82 FR 40474 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 164 (August 25, 2017)

Page Range		40474-40477
FR Document		2017-17401
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that, under certain operational takeoff conditions, the available thrust in relation with the N1 indication is less than a certified value, which could affect the safety margins with an engine failure during takeoff. This AD requires modifying each engine by updating the electronic engine control (EEC) software and adjusting the engine N1 trim value, and revising the airplane flight manual (AFM). We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0496; Product Identifier 2016-NM-103-AD; Amendment 
39-19001; AD 2017-17-11]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This AD was prompted by a 
report indicating that, under certain operational takeoff conditions, 
the available thrust in relation with the N1 indication is less than a 
certified value, which could affect the safety margins with an engine 
failure during takeoff. This AD requires modifying each engine by 
updating the electronic engine control (EEC) software and adjusting the 
engine N1 trim value, and revising the airplane flight manual (AFM). We 
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective September 29, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 29, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: For Dassault 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. For Pratt & Whitney Canada service 
information identified in this final rule, contact Pratt & Whitney 
Canada Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, J4G 1A1; 
telephone 800-268-8000; fax 450-647-2888; Internet http://www.pwc.ca. 
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport 
Standards Branch, 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-2017-0496.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0496; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this 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 Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 May 30, 2017 (82 FR 24603) (``the NPRM''). We are issuing this AD to 
prevent a reduction in available engine thrust during certain 
operational takeoff conditions, which could affect

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the safety margins with an engine failure during takeoff and could 
result in reduced control of the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0063, dated March 31, 2016 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault 
Aviation FALCON 7X airplanes. The MCAI states:

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

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0496.

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 FALCON 7X AFM DGT105608, Revision 21, dated 
November 20, 2015, which incorporates AFM CP098 (provides performance 
charts relevant to the new thrust rating). This AFM describes operating 
limitations, normal/abnormal/emergency operating procedures, and 
performance data and loading information.
    We reviewed Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-287, also referred to as 
287, dated January 4, 2016. This service information describes 
procedures for modifying each engine installed on the airplane by 
updating the EEC, which includes performing tests after removal and 
installation of the EEC.
    We reviewed Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-72-47202, 
Revision 3, also referred to as 47202R3, dated March 10, 2016. This 
service information describes procedures for modifying an engine by 
adjusting the engine N1 trim value for PW307A engines.
    We reviewed Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-72-47216, 
also referred to as 47216, dated January 13, 2016. This service 
information describes procedures for modifying each engine installed on 
the airplane by updating the EEC, which includes installing software 
EEC version 307A0514.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

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

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                   Cost  per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Modification and AFM Revision.......  6 work-hours x $85 per          $19,002          $19,512       $1,209,744
                                       hour = $510.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to 
the Director of the System Oversight Division.

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);

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    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:

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.  39.1

3 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):2017-17-
11 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19001; Docket No. FAA-2017-0496; 
Product Identifier 2016-NM-103-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective September 29, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

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

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

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

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Modification--Software Update

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

(h) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision

    Concurrently with the modification of an airplane required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, revise the applicable AFM of that airplane 
by inserting a copy of Dassault FALCON 7X AFM DGT105608, Revision 
21, dated November 20, 2015 (incorporating AFM CP098).

(i) Modification--N1 Detrim

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

(j) Replacement Limitation

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

(k) Alternative Replacements

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

(l) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective 
date of this AD using service information in paragraph (l)(1), 
(l)(2), or (l)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-72-47202, also 
referred to as 47202, dated June 17, 2014.
    (2) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-72-47202, 
Revision 1, also referred to as 47202R1, dated November 18, 2014.
    (3) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-72-47202, 
Revision 2, also referred to as 47202R2, dated January 5, 2016.

(m) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 Section, send it to the attention of 
the person identified in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Dassault 
Aviation's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must 
include the DOA-authorized signature.

(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0063, dated March 31, 2016, 
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0496.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards 
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 
425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149.
    (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (o)(4) and (o)(5) of this AD.

(o) 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 FALCON 7X Airplane Flight Manual DGT105608, 
Revision 21, dated November 20, 2015.
    (ii) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-287, also referred to as 287, 
dated January 4, 2016.
    (iii) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-72-47202, 
Revision 3, also

