82 FR 41329 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 168 (August 31, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 168 (August 31, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-18390 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 168 (Thursday, August 31, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 41329-41331] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-18390] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0502; Product Identifier 2016-NM-120-AD; Amendment 39-19016; AD 2017-18-07] 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 a discovery of noncompliant rivets in the flight deck upper skin. This AD requires replacement of noncompliant rivets. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 5, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 5, 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 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-2017-0502. 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- 0502; 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 31, 2017 (82 FR 24910) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a discovery of noncompliant rivets in the flight deck upper skin. The NPRM proposed to require replacement of noncompliant rivets. We are issuing this AD to prevent interference between the rivet shank and the flight deck mounted overhead panel when the flight deck upper skin deforms due to impact (e.g., bird strike). This condition, if not corrected, could affect the functioning of essential flight control systems, and 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 2016-0124, dated June 22, 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 an internal review of the manufacturing files, it was found that 20 rivets installed on the cockpit [(flight deck)] upper skin are not compliant with the original type design. Those 20 MGPL type rivets have a shank longer than necessary and, in case of a bird strike under maximum energy impact, the cockpit upper skin deformation would lead to interference between the rivet shank and the cockpit mounted overhead panel. This condition, if not corrected, could affect the functioning of essential flight control systems, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin (SB) F7X-176, providing instructions for replacement of the [noncompliant] rivets. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires removal of affected rivets and replacement with serviceable [solid-type] rivets compliant with original type design. 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- 0502. 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 Dassault Aviation has issued Service Bulletin 7X-176, dated February 3, 2016. This service information describes procedures for modifying the airplane by replacing certain blind rivets installed on the flight deck skin panel with solid-type rivets. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course [[Page 41330]] of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 25 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification.......................... 81 work-hours x $85 per $48 $6,933 $173,325 hour = $6,885. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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); 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-18-07 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19016; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0502; Product Identifier 2016-NM-120-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 5, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers 15 through 89 inclusive, 92 through 94 inclusive, 97 through 101 inclusive, 105, and 106. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 51, Standard practices/structures. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a discovery of noncompliant rivets in the flight deck upper skin. We are issuing this AD to prevent interference between the rivet shank and the flight deck mounted overhead panel when the flight deck upper skin deforms due to impact (e.g., bird strike), which could affect the functioning of essential flight control systems and result in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification Before exceeding 99 months or 4,100 flight cycles, whichever occurs first, since the date of issuance of the original certificate of airworthiness or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness, modify the airplane by replacing certain MGPL-type rivets installed on the flight deck skin panel with solid type-rivets, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-176, dated February 3, 2016. (h) 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 (i)(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, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0124, dated June 22, 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-2017-0502. [[Page 41331]] (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. (j) 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-176, dated February 3, 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 Standards Branch, 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 August 21, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-18390 Filed 8-30-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(4) The following service information was Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
approved for IBR on April 24, 2012 (77 FR Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Directive 2016–0124, dated June 22,
16143, March 20, 2012). Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– 2016 (referred to after this as the
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service
440–6700; Internet http:// Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Bulletin 747–57–2332, Revision 1, dated July
25, 2011. www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
(ii) Reserved. view this referenced service information an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
(5) For service information identified in at the FAA, Transport Standards Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, The MCAI states:
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data WA. For information on the availability During an internal review of the
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., of this material at the FAA, call 425– manufacturing files, it was found that 20
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; 227–1221. It is also available on the rivets installed on the cockpit [(flight deck)]
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// upper skin are not compliant with the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
www.myboeingfleet.com. original type design. Those 20 MGPL type
(6) You may view this service information by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2017–0502. rivets have a shank longer than necessary
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, and, in case of a bird strike under maximum
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Examining the AD Docket energy impact, the cockpit upper skin
information on the availability of this deformation would lead to interference
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. You may examine the AD docket on between the rivet shank and the cockpit
(7) You may view this service information the Internet at http:// mounted overhead panel.
that is incorporated by reference at the www.regulations.gov by searching for This condition, if not corrected, could
National Archives and Records and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– affect the functioning of essential flight
Administration (NARA). For information on 0502; or in person at the Docket control systems, possibly resulting in
the availability of this material at NARA, call reduced control of the aeroplane.
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin
locations.html. except Federal holidays. The AD docket (SB) F7X–176, providing instructions for
contains this AD, the regulatory replacement of the [noncompliant] rivets.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
21, 2017.
evaluation, any comments received, and For the reasons described above, this
other information. The street address for [EASA] AD requires removal of affected
Dionne Palermo,
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– rivets and replacement with serviceable
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, 5527) is Docket Management Facility, [solid-type] rivets compliant with original
Aircraft Certification Service. type design.
