82 FR 43163 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 177 (September 14, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 177 (September 14, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-19449 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 177 (Thursday, September 14, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 43163-43165] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-19449] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0524; Product Identifier 2016-NM-122-AD; Amendment 39-19034; AD 2017-19-04] 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 900EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 19, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 19, 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 [[Page 43164]] by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0524. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0524; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this 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 900EX airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 6, 2017 (82 FR 25986) (``the NPRM''). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0128, dated June 23, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements for the DA [Dassault Aviation] Falcon 900EX type design are included in Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter 5-40 and are approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). These instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013-0051 [which corresponds to AD 2014-16-26, Amendment 39-17950 (79 FR 51077, August 27, 2014) (``2014-16-26'')] to require accomplishment of the maintenance tasks, and implementation of the airworthiness limitations, as specified in DA Falcon 900EX AMM chapter 5-40 (DGT 113874) at revision 12. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, DA issued revision 14 of Falcon 900EX AMM chapter 5-40 (DGT 113874) (hereafter referred to as ``the ALS'' in this AD), which contains new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. The ALS introduces, among others, the following new tasks: --Task 53-50-00-220-803 ``Detailed inspection of the baggage compartment''; --Task 53-50-00-220-807 ``Detailed inspection of the upper part of frame 30.'' For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0051, which is superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in the ALS. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0524. 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 Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 14, dated November 2015, of the FALCON 900EX Maintenance Manual. The service information describes procedures, maintenance tasks, and airworthiness limitations specified in the Airworthiness Limitations section of the AMM. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 70 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance or inspection program 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $5,950 revision. hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 43165]] 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): 2017-19-04 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19034; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0524; Product Identifier 2016-NM-122-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 19, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2014-16-26, Amendment 39-17950 (79 FR 51077, August 27, 2014) (``AD 2014-16-26''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 1 through 96 inclusive, and serial numbers 98 through 119 inclusive, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 14, dated November 2015, of the FALCON 900EX Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the actions specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 14, dated November 2015, of the FALCON 900EX Maintenance Manual, is within the applicable times specified in the maintenance manual, or 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, except as provided by paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD. (1) The term ``LDG'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in the service information means total airplane landings. (2) The term ``FH'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in the service information means total flight hours. (3) The term ``FC'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in the service information means total flight cycles. (4) The term ``M'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in the service information means months. (h) No Alternative Actions and Intervals After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (i) Terminating Action Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all the requirements of AD 2014-16-26. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International 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 (k)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0128, dated June 23, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0524. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. (l) 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) Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 14, dated November 2015, of the FALCON 900EX Maintenance Manual. (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 31, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-19449 Filed 9-13-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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accomplish corrective actions in accordance (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the National Archives and Records
with the procedures specified in paragraph effective date of this AD, for any requirement Administration (NARA). For information on
(l)(2) of this AD. in this AD to obtain corrective actions from the availability of this material at NARA, call
a manufacturer, the action must be 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(h) Additional Post-Modification Actions accomplished using a method approved by www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Prior to exceeding 24,100 total flight cycles the Manager, International Section, Transport locations.html.
or 42,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
first after doing the modification required by
DOA, the approval must include the DOA- 29, 2017.
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: Contact the
Manager, International Section, Transport authorized signature. Jeffrey E. Duven,
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s as required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of Certification Service.
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA); this AD: If any service information contains [FR Doc. 2017–19303 Filed 9–13–17; 8:45 am]
for instructions to do additional actions, and procedures or tests that are identified as RC,
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do those actions at the compliance times those procedures and tests must be done to
stated therein. comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are
(i) Definition of AFT recommended. Those procedures and tests DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
For the purpose of this AD, to establish the that are not identified as RC may be deviated
applicable AFT for the actions required by from using accepted methods in accordance Federal Aviation Administration
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, divide the total with the operator’s maintenance or
accumulated flight hours counted from take- inspection program without obtaining 14 CFR Part 39
off to touch-down by the total accumulated approval of an AMOC, provided the
procedures and tests identified as RC can be [Docket No. FAA–2017–0524; Product
flight cycles as of the effective date of this Identifier 2016–NM–122–AD; Amendment
done and the airplane can be put back in an
AD. 39–19034; AD 2017–19–04]
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
(j) Credit for Previous Actions changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC. RIN 2120–AA64
This paragraph provides credit for the
modification required by paragraph (g)(1) of (m) Related Information Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
this AD, if the modification was performed (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Aviation Airplanes
before the effective date of this AD using the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
service information specified in paragraph Airworthiness Directive 2016–0249, dated AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3), or (j)(4) of this AD. December 14, 2016; corrected January 10, Administration (FAA), Department of
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6125, 2017; for related information. This MCAI Transportation (DOT).
dated November 8, 2000, which is not may be found in the AD docket on the
incorporated by reference in this AD. ACTION: Final rule.
