82 FR 24900 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 103 (May 31, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 103 (May 31, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-10980 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 103 (Wednesday, May 31, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 24900-24902] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10980] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0513; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-152-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 2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a quality review of delivered airplanes, which identified a manufacturing deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-ice ``piccolo'' tubes. This proposed AD would require inspecting each anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly of certain engine air inlets for discrepancies, and doing corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 17, 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, 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- 0513; 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-2017-0513; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-152-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 2016-0168, dated August 17, 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 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states: A quality review of recently delivered aeroplanes identified a manufacturing deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-ice ``piccolo'' tubes. [[Page 24901]] This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to reduced performance of the engine anti-ice protection system, with consequent ice accretion and ingestion, possibly resulting in dual engine power loss and reduced control of an aeroplane. The subsequent investigation demonstrated that, for engines equipped with an air inlet affected by the manufacturing deficiency, operating an engine at or above the minimum N1 value applicable for combined wing and engine anti-ice operations provides efficient engine anti-ice performance during stand-alone engine anti-ice operation. To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued EASA AD 2015-0101-E (later revised) to require amendment of the applicable Aeroplane Flight Manual (AFM) for aeroplanes having engine air inlets Part Number (P/N) 06ND71600-1 not marked NORDAM Rework Kit (or ``NRK'') on the associated data plate. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin (SB) F2000EX-384 (later revised), providing instructions for a one-time inspection and applicable corrective actions, to recover the full operational capability of the aeroplanes equipped with affected parts. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD supersedes EASA AD 2015-0102R1, retaining its requirements, [and] additionally requires a one-time inspection of each affected anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly and, depending on findings, accomplishment of the applicable corrective actions. This [EASA] AD also prohibits installation of an affected part on an aeroplane. The required actions include a detailed inspection and borescope inspection for discrepancies, which include determining if the opening diameter of the anti-ice tube assembly is incorrect or the perforation holes are blocked by residue. The corrective actions include repair or rework, if necessary. 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-2017-0513. Other Related Rulemaking On June 19, 2015, we issued AD 2015-13-08, Amendment 39-18195 (80 FR 37150, June 30, 2015) (``AD 2015-13-08''), applicable to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. That AD requires revising the airplane flight manual to include a procedure for addressing minimum fan speed rotation (N1) values during stand-alone engine anti-ice system operation for engines equipped with certain air inlets. That AD was prompted by a quality review of certain delivered airplanes, which identified a manufacturing deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-ice ``piccolo'' tubes. The actions required by that AD are intended to detect and correct reduced performance of the engine anti-ice protection system, leading to ice accretion and ingestion into the engines, which could result in dual engine power loss and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. Actions Since Issuance of AD 2015-13-08 This NPRM would not supersede AD 2015-13-08. Rather, we have determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require inspections and corrective actions of the anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly of the engine air inlet. Accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this proposed AD would then terminate all of the requirements of AD 2015-13-08. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384, Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016. This service information describes procedures for inspecting each anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly of each engine air inlet for discrepancies, and corrective actions. 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 181 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection............................ 5 work-hours x $85 per $0 $425 $76,925 hour = $425. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary rework that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these corrective actions: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rework anti-ice tube assembly................. 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,711 $1,881 $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 24902]] 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2017-0513; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-152-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 17, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2015-13-08, Amendment 39-18195 (80 FR 37150, June 30, 2015) (``AD 2015-13-08''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a quality review of certain delivered airplanes, which identified a manufacturing deficiency of certain engine air inlet anti-ice ``piccolo'' tubes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of each anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly of certain engine air inlets; this condition could result in reduced performance of the engine anti-ice protection system, leading to ice accretion and ingestion into the engines, and possibly resulting in dual engine power loss and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection For airplanes other than those on which an engine air inlet having part number (P/N) 06ND71600-1, with a marking ``NTR-RKFAL97'' ``NTR-RKFAL98,'' ``F2000EX-384,'' or ``F2000EX-384-R1'' on the air inlet data plate has been incorporated on both engines: Within 1,300 flight hours or 26 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first; inspect each anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly of each engine air inlet for discrepancies (i.e., an incorrect opening diameter of the anti-ice tube assembly or perforation holes blocked by residue), and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384, Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016; except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (h) Service Information Exception Where Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384, Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016, specifies to contact Dassault for appropriate action: Before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. (i) Terminating Action Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all the requirements of AD 2015-13-08 for that airplane. (j) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, installation of an engine air inlet having part number (P/N) 06ND71600-1 on any airplane is allowed, provided the engine air inlet data plate shows the marking ``NTR-RKFAL97,'' ``NTR-RKFAL98,'' ``F2000EX-384,'' or ``F2000EX-384- R1.'' (k) 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 (l)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0168, dated August 17, 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-2017-0513. (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, 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 18, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-10980 Filed 5-30-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Series 705), and CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 15, SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Series 900) airplanes. 2017. the availability of this material at the
