82 FR 43674 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 180 (September 19, 2017)

Page Range		43674-43676
FR Document		2017-19652

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.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0529; Product Identifier 2016-NM-123-AD; Amendment
39-19044; AD 2017-19-14]
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 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 24, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 24,
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-2017-0529.

Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://

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www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0529; 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 25975) (``the NPRM'').
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2016-0129, 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 relating to
Falcon 900EX Easy, Falcon 900LX and Falcon 900DX variants 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 2013-0052 [which corresponds to AD
2014-16-27, Amendment 39-17951 (79 FR 51071, August 27, 2014)
(``2014-16-27'')] to require accomplishment of the maintenance
tasks, and implementation of the airworthiness limitations, as
specified in DA Falcon 900EX Easy/900LX/900DX AMM chapter 5-40 (DGT
113875) at revision 7.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, DA issued revision 9 of DA
Falcon 900EX Easy/900LX/900DX AMM chapter 5-40 (DGT 113875)
(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 2013-0052, 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-
0529.

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. 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 9, dated November 2015, of the Dassault Falcon
900EX EASy, Falcon 900LX, and Falcon 900DX Maintenance Manual. The
service information describes procedures, maintenance tasks, and
airworthiness limitations specified in the Airworthiness Limitations
section (ALS) 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 63 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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Maintenance or inspection program 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $5,355
revision. = $85.
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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.

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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

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

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

Sec. 39.13 [Amended]

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

2017-19-14 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19044; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0529; Product Identifier 2016-NM-123-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This AD is effective October 24, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

This AD affects AD 2014-16-27, Amendment 39-17951 (79 FR 51071,
August 27, 2014) (``AD 2014-16-27'').

This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX
airplanes, serial number (S/N) 97 and S/N 120 and higher,
certificated in any category, with an original certificate of
airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued
on or before November 1, 2015.

(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 9, dated November 2015, of the Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy,
Falcon 900LX, and Falcon 900DX Maintenance Manual. The initial
compliance time for accomplishing the actions specified in Chapter
5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 9, dated November 2015, of
the Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy, Falcon 900LX, and Falcon 900DX
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 requirements of AD 2014-16-27.

(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: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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 Airworthiness Directive 2016-0129, 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-2017-0529.
(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 9, dated
November 2015, of the Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy, Falcon 900LX, and
Falcon 900DX 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 September 7, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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(3) The replacement of one or more circuit recommended. Those procedures and tests Issued in Renton, Washington, on
breakers as required by paragraph (g)(2) of that are not identified as RC may be deviated September 7, 2017.
this AD does not terminate the repetitive from using accepted methods in accordance Jeffrey E. Duven,
functional tests required by paragraph (g)(1) with the operator’s maintenance or Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
of this AD. inspection program without obtaining Certification Service.
(h) New Requirement of This AD: approval of an AMOC, provided the
[FR Doc. 2017–19653 Filed 9–18–17; 8:45 am]
Installation of Fuel Pumps Having a New procedures and tests identified as RC can be
done and the airplane can be put back in an BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Standard
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
Within 72 months after the effective date
changes to procedures or tests identified as
of this AD: Install a fuel pump having a new DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RC require approval of an AMOC.
standard at each applicable location on the
airplane, in accordance with the (l) Related Information Federal Aviation Administration
Accomplishment Instructions of the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
applicable service information specified in
paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 14 CFR Part 39
Accomplishment of the installation of fuel 2016–0080, dated April 21, 2016, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the [Docket No. FAA–2017–0529; Product
pumps having the new standard terminates Identifier 2016–NM–123–AD; Amendment
the requirement for the repetitive functional AD docket on the Internet at http://
39–19044; AD 2017–19–14]
tests required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for and
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0093, locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0339. RIN 2120–AA64
dated December 15, 2015. (2) For more information about this AD,
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6111, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Revision 01, dated February 29, 2016. International Section, Transport Standards Aviation Airplanes
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–2176, Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
dated December 15, 2015. Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425– AGENCY: Federal Aviation
227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. Administration (FAA), Department of
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
(3) Service information identified in this Transportation (DOT).
After the installation of any fuel pump AD that is not incorporated by reference is
having a new standard on an airplane, as ACTION: Final rule.
available at the addresses specified in
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no paragraphs (m)(5) and (m)(6) of this AD.
person may install any fuel pump having part
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
number 2052Cxx (where ‘‘xx’’ represents any (m) Material Incorporated by Reference airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
numerical combination) on that airplane. Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
900EX airplanes. This AD was
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
(IBR) of the service information listed in this prompted by a determination that new
This paragraph provides credit for the or more restrictive maintenance
installation required by paragraph (h) of this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. requirements and/or airworthiness
AD, if the installation was done before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service (2) You must use this service information limitations are necessary. This AD
Bulletin A300–28–6111, dated December 15, as applicable to do the actions required by requires revising the maintenance or
2015. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. inspection program, as applicable, to
(3) The following service information was incorporate new or more restrictive
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions approved for IBR on October 24, 2017. maintenance requirements and/or
The following provisions also apply to this (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0093, airworthiness limitations. We are
AD: dated December 15, 2015. issuing this AD to address the unsafe
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6111, condition on these products.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Revision 01, dated February 29, 2016.
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28– DATES: This AD is effective October 24,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 2176, dated December 15, 2015. 2017.
AD, if requested using the procedures found (4) The following service information was The Director of the Federal Register
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR approved for IBR on August 19, 2014 (79 FR approved the incorporation by reference
39.19, send your request to your principal 41098, July 15, 2014). of a certain publication listed in this AD
inspector or local Flight Standards District (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission as of October 24, 2017.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information A28W002–13, dated July 23, 2013.
directly to the International Section, send it ADDRESSES: For service information
(ii) Reserved.
to the attention of the person identified in (5) For service information identified in
identified in this final rule, contact
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the 440–6700; Internet http://
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
a manufacturer, the action must be airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. view this referenced service information
accomplished using a method approved by (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards
the Manager, International Section, Transport at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For WA. For information on the availability
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s information on the availability of this of this material at the FAA, call 425–
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EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(7) You may view this service information
227–1221. It is also available on the
If approved by the DOA, the approval must Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
include the DOA-authorized signature. that is incorporated by reference at the
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any National Archives and Records by searching for and locating Docket No.
Airbus service information contains Administration (NARA). For information on FAA–2017–0529.
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, the availability of this material at NARA, call Examining the AD Docket
those procedures and tests must be done to 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
comply with this AD; any procedures or tests www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on
that are not identified as RC are locations.html. the Internet at http://

