82_FR_32632 82 FR 32498 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

82 FR 32498 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 134 (July 14, 2017)

Page Range32498-32501
FR Document2017-14592

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that fuselage panels were manufactured with defects that could reduce panel fatigue limits. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the affected panels and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 134 (Friday, July 14, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 134 (Friday, July 14, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 32498-32501]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-14592]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0694; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-007-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This proposed AD 
was prompted by a report indicating that fuselage panels were 
manufactured with

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defects that could reduce panel fatigue limits. This proposed AD would 
require a one-time inspection of the affected panels and 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 August 28, 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-
0694; 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 proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0694; 
Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-007-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 2016-0250, dated December 15, 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:

    A few pockets of fuselage Section T5 lateral panels were 
manufactured with defects in certain chemically-milled profiles. The 
technical investigation concluded that the fatigue limit of the 
affected panels might be reduced, depending on the defect 
characteristics.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
crack propagation, possibly resulting in reduced structural 
integrity of the fuselage.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, DA published Service 
Bulletin (SB) F7X-042 providing inspection instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time [detailed] inspection of the chemically-milled profiles of the 
pockets of the Section T5 fuselage lateral panels and, depending on 
findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). This 
[EASA] AD also requires, for some aeroplanes, the installation of a 
stiffener on the forward pocket.

    Applicable corrective actions include repair, 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-
0694.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-042, Revision 1, dated May 
3, 2016. This service information describes the inspection of the 
chemically milled profiles of the pockets of the Section T5 fuselage 
lateral panels and the installation of a stiffener on the forward 
pocket on affected airplanes. 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 4 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                Cost on U.S.
            Action                  Labor cost       Parts cost       Cost per  product          operators
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Panel inspections.............  Up to 10 work-                 $0  Up to $850............  Up to $3,400.
                                 hours x $85 per
                                 hour = $850.
Stiffener installation (up to   2 work-hours x              8,769  $8,939................  Up to $26,817.
 3 airplanes).                   $85 per hour =
                                 $170.
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    According to the manufacturer, all of the costs of this proposed AD 
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2017-0694; Directorate Identifier 
2017-NM-007-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 28, 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 through 19 
inclusive, except S/Ns 3 and 8.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 51, Structure.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a few pockets 
of fuselage Section T5 lateral panels were manufactured with defects 
that could reduce the fatigue limit of the affected panels. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of certain 
fuselage lateral panels, which could lead to crack propagation and 
possible reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection

    Within 99 months or 4,100 flight cycles, whichever occurs first, 
after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection to 
measure the pocket depth of the Section T5 fuselage lateral panels, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault 
Service Bulletin 7X-042, Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016.

(h) Repair

    During the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if 
any discrepancy is found, as defined in Accomplishment Instructions 
of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-042, Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016, 
before further flight, contact the FAA, the European Aviation Safety 
Agency (EASA), or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization 
Approval (DOA) for approved repair instructions, and, within the 
compliance time specified in those instructions, accomplish the 
repair accordingly.

(i) Installation

    For airplanes having S/Ns 16, 17, and 19: Within 99 months or 
4,100 flight cycles, whichever occurs first, after the effective 
date of this AD, install a stiffener on the forward pocket of 
Section T5 fuselage lateral panels, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-042, 
Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016.

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed 
before the effective date of this AD using Dassault Service Bulletin 
7X-042, dated January 3, 2011.

(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, 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 (l)(2) of this AD. Information may be 
emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; 
or Dassault Aviation's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0250, dated December 15, 
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-2017-0694.
    (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.


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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-14592 Filed 7-13-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