(i) Parts Installation Limitations Michael Kaszycki, FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
As of 24 months after the effective date of
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Examining the AD Docket
this AD, no person may install, on any
You may examine the AD docket on
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number 622–9968–001, unless it has been the Internet at http://
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modified in accordance with the applicable www.regulations.gov by searching for
service information specified in table 1 to and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
paragraph (g) of this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0513; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
The following provisions also apply to this except Federal holidays. The AD docket
AD: contains this proposed AD, the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 14 CFR Part 39
regulatory evaluation, any comments
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft [Docket No. FAA–2017–0513; Directorate
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
received, and other information. The
Identifier 2016–NM–152–AD] street address for the Docket Operations
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found RIN 2120–AA64 office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
39.19, send your request to your principal Airworthiness Directives; Dassault be available in the AD docket shortly
inspector or local Flight Standards District Aviation Airplanes after receipt.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
directly to the manager of the New York AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
(NPRM).
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228– 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before using any SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate airworthiness directive (AD) for all fax 425–227–1149.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Dassault Aviation Model FALCON SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
inspector, the manager of the local flight 2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD
standards district office/certificate holding Comments Invited
district office.
was prompted by a quality review of
delivered airplanes, which identified a We invite you to send any written
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any relevant data, views, or arguments about
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective manufacturing deficiency of some
engine air inlet anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tubes. this proposed AD. Send your comments
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved This proposed AD would require to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, inspecting each anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tube
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation assembly of certain engine air inlets for FAA–2017–0513; Directorate Identifier
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design discrepancies, and doing corrective 2016–NM–152–AD’’ at the beginning of
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by actions if necessary. We are proposing your comments. We specifically invite
the DAO, the approval must include the
this AD to address the unsafe condition comments on the overall regulatory,
DAO-authorized signature. economic, environmental, and energy
on these products.
(k) Related Information aspects of this proposed AD. We will
DATES: We must receive comments on
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
consider all comments received by the
this proposed AD by July 17, 2017. closing date and may amend this
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, proposed AD based on those comments.
Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–06,
effective February 14, 2017, for related using the procedures found in 14 CFR We will post all comments we
information. This MCAI may be found in the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following receive, without change, to http://
AD docket on the Internet at http:// methods: www.regulations.gov, including any
www.regulations.gov by searching for and • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to personal information you provide. We
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0495. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the will also post a report summarizing each
(2) For more information about this AD, instructions for submitting comments. substantive verbal contact we receive
contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, • Fax: 202–493–2251. about this proposed AD.
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, • Mail: U.S. Department of
ANE–171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Discussion
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room The European Aviation Safety Agency
11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax 516–
794–5531. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
(3) For service information identified in Washington, DC 20590. for the Member States of the European
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Directive 2016–0168, dated August 17,
Canada; Widebody Customer Response p.m., Monday through Friday, except 2016 (referred to after this as the
Center North America toll-free telephone 1– Federal holidays. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
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866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1– For service information identified in Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, an unsafe condition for all Dassault
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet:
P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX
http://www.bombardier.com. You may view
this service information at the FAA, 07606; telephone 201–440–6700; airplanes. The MCAI states:
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. A quality review of recently delivered
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information You may view this referenced service aeroplanes identified a manufacturing
on the availability of this material at the information at the FAA, Transport deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-ice
FAA, call 425–227–1221. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue ‘‘piccolo’’ tubes.