U.S. Department of Transportation,
[FR Doc. 2017–18397 Filed 8–30–17; 8:45 am]
Docket Operations, M–30, West You may examine the MCAI in the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, AD docket on the Internet at http://
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., www.regulations.gov by searching for
Washington, DC 20590. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom 0502.
Federal Aviation Administration Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Comments
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind We gave the public the opportunity to
14 CFR Part 39
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; participate in developing this AD. We
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0502; Product telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227– received no comments on the NPRM or
Identifier 2016–NM–120–AD; Amendment on the determination of the cost to the
39–19016; AD 2017–18–07]
1149.
public.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
RIN 2120–AA64 Conclusion
Discussion
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault We reviewed the relevant data and
We issued a notice of proposed determined that air safety and the
Aviation Airplanes
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR public interest require adopting this AD
AGENCY: Federal Aviation part 39 by adding an AD that would as proposed except for minor editorial
Administration (FAA), Department of apply to certain Dassault Aviation changes. We have determined that these
Transportation (DOT). Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The minor changes:
ACTION: Final rule. NPRM published in the Federal • Are consistent with the intent that
Register on May 31, 2017 (82 FR 24910) was proposed in the NPRM for
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was correcting the unsafe condition; and
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain prompted by a discovery of • Do not add any additional burden
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X noncompliant rivets in the flight deck upon the public than was already
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a upper skin. The NPRM proposed to proposed in the NPRM.
discovery of noncompliant rivets in the require replacement of noncompliant
flight deck upper skin. This AD requires rivets. We are issuing this AD to prevent Related Service Information Under 1
replacement of noncompliant rivets. We interference between the rivet shank CFR Part 51
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe and the flight deck mounted overhead Dassault Aviation has issued Service
condition on these products. panel when the flight deck upper skin Bulletin 7X–176, dated February 3,
DATES: This AD is effective October 5, deforms due to impact (e.g., bird strike). 2016. This service information describes
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2017. This condition, if not corrected, could procedures for modifying the airplane
The Director of the Federal Register affect the functioning of essential flight by replacing certain blind rivets
approved the incorporation by reference control systems, and result in reduced installed on the flight deck skin panel
of a certain publication listed in this AD control of the airplane. with solid-type rivets. This service
as of October 5, 2017. The European Aviation Safety Agency information is reasonably available
ADDRESSES: For service information (EASA), which is the Technical Agent because the interested parties have
identified in this final rule, contact for the Member States of the European access to it through their normal course
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of business or by the means identified Costs of Compliance We estimate the following costs to
in the ADDRESSES section. We estimate that this AD affects 25 comply with this AD:
airplanes of U.S. registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Modification ..................................................... 81 work-hours × $85 per hour = $6,885 ........ $48 $6,933 $173,325
Authority for This Rulemaking 4. Will not have a significant the functioning of essential flight control
economic impact, positive or negative, systems and result in reduced control of the
Title 49 of the United States Code airplane.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue on a substantial number of small entities
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance
section 106, describes the authority of Flexibility Act. Comply with this AD within the
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more done.
detail the scope of the Agency’s Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
(g) Modification
authority. safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety. Before exceeding 99 months or 4,100 flight
We are issuing this rulemaking under cycles, whichever occurs first, since the date
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Adoption of the Amendment of issuance of the original certificate of
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: airworthiness or the date of issuance of the
General requirements.’’ Under that Accordingly, under the authority original export certificate of airworthiness,
section, Congress charges the FAA with delegated to me by the Administrator, modify the airplane by replacing certain
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as MGPL-type rivets installed on the flight deck
air commerce by prescribing regulations follows: skin panel with solid type-rivets, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
for practices, methods, and procedures PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–
the Administrator finds necessary for DIRECTIVES 176, dated February 3, 2016.
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
because it addresses an unsafe condition The following provisions also apply to this
continues to read as follows:
that is likely to exist or develop on AD:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
products identified in this rulemaking
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
action. § 39.13 [Amended] Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
This AD is issued in accordance with has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
authority delegated by the Executive ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness AD, if requested using the procedures found
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. directive (AD): 39.19, send your request to your principal
In accordance with that order, issuance 2017–18–07 Dassault Aviation: inspector or local Flight Standards District
of ADs is normally a function of the Amendment 39–19016; Docket No. Office, as appropriate. If sending information
Compliance and Airworthiness FAA–2017–0502; Product Identifier directly to the International Section, send it
2016–NM–120–AD. to the attention of the person identified in
Division, but during this transition
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may
period, the Executive Director has (a) Effective Date be emailed to: 9–ANM–116–AMOC–
delegated the authority to issue ADs This AD is effective October 5, 2017. REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
applicable to transport category approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
airplanes to the Director of the System (b) Affected ADs principal inspector, or lacking a principal
Oversight Division. None. inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
Regulatory Findings (c) Applicability district office.