32498 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 134 / Friday, July 14, 2017 / Proposed Rules products identified in this rulemaking (1) S/Ns 0474 through 1321 inclusive; (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any action. (2) S/Ns identified in the Parker Service requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Bulletin 390700–27–002, Revision 1, section actions from a manufacturer, the action must Regulatory Findings 4. Appendix, dated April 13, 2016; and be accomplished using a method approved We determined that this proposed AD (3) S/Ns 1394 through 1876 inclusive, by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, without suffix ‘‘A.’’ FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation would not have federalism implications (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design under Executive Order 13132. This (d) Subject Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by proposed AD would not have a Air Transport Association (ATA) of the DAO, the approval must include the substantial direct effect on the States, on America Code 27, Flight Control System. DAO-authorized signature. the relationship between the national (e) Reason (k) Related Information Government and the States, or on the This AD was prompted by the discovery of (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing distribution of power and cracking on two test spoiler PCU manifolds Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian responsibilities among the various during testing by the manufacturer. We are AD CF–2015–07R2, dated December 14, levels of government. issuing this AD to prevent cracking of the 2016, for related information. This MCAI For the reasons discussed above, I spoiler PCUs that could lead to the loss of may be found in the AD docket on the certify this proposed regulation: multiple flight controls and landing gear Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory systems. searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2015–8434. (f) Compliance 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (2) For further information about this AD, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Comply with this AD within the contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); compliance times specified, unless already Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in done. ANE–171, FAA, New York Aircraft Alaska; and (g) Inspection/Replacement Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart 4. Will not have a significant Within 12,000 flight hours or 72 months Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; economic impact, positive or negative, after the effective date of this AD, whichever telephone 516–228–7318; fax 516–794–5531; on a substantial number of small entities occurs first: Remove and replace the affected email: Cesar.Gomez@faa.gov. (3) For service information identified in under the criteria of the Regulatory spoiler PCUs in accordance with paragraph 3.B. in the Accomplishment Instructions of this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Flexibility Act. Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–27–64, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Revision A, dated July 26, 2016. Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539; Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (h) Parts Installation Prohibition email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; safety, Incorporation by reference, After the actions required by paragraph (g) Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You Safety. of this AD have been done, no person may may view this service information at the install, on any airplane, a spoiler PCU, part FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 The Proposed Amendment Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For number 390700–1007 and –1009, with: Accordingly, under the authority (1) S/Ns 0474 through 1321 inclusive; information on the availability of this delegated to me by the Administrator, (2) S/Ns identified in the Parker Service material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Bulletin 390700–27–002, Revision 1, section Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29, 39 as follows: 4. Appendix, dated April 13, 2016; and 2017. (3) S/Ns 1394 through 1876 inclusive, Michael Kaszycki, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS without suffix ‘‘A.’’ Acting Manager, Transport Airplane DIRECTIVES (i) Credit for Previous Actions Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 This paragraph provides credit for actions [FR Doc. 2017–14591 Filed 7–13–17; 8:45 am] required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those continues to read as follows: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P actions were performed before the effective Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–27–64, dated July 15, 2014. § 39.13 [Amended] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (j) Other FAA AD Provisions the following new airworthiness The following provisions also apply to this Federal Aviation Administration directive (AD): AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 14 CFR Part 39 Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2015– (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft 8434; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM– [Docket No. FAA–2017–0694; Directorate Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, 082–AD. Identifier 2017–NM–007–AD] has the authority to approve AMOCs for this (a) Comments Due Date AD, if requested using the procedures found RIN 2120–AA64 We must receive comments by August 28, in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 2017. 39.19, send your request to your principal Airworthiness Directives; Dassault inspector or local Flight Standards District Aviation Airplanes (b) Affected ADs Office, as appropriate. If sending information None. directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: AGENCY: Federal Aviation Program Manager, Continuing Operational Administration (FAA), DOT. (c) Applicability Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS This AD applies to the following Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. (NPRM). Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–401 and –402 airplanes, certificated in any category, Before using any approved AMOC, notify SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new serial numbers (S/Ns) 4001, and 4003 your appropriate principal inspector, or through 4527 inclusive, equipped with lacking a principal inspector, the manager of airworthiness directive (AD) for certain spoiler power control unit (PCU) part the local flight standards district office/ Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X numbers (P/Ns) 390700–1007 and –1009 and certificate holding district office. The AMOC airplanes. This proposed AD was that have any serial number identified in approval letter must specifically reference prompted by a report indicating that paragraph (c)(1), (c)(2), or (c)(3) of this AD. this AD. fuselage panels were manufactured with VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:18 Jul 13, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\14JYP1.SGM 14JYP1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 134 / Friday, July 14, 2017 / Proposed Rules 32499 defects that could reduce panel fatigue FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom For the reasons described above, this limits. This proposed AD would require Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, [EASA] AD requires a one-time [detailed] a one-time inspection of the affected International Branch, ANM–116, inspection of the chemically-milled profiles panels and corrective actions if Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, of the pockets of the Section T5 fuselage necessary. We are proposing this AD to 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA lateral panels and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective address the unsafe condition on these 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; action(s). This [EASA] AD also requires, for products. fax 425–227–1149. some aeroplanes, the installation of a DATES: We must receive comments on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: stiffener on the forward pocket. this proposed AD by August 28, 2017. Comments Invited Applicable corrective actions include ADDRESSES: You may send comments, We invite you to send any written repair, if necessary. You may examine using the procedures found in 14 CFR relevant data, views, or arguments about the MCAI in the AD docket on the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following this proposal. Send your comments to Internet at http://www.regulations.gov methods: an address listed under the ADDRESSES • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to by searching for and locating Docket No. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– FAA–2017–0694. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 2017–0694; Directorate Identifier 2017– instructions for submitting comments. NM–007–AD’’ at the beginning of your Related Service Information Under 1 • Fax: 202–493–2251. comments. We specifically invite CFR Part 51 • Mail: U.S. Department of comments on the overall regulatory, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– We reviewed Dassault Service economic, environmental, and energy 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Bulletin 7X–042, Revision 1, dated May aspects of this proposed AD. We will W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 3, 2016. This service information consider all comments received by the Washington, DC 20590. describes the inspection of the closing date and may amend this • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail chemically milled profiles of the proposed AD based on those comments. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 We will post all comments we pockets of the Section T5 fuselage p.m., Monday through Friday, except receive, without change, to http:// lateral panels and the installation of a Federal holidays. www.regulations.gov, including any stiffener on the forward pocket on For service information identified in personal information you provide. We affected airplanes. This service this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet will also post a report summarizing each information is reasonably available Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. substantive verbal contact we receive because the interested parties have Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; about this proposed AD. access to it through their normal course telephone 201–440–6700; Internet of business or by the means identified http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You Discussion in the ADDRESSES section. may view this referenced service The European Aviation Safety Agency information at the FAA, Transport FAA’s Determination and Requirements (EASA), which is the Technical Agent of This Proposed AD Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue for the Member States of the European SW., Renton, WA. For information on Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness This product has been approved by the availability of this material at the Directive 2016–0250, dated December the aviation authority of another FAA, call 425–227–1221. 15, 2016 (referred to after this as the country, and is approved for operation Examining the AD Docket Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness in the United States. Pursuant to our Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct bilateral agreement with the State of You may examine the AD docket on an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Design Authority, we have been notified the Internet at http:// Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. of the unsafe condition described in the www.regulations.gov by searching for The MCAI states: MCAI and service information and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– referenced above. We are proposing this A few pockets of fuselage Section T5 0694; or in person at the Docket lateral panels were manufactured with AD because we evaluated all pertinent Management Facility between 9 a.m. defects in certain chemically-milled profiles. information and determined an unsafe and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, The technical investigation concluded that condition exists and is likely to exist or except Federal holidays. The AD docket the fatigue limit of the affected panels might develop on other products of the same contains this proposed AD, the be reduced, depending on the defect type design. regulatory evaluation, any comments characteristics. received, and other information. The This condition, if not detected and Costs of Compliance street address for the Docket Operations corrected, could lead to crack propagation, possibly resulting in reduced structural We estimate that this proposed AD office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in integrity of the fuselage. the ADDRESSES section. Comments will affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. To address this potential unsafe condition, be available in the AD docket shortly DA published Service Bulletin (SB) F7X–042 We estimate the following costs to after receipt. providing inspection instructions. comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS product operators Panel inspections ......................................... Up to 10 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 Up to $850 ....... Up to $3,400. $850. Stiffener installation (up to 3 airplanes) ....... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .......... 8,769 $8,939 .............. 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32500 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 134 / Friday, July 14, 2017 / Proposed Rules According to the manufacturer, all of the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (i) Installation the costs of this proposed AD may be 39 as follows: For airplanes having S/Ns 16, 17, and 19: covered under warranty, thereby Within 99 months or 4,100 flight cycles, reducing the cost impact on affected PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS whichever occurs first, after the effective date individuals. We do not control warranty DIRECTIVES of this AD, install a stiffener on the forward pocket of Section T5 fuselage lateral panels, coverage for affected individuals. As a in accordance with the Accomplishment result, we have included all costs in our ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X– cost estimate. continues to read as follows: 042, Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016. Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (j) Credit for Previous Actions Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended] This paragraph provides credit for actions specifies the FAA’s authority to issue required by paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding if those actions were performed before the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new airworthiness effective date of this AD using Dassault section 106, describes the authority of directive (AD): Service Bulletin 7X–042, dated January 3, the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 2011. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2017– detail the scope of the Agency’s 0694; Directorate Identifier 2017–NM– (k) Other FAA AD Provisions 007–AD. The following provisions also apply to this authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Comments Due Date AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, We must receive comments by August 28, (AMOCs): The Manager, International Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2017. Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested section, Congress charges the FAA with using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in None. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability request to your principal inspector or local for practices, methods, and procedures Flight Standards District Office, as This AD applies to Dassault Aviation appropriate. If sending information directly the Administrator finds necessary for Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in to the manager of the International Branch, safety in air commerce. This regulation any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 2 through send it to the attention of the person is within the scope of that authority 19 inclusive, except S/Ns 3 and 8. identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. because it addresses an unsafe condition (d) Subject Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- that is likely to exist or develop on AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Air Transport Association (ATA) of any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate products identified in this rulemaking America Code 51, Structure. principal inspector, or lacking a principal action. (e) Reason inspector, the manager of the local flight Regulatory Findings standards district office/certificate holding This AD was prompted by a report district office. We determined that this proposed AD indicating that a few pockets of fuselage (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any would not have federalism implications Section T5 lateral panels were manufactured requirement in this AD to obtain corrective under Executive Order 13132. This with defects that could reduce the fatigue actions from a manufacturer, the action must proposed AD would not have a limit of the affected panels. We are issuing be accomplished using a method approved substantial direct effect on the States, on this AD to detect and correct discrepancies by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– the relationship between the national of certain fuselage lateral panels, which 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or could lead to crack propagation and possible the EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Government and the States, or on the reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval distribution of power and must include the DOA-authorized signature. responsibilities among the various (f) Compliance levels of government. Comply with this AD within the (l) Related Information For the reasons discussed above, I compliance times specified, unless already (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing certify this proposed regulation: done. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Airworthiness Directive 2016–0250, dated (g) Inspection December 15, 2016, for related information. action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Within 99 months or 4,100 flight cycles, This MCAI may be found in the AD docket 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the whichever occurs first, after the effective date on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures of this AD, do a detailed inspection to by searching for and locating Docket No. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); measure the pocket depth of the Section T5 FAA–2017–0694. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in fuselage lateral panels, in accordance with (2) For more information about this AD, Alaska; and the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Service Bulletin 7X–042, Revision 1, dated International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 4. Will not have a significant May 3, 2016. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind economic impact, positive or negative, Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; on a substantial number of small entities (h) Repair telephone (425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227– under the criteria of the Regulatory During the inspection required by 1149. Flexibility Act. paragraph (g) of this AD, if any discrepancy (3) For service information identified in is found, as defined in Accomplishment this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X– Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 042, Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016, before 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; further flight, contact the FAA, the European telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// safety, Incorporation by reference, Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), or Dassault www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this Safety. Aviation’s EASA Design Organization service information at the FAA, Transport The Proposed Amendment Approval (DOA) for approved repair Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., instructions, and, within the compliance Renton, WA. For information on the Accordingly, under the authority time specified in those instructions, availability of this material at the FAA, call delegated to me by the Administrator, accomplish the repair accordingly. 425–227–1221. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:18 Jul 13, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\14JYP1.SGM 14JYP1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 134 / Friday, July 14, 2017 / Proposed Rules 32501 Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29, Examining the AD Docket expense or delay. We may change this 2017. proposal in light of the comments we You may examine the AD docket on Michael Kaszycki, receive. the Internet at http:// Acting Manager, Transport Airplane www.regulations.gov by searching for Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Discussion and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– [FR Doc. 2017–14592 Filed 7–13–17; 8:45 am] On November 18, 2009, we issued AD 0671; or in person at the Docket 2009–25–07, Amendment 39–16126 (74 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 FR 65682, December 11, 2009) for p.m., Monday through Friday, except Eurocopter France (now Airbus Federal holidays. The AD docket Helicopters) Model EC120B helicopters DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contains this proposed AD, the with an Emergency Floatation Gear Federal Aviation Administration European Aviation Safety Agency lighting and ancillary control unit (EASA) AD, the economic evaluation, (LACU), part number (P/N) 040101AB, 14 CFR Part 39 any comments received and other installed. AD 2009–25–07 requires information. The street address for the amending the Limitations section of the [Docket No. FAA–2017–0671; Directorate Docket Operations Office (telephone Identifier 2016–SW–072–AD] RFMS to prohibit flight over water if the 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES ‘‘float arm’’ pushbutton does not remain RIN 2120–AA64 section. Comments will be available in lit, conducting a pilot check to the AD docket shortly after receipt. determine whether the ‘‘float arm’’ Airworthiness Directives; Airbus For service information identified in pushbutton remains lit before any flight Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter this proposed rule, contact Airbus over water, and placarding the ‘‘float France) Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, arm’’ pushbutton as inoperative if the Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone functional check is unsuccessful. AGENCY: Federal Aviation (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax Administration (FAA), DOT. AD 2009–25–07 was prompted by AD (972) 641–3775; or at http:// No. 2008–0177–E, dated September 19, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking www.airbushelicopters.com/Web site/ 2008 (AD 2008–0177–E), issued by (NPRM). technical-expert/. You may review EASA, which is the Technical Agent for service information at the FAA, Office the Member States of the European SUMMARY: We propose to supersede of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Union, to correct an unsafe condition Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009–25– Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room for Model EC120B helicopters. EASA 07 for Airbus Helicopters Model 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. advises that operators reported EC120B helicopters. AD 2009–25–07 currently requires amending the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: reliability issues with the LACU rotorcraft flight manual supplement George Schwab, Aviation Safety emergency flotation ‘‘float arm’’ latching (RFMS) and pre-flight checking the Engineer, Safety Management Group, pushbuttons, used to arm the emergency emergency flotation gear before each Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 flotation gear, including failure of the flight over water. Since we issued AD Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; light to illuminate properly. AD 2008– 2009–25–07, Airbus Helicopters telephone (817) 222–5110; email 0177–E states the unsafe condition may developed a terminating action and george.schwab@faa.gov. be due to the bonding of the identified an additional part-numbered SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: pushbuttons and requires a repetitive, emergency floatation gear part with the in-flight functional test of the float arm Comments Invited pushbutton before flight overwater. AD unsafe condition. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD We invite you to participate in this 2008–0177–E further prohibits 2009–25–07, expand the applicability, rulemaking by submitting written overwater flight if the pushbutton fails and add a terminating action for the comments, data, or views. We also to latch in the depressed position. Those repetitive inspections. The actions of invite comments relating to the actions are intended to prohibit flight this proposed AD are intended to economic, environmental, energy, or over water if a functional test indicates correct the unsafe condition on these federalism impacts that might result that the emergency flotation gear cannot helicopters. from adopting the proposals in this be armed, which would preclude document. The most helpful comments deployment of the floats in an DATES: We must receive comments on reference a specific portion of the emergency water ditching, resulting in this proposed AD by September 12, proposal, explain the reason for any subsequent damage to the helicopter 2017. recommended change, and include and injury to occupants. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, Actions Since AD 2009–25–07 Was any of the following methods: Issued • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to commenters should send only one copy http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the of written comments, or if comments are Since we issued AD 2009–25–07, online instructions for sending your filed electronically, commenters should EASA has issued AD No. 2016–0180, comments electronically. submit only one time. dated September 13, 2016 (AD 2016– • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will file in the docket all 0180), which superseded AD 2008– • Mail: Send comments to the U.S. comments that we receive, as well as a 0177–E. EASA advises that Airbus Department of Transportation, Docket report summarizing each substantive Helicopters has designed an improved mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS Operations, M–30, West Building, public contact with FAA personnel latching pushbutton, which when Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 concerning this proposed rulemaking. installed becomes a terminating action New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, Before acting on this proposal, we will for the repetitive functional checks of DC 20590–0001. consider all comments we receive on or the float arm pushbuttons. EASA also • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the before the closing date for comments. states that LACU P/N 040101BA is ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 We will consider comments filed after equipped with the same faulty p.m., Monday through Friday, except the comment period has closed if it is pushbutton and must be included in the Federal holidays. possible to do so without incurring applicability. 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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 28, 2017.
ContactTom 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 Citation82 FR 32498 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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