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referred to as 47202R3, dated March 10, 2016.
    (iv) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300-72-47216, 
also referred to as 47216, dated January 13, 2016.
    (3) For Dassault service information identified in this AD, 
contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet 
http://www.dassaultfalcon.com.
    (4) For Pratt & Whitney Canada service information identified in 
this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin, 
Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, J4G 1A1; telephone 800-268-8000; fax 450-
647-2888; Internet http://www.pwc.ca.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
    (6) 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 August 9, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in the airplane by updating the electronic (2) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service
Alaska; and engine control (EEC) (installation of software Bulletin PW300–72–47202, Revision 1, also
4. Will not have a significant EEC version 307A0514), in accordance with referred to as 47202R1, dated November 18,
the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault 2014.
economic impact, positive or negative,
Service Bulletin 7X–287, also referred to as (3) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service
on a substantial number of small entities Bulletin PW300–72–47202, Revision 2, also
287, dated January 4, 2016; and Pratt &
under the criteria of the Regulatory Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300– referred to as 47202R2, dated January 5,
Flexibility Act. 72–47216, also referred to as 47216, dated 2016.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 January 13, 2016. (m) Other FAA AD Provisions
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (h) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision The following provisions also apply to this
safety, Incorporation by reference, Concurrently with the modification of an AD:
Safety. airplane required by paragraph (g) of this AD, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
revise the applicable AFM of that airplane by (AMOCs): The Manager, International
Adoption of the Amendment inserting a copy of Dassault FALCON 7X Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
AFM DGT105608, Revision 21, dated has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
Accordingly, under the authority AD, if requested using the procedures found
delegated to me by the Administrator, November 20, 2015 (incorporating AFM
CP098). in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 39.19, send your request to your principal
follows: (i) Modification—N1 Detrim inspector or local Flight Standards District
Prior to or concurrently with the Office, as appropriate. If sending information
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS modification of an airplane required by directly to the International Section, send it
DIRECTIVES paragraph (g) of this AD, modify each engine to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may
installed on the airplane by adjusting the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 engine N1 trim value, in accordance with the
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
continues to read as follows: REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
Accomplishment Instructions of Pratt &
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300–
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
72–47202, Revision 3, also referred to as
§ 39.13 [Amended] inspector, the manager of the local flight
47202R3, dated March 10, 2016. standards district office/certificate holding
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.1 (j) Replacement Limitation district office.
the following new airworthiness (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
After modification of an airplane as
directive (AD): required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
2017–17–11 Dassault Aviation: installation of a replacement engine on that be accomplished using a method approved
Amendment 39–19001; Docket No. airplane is allowed, provided that, prior to by the Manager, International Section,
FAA–2017–0496; Product Identifier installation, it is positively established that Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
2016–NM–103–AD. the engine embodies software EEC version or Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. If
307A0514. Modification of a pre-modified approved by the DOA, the approval must
(a) Effective Date
engine to embody this software can be include the DOA-authorized signature.
This AD is effective September 29, 2017. accomplished in accordance with the
(b) Affected ADs Accomplishment Instructions of Pratt & (n) Related Information
Whitney Canada Service Bulletin PW300– (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
None. 72–47216, also referred to as 47216, dated Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
(c) Applicability January 13, 2016. Airworthiness Directive 2016–0063, dated
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation (k) Alternative Replacements March 31, 2016, for related information. This
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Installation of a replacement engine or Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
any category, all serial numbers, except replacement EEC unit on an airplane after the
airplanes modified with Dassault Aviation searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
effective date of this AD, which embodies a 2017–0496.
modification (Mod) M1389. later software EEC version, is acceptable for (2) For more information about this AD,
(d) Subject compliance with paragraph (g) of this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
provided the conditions specified in International Section, Transport Standards
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 76, Engine Controls. paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this AD are Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
met. Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
(e) Reason (1) The software EEC version must be 227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
This AD was prompted by a report approved by the Manager, International (3) Service information identified in this
indicating that, under certain operational Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; AD that is not incorporated by reference is
takeoff conditions, the available thrust in or the European Aviation Safety Agency available at the addresses specified in
relation with the N1 indication is less than (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design paragraphs (o)(4) and (o)(5) of this AD.
a certified value, which could affect the Organization Approval (DOA).
(2) The installation must be accomplished (o) Material Incorporated by Reference
safety margins with an engine failure during
takeoff. We are issuing this AD to prevent a in accordance with airplane modification (1) The Director of the Federal Register
reduction in available engine thrust during instructions approved by the Manager, approved the incorporation by reference
certain operational takeoff conditions, which International Section, Transport Standards (IBR) of the service information listed in this
could affect the safety margins with an Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Dassault paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
engine failure during takeoff and could result Aviation’s EASA DOA. part 51.
in reduced control of the airplane. (2) You must use this service information
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(f) Compliance This paragraph provides credit for actions this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
Comply with this AD within the required by paragraph (i) of this AD, if those (i) Dassault FALCON 7X Airplane Flight
compliance times specified, unless already actions were performed before the effective Manual DGT105608, Revision 21, dated
done. date of this AD using service information in November 20, 2015.
paragraph (l)(1), (l)(2), or (l)(3) of this AD. (ii) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–287, also
(g) Modification—Software Update (1) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service referred to as 287, dated January 4, 2016.
Within 12 months after the effective date Bulletin PW300–72–47202, also referred to as (iii) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service
of this AD, modify each engine installed on 47202, dated June 17, 2014. Bulletin PW300–72–47202, Revision 3, also

