82 FR 28395 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 119 (June 22, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 119 (June 22, 2017)
| Page Range | 28395-28397 | |
| FR Document | 2017-12808 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 119 (Thursday, June 22, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 28395-28397] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12808] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9504; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-107-AD; Amendment 39-18932; AD 2017-13-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that during the assembly of structural elements on some airplanes, lack of established procedures and tools caused boring and torqueing defects to be present at some locations. This AD requires a detailed visual inspection of bore holes for defects, replacement of bolts, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective July 27, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 27, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9504. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http:// [[Page 28396]] www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9504; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2016 (81 FR 93645) (``the NPRM''). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0116, dated June 16, 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 7X airplanes. The MCAI states: During the assembly of structural elements on some aeroplanes, lack of established procedures and tools caused boring and torqueing defects to be present at some locations on the foot of frame (FR) 36 and FR39. Dassault Aviation (DA) identified the individual aeroplanes that are potentially affected by this production deficiency. Quality control actions have been implemented to ensure that new aeroplanes, from s/n 183, cannot be affected by this defect. This condition, if not detected and corrected, would adversely affect the structural integrity of the aeroplane. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires [a detailed visual] inspection of bore holes [for defects] and replacement of bolts at FR36 and FR39 and, depending on findings, accomplishment of a repair. To address this potential unsafe condition, DA published Service Bulletin (SB) F7X-379 to provide corrective action instructions. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9504. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-379, dated February 29, 2016. This service information describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection of bore holes at FR36 and FR39 for defects, replacement of bolts at FR36 and FR39, and repair. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 41 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection and replacement............ 6 work-hours x $85 per $26 $536 $21,976 hour = $510. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition repair specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: [[Page 28397]] 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): 2017-13-02 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18932; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9504; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-107-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 27, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 2, 5, and 8 through 182 inclusive; except S/Ns 141, 148, 149, 157, 159, 166, 170, 171, 174, 175, and 177 through 180 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports that during the assembly of structural elements on some airplanes, lack of established procedures and tools caused boring and torqueing defects to be present at some locations on the foot of frame (FR) 36 and FR39. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct defects in the bore holes at FR36 and FR39 that could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection of Bore Holes At the applicable time identified in paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, remove the sheer bolts at FR36 and FR39, left hand and right hand, as identified in Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-379, dated February 29, 2016, and do a detailed visual inspection of the bore holes for defects, in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletin 7X- 379, dated February 29, 2016. (1) For airplanes with S/Ns 2 and 5: Before exceeding 4,100 flight cycles after the date of release to service after the first C-Check or within 3 months from the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (2) For airplanes other than those identified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: Before exceeding 4,100 flight cycles since the date of issuance of the original certificate of airworthiness or the original export certificate of airworthiness or within 3 months from the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) Repair of Bore Holes and Bolt Replacement (1) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any defect is found, before further flight, repair the affected areas, and replace the bolts at FR36 and FR39, in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-379, dated February 29, 2016; except where Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-379, dated February 29, 2016, specifies to contact Dassault Aviation for instructions, before further flight, repair 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). (2) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no defect is found, before further flight, replace the bolts at FR36 and FR39, in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-379, dated February 29, 2016. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. 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. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0116, dated June 16, 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-2016-9504. (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. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-379, dated February 29, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 12, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-12808 Filed 6-21-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(e) Unsafe Condition (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 9,
This AD was prompted by a report of a level of safety may be used for any repair, 2017.
crack in the body station (BS) 616 frame modification, or alteration required by this Michael Kaszycki,
inboard chord during supplemental AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
structural inspection document (SSID) Commercial Airplanes Organization
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
inspections; the crack was located at the Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles [FR Doc. 2017–12631 Filed 6–21–17; 8:45 am]
lowest fastener hole of the inboard chord
inboard strap below stringer S–11R. We are ACO, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
issuing this AD to detect and correct any approved, the repair method, modification
crack in the inboard chord of the BS 578 deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
(737–400 series airplanes) and BS 616 (737– the certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
300 and –500 series airplanes) frame below approval must specifically refer to this AD.
