As of the time specified in paragraph (k)(1) (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
or (k)(2) of this AD, as applicable, no person requirement in this AD to obtain corrective (NPRM).
may install on any airplane an affected anti- actions from a manufacturer, the action must
ice piccolo tube or an affected outboard slat. be accomplished using a method approved SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
(1) For an airplane that, on the effective by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
date of this AD, has an affected anti-ice 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R,
piccolo tube or an affected outboard slat the EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA and F4–600R series airplanes, and
installed: Before further flight after DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
modification of that airplane as required by must include the DOA-authorized signature.
paragraph (i) of this AD. airplanes (collectively called Model
(2) For an airplane that, on the effective (n) Related Information A300–600 series airplanes); and Model
date of this AD, does not have an affected (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing A310 series airplanes. This proposed
anti-ice piccolo tube or an affected outboard Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD AD was prompted by cracking in the
slat installed: As of the effective date of this 2016–0149, dated July 25, 2016, for related door sill area of the aft cargo door. This
AD. information. This MCAI may be found in the proposed AD would require repetitive
(l) Later-Approved Parts AD docket on the Internet at http:// inspections of the aft cargo door lower
www.regulations.gov by searching for and torsion box area, and corrective actions
Installation on an airplane of an anti-ice locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0475.
piccolo tube having a part number approved if necessary. We are proposing this AD
(2) For more information about this AD, to address the unsafe condition on these
after the effective date of this AD is
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
acceptable for compliance with the products.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
requirements of paragraph (i) or paragraph (j) DATES: We must receive comments on
of this AD, as applicable, provided the Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; this proposed AD by July 6, 2017.
conditions in paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of
this AD are met. telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(1) The anti-ice piccolo tube part number (3) For service information identified in using the procedures found in 14 CFR
must be approved by the Manager, this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
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International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box methods:
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Aviation’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). service information at the FAA, Transport instructions for submitting comments.
(2) The installation of the anti-ice piccolo Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., • Fax: 202–493–2251.
tube must be accomplished in accordance Renton, WA. For information on the • Mail: U.S. Department of
with a method approved by the Manager, availability of this material at the FAA, call Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 425–227–1221. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 6, 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 | 82 FR 23163 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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