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referred to as 47202R3, dated March 10, airworthiness limitation (AWL). We are proposed to require replacing the fuel
2016. issuing this AD to address the unsafe tank access door, doing a check of the
(iv) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service condition on these products. electrical bond, doing related
Bulletin PW300–72–47216, also referred to as
47216, dated January 13, 2016. DATES: This AD is effective September investigative and corrective actions if
(3) For Dassault service information 29, 2017. necessary, and revising the maintenance
identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon The Director of the Federal Register or inspection program by incorporating
Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box approved the incorporation by reference an AWL. We are issuing this AD to
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; of certain publications listed in this AD prevent an ungrounded path that could
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// as of September 29, 2017. result in an increased risk of ignition
www.dassaultfalcon.com. ADDRESSES: For service information and subsequent fuel tank explosion in
(4) For Pratt & Whitney Canada service
identified in this final rule, contact the event of a lightning strike.
information identified in this AD, contact
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 Marie- Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services Comments
Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, J4G
1A1; telephone 800–268–8000; fax 450–647– (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC We gave the public the opportunity to
2888; Internet http://www.pwc.ca. 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; participate in developing this AD. The
(5) You may view this service information telephone 562–797–1717; Internet following presents the comments
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
may view this service information at the response to each comment.
information on the availability of this FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Support for the NPRM
(6) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. The Air Line Pilots Association,
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on It is also available on the Internet at International, stated that it supports the
the availability of this material at NARA, call http://www.regulations.gov by searching NPRM.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Request To Revise the Proposed AD To
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 0128.
locations.html.
State the Compliance Time and Remove
Examining the AD Docket an Exception
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
9, 2017. You may examine the AD docket on Boeing requested that we revise
Dionne Palermo, the Internet at http:// paragraph (g) of the proposed AD to
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, www.regulations.gov by searching for state the specific compliance time
Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– ‘‘within 36 months after the effective
[FR Doc. 2017–17401 Filed 8–24–17; 8:45 am] 0128; or in person at the Docket date of this AD,’’ rather than referring to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Management Facility between 9 a.m. the service information for compliance
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, times. Boeing suggested that providing
except Federal holidays. The AD docket the compliance time in the body of the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contains this final rule, the regulatory proposed AD would minimize
evaluation, any comments received, and confusion and misunderstanding.
Federal Aviation Administration other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is Boeing also requested that we remove
14 CFR Part 39 Docket Management Facility, U.S. paragraph (i)(1) of the proposed AD,
Department of Transportation, Docket which specifies an exception to the
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0128; Product compliance time stated in the service
Identifier 2016–NM–194–AD; Amendment
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 information. Boeing further noted that
39–18999; AD 2017–17–09]
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, we would also need to renumber
RIN 2120–AA64 DC 20590. paragraph (i)(2) of the proposed AD and
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Serj update references to the affected
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing paragraphs of the proposed AD. Boeing
Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer,
Company Airplanes pointed out that if we stated the specific
Propulsion Section, FAA, Los Angeles
AGENCY: Federal Aviation ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount compliance time as requested, the
Administration (FAA), DOT. Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; exception language in paragraph (i)(1) of
ACTION: Final rule. phone: 562–627–5254; fax: 562–627– the proposed AD is no longer necessary.
5210; email: serj.harutunian@faa.gov. We agree with the requested changes
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: for the reasons provided by the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The commenter. We have revised this AD
Boeing Company Model 737–300, –400, Discussion
accordingly.
and –500 series airplanes. This AD was We issued a notice of proposed
prompted by a manufacturer’s review rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Request To Correct the Certification
that showed that the fuel tank access part 39 by adding an AD that would Maintenance Requirements (CMR)
door at a certain wing buttock line did apply to all The Boeing Company Model Document Title
not have an engineered ground path 737–300, –400, and –500 series
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES

with the mating wing structure. This AD airplanes. The NPRM published in the Boeing requested that we correct the
requires replacing the fuel tank access Federal Register on March 9, 2017 (82 title of the CMR document from ‘‘Boeing
door, doing a check of the electrical FR 13079). The NPRM was prompted by 737–12345 . . .’’ to ‘‘Boeing 737–100/
bond, doing related investigative and a report that the fuel tank access door 200/200C/300/400/500 . . . .’’
corrective actions if necessary, and at wing buttock line 191.00 did not have We agree with this request and have
revising the maintenance or inspection an engineered ground path with the corrected the document title in this final
program by incorporating an mating wing structure. The NPRM rule.

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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 September 29, 2017.
Contact		Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227- 1149.
FR Citation		82 FR 40474
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
82 FR 40474 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

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Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 164 (August 25, 2017)

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