82 FR 24603 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 102 (May 30, 2017)

Page Range		24603-24606
FR Document		2017-10543
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that, under certain operational takeoff conditions, the available thrust in relation with the N1 indication is less than a certified value, which could affect the safety margins with an engine failure during takeoff. This proposed AD would require modifying each engine by updating the electronic engine control (EEC) software and adjusting the engine N1 trim value, and revising the airplane flight manual. We are proposing 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-2017-0496; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-103-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 
certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This proposed AD 
was prompted by a report indicating that, under certain operational 
takeoff conditions, the available thrust in relation with the N1 
indication is less than a certified value, which could affect the 
safety margins with an engine failure during takeoff. This proposed AD 
would require modifying each engine by updating the electronic engine 
control (EEC) software and adjusting the engine N1 trim value, and 
revising the airplane flight manual. We are proposing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 14, 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.

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    For Dassault 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. For Pratt & Whitney Canada service information 
identified in this NPRM, contact Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 
Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, J4G 1A1; telephone 800-268-
8000; fax 450-647-2888; Internet http://www.pwc.ca. 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-
0496; 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-2017-0496; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-103-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 2016-0063, dated March 31, 2016 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault 
Aviation FALCON 7X airplanes. The MCAI states:

    A review of the Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) 307A engine data 
files has disclosed that, under certain operational take-off 
conditions (high altitude runway and low temperature), the available 
thrust in relation with N1 indication is less than certified and 
described in the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM).
    This condition, if not corrected, affects the safety margins 
with an engine failure during take-off, possibly resulting in 
reduced control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, PWC developed an 
interim correction [i.e., modifying each engine installed on the 
airplane], to be embodied in service with PWC Service Bulletin (SB) 
47202, which allows augmenting the thrust through a general N1-
detrimming. Subsequently, PWC developed a new Engine Electronic 
Control (EEC) software version, which provides a definitive 
correction of the thrust rating deficiency. PWC published SB 47216 
that provides instructions for in service installation of EEC 
software version 307A0514.
    Concurrently with these developments, Dassault Aviation 
published SB 7X-287 to provide aeroplane modification instructions 
and also revised the performance charts relevant to the new thrust 
rating, available with AFM Revision 21 (incorporating Temporary 
Revision CP098).
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
modification of each engine, installation of the new software 
version, and amendment of the applicable AFM.

    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-
0496.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Dassault Falcon 7X AFM, Revision 21, dated November 20, 
2015, which incorporates AFM CP098 (provides performance charts 
relevant to the new thrust rating).
    We reviewed Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-287, also referred to as 
287, dated January 4, 2016. This service information describes 
procedures for modifying each engine installed on the airplane by 
updating the EEC, which includes performing tests after removal and 
installation of the EEC.
    We reviewed Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-72-47202, 
Revision 3, also referred to as 47202R3, dated March 10, 2016. This 
service information describes procedures for modifying an engine by 
adjusting the engine N1 trim value for PW307A engines.
    We reviewed Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-72-47216, 
also referred to as 47216, dated January 13, 2016. This service 
information describes procedures for modifying each engine installed on 
the airplane by updating the EEC, which includes installing software 
EEC version 307A0514.
    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.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI

    The MCAI specifies modifying each engine installed on the airplane 
by adjusting the engine N1 trim value within 30 days. In this proposed 
AD, the engine N1 trim adjustment is required prior to or concurrently 
with the engine modification to update the EEC software, which is 
required within 12 months. We have determined that this compliance time 
adequately addresses the identified unsafe condition and provides an 
acceptable level of safety.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 62 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

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                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
               Action                         Labor cost            Parts cost        product        operators
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Modification and AFM Revision......  6 work-hours x $85 per hour         $19,002         $19,512      $1,209,744
                                      = $510.
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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-2017-0496; Directorate Identifier 
2016-NM-103-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 14, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, 
certificated in any category, all serial numbers, except airplanes 
modified with Dassault Aviation modification (Mod) M1389.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 76, Engine 
Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating that, under certain 
operational takeoff conditions, the available thrust in relation 
with the N1 indication is less than a certified value, which could 
affect the safety margins with an engine failure during takeoff. We 
are issuing this AD to prevent a reduction in available engine 
thrust during certain operational takeoff conditions, which could 
affect the safety margins with an engine failure during takeoff and 
could result in reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Modification--Software Update

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, modify 
each engine installed on the airplane by updating the electronic 
engine control (EEC) (installation of software EEC version 
307A0514), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-287, also referred to as 287, dated 
January 4, 2016; and Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-
72-47216, also referred to as 47216, dated January 13, 2016.