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6125, searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
Revision 01, dated June 13, 2003, which was SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
2016–0451. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
incorporated by reference in AD 2004–23–20. (2) For more information about this AD,
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6125, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
Revision 02, dated February 25, 2005, which International Section, Transport Standards 900EX airplanes. This AD was
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA prompted by a determination that new
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6125, 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; fax or more restrictive maintenance
Revision 03, dated September 13, 2011, 425- 227–1149. requirements and/or airworthiness
which is not incorporated by reference in this (3) Service information identified in this limitations are necessary. This AD
AD. AD that is not incorporated by reference is requires revising the maintenance or
(k) Exempt Airplanes available at the addresses specified in inspection program, as applicable, to
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
For airplanes on which Airbus incorporate new or more restrictive
Modification 12168 has been embodied in (n) Material Incorporated by Reference maintenance requirements and/or
production: The modification required by (1) The Director of the Federal Register airworthiness limitations. We are
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD is not required by approved the incorporation by reference issuing this AD to address the unsafe
this AD. (IBR) of the service information listed in this condition on these products.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions DATES: This AD is effective October 19,
part 51.
The following provisions also apply to this (2) You must use this service information 2017.
AD: as applicable to do the actions required by The Director of the Federal Register
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference
(AMOCs): The Manager, International (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6125, of a certain publication listed in this AD
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Revision 04, dated March 17, 2015. as of October 19, 2017.
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6178, ADDRESSES: For service information
AD, if requested using the procedures found dated March 17, 2015.
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR (3) For service information identified in
identified in this final rule, contact
39.19, send your request to your principal this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
inspector or local Flight Standards District Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–
directly to the International Section, send it telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 440–6700; Internet http://
to the attention of the person identified in 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
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view this referenced service information
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal information on the availability of this WA. For information on the availability
inspector, the manager of the local flight material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. of this material at the FAA, call 425–
standards district office/certificate holding (5) You may view this service information 227–1221. It is also available on the
district office. that is incorporated by reference at the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
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by searching for and locating Docket No. 2016 (referred to after this as the Comments
FAA–2017–0524. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct We gave the public the opportunity to
Examining the AD Docket participate in developing this AD. We
an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
You may examine the AD docket on Aviation Model FALCON 900EX received no comments on the NPRM or
the Internet at http:// airplanes. The MCAI states: on the determination of the cost to the
www.regulations.gov by searching for public.
The airworthiness limitations and
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– maintenance requirements for the DA Conclusion
0524; or in person at the Docket [Dassault Aviation] Falcon 900EX type
Management Facility between 9 a.m. design are included in Aircraft Maintenance We reviewed the relevant data and
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Manual (AMM) chapter 5–40 and are determined that air safety and the
except Federal holidays. The AD docket approved by the European Aviation Safety public interest require adopting this AD
contains this AD, the regulatory Agency (EASA). These instructions have as proposed except for minor editorial
evaluation, any comments received, and been identified as mandatory for continued changes. We have determined that these
airworthiness.
other information. The street address for Failure to accomplish these instructions
minor changes:
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– could result in an unsafe condition. • Are consistent with the intent that
5527) is Docket Management Facility, Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013–0051 was proposed in the NPRM for
U.S. Department of Transportation, [which corresponds to AD 2014–16–26, correcting the unsafe condition; and
Docket Operations, M–30, West Amendment 39–17950 (79 FR 51077, August
27, 2014) (‘‘2014–16–26’’)] to require • Do not add any additional burden
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
accomplishment of the maintenance tasks, upon the public than was already
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
and implementation of the airworthiness proposed in the NPRM.
Washington, DC 20590. limitations, as specified in DA Falcon 900EX
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom AMM chapter 5–40 (DGT 113874) at revision Related Service Information Under 1
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 12. CFR Part 51
International Section, Transport Since that [EASA] AD was issued, DA
issued revision 14 of Falcon 900EX AMM Dassault Aviation has issued Chapter
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
chapter 5–40 (DGT 113874) (hereafter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations,
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
referred to as ‘‘the ALS’’ in this AD), which Revision 14, dated November 2015, of
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–
contains new or more restrictive maintenance the FALCON 900EX Maintenance
1149. requirements and/or airworthiness Manual. The service information
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: limitations. The ALS introduces, among describes procedures, maintenance
others, the following new tasks: tasks, and airworthiness limitations
Discussion
—Task 53–50–00–220–803 ‘‘Detailed specified in the Airworthiness
We issued a notice of proposed inspection of the baggage compartment’’; Limitations section of the AMM. This
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR —Task 53–50–00–220–807 ‘‘Detailed
service information is reasonably
part 39 by adding an AD that would inspection of the upper part of frame 30.’’
available because the interested parties
apply to certain Dassault Aviation For the reason described above, this
have access to it through their normal
Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. The [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2013–0051, which is superseded, and course of business or by the means
NPRM published in the Federal
requires accomplishment of the actions identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Register on June 6, 2017 (82 FR 25986)
specified in the ALS.
(‘‘the NPRM’’). Costs of Compliance
The European Aviation Safety Agency You may examine the MCAI in the AD
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent docket on the Internet at http:// We estimate that this AD affects 70
for the Member States of the European www.regulations.gov by searching for airplanes of U.S. registry.
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– We estimate the following costs to
Directive 2016–0128, dated June 23, 0524. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Maintenance or inspection program revision .. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $5,950
Authority for This Rulemaking promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in of ADs is normally a function of the
air commerce by prescribing regulations Compliance and Airworthiness
Title 49 of the United States Code for practices, methods, and procedures Division, but during this transition
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the Administrator finds necessary for period, the Executive Director has
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, safety in air commerce. This regulation delegated the authority to issue ADs
section 106, describes the authority of is within the scope of that authority applicable to transport category
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: because it addresses an unsafe condition airplanes to the Director of the System
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more that is likely to exist or develop on Oversight Division.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
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products identified in this rulemaking
authority. Regulatory Findings
action.
We are issuing this rulemaking under This AD is issued in accordance with We determined that this AD will not
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, authority delegated by the Executive have federalism implications under
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Executive Order 13132. This AD will
General requirements.’’ Under that as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. not have a substantial direct effect on
section, Congress charges the FAA with In accordance with that order, issuance the States, on the relationship between
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the national government and the States, (f) Compliance actions from a manufacturer, the action must
or on the distribution of power and Comply with this AD within the be accomplished using a method approved
responsibilities among the various compliance times specified, unless already by the Manager, International Section,
levels of government. done. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
For the reasons discussed above, I European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
certify that this AD: Program Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
Within 90 days after the effective date of
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; the DOA, the approval must include the
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the program, as applicable, to incorporate the DOA-authorized signature.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures information specified in Chapter 5–40, (k) Related Information
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 14,
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in dated November 2015, of the FALCON 900EX (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Alaska; and Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
4. Will not have a significant time for accomplishing the actions specified 2016–0128, dated June 23, 2016, for related
economic impact, positive or negative, in Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, information. This MCAI may be found in the
on a substantial number of small entities Revision 14, dated November 2015, of the AD docket on the Internet at http://
under the criteria of the Regulatory FALCON 900EX Maintenance Manual, is www.regulations.gov by searching for and
within the applicable times specified in the locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0524.
Flexibility Act.
maintenance manual, or 90 days after the (2) For more information about this AD,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 effective date of this AD, whichever occurs contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
later, except as provided by paragraphs (g)(1)
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation International Section, Transport Standards
through (g)(4) of this AD.
safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) The term ‘‘LDG’’ in the ‘‘First Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Safety. Inspection’’ column of any table in the Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
service information means total airplane 227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
Adoption of the Amendment
landings. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
Accordingly, under the authority (2) The term ‘‘FH’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’
delegated to me by the Administrator, column of any table in the service (1) The Director of the Federal Register
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as information means total flight hours. approved the incorporation by reference
follows: (3) The term ‘‘FC’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ (IBR) of the service information listed in this
column of any table in the service paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS information means total flight cycles. part 51.
DIRECTIVES (4) The term ‘‘M’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ (2) You must use this service information
column of any table in the service as applicable to do the actions required by
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 information means months. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
continues to read as follows: (h) No Alternative Actions and Intervals (i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. After accomplishing the revision required Limitations, Revision 14, dated November
by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative 2015, of the FALCON 900EX Maintenance
§ 39.13 [Amended] actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be Manual.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding used unless the actions or intervals are (ii) Reserved.
the following new airworthiness approved as an alternative method of (3) For service information identified in
directive (AD): compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
2017–19–04 Dassault Aviation: this AD.
Amendment 39–19034; Docket No. 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
FAA–2017–0524; Product Identifier (i) Terminating Action telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
2016–NM–122–AD. Accomplishing the actions required by www.dassaultfalcon.com.
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all the (4) You may view this service information
(a) Effective Date
requirements of AD 2014–16–26. at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
This AD is effective October 19, 2017. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions information on the availability of this
(b) Affected ADs
The following provisions also apply to this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
This AD affects AD 2014–16–26, AD:
Amendment 39–17950 (79 FR 51077, August (5) You may view this service information
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance that is incorporated by reference at the
27, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–26’’).
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
National Archives and Records
(c) Applicability Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
Administration (NARA). For information on
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found the availability of this material at NARA, call
Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, certificated 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
in any category, serial numbers 1 through 96 in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
inclusive, and serial numbers 98 through 119
inspector or local Flight Standards District locations.html.
inclusive, certificated in any category.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
(d) Subject directly to the International Section, send it
31, 2017.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of to the attention of the person identified in
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may Dionne Palermo,
Checks. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
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Aircraft Certification Service.
(e) Reason approved AMOC, notify your appropriate [FR Doc. 2017–19449 Filed 9–13–17; 8:45 am]
This AD was prompted by a determination principal inspector, or lacking a principal
that new or more restrictive maintenance inspector, the manager of the local flight BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
requirements and/or airworthiness standards district office/certificate holding
limitations are necessary. We are issuing this district office.
AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
the airplane. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
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| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective October 19, 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 43163 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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