We determined that this AD will not This AD applies to Dassault Aviation (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
have federalism implications under Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
any category, manufacturer serial numbers 15 actions from a manufacturer, the action must
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
through 89 inclusive, 92 through 94 be accomplished using a method approved
not have a substantial direct effect on inclusive, 97 through 101 inclusive, 105, and by the Manager, International Branch,
the States, on the relationship between 106. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
the national government and the States, or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
or on the distribution of power and (d) Subject
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
responsibilities among the various Air Transport Association (ATA) of the DOA, the approval must include the
levels of government. America Code 51, Standard practices/ DOA-authorized signature.
For the reasons discussed above, I structures.
(i) Related Information
certify that this AD: (e) Reason (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
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1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD was prompted by a discovery of Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; noncompliant rivets in the flight deck upper Airworthiness Directive 2016–0124, dated
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the skin. We are issuing this AD to prevent June 22, 2016, for related information. This
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures interference between the rivet shank and the MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); flight deck mounted overhead panel when Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in the flight deck upper skin deforms due to searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
Alaska; and impact (e.g., bird strike), which could affect 2017–0502.
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(2) For more information about this AD, airplanes. This AD was prompted by a apply to all The Boeing Company Model
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, report of damage found at the lower 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD,
International Section, Transport Standards trailing edge panels of the left wing and 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
a broken fuse pin of the landing gear 300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. beam end fitting. This AD requires 747SR, and 747SP airplanes. The NPRM
repetitive replacement or inspection of published in the Federal Register on
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference certain fuse pins, and applicable on- June 20, 2017 (82 FR 28023). The NPRM
(1) The Director of the Federal Register condition actions. We are issuing this was prompted by a report of damage
approved the incorporation by reference AD to address the unsafe condition on found at the lower trailing edge panels
(IBR) of the service information listed in this these products. of the left wing and a broken fuse pin
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
DATES: This AD is effective October 5, of the landing gear beam end fitting. The
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information 2017. NPRM proposed to require repetitive
as applicable to do the actions required by The Director of the Federal Register replacement or inspection of certain
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference fuse pins, and applicable on-condition
(i) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–176, dated of a certain publication listed in this AD actions. We are issuing this AD to detect
February 3, 2016. as of October 5, 2017. and correct cracking in the fuse pin of
(ii) Reserved. the wing landing gear beam end fitting.
(3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact A broken fuse pin will not support the
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet wing landing gear beam, causing
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; Attention: Contractual & Data Services damage to the surrounding structure,
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC including flight control cables and
www.dassaultfalcon.com. 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; hydraulic systems, which could result
(4) You may view this service information telephone 562–797–1717; Internet in loss of controllability of the airplane.
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You Comment
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 We gave the public the opportunity to
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For participate in developing this final rule.
that is incorporated by reference at the information on the availability of this We have considered the comment
National Archives and Records material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. received. Boeing supported the NPRM.
Administration (NARA). For information on It is also available on the Internet at Conclusion
the availability of this material at NARA, call http://www.regulations.gov by searching
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// We reviewed the relevant data,
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- considered the comment received, and
locations.html. 0559.
determined that air safety and the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Examining the AD Docket public interest require adopting this
21, 2017. You may examine the AD docket on final rule as proposed, except for minor
Dionne Palermo, the Internet at http:// editorial changes. We have determined
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, www.regulations.gov by searching for that these minor changes:
Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– • Are consistent with the intent that
[FR Doc. 2017–18390 Filed 8–30–17; 8:45 am] 0559; or in person at the Docket was proposed in the NPRM for
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Management Facility between 9 a.m. correcting the unsafe condition; and
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, • Do not add any additional burden
except Federal holidays. The AD docket upon the public than was already
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contains this final rule, the regulatory proposed in the NPRM.
evaluation, any comments received, and
Federal Aviation Administration Related Service Information Under 1
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is CFR Part 51
14 CFR Part 39
Docket Management Facility, U.S. We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0559; Product Department of Transportation, Docket Bulletin 747–57A2360, dated January
Identifier 2017–NM–013–AD; Amendment Operations, M–30, West Building 20, 2017. The service information
39–19014; AD 2017–18–05] Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 describes procedures for repetitive
RIN 2120–AA64 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, replacement or inspection of certain
DC 20590. fuse pins, and applicable on-condition
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill actions. This service information is
Company Airplanes Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe reasonably available because the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 interested parties have access to it
Administration (FAA), DOT. Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– through their normal course of business
3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425– or by the means identified in the
ACTION: Final rule.
917–6590; email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov. ADDRESSES section.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Costs of Compliance
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
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Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747– Discussion We estimate that this AD affects 158
100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747– We issued a notice of proposed airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR the following costs to comply with this
747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP part 39 by adding an AD that would AD:
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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 October 5, 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 41329 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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