(h) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision

    Concurrently with the modification of an airplane required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, revise the applicable AFM of that airplane 
by inserting a copy of Dassault Falcon 7X AFM, Revision 21, dated 
November 20, 2015 (incorporating AFM CP098).

(i) Modification--N1 Detrim

    Prior to or concurrently with the modification of an airplane 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, modify each engine installed 
on the airplane by adjusting the engine N1 trim value, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Pratt & Whitney Canada 
Service Bulletin PW300-72-47202, Revision 3, also referred to as 
47202R3, dated March 10, 2016.

(j) Replacement Limitation

    After modification of an airplane as required by paragraph (g) 
of this AD, installation of a replacement engine on that airplane is 
allowed, provided that, prior to installation, it is positively 
established that the engine embodies software EEC version 307A0514. 
Modification of a pre-mod engine to embody this software can be 
accomplished in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-72-47216, also 
referred to as 47216, dated January 13, 2016.

(k) Alternative Replacements

    Installation of a replacement engine or replacement EEC unit on 
an airplane after the effective date of this AD, which embodies a 
later software EEC version, is acceptable for compliance with 
paragraph (g) of this AD, provided the conditions specified in 
paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this AD are met.
    (1) The software EEC version 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 must be accomplished in accordance with 
airplane modification instructions approved by the Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; 
or EASA; or Dassault Aviation's EASA DOA.

(l) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective 
date of this AD using service information in paragraph (l)(1), 
(l)(2), or (l)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-72-47202, also 
referred to as 47202, dated June 17, 2014.
    (2) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-72-47202, 
Revision 1, also referred to as 47202R1, dated November 18, 2014.

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    (3) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-72-47202, 
Revision 2, also referred to as 47202R2, dated January 5, 2016.

(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 manager of 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 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 Airworthiness Directive 2016-0063, dated March 31, 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-2017-0496.
    (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 Dassault 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. For Pratt & Whitney Canada service 
information identified in this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Canada 
Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, J4G 1A1; 
telephone 800-268-8000; fax 450-647-2888; Internet http://www.pwc.ca. 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 15, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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(h) Repetitive Inspections inspector, the manager of the local flight airbus.com; Internet: http://www.airbus.com.
At the time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or standards district office/certificate holding You may view this service information at the
(h)(2) of this AD, whichever occurs later, do district office. FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
a detailed inspection of the pitot probe heater (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
insulation resistance on each affected pitot requirement in this AD to obtain corrective information on the availability of this
probe, in accordance with the actions from a manufacturer, the action must material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus be accomplished using a method approved Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 15,
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00, by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 2017.
dated August 29, 2016. Repeat the inspection 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency Michael Kaszycki,
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
months.
(1) Within 24 months since the last Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
detailed inspection of the pitot probe heater the DOA, the approval must include the [FR Doc. 2017–10542 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am]
insulation resistance, as specified in Airbus DOA-authorized signature. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
A300 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
Task 30–31–00. agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
(2) Within 6 months after the effective date person is not required to respond to, nor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
of this AD. shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
(i) Corrective Action Federal Aviation Administration
information subject to the requirements of
If, during any detailed inspection as the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, any collection of information displays a current 14 CFR Part 39
pitot probe fails the test, as specified in the valid OMB Control Number. The OMB [Docket No. FAA–2017–0496; Directorate
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Control Number for this information Identifier 2016–NM–103–AD]
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00, collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
dated August 29, 2016, before further flight, this collection of information is estimated to RIN 2120–AA64
replace the affected pitot probe with a be approximately 5 minutes per response,
serviceable (new or inspected as required by including the time for reviewing instructions, Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
this AD) pitot probe, in accordance with the completing and reviewing the collection of Aviation Airplanes
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus information. All responses to this collection
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00, of information are mandatory. Comments AGENCY: Federal Aviation
dated August 29, 2016. Replacement of pitot concerning the accuracy of this burden and Administration (FAA), DOT.
probes, as required by paragraph (i) of this suggestions for reducing the burden should ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
AD, does not constitute terminating action be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence (NPRM).
for the repetitive inspections required by Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
paragraph (h) of this AD. Information Collection Clearance Officer, SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
AES–200. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(j) Reporting (4) Required for Compliance (RC): Except Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
At the applicable times required by as required by paragraph (j) of this AD: If any airplanes. This proposed AD was
paragraphs (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD: Submit service information contains procedures or prompted by a report indicating that,
a report of the findings (both positive and tests that are identified as RC, those
negative) of each inspection required by procedures and tests must be done to comply
under certain operational takeoff
paragraph (h) of this AD, as specified in the with this AD; any procedures or tests that are conditions, the available thrust in
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus not identified as RC are recommended. Those relation with the N1 indication is less
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00, procedures and tests that are not identified than a certified value, which could
dated August 29, 2016, to Airbus Service as RC may be deviated from using accepted affect the safety margins with an engine
Bulletin Reporting Online Application on methods in accordance with the operator’s failure during takeoff. This proposed AD
Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/). maintenance or inspection program without would require modifying each engine by
(1) For inspections done before the obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided updating the electronic engine control
effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after the procedures and tests identified as RC can (EEC) software and adjusting the engine
the effective date of this AD. be done and the airplane can be put back in
(2) For inspections done on or after the an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
N1 trim value, and revising the airplane
effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after changes to procedures or tests identified as flight manual. We are proposing this AD
accomplishing each inspection required by RC require approval of an AMOC. to address the unsafe condition on these
paragraph (h) of this AD. products.
(l) Related Information
DATES: We must receive comments on
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing this proposed AD by July 14, 2017.
The following provisions also apply to this Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
AD: 2016–0248, dated December 15, 2016, for ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance related information. This MCAI may be using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(AMOCs): The Manager, International found in the AD docket on the Internet at 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane http://www.regulations.gov by searching for methods:
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0497. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (2) For more information about this AD, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, instructions for submitting comments.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your International Branch, ANM–116, Transport • Fax: 202–493–2251.
request to your principal inspector or local Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind • Mail: U.S. Department of
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS

Flight Standards District Office, as Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
appropriate. If sending information directly telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–227– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
to the manager of the International Branch, 1149.
send it to the attention of the person (3) For service information identified in
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Washington, DC 20590.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; address above between 9 a.m. and 5
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
principal inspector, or lacking a principal 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@ Federal holidays.

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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

Modification and AFM Revision ...................... 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 ............. $19,002 $19,512 $1,209,744

Authority for This Rulemaking PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
Title 49 of the United States Code DIRECTIVES Concurrently with the modification of an
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue airplane required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 revise the applicable AFM of that airplane by
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, inserting a copy of Dassault Falcon 7X AFM,
section 106, describes the authority of continues to read as follows: Revision 21, dated November 20, 2015
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (incorporating AFM CP098).
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
§ 39.13 [Amended] (i) Modification—N1 Detrim
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. Prior to or concurrently with the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding modification of an airplane required by
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the following new airworthiness paragraph (g) of this AD, modify each engine
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
directive (AD): installed on the airplane by adjusting the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: engine N1 trim value, in accordance with the
General requirements.’’ Under that Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2017–
Accomplishment Instructions of Pratt &
section, Congress charges the FAA with 0496; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–
Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300–
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 103–AD. 72–47202, Revision 3, also referred to as
air commerce by prescribing regulations (a) Comments Due Date 47202R3, dated March 10, 2016.
for practices, methods, and procedures We must receive comments by July 14, (j) Replacement Limitation
the Administrator finds necessary for 2017. After modification of an airplane as
safety in air commerce. This regulation required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
is within the scope of that authority (b) Affected ADs
installation of a replacement engine on that
because it addresses an unsafe condition None. airplane is allowed, provided that, prior to
that is likely to exist or develop on (c) Applicability installation, it is positively established that
products identified in this rulemaking the engine embodies software EEC version
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation 307A0514. Modification of a pre-mod engine
action.
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in to embody this software can be accomplished
Regulatory Findings any category, all serial numbers, except in accordance with the Accomplishment
airplanes modified with Dassault Aviation Instructions of Pratt & Whitney Canada
We determined that this proposed AD
modification (Mod) M1389. Service Bulletin PW300–72–47216, also
would not have federalism implications
referred to as 47216, dated January 13, 2016.
under Executive Order 13132. This (d) Subject
proposed AD would not have a Air Transport Association (ATA) of (k) Alternative Replacements
substantial direct effect on the States, on America Code 76, Engine Controls. Installation of a replacement engine or
the relationship between the national replacement EEC unit on an airplane after the
(e) Reason effective date of this AD, which embodies a
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and This AD was prompted by a report later software EEC version, is acceptable for
indicating that, under certain operational compliance with paragraph (g) of this AD,
responsibilities among the various
takeoff conditions, the available thrust in provided the conditions specified in
levels of government. paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this AD are
relation with the N1 indication is less than
For the reasons discussed above, I met.
a certified value, which could affect the
certify this proposed regulation: safety margins with an engine failure during (1) The software EEC version must be
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory takeoff. We are issuing this AD to prevent a approved by the Manager, International
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; reduction in available engine thrust during Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the certain operational takeoff conditions, which Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures could affect the safety margins with an Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
engine failure during takeoff and could result
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (2) The installation must be accomplished
in reduced control of the airplane.
Alaska; and in accordance with airplane modification
4. Will not have a significant (f) Compliance instructions approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
economic impact, positive or negative, Comply with this AD within the
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or
on a substantial number of small entities compliance times specified, unless already
Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA.
under the criteria of the Regulatory done.
Flexibility Act. (l) Credit for Previous Actions
(g) Modification—Software Update
This paragraph provides credit for actions
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Within 12 months after the effective date required by paragraph (i) of this AD, if those
of this AD, modify each engine installed on actions were performed before the effective
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Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
the airplane by updating the electronic date of this AD using service information in
safety, Incorporation by reference, engine control (EEC) (installation of software paragraph (l)(1), (l)(2), or (l)(3) of this AD.
Safety. EEC version 307A0514), in accordance with (1) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service
The Proposed Amendment the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Bulletin PW300–72–47202, also referred to as
Service Bulletin 7X–287, also referred to as 47202, dated June 17, 2014.
Accordingly, under the authority 287, dated January 4, 2016; and Pratt & (2) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service
delegated to me by the Administrator, Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300– Bulletin PW300–72–47202, Revision 1, also
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 72–47216, also referred to as 47216, dated referred to as 47202R1, dated November 18,
39 as follows: January 13, 2016. 2014.