stringers S–11L or S–11R, which could result (4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of Federal Aviation Administration
in structural failure of the frame and possible this AD: For service information that
rapid decompression. contains steps that are labeled as RC, the 14 CFR Part 39
provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii)
(f) Compliance of this AD apply. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9504; Directorate
Comply with this AD within the (i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2016–NM–107–AD; Amendment
compliance times specified, unless already substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–18932; AD 2017–13–02]
done. identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or sub-step is RIN 2120–AA64
(g) Repetitive Detailed and High Frequency
Eddy Current (HFEC) Inspections labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Except as required by paragraph (i) of this sub-step. An AMOC is required for any Aviation Airplanes
AD, at the applicable times specified in table deviations to RC steps, including substeps
1 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing and identified figures.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1366, dated (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Administration (FAA), Department of
May 17, 2016: Do detailed and HFEC deviated from using accepted methods in Transportation (DOT).
inspections for any crack at the frame accordance with the operator’s maintenance ACTION: Final rule.
inboard chords, in accordance with the or inspection program without obtaining
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, We are adopting a new
SUMMARY:
Service Bulletin 737–53A1366, dated May including substeps and identified figures, can
17, 2016. Repeat the inspections thereafter at airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
still be done as specified, and the airplane Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
the time specified in table 1 of paragraph can be put back in an airworthy condition.
1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service airplanes. This AD was prompted by
Bulletin 737–53A1366, dated May 17, 2016. (k) Related Information reports that during the assembly of
For more information about this AD, structural elements on some airplanes,
(h) Repair
contact Galib Abumeri, Aerospace Engineer, lack of established procedures and tools
If any crack is found during any inspection caused boring and torqueing defects to
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, repair
before further flight using a method approved
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, be present at some locations. This AD
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– requires a detailed visual inspection of
in accordance with the procedures specified
5324; fax: 562–627–5210; email: bore holes for defects, replacement of
in paragraph (j) of this AD. Although Boeing
galib.abumeri@faa.gov. bolts, and repair if necessary. We are
Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1366, dated
May 17, 2016, specifies to contact Boeing for (l) Material Incorporated by Reference issuing this AD to address the unsafe
repair instructions, and specifies that action condition on these products.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance), this AD
approved the incorporation by reference DATES: This AD is effective July 27,
requires repair as specified in this paragraph.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this 2017.
(i) Service Information Exceptions paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR The Director of the Federal Register
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– part 51. approved the incorporation by reference
53A1366, dated May 17, 2016, specifies a (2) You must use this service information
of a certain publication listed in this AD
compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. as of July 27, 2017.
of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires
compliance within the specified compliance (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– ADDRESSES : For service information
time after the effective date of this AD. 53A1366, dated May 17, 2016. identified in this final rule, contact
(ii) Reserved. Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (3) For Boeing service information Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
(AMOCs) identified in this AD, contact Boeing Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Commercial Airplanes, Attention:
440–6700; Internet http://
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600
Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14 Beach, CA 90740; telephone: 562–797–1717; view this referenced service information
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. at the FAA, Transport Airplane
send your request to your principal inspector (4) You may view this service information Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
or local Flight Standards District Office, as at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Renton, WA. For information on the
appropriate. If sending information directly 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For availability of this material at the FAA,
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the information on the availability of this call 425–227–1221. It is also available
attention of the person identified in material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. on the Internet at http://
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paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be (5) You may view this service information
www.regulations.gov by searching for
emailed to 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@ that is incorporated by reference at the
faa.gov. National Archives and Records and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (NARA). For information on 9504.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, the availability of this material at NARA, call Examining the AD Docket
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
of the local flight standards district office/ www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on
certificate holding district office. locations.html. the Internet at http://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for Directive 2016–0116, dated June 16, received no comments on the NPRM or
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 2016 (referred to after this as the on the determination of the cost to the
9504; or in person at the Docket Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness public.
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Conclusion
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. We reviewed the relevant data and
contains this AD, the regulatory The MCAI states: determined that air safety and the
evaluation, any comments received, and During the assembly of structural elements public interest require adopting this AD
other information. The street address for on some aeroplanes, lack of established as proposed except for minor editorial
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– procedures and tools caused boring and changes. We have determined that these
5527) is Docket Management Facility, torqueing defects to be present at some minor changes:
U.S. Department of Transportation, locations on the foot of frame (FR) 36 and • Are consistent with the intent that
Docket Operations, M–30, West FR39. Dassault Aviation (DA) identified the was proposed in the NPRM for
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, individual aeroplanes that are potentially correcting the unsafe condition; and
affected by this production deficiency.
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Quality control actions have been • Do not add any additional burden
Washington, DC 20590. implemented to ensure that new aeroplanes, upon the public than was already
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom from s/n 183, cannot be affected by this proposed in the NPRM.
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, defect.
Related Service Information Under 1
International Branch, ANM–116, This condition, if not detected and
corrected, would adversely affect the CFR Part 51
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA structural integrity of the aeroplane. We reviewed Dassault Service
For the reasons described above, this Bulletin 7X–379, dated February 29,
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; [EASA] AD requires [a detailed visual]
fax 425–227–1149. 2016. This service information describes
inspection of bore holes [for defects] and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: replacement of bolts at FR36 and FR39 and, procedures for a detailed visual
depending on findings, accomplishment of a inspection of bore holes at FR36 and
Discussion repair. FR39 for defects, replacement of bolts at
We issued a notice of proposed To address this potential unsafe condition, FR36 and FR39, and repair. This service
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR DA published Service Bulletin (SB) F7X–379 information is reasonably available
part 39 by adding an AD that would to provide corrective action instructions. because the interested parties have
apply to certain Dassault Aviation You may examine the MCAI in the access to it through their normal course
Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The AD docket on the Internet at http:// of business or by the means identified
NPRM published in the Federal www.regulations.gov by searching for in the ADDRESSES section.
Register on December 21, 2016 (81 FR and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Costs of Compliance
93645) (‘‘the NPRM’’). 9504.
The European Aviation Safety Agency We estimate that this AD affects 41
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent Comments airplanes of U.S. registry.
for the Member States of the European We gave the public the opportunity to We estimate the following costs to
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness participate in developing this AD. We comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection and replacement ............................ 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 ............. $26 $536 $21,976
We have received no definitive data the Administrator finds necessary for 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
that would enable us to provide cost safety in air commerce. This regulation DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
estimates for the on-condition repair is within the scope of that authority (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
specified in this AD. because it addresses an unsafe condition 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
that is likely to exist or develop on Alaska; and
Authority for This Rulemaking
products identified in this rulemaking 4. Will not have a significant
Title 49 of the United States Code action.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue economic impact, positive or negative,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Regulatory Findings on a substantial number of small entities
section 106, describes the authority of We determined that this AD will not under the criteria of the Regulatory
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: have federalism implications under Flexibility Act.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Executive Order 13132. This AD will List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
detail the scope of the Agency’s not have a substantial direct effect on
authority. the States, on the relationship between Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We are issuing this rulemaking under the national government and the States, safety, Incorporation by reference,
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the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, or on the distribution of power and Safety.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: responsibilities among the various Adoption of the Amendment
General requirements.’’ Under that levels of government.
section, Congress charges the FAA with For the reasons discussed above, I Accordingly, under the authority
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in certify that this AD: delegated to me by the Administrator,
air commerce by prescribing regulations 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
for practices, methods, and procedures action’’ under Executive Order 12866; follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Repair of Bore Holes and Bolt (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
DIRECTIVES Replacement (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(1) If, during any inspection required by approved the incorporation by reference
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 paragraph (g) of this AD, any defect is found, (IBR) of the service information listed in this
continues to read as follows: before further flight, repair the affected areas, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
and replace the bolts at FR36 and FR39, in part 51.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. accordance with Dassault Service Bulletin (2) You must use this service information
7X–379, dated February 29, 2016; except as applicable to do the actions required by
§ 39.13 [Amended] this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
where Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–379,
dated February 29, 2016, specifies to contact (i) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–379, dated
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding February 29, 2016.
the following new airworthiness Dassault Aviation for instructions, before
further flight, repair using a method (ii) Reserved.
directive (AD): (3) For service information identified in
approved by the Manager, International
2017–13–02 Dassault Aviation: Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Amendment 39–18932; Docket No. Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
FAA–2016–9504; Directorate Identifier Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
2016–NM–107–AD. telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
www.dassaultfalcon.com.
(a) Effective Date (2) If, during any inspection required by
(4) You may view this service information
paragraph (g) of this AD, no defect is found,
This AD is effective July 27, 2017. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
before further flight, replace the bolts at FR36
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(b) Affected ADs and FR39, in accordance with Dassault
information on the availability of this
None. Service Bulletin 7X–379, dated February 29, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
2016. (5) You may view this service information
(c) Applicability
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions that is incorporated by reference at the
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation National Archives and Records
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in The following provisions also apply to this
Administration (NARA). For information on
any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 2, 5, and AD:
the availability of this material at NARA, call
8 through 182 inclusive; except S/Ns 141, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
148, 149, 157, 159, 166, 170, 171, 174, 175, (AMOCs): The Manager, International www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
and 177 through 180 inclusive. Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to locations.html.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
(d) Subject using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 12,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 2017.
America Code 53, Fuselage. request to your principal inspector or local Dionne Palermo,
Flight Standards District Office, as Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(e) Reason appropriate. If sending information directly Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
This AD was prompted by reports that to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: [FR Doc. 2017–12808 Filed 6–21–17; 8:45 am]
during the assembly of structural elements on Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
some airplanes, lack of established BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
procedures and tools caused boring and Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
torqueing defects to be present at some Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
locations on the foot of frame (FR) 36 and telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FR39. We are issuing this AD to detect and Before using any approved AMOC, notify
correct defects in the bore holes at FR36 and your appropriate principal inspector, or Federal Aviation Administration
FR39 that could adversely affect the lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
structural integrity of the airplane. the local flight standards district office/ 14 CFR Part 39
(f) Compliance certificate holding district office.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0078; Directorate
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Comply with this AD within the Identifier 2015–SW–026–AD; Amendment
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
compliance times specified, unless already 39–18933; AD 2017–13–03]
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
done.
be accomplished using a method approved RIN 2120–AA64
(g) Inspection of Bore Holes by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
At the applicable time identified in 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Airworthiness Directives; Bell
paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, remove EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. If Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
the sheer bolts at FR36 and FR39, left hand approved by the DOA, the approval must
Helicopters
and right hand, as identified in Dassault include the DOA-authorized signature.
Service Bulletin 7X–379, dated February 29, (j) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation
2016, and do a detailed visual inspection of Administration (FAA), DOT.
the bore holes for defects, in accordance with (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA ACTION: Final rule.
Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–379, dated
February 29, 2016. Airworthiness Directive 2016–0116, dated
June 16, 2016, for related information. This SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(1) For airplanes with S/Ns 2 and 5: Before airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell
exceeding 4,100 flight cycles after the date of MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
release to service after the first C-Check or Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
within 3 months from the effective date of searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This AD
this AD, whichever occurs later. 2016–9504. requires adding an identification
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
(2) For airplanes other than those (2) For more information about this AD, number to life-limited rod ends that do
identified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, not have a serial number (S/N). The
Before exceeding 4,100 flight cycles since the International Branch, ANM–116, Transport actions of this AD are intended to
date of issuance of the original certificate of Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind address an unsafe condition on these
airworthiness or the original export Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; products.
certificate of airworthiness or within 3 telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
months from the effective date of this AD, Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- DATES: This AD is effective July 27,
whichever occurs later. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 2017.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective July 27, 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 28395 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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