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www.regulations.gov by searching for FALCON 900EX airplanes. The MCAI Comments
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– states: We gave the public the opportunity to
0529; or in person at the Docket The airworthiness limitations and participate in developing this AD. We
Management Facility between 9 a.m. maintenance requirements for the DA received no comments on the NPRM or
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, [Dassault Aviation] Falcon 900EX type on the determination of the cost to the
except Federal holidays. The AD docket design relating to Falcon 900EX Easy, Falcon
public.
contains this AD, the regulatory 900LX and Falcon 900DX variants are
evaluation, any comments received, and included in Aircraft Maintenance Manual Conclusion
other information. The street address for (AMM) chapter 5–40 and are approved by the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). We reviewed the relevant data and
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– determined that air safety and the
These instructions have been identified as
5527) is Docket Management Facility, mandatory for continued airworthiness. public interest require adopting this AD
U.S. Department of Transportation, Failure to accomplish these instructions as proposed. We have determined that
Docket Operations, M–30, West could result in an unsafe condition. these minor changes:
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013–0052 • Are consistent with the intent that
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., [which corresponds to AD 2014–16–27, was proposed in the NPRM for
Washington, DC 20590. Amendment 39–17951 (79 FR 51071, August
27, 2014) (‘‘2014–16–27’’)] to require
correcting the unsafe condition; and
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
accomplishment of the maintenance tasks, • Do not add any additional burden
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, and implementation of the airworthiness upon the public than was already
International Section, Transport limitations, as specified in DA Falcon 900EX proposed in the NPRM.
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Easy/900LX/900DX AMM chapter 5–40 (DGT
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 113875) at revision 7. Related Service Information Under 1
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227– Since that [EASA] AD was issued, DA CFR Part 51
1149. issued revision 9 of DA Falcon 900EX Easy/ Dassault Aviation has issued Chapter
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
900LX/900DX AMM chapter 5–40 (DGT 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations,
113875) (hereafter referred to as ‘‘the ALS’’
Revision 9, dated November 2015, of the
Discussion in this AD), which contains new or more
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy, Falcon
We issued a notice of proposed airworthiness limitations. The ALS 900LX, and Falcon 900DX Maintenance
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR introduces, among others, the following new Manual. The service information
part 39 by adding an AD that would tasks: describes procedures, maintenance
apply to certain Dassault Aviation —Task 53–50–00–220–803 ‘‘Detailed tasks, and airworthiness limitations
Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. The inspection of the baggage compartment’’; specified in the Airworthiness
NPRM published in the Federal —Task 53–50–00–220–807 ‘‘Detailed Limitations section (ALS) of the AMM.
Register on June 6, 2017 (82 FR 25975) inspection of the upper part of frame 30.’’ This service information is reasonably
(‘‘the NPRM’’). For the reason described above, this available because the interested parties
The European Aviation Safety Agency [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA have access to it through their normal
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent AD 2013–0052, which is superseded, and course of business or by the means
for the Member States of the European requires accomplishment of the actions identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0129, specified in the ALS.
dated June 23, 2016 (referred to after You may examine the MCAI in the Costs of Compliance
this as the Mandatory Continuing AD docket on the Internet at http:// We estimate that this AD affects 63
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the www.regulations.gov by searching for airplanes of U.S. registry.
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– We estimate the following costs to
for certain Dassault Aviation Model 0529. 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 $5,355