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(3) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 15, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Bulletin PW300–72–47202, Revision 2, also 2017. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
referred to as 47202R2, dated January 5, Michael Kaszycki, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
2016. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Federal holidays.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
[FR Doc. 2017–10543 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am] For service information identified in
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION telephone 201–440–6700; Internet
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Federal Aviation Administration http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested may view this referenced service
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Transport
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
request to your principal inspector or local [Docket No. FAA–2017–0494; Directorate SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Flight Standards District Office, as Identifier 2016–NM–126–AD] the availability of this material at the
appropriate. If sending information directly RIN 2120–AA64 FAA, call 425–227–1221.
to the manager of the International Branch,
Examining the AD Docket
send it to the attention of the person Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
identified in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Aviation Airplanes You may examine the AD docket on
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- the Internet at http://
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. www.regulations.gov by searching for
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
principal inspector, or lacking a principal ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
0494; or in person at the Docket
inspector, the manager of the local flight (NPRM).
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
standards district office/certificate holding and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
district office.
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–17– except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
02 for certain Dassault Aviation Model contains this proposed AD, the
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX regulatory evaluation, any comments
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
airplanes. AD 2016–17–02 currently received, and other information. The
be accomplished using a method approved
requires revising the airplane flight street address for the Docket Operations
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
manual (AFM) to include procedures to office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
follow when an airplane is operating in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must icing conditions. AD 2016–17–02 also be available in the AD docket shortly
include the DOA-authorized signature. provides optional actions after which after receipt.
the AFM revision may be removed from FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
(n) Related Information the AFM. Since we issued AD 2016–17– Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 02, we have determined additional International Branch, ANM–116,
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA actions are necessary to address the Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0063, dated identified unsafe condition. This 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
March 31, 2016, for related information. This proposed AD would retain the 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the requirement of AD 2016–17–02 and, in fax 425–227–1149.
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by addition, require a detailed inspection
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– of the wing anti-ice system ducting SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
2017–0496. (anti-ice pipes) for the presence of a
(2) For more information about this AD,
Comments Invited
diaphragm, and replacement of ducting
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, or re-identification of the ducting part We invite you to send any written
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport marking. We are proposing this AD to relevant data, views, or arguments about
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind address the unsafe condition on these this proposed AD. Send your comments
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; products. to an address listed under the
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
(3) For Dassault service information DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 14, 2017. FAA–2017–0494; Directorate Identifier
identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
2016–NM–126–AD’’ at the beginning of
Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
using the procedures found in 14 CFR your comments. We specifically invite
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory,
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
methods: economic, environmental, and energy
www.dassaultfalcon.com. For Pratt &
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Whitney Canada service information
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the
identified in this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney
instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this
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Canada Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin,
Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, J4G 1A1; • Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments.
telephone 800–268–8000; fax 450–647–2888; • Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
Internet http://www.pwc.ca. You may view Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http://
this service information at the FAA, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each
on the availability of this material at the • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
FAA, call 425–227–1221. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD.

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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		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 14, 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 24603
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
82 FR 24603 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

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