82 FR 25986 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 107 (June 6, 2017)

Page Range		25986-25988
FR Document		2017-11260
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. 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-2017-0524; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-122-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 900EX airplanes. This proposed 
AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive 
maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations are 
necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more 
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. 
We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 21, 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-
0524; 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-2017-0524; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-122-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 2016-0128, dated June 23, 2016 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault 
Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. The MCAI states:

    The airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements for 
the DA [Dassault Aviation] Falcon 900EX type design are included in 
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter 5-40 and are approved by 
the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). These instructions have 
been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness.
    Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an 
unsafe condition.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013-0051 [which corresponds to AD 
2014-16-26, Amendment 39-17950 (79 FR 51077, August 27, 2014) 
(``2014-16-26'')] to require accomplishment of the maintenance 
tasks, and implementation of the airworthiness limitations, as 
specified in DA Falcon 900EX AMM chapter 5-40 (DGT 113874) at 
revision 12.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, DA issued revision 14 of Falcon 
900EX AMM chapter 5-40 (DGT 113874) (hereafter referred to as ``the 
ALS'' in this AD), which contains new or more restrictive 
maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. The ALS 
introduces, among others, the following new tasks:

--Task 53-50-00-220-803 ``Detailed inspection of the baggage 
compartment'';
--Task 53-50-00-220-807 ``Detailed inspection of the upper part of 
frame 30.''

    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2013-0051, which is superseded, and requires 
accomplishment of the actions specified in the ALS.

    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-
0524.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Dassault issued Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 
14, dated November 2015, of the Falcon 900EX Maintenance Manual. The 
service information describes procedures, maintenance tasks, and 
airworthiness limitations specified in the Airworthiness Limitations 
section of the AMM. 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

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develop on other products of the same type design.
    This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator 
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). 
Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For 
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in 
the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able 
to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this 
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request 
approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph 
(j)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of 
changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued 
operational safety of the airplane.
    This proposed AD would not supersede AD 2014-16-26. Rather, we have 
determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address 
the changes in the MCAI. This proposed AD would require revising the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or 
more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness 
limitations than those required by AD 2014-16-26. Accomplishment of the 
proposed actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2014-16-
26.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 70 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on  U.S.
                     Action                         Labor  cost     Parts  cost       product        operators
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Maintenance or inspection program revision......   1 work-hour x              $0             $85          $5,950
                                                  $85 per hour =
                                                             $85
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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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2017-0524; Directorate Identifier 
2016-NM-122-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 21, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2014-16-26, Amendment 39-17950 (79 FR 51077, 
August 27, 2014) (``AD 2014-16-26'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX 
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 1 through 96 
inclusive, and serial numbers 98 through 119 inclusive, certificated 
in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more 
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness 
limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced 
structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program

    Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the 
information specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, 
Revision 14, dated November 2015, of the Falcon 900EX Maintenance 
Manual. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the actions 
specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 14, 
dated November 2015, of the Falcon 900EX Maintenance Manual, is 
within the applicable times specified in the maintenance manual, or 
90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, 
except as provided by paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD.
    (1) The term ``LDG'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any 
table in the service information means total airplane landings.
    (2) The term ``FH'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any 
table in the service information means total flight hours.
    (3) The term ``FC'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any 
table in the service information means total flight cycles.

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    (4) The term ``M'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any 
table in the service information means months.

(h) No Alternative Actions and Intervals

    After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of 
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may 
be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an 
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the 
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.

(i) Terminating Action

    Accomplishing paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all 
requirements of AD 2014-16-26.

(j) 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 (k)(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 
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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0128, dated June 23, 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-2017-0524.
    (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 23, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 23, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue [Dassault Aviation] Falcon 900EX type
2017. SW., Renton, WA. For information on design are included in Aircraft Maintenance
Michael Kaszycki, the availability of this material at the Manual (AMM) chapter 5–40 and are
approved by the European Aviation Safety
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane FAA, call 425–227–1221. Agency (EASA). These instructions have
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. been identified as mandatory for continued
Examining the AD Docket
[FR Doc. 2017–11258 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am] airworthiness.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P You may examine the AD docket on Failure to accomplish these instructions
the Internet at http:// could result in an unsafe condition.
www.regulations.gov by searching for Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013–0051
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– [which corresponds to AD 2014–16–26,
0524; or in person at the Docket Amendment 39–17950 (79 FR 51077, August
Federal Aviation Administration 27, 2014) (‘‘2014–16–26’’)] to require
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
accomplishment of the maintenance tasks,
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and implementation of the airworthiness
14 CFR Part 39 except Federal holidays. The AD docket limitations, as specified in DA Falcon 900EX
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0524; Directorate contains this proposed AD, the AMM chapter 5–40 (DGT 113874) at revision
Identifier 2016–NM–122–AD] regulatory evaluation, any comments 12.
received, and other information. The Since that [EASA] AD was issued, DA
RIN 2120–AA64 street address for the Docket Operations issued revision 14 of Falcon 900EX AMM
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in chapter 5–40 (DGT 113874) (hereafter
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault referred to as ‘‘the ALS’’ in this AD), which
Aviation Airplanes the ADDRESSES section. Comments will contains new or more restrictive maintenance
be available in the AD docket shortly requirements and/or airworthiness
AGENCY: Federal Aviation after receipt. limitations. The ALS introduces, among
Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom others, the following new tasks:
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, —Task 53–50–00–220–803 ‘‘Detailed
(NPRM). International Branch, ANM–116, inspection of the baggage compartment’’;
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, —Task 53–50–00–220–807 ‘‘Detailed
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new inspection of the upper part of frame 30.’’
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; For the reason described above, this
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
fax 425–227–1149. AD 2013–0051, which is superseded, and
900EX airplanes. This proposed AD was SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: requires accomplishment of the actions
prompted by a determination that new specified in the ALS.
or more restrictive maintenance Comments Invited
requirements and/or airworthiness You may examine the MCAI in the
We invite you to send any written
limitations are necessary. This proposed AD docket on the Internet at http://
relevant data, views, or arguments about
AD would require revising the www.regulations.gov by searching for
this proposed AD. Send your comments
maintenance or inspection program, as and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
to an address listed under the
applicable, to incorporate new or more 0524.
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
restrictive maintenance requirements FAA–2017–0524; Directorate Identifier Related Service Information Under 1
and/or airworthiness limitations. We are 2016–NM–122–AD’’ at the beginning of CFR Part 51
proposing this AD to address the unsafe your comments. We specifically invite
condition on these products. Dassault issued Chapter 5–40,
comments on the overall regulatory, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 14,
DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy dated November 2015, of the Falcon
this proposed AD by July 21, 2017. aspects of this proposed AD. We will 900EX Maintenance Manual. The
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, consider all comments received by the service information describes
using the procedures found in 14 CFR closing date and may amend this procedures, maintenance tasks, and
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following proposed AD based on those comments. airworthiness limitations specified in
methods: We will post all comments we the Airworthiness Limitations section of
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http:// the AMM. This service information is
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the www.regulations.gov, including any reasonably available because the
instructions for submitting comments. personal information you provide. We interested parties have access to it
• Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each through their normal course of business
• Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive or by the means identified in the
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. ADDRESSES section.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Washington, DC 20590. The European Aviation Safety Agency of This Proposed AD
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (EASA), which is the Technical Agent This product has been approved by
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 for the Member States of the European the aviation authority of another
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness country, and is approved for operation
Federal holidays. Directive 2016–0128, dated June 23, in the United States. Pursuant to our
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For service information identified in 2016 (referred to after this as the bilateral agreement with the State of
this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Design Authority, we have been notified
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct of the unsafe condition described in the
Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; an unsafe condition for certain Dassault MCAI and service information
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet Aviation Model FALCON 900EX referenced above. We are proposing this
http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You airplanes. The MCAI states: AD because we evaluated all pertinent
may view this referenced service The airworthiness limitations and information and determined an unsafe
information at the FAA, Transport maintenance requirements for the DA condition exists and is likely to exist or

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develop on other products of the same must request approval for an alternative applicable, to incorporate new or more
type design. method of compliance according to restrictive maintenance requirements
This proposed AD would require paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. and/or airworthiness limitations than
revisions to certain operator The request should include a those required by AD 2014–16–26.
maintenance documents to include new description of changes to the required Accomplishment of the proposed
actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance actions that will ensure the continued actions would then terminate all
with these actions is required by 14 CFR operational safety of the airplane. requirements of AD 2014–16–26.
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been This proposed AD would not
previously modified, altered, or repaired supersede AD 2014–16–26. Rather, we Costs of Compliance
in the areas addressed by this proposed have determined that a stand-alone AD
AD, the operator may not be able to would be more appropriate to address We estimate that this proposed AD
accomplish the actions described in the the changes in the MCAI. This proposed affects 70 airplanes of U.S. registry.
revisions. In this situation, to comply AD would require revising the We estimate the following costs to
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator maintenance or inspection program, as comply with this proposed AD:

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

Maintenance or inspection program revision ................................................... 1 work-hour × $0 $85 $5,950
$85 per hour =
$85

Authority for This Rulemaking 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in inclusive, and serial numbers 98 through 119
Alaska; and inclusive, certificated in any category.
Title 49 of the United States Code 4. Will not have a significant
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (d) Subject
economic impact, positive or negative,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Air Transport Association (ATA) of
on a substantial number of small entities
section 106, describes the authority of America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
under the criteria of the Regulatory Checks.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Flexibility Act.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (e) Reason
detail the scope of the Agency’s List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
This AD was prompted by a determination
authority. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation that new or more restrictive maintenance
We are issuing this rulemaking under safety, Incorporation by reference, requirements and/or airworthiness
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Safety. limitations are necessary. We are issuing this
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of
The Proposed Amendment the airplane.
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with Accordingly, under the authority (f) Compliance
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in delegated to me by the Administrator,
Comply with this AD within the
air commerce by prescribing regulations the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
compliance times specified, unless already
for practices, methods, and procedures 39 as follows: done.
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
DIRECTIVES Program
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition Within 90 days after the effective date of
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
that is likely to exist or develop on continues to read as follows: program, as applicable, to incorporate the
products identified in this rulemaking information specified in Chapter 5–40,
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 14,
Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended] dated November 2015, of the Falcon 900EX
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance
We determined that this proposed AD the following new airworthiness time for accomplishing the actions specified
would not have federalism implications directive (AD): in Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations,
under Executive Order 13132. This Revision 14, dated November 2015, of the
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2017– Falcon 900EX Maintenance Manual, is
proposed AD would not have a 0524; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–
substantial direct effect on the States, on within the applicable times specified in the
122–AD. maintenance manual, or 90 days after the
the relationship between the national
(a) Comments Due Date effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
Government and the States, or on the later, except as provided by paragraphs (g)(1)
distribution of power and We must receive comments by July 21,
through (g)(4) of this AD.
responsibilities among the various 2017.
(1) The term ‘‘LDG’’ in the ‘‘First
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levels of government. (b) Affected ADs Inspection’’ column of any table in the
For the reasons discussed above, I This AD affects AD 2014–16–26, service information means total airplane
certify this proposed regulation: Amendment 39–17950 (79 FR 51077, August landings.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 27, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–26’’). (2) The term ‘‘FH’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’
column of any table in the service
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (c) Applicability information means total flight hours.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the This AD applies to Dassault Aviation (3) The term ‘‘FC’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, certificated column of any table in the service
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); in any category, serial numbers 1 through 96 information means total flight cycles.

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(4) The term ‘‘M’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ availability of this material at the FAA, call Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 20591;
column of any table in the service 425–227–1221. telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
information means months. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 23, also available for inspection at the
(h) No Alternative Actions and Intervals 2017. National Archives and Records
After accomplishing the revision required Michael Kaszycki, Administration (NARA). For
by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative Acting Manager, Transport Airplane information on the availability of FAA
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)-
used unless the actions or intervals are [FR Doc. 2017–11260 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am] 741–6030, or go to http://
approved as an alternative method of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.archives.gov/federal_register/
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of locations.html.
this AD.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
(i) Terminating Action Designations and Reporting Points, is
Accomplishing paragraph (g) of this AD Federal Aviation Administration published yearly and effective on
terminates all requirements of AD 2014–16– September 15.
26. 14 CFR Part 71
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions [Docket No. FAA–2017–0277; Airspace Fornito, Operations Support Group,
The following provisions also apply to this Docket No. 17–ASO–9] Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
AD: Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Proposed Establishment of Class E Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Airspace; Columbia, MS 305–6364.
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Authority for This Rulemaking
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (NPRM). The FAA’s authority to issue rules
request to your principal inspector or local regarding aviation safety is found in
Flight Standards District Office, as SUMMARY: This action proposes to Title 49 of the United States Code.
appropriate. If sending information directly establish Class E airspace extending Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
to the manager of the International Branch, upward from 700 feet above the surface authority of the FAA Administrator.
send it to the attention of the person at Marion General Hospital Heliport, Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Columbia, MS, to accommodate new describes in more detail the scope of the
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- area navigation (RNAV) global
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using agency’s authority. This proposed
positioning system (GPS) standard rulemaking is promulgated under the
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal instrument approach procedures authority described in Subtitle VII, Part
inspector, the manager of the local flight (SIAPs) serving Marion General Hospital A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
standards district office/certificate holding Heliport. Controlled airspace is section, the FAA is charged with
district office. necessary for the safety and prescribing regulations to assign the use
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any management of instrument flight rules of airspace necessary to ensure the
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective (IFR) operations at the heliport. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
actions from a manufacturer, the action must DATES: Comments must be received on
be accomplished using a method approved airspace. This regulation is within the
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– or before July 21, 2017. scope of that authority as it would
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or ADDRESSES: Send comments on this establish Class E airspace extending
the European Aviation Safety Agency proposal to: U.S. Department of upward from 700 feet above the surface
(EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 at Marion General Hospital Heliport,
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg. Columbia, MS, to support IFR
the DOA, the approval must include the Ground Floor Rm. W12–140, operations in standard instrument
DOA-authorized signature. Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1– approach procedures at the airport.
(k) Related Information 800–647–5527, or (202)–366–9826.You
Comments Invited
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing must identify the Docket No. FAA–
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2017–0277; Airspace Docket No. 17– Interested persons are invited to
2016–0128, dated June 23, 2016, for related ASO–9, at the beginning of your comment on this proposed rule by
information. This MCAI may be found in the comments. You may also submit and submitting such written data, views, or
AD docket on the Internet at http:// review received comments through the arguments, as they may desire.
www.regulations.gov by searching for and Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Comments that provide the factual basis
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0524. supporting the views and suggestions
(2) For more information about this AD,
You may review the public docket
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, containing the proposal, any comments presented are particularly helpful in
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport received, and any final disposition in developing reasoned regulatory
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind person in the Dockets Office between decisions on the proposal. Comments
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday are specifically invited on the overall
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. through Friday, except Federal holidays. regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS

(3) For service information identified in FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace environmental, and energy-related
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Designations and Reporting Points, and aspects of the proposal.
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box subsequent amendments can be viewed Communications should identify both
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_ docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this traffic/publications/. For further 2017–0277 and Airspace Docket No. 17–
service information at the FAA, Transport information, you can contact the ASO–9) and be submitted in triplicate to
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES
Renton, WA. For information on the Administration, 800 Independence section for address and

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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 21, 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 25986
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
82 FR 25986 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

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