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This condition, if not detected and actions include repair or rework, if air inlet. Accomplishment of the actions
corrected, could lead to reduced performance necessary. You may examine the MCAI specified in paragraph (g) of this
of the engine anti-ice protection system, with in the AD docket on the Internet at proposed AD would then terminate all
consequent ice accretion and ingestion,
http://www.regulations.gov by searching of the requirements of AD 2015–13–08.
possibly resulting in dual engine power loss
and reduced control of an aeroplane. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Related Service Information Under 1
The subsequent investigation demonstrated 0513.
CFR Part 51
that, for engines equipped with an air inlet Other Related Rulemaking
affected by the manufacturing deficiency, We reviewed Dassault Falcon 2000EX
operating an engine at or above the minimum On June 19, 2015, we issued AD Service Bulletin F2000EX–384, Revision
N1 value applicable for combined wing and 2015–13–08, Amendment 39–18195 (80 1, dated March 1, 2016. This service
engine anti-ice operations provides efficient FR 37150, June 30, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015– information describes procedures for
engine anti-ice performance during stand- 13–08’’), applicable to all Dassault inspecting each anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tube
alone engine anti-ice operation. Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX
To address this potential unsafe condition, assembly of each engine air inlet for
airplanes. That AD requires revising the discrepancies, and corrective actions.
EASA issued EASA AD 2015–0101–E (later airplane flight manual to include a
revised) to require amendment of the This service information is reasonably
procedure for addressing minimum fan available because the interested parties
applicable Aeroplane Flight Manual (AFM)
for aeroplanes having engine air inlets Part speed rotation (N1) values during stand- have access to it through their normal
Number (P/N) 06ND71600–1 not marked alone engine anti-ice system operation course of business or by the means
NORDAM Rework Kit (or ‘‘NRK’’) on the for engines equipped with certain air identified in the ADDRESSES section.
associated data plate. inlets. That AD was prompted by a
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault quality review of certain delivered FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Aviation published Service Bulletin (SB) airplanes, which identified a of This Proposed AD
F2000EX–384 (later revised), providing manufacturing deficiency of some
instructions for a one-time inspection and This product has been approved by
engine air inlet anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tubes.
applicable corrective actions, to recover the The actions required by that AD are the aviation authority of another
full operational capability of the aeroplanes
intended to detect and correct reduced country, and is approved for operation
equipped with affected parts. in the United States. Pursuant to our
For the reasons described above, this performance of the engine anti-ice
protection system, leading to ice bilateral agreement with the State of
[EASA] AD supersedes EASA AD 2015– Design Authority, we have been notified
0102R1, retaining its requirements, [and] accretion and ingestion into the engines,
which could result in dual engine of the unsafe condition described in the
additionally requires a one-time inspection of
each affected anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tube power loss and consequent reduced MCAI and service information
assembly and, depending on findings, controllability of the airplane. referenced above. We are proposing this
accomplishment of the applicable corrective AD because we evaluated all pertinent
actions. This [EASA] AD also prohibits Actions Since Issuance of AD 2015–13– information and determined an unsafe
installation of an affected part on an 08 condition exists and is likely to exist or
aeroplane. This NPRM would not supersede AD develop on other products of the same
The required actions include a 2015–13–08. Rather, we have type design.
detailed inspection and borescope determined that a stand-alone AD Costs of Compliance
inspection for discrepancies, which would be more appropriate to address
include determining if the opening the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM We estimate that this proposed AD
diameter of the anti-ice tube assembly is would require inspections and affects 181 airplanes of U.S. registry.
incorrect or the perforation holes are corrective actions of the anti-ice We estimate the following costs to
blocked by residue. The corrective ‘‘piccolo’’ tube assembly of the engine comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ........................................................ 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ............. $0 $425 $76,925
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary rework that would be proposed inspection. We have no way of might need these corrective actions:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Rework anti-ice tube assembly ..................................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ........................... $1,711 $1,881
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Authority for This Rulemaking Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more General requirements.’’ Under that
detail the scope of the Agency’s section, Congress charges the FAA with
Title 49 of the United States Code authority. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue air commerce by prescribing regulations
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, for practices, methods, and procedures
section 106, describes the authority of the Administrator finds necessary for
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
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safety in air commerce. This regulation (c) Applicability (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
is within the scope of that authority This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation The following provisions also apply to this
because it addresses an unsafe condition Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, AD:
that is likely to exist or develop on certificated in any category. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
products identified in this rulemaking (d) Subject (AMOCs): The Manager, International
action. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
Regulatory Findings America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
We determined that this proposed AD (e) Reason using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
would not have federalism implications This AD was prompted by a quality review In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
under Executive Order 13132. This of certain delivered airplanes, which request to your principal inspector or local
proposed AD would not have a identified a manufacturing deficiency of Flight Standards District Office, as
substantial direct effect on the States, on certain engine air inlet anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ appropriate. If sending information directly
the relationship between the national tubes. We are issuing this AD to detect and to the International Branch, send it to the
correct discrepancies of each anti-ice attention of the person identified in
Government and the States, or on the
‘‘piccolo’’ tube assembly of certain engine air paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may
distribution of power and inlets; this condition could result in reduced
responsibilities among the various be emailed to: 9–ANM–116–AMOC–
performance of the engine anti-ice protection REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
levels of government. system, leading to ice accretion and ingestion approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
For the reasons discussed above, I into the engines, and possibly resulting in
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
certify this proposed regulation: dual engine power loss and consequent
inspector, the manager of the local flight
reduced controllability of the airplane.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory standards district office/certificate holding
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (f) Compliance district office.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Comply with this AD within the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures compliance times specified, unless already requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); done. actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (g) Inspection
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
Alaska; and For airplanes other than those on which an 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
4. Will not have a significant engine air inlet having part number (P/N) the European Aviation Safety Agency
06ND71600–1, with a marking ‘‘NTR–
economic impact, positive or negative, (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
RKFAL97’’ ‘‘NTR–RKFAL98,’’ ‘‘F2000EX–
on a substantial number of small entities 384,’’ or ‘‘F2000EX–384–R1’’ on the air inlet
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
under the criteria of the Regulatory data plate has been incorporated on both the DOA, the approval must include the
Flexibility Act. engines: Within 1,300 flight hours or 26 DOA-authorized signature.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 months after the effective date of this AD, (l) Related Information
whichever occurs first; inspect each anti-ice
‘‘piccolo’’ tube assembly of each engine air (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
inlet for discrepancies (i.e., an incorrect Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
safety, Incorporation by reference,
opening diameter of the anti-ice tube 2016–0168, dated August 17, 2016, for
Safety.
assembly or perforation holes blocked by related information. This MCAI may be
The Proposed Amendment residue), and do all applicable corrective found in the AD docket on the Internet at
actions, in accordance with the http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
Accordingly, under the authority Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0513.
delegated to me by the Administrator, Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX– (2) For more information about this AD,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 384, Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016; except contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
39 as follows: as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
all applicable corrective actions before Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS further flight. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
DIRECTIVES (h) Service Information Exception telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
Where Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service (3) For service information identified in
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Bulletin F2000EX–384, Revision 1, dated this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box
continues to read as follows: March 1, 2016, specifies to contact Dassault 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. for appropriate action: Before further flight, telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
accomplish corrective actions in accordance www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
§ 39.13 [Amended] with the procedures specified in paragraph service information at the FAA, Transport
(k)(2) of this AD. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness (i) Terminating Action Renton, WA. For information on the
directive (AD): availability of this material at the FAA, call
Accomplishment of the actions required by
425–227–1221.
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2017– paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all the
0513; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM– requirements of AD 2015–13–08 for that Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18,
152–AD. airplane. 2017.
nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with PROPOSALS
(a) Comments Due Date (j) Parts Installation Limitation Michael Kaszycki,
We must receive comments by July 17, As of the effective date of this AD, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
2017. installation of an engine air inlet having part Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
number (P/N) 06ND71600–1 on any airplane [FR Doc. 2017–10980 Filed 5–30–17; 8:45 am]
(b) Affected ADs is allowed, provided the engine air inlet data BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
This AD affects AD 2015–13–08, plate shows the marking ‘‘NTR–RKFAL97,’’
Amendment 39–18195 (80 FR 37150, June ‘‘NTR–RKFAL98,’’ ‘‘F2000EX–384,’’ or
30, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–13–08’’). ‘‘F2000EX–384–R1.’’
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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 17, 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 24900 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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