Authority for This Rulemaking for practices, methods, and procedures period, the Executive Director has
Title 49 of the United States Code the Administrator finds necessary for delegated the authority to issue ADs
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety in air commerce. This regulation applicable to transport category
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, is within the scope of that authority airplanes to the Director of the System
section 106, describes the authority of because it addresses an unsafe condition Oversight Division.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking Regulatory Findings
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s action. We determined that this AD will not
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authority. This AD is issued in accordance with have federalism implications under
We are issuing this rulemaking under authority delegated by the Executive Executive Order 13132. This AD will
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Director, Aircraft Certification Service, not have a substantial direct effect on
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. the States, on the relationship between
General requirements.’’ Under that In accordance with that order, issuance the national government and the States,
section, Congress charges the FAA with of ADs is normally a function of the or on the distribution of power and
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Compliance and Airworthiness responsibilities among the various
air commerce by prescribing regulations Division, but during this transition levels of government.

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For the reasons discussed above, I (f) Compliance standards district office/certificate holding
certify that this AD: Comply with this AD within the district office.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory compliance times specified, unless already (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; done. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the actions from a manufacturer, the action must
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection be accomplished using a method approved
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Program by the Manager, International Section,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Within 90 days after the effective date of Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Alaska; and program, as applicable, to incorporate the Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
4. Will not have a significant information specified in Chapter 5–40, Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
economic impact, positive or negative, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 9, dated the DOA, the approval must include the
on a substantial number of small entities November 2015, of the Dassault Falcon DOA-authorized signature.
under the criteria of the Regulatory 900EX EASy, Falcon 900LX, and Falcon
900DX Maintenance Manual. The initial (k) Related Information
Flexibility Act.
compliance time for accomplishing the (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 actions specified in Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 9, dated Airworthiness Directive 2016–0129, dated
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation November 2015, of the Dassault Falcon
safety, Incorporation by reference, June 23, 2016, for related information. This
900EX EASy, Falcon 900LX, and Falcon MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Safety. 900DX Maintenance Manual, is within the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
applicable times specified in the
Adoption of the Amendment searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
maintenance manual or 90 days after the
2017–0529.
Accordingly, under the authority effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later, except as provided by paragraphs (g)(1) (2) For more information about this AD,
delegated to me by the Administrator,
through (g)(4) of this AD. contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as International Section, Transport Standards
follows: (1) The term ‘‘LDG’’ in the ‘‘First
Inspection’’ column of any table in the Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
service information means total airplane Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
landings.
DIRECTIVES
(2) The term ‘‘FH’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
column of any table in the service
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (1) The Director of the Federal Register
information means total flight hours.
continues to read as follows: (3) The term ‘‘FC’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ approved the incorporation by reference
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. column of any table in the service (IBR) of the service information listed in this
information means total flight cycles. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
§ 39.13 [Amended] (4) The term ‘‘M’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ part 51.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding column of any table in the service (2) You must use this service information
information means months. as applicable to do the actions required by
the following new airworthiness
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
directive (AD): (h) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
(i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
2017–19–14 Dassault Aviation: After accomplishing the revision required Limitations, Revision 9, dated November
Amendment 39–19044; Docket No. by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative 2015, of the Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy,
FAA–2017–0529; Product Identifier actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be Falcon 900LX, and Falcon 900DX
2016–NM–123–AD. used unless the actions or intervals are
Maintenance Manual.
approved as an alternative method of
(a) Effective Date (ii) Reserved.
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
(3) For service information identified in
This AD is effective October 24, 2017. procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD. this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
(b) Affected ADs Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
(i) Terminating Action 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
This AD affects AD 2014–16–27,
Amendment 39–17951 (79 FR 51071, August Accomplishing the actions required by telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
27, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–27’’). paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all www.dassaultfalcon.com.
requirements of AD 2014–16–27. (4) You may view this service information
(c) Applicability at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, serial The following provisions also apply to this information on the availability of this
number (S/N) 97 and S/N 120 and higher, AD: material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
certificated in any category, with an original (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (5) You may view this service information
certificate of airworthiness or original export (AMOCs): The Manager, International that is incorporated by reference at the
certificate of airworthiness issued on or Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, National Archives and Records
before November 1, 2015. has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Administration (NARA). For information on
AD, if requested using the procedures found the availability of this material at NARA, call
(d) Subject in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Air Transport Association (ATA) of 39.19, send your request to your principal
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance inspector or local Flight Standards District
locations.html.
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Checks. Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it Issued in Renton, Washington, on
(e) Reason to the attention of the person identified in September 7, 2017.
This AD was prompted by a determination paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may Jeffrey E. Duven,
that new or more restrictive maintenance be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
requirements and/or airworthiness REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
Certification Service.
limitations are necessary. We are issuing this approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of principal inspector, or lacking a principal [FR Doc. 2017–19652 Filed 9–18–17; 8:45 am]
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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 24, 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 43674
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 43674 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 180 (September 19, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration