82 FR 44305 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 183 (September 22, 2017)

Page Range		44305-44309
FR Document		2017-19766

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-17-02, which applied to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2016-17-02 required revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include procedures to follow when an airplane is operating in icing conditions. AD 2016-17-02 also provided optional actions after which the AFM revision may be removed from the AFM. Since we issued AD 2016-17-02, we have determined additional actions are necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. This new AD retains the requirement of AD 2016-17-02, and also requires a detailed inspection of the wing anti-ice system ducting (anti-ice pipes) for the presence of a diaphragm, and replacement of ducting or re- identification of the ducting part marking. 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-2017-0494; Product Identifier 2016-NM-126-AD; Amendment 
39-19047; AD 2017-19-17]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-17-02, 
which applied to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and 
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2016-17-02 required revising the airplane 
flight manual (AFM) to include procedures to follow when an airplane is 
operating in icing conditions. AD 2016-17-02 also provided optional 
actions after which the AFM revision may be removed from the AFM. Since 
we issued AD 2016-17-02, we have determined additional actions are 
necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. This new AD 
retains the requirement of AD 2016-17-02, and also requires a detailed 
inspection of the wing anti-ice system ducting (anti-ice pipes) for the 
presence of a diaphragm, and replacement of ducting or re-
identification of the ducting part marking. We are issuing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 27, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 27, 
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-2017-0494.

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-
0494; 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 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 to supersede AD 2016-17-02, Amendment 39-18615 (81 FR 55366, 
August 19, 2016) (``AD 2016-17-02''). AD 2016-17-02 applied to certain 
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The 
NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 30, 2017 (82 FR 24606).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2016-0130-E, dated July 5, 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 and FALCON 2000EX 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    A design review of in production aeroplanes identified a 
manufacturing deficiency of some wing anti-ice system ducting.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to an 
undetected reduced performance of the wing anti-ice system, with 
potential ice accretion and ingestion, possibly resulting in 
degraded engine power and degraded handling characteristics.
    The Falcon 900EX EASY and Falcon * * * [2000EX] Aircraft Flight 
Manuals (AFM) contain a normal procedure 4-200-05A, ``Operations in 
Icing Conditions'', addressing minimum fan speed rotation (N1) 
during combined operation of wing anti-ice and engine anti-ice 
systems. The subsequent investigation demonstrated that the wing 
anti-ice system performance for aeroplanes equipped with ducting 
affected by the manufacturing deficiency can be restored increasing 
N1 value. In addition, Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin 
(SB) F900EX-464 (for Falcon 900EX aeroplanes) and SB F2000EX-393 
(for Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes), providing instructions for wing 
anti-ice system ducting inspection.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires an AFM 
amendment and a one-time [detailed] inspection of the wing anti-ice 
system ducting [and, as applicable, a check of the part number,] 
and, depending on findings, re-identification or replacement of the 
wing anti-ice system ducting.

    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-
0494.

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 available 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 has issued Service Bulletin F900EX-464, dated June 20, 
2016; and Service Bulletin F2000EX-393, dated June 20, 2016. This 
service information describes procedures for an inspection of the wing 
anti-ice system ducting and re-identification or replacement of the 
wing anti-ice system ducting. These documents are distinct since they 
apply to different airplane models. 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 52 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The action required by AD 2016-17-02, and retained in this AD, 
takes about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 
per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of

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the action that is required by AD 2016-17-02 is $85 per product.
    We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $17,680, or $340 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take about 19 work-hours and require parts costing $24,000, for a cost 
of $25,615 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need these actions.

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2016-17-02, Amendment 39-18615 (81 FR 55366, August 19, 2016), and 
adding the following new AD:

2017-19-17 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19047; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0494; Product Identifier 2016-NM-126-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 27, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2016-17-02, Amendment 39-18615 (81 FR 55366, 
August 19, 2016) (``AD 2016-17-02'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation airplanes identified in 
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any 
category.
    (1) Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 270 
through 291 inclusive and 294.
    (2) Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, S/Ns 263 through 305 
inclusive, 307 through 313 inclusive, 315, 320, and 701 through 734 
inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain 
Protection.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a design review of in-production 
airplanes that identified a deficiency in certain wing anti-ice 
system ducting. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct a 
deficiency in the wing anti-ice system ducting, which could result 
in reduced performance of the wing anti-ice system with potential 
ice accretion and ingestion, and could result in degraded engine 
power and degraded handling characteristics.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Revision to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), With No 
Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2016-17-02, with no changes.
    (1) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes on which the actions 
specified in Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-464 have not been 
accomplished: Within 10 flight cycles after September 6, 2016 (the 
effective date of AD 2016-17-02), revise Section 4-200-05A, 
``OPERATION IN ICING CONDITIONS,'' of the Model Falcon 900EX AFM to 
include the information in figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, 
and thereafter operate the airplane accordingly. The AFM revision 
may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.
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    (2) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes on which the actions 
specified in Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-393 have not been 
accomplished: Within 10 flight cycles after September 6, 2016 (the 
effective date of AD 2016-17-02), revise Section 4-200-05A, 
``OPERATION IN ICING CONDITIONS,'' of the Model Falcon 2000EX AFM to 
include the information in figure 2 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, 
and thereafter operate the airplane accordingly. The AFM revision 
may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.

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(h) New Actions: Inspection, Part Replacement, Part Re-Identification

    Within 9 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a 
detailed inspection of the wing anti-ice system ducting (anti-ice 
pipes) for the presence of a diaphragm, and do all applicable 
actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service 
Bulletin F900EX-464, dated June 20, 2016; or Service Bulletin 
F2000EX-393, dated June 20, 2016; as applicable. After the 
applicable actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this 
AD have been completed, the AFM revision required by

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paragraph (g) of this AD may be removed from the AFM for that 
airplane.
    (1) If during the inspection required by the introductory text 
to paragraph (h) of this AD it is determined that a diaphragm is 
present: Before further flight, replace the wing anti-ice system 
ducting.
    (2) If during the inspection required by the introductory text 
to paragraph (h) of this AD it is determined that a diaphragm is not 
present: Before further flight, do a check of the anti-ice pipe part 
number and re-identify the wing anti-ice system ducting.

(i) 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 (j)(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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Emergency AD 2016-0130-E, dated July 5, 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-2017-0494.
    (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.

(k) 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 Aviation Service Bulletin F900EX-464, dated June 
20, 2016.
    (ii) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F2000EX-393, dated June 
20, 2016.
    (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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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket investigation demonstrated that the wing
anti-ice system performance for aeroplanes
You may examine the AD docket on equipped with ducting affected by the
Federal Aviation Administration
the Internet at http:// manufacturing deficiency can be restored
www.regulations.gov by searching for increasing N1 value. In addition, Dassault
14 CFR Part 39
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Aviation published Service Bulletin (SB)
0494; or in person at the Docket F900EX–464 (for Falcon 900EX aeroplanes)
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0494; Product Management Facility between 9 a.m. and SB F2000EX–393 (for Falcon 2000EX
Identifier 2016–NM–126–AD; Amendment and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, aeroplanes), providing instructions for wing
39–19047; AD 2017–19–17] anti-ice system ducting inspection.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
For the reasons described above, this
contains this AD, the regulatory [EASA] AD requires an AFM amendment and
RIN 2120–AA64 evaluation, any comments received, and a one-time [detailed] inspection of the wing
other information. The address for the anti-ice system ducting [and, as applicable, a
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) check of the part number,] and, depending on
Aviation Airplanes is Docket Management Facility, U.S. findings, re-identification or replacement of
Department of Transportation, Docket the wing anti-ice system ducting.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of Operations, M–30, West Building You may examine the MCAI in the
Transportation (DOT). Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 AD docket on the Internet at http://
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, www.regulations.gov by searching for
ACTION: Final rule. DC 20590. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom 0494.
SUMMARY: We are superseding
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–17– Comments
International Section, Transport
02, which applied to certain Dassault
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind We gave the public the opportunity to
Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; participate in developing this AD. We
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2016–
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227– received no comments on the NPRM or
17–02 required revising the airplane
1149. on the determination of the cost to the
flight manual (AFM) to include
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: public.
procedures to follow when an airplane
is operating in icing conditions. AD Discussion Conclusion
2016–17–02 also provided optional We reviewed the available data and
actions after which the AFM revision We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR determined that air safety and the
may be removed from the AFM. Since public interest require adopting this AD
we issued AD 2016–17–02, we have part 39 to supersede AD 2016–17–02,
Amendment 39–18615 (81 FR 55366, as proposed except for minor editorial
determined additional actions are changes. We have determined that these
necessary to address the identified August 19, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–17–02’’).
AD 2016–17–02 applied to certain minor changes:
unsafe condition. This new AD retains • Are consistent with the intent that
the requirement of AD 2016–17–02, and Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. was proposed in the NPRM for
also requires a detailed inspection of the correcting the unsafe condition; and
wing anti-ice system ducting (anti-ice The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on May 30, 2017 (82 FR 24606). • Do not add any additional burden
pipes) for the presence of a diaphragm, upon the public than was already
The European Aviation Safety Agency
and replacement of ducting or re- proposed in the NPRM.
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
identification of the ducting part
for the Member States of the European Related Service Information Under 1
marking. We are issuing this AD to
Union, has issued EASA Emergency CFR Part 51
address the unsafe condition on these
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0130–E,
products. Dassault has issued Service Bulletin
dated July 5, 2016 (referred to after this
DATES: This AD is effective October 27, as the Mandatory Continuing F900EX–464, dated June 20, 2016; and
2017. Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Service Bulletin F2000EX–393, dated
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition June 20, 2016. This service information
The Director of the Federal Register
for certain Dassault Aviation Model describes procedures for an inspection
approved the incorporation by reference
FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX of the wing anti-ice system ducting and
of certain publications listed in this AD
airplanes. The MCAI states: re-identification or replacement of the
as of October 27, 2017.
wing anti-ice system ducting. These
ADDRESSES: For service information A design review of in production
documents are distinct since they apply
identified in this final rule, contact aeroplanes identified a manufacturing
deficiency of some wing anti-ice system to different airplane models. This
Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, ducting. service information is reasonably
Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South This condition, if not detected and available because the interested parties
Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– corrected, could lead to an undetected have access to it through their normal
440–6700; Internet http://www.dassault reduced performance of the wing anti-ice course of business or by the means
falcon.com. You may view this system, with potential ice accretion and identified in the ADDRESSES section.
referenced service information at the ingestion, possibly resulting in degraded
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 engine power and degraded handling Costs of Compliance
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For characteristics. We estimate that this AD affects 52
information on the availability of this The Falcon 900EX EASY and Falcon * * *
airplanes of U.S. registry.
[2000EX] Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFM)
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. contain a normal procedure 4–200–05A,
The action required by AD 2016–17–
It is also available on the Internet at ‘‘Operations in Icing Conditions’’, addressing 02, and retained in this AD, takes about
http://www.regulations.gov by searching minimum fan speed rotation (N1) during 1 work-hour per product, at an average
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– combined operation of wing anti-ice and labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based
0494. engine anti-ice systems. The subsequent on these figures, the estimated cost of

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Based on these figures, the States, on the relationship between 19, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–17–02’’). we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. the national government and the States, (c) Applicability operators to be $17,680, or $340 per or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation product. airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and In addition, we estimate that any levels of government. (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. necessary follow-on actions will take For the reasons discussed above, I (1) Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, serial about 19 work-hours and require parts certify that this AD: numbers (S/Ns) 270 through 291 inclusive costing $24,000, for a cost of $25,615 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory and 294. per product. We have no way of action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, determining the number of aircraft that 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the S/Ns 263 through 305 inclusive, 307 through might need these actions. 313 inclusive, 315, 320, and 701 through 734 DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures inclusive. Authority for This Rulemaking (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (d) Subject Title 49 of the United States Code Alaska; and Air Transport Association (ATA) of specifies the FAA’s authority to issue America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 4. Will not have a significant section 106, describes the authority of economic impact, positive or negative, (e) Reason the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: on a substantial number of small entities This AD was prompted by a design review Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more under the criteria of the Regulatory of in-production airplanes that identified a detail the scope of the Agency’s Flexibility Act. deficiency in certain wing anti-ice system authority. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 ducting. We are issuing this AD to detect and We are issuing this rulemaking under correct a deficiency in the wing anti-ice the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation system ducting, which could result in Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: safety, Incorporation by reference, reduced performance of the wing anti-ice Safety. system with potential ice accretion and General requirements.’’ Under that ingestion, and could result in degraded section, Congress charges the FAA with Adoption of the Amendment engine power and degraded handling promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in characteristics. air commerce by prescribing regulations Accordingly, under the authority for practices, methods, and procedures delegated to me by the Administrator, (f) Compliance the Administrator finds necessary for the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Comply with this AD within the safety in air commerce. This regulation follows: compliance times specified, unless already is within the scope of that authority done. because it addresses an unsafe condition PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (g) Retained Revision to the Airplane Flight that is likely to exist or develop on DIRECTIVES Manual (AFM), With No Changes products identified in this rulemaking This paragraph restates the requirements of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 action. paragraph (g) of AD 2016–17–02, with no This AD is issued in accordance with continues to read as follows: changes. authority delegated by the Executive Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes on Director, Aircraft Certification Service, which the actions specified in Dassault § 39.13 [Amended] Service Bulletin F900EX–464 have not been as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by accomplished: Within 10 flight cycles after of ADs is normally a function of the removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) September 6, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–17–02), revise Section 4–200–05A, Compliance and Airworthiness 2016–17–02, Amendment 39–18615 (81 ‘‘OPERATION IN ICING CONDITIONS,’’ of Division, but during this transition FR 55366, August 19, 2016), and adding the Model Falcon 900EX AFM to include the period, the Executive Director has the following new AD: information in figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of delegated the authority to issue ADs 2017–19–17 Dassault Aviation: this AD, and thereafter operate the airplane applicable to transport category Amendment 39–19047; Docket No. accordingly. The AFM revision may be done airplanes to the Director of the System FAA–2017–0494; Product Identifier by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. Oversight Division. 2016–NM–126–AD. 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paragraph (g) of this AD may be removed (3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: For service information
from the AFM for that airplane. this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet identified in this final rule, contact
(1) If during the inspection required by the Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road
introductory text to paragraph (h) of this AD 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
it is determined that a diaphragm is present: telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
Before further flight, replace the wing anti-ice www.dassaultfalcon.com. Widebody Customer Response Center
system ducting. (4) You may view this service information North America toll-free telephone 1–
(2) If during the inspection required by the at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone
introductory text to paragraph (h) of this AD 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401;
it is determined that a diaphragm is not information on the availability of this email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com;
present: Before further flight, do a check of material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
the anti-ice pipe part number and re-identify (5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
You may view this referenced service
the wing anti-ice system ducting.
National Archives and Records information at the FAA, Transport
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions Administration (NARA). For information on Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
The following provisions also apply to this the availability of this material at NARA, call SW., Renton, WA. For information on
AD: 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// the availability of this material at the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
(AMOCs): The Manager, International locations.html. available on the Internet at http://
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Issued in Renton, Washington, on www.regulations.gov by searching for
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this September 7, 2017.
AD, if requested using the procedures found
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Jeffrey E. Duven, 0511.
39.19, send your request to your principal Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
Examining the AD Docket
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information [FR Doc. 2017–19766 Filed 9–21–17; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on
directly to the International Section, send it BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the Internet at http://
to the attention of the person identified in www.regulations.gov by searching for
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0511; or in person at the Docket
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight except Federal holidays. The AD docket
standards district office/certificate holding 14 CFR Part 39 contains this AD, the regulatory
district office. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0511; Product evaluation, any comments received, and
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Identifier 2016–NM–176–AD; Amendment other information. The street address for
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 39–19036; AD 2017–19–06] the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
actions from a manufacturer, the action must 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
be accomplished using a method approved RIN 2120–AA64
by the Manager, International Section,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Docket Operations, M–30, West
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Inc., Airplanes Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by AGENCY: Federal Aviation Washington, DC 20590.
the DOA, the approval must include the Administration (FAA), Department of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz
DOA-authorized signature. Transportation (DOT).
Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
(j) Related Information ACTION: Final rule. and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUMMARY: We are adopting a new New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
Emergency AD 2016–0130–E, dated July 5, Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–1A11 11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax
2016, for related information. This MCAI 516–794–5531.
(CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL–601
may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Variant), and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– 3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604 Variants)
Discussion
2017–0494. airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
(2) For more information about this AD, new life limitation that has been We issued a notice of proposed
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, introduced for the side brace fitting rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
International Section, Transport Standards shaft and side brace-to-airplane fitting part 39 by adding an AD that would
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., pin of the main landing gear (MLG). apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425– This AD requires revising the CL–600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12
227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. (CL–601 Variant), and CL–600–2B16
maintenance or inspection program.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference This AD also requires an inspection to (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604
(1) The Director of the Federal Register identify the serial number, to serialize, Variants) airplanes. The NPRM
approved the incorporation by reference and to record the accumulated life of the published in the Federal Register on
(IBR) of the service information listed in this side brace fitting shaft of the MLG. We June 7, 2017 (82 FR 26403) (‘‘the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR are issuing this AD to address the unsafe NPRM’’).
part 51. condition on these products. Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(2) You must use this service information (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
DATES: This AD is effective October 27,
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 2017. for Canada, has issued Canadian
(i) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin The Director of the Federal Register Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–17R2,
F900EX–464, dated June 20, 2016. approved the incorporation by reference dated June 29, 2016 (referred to after
(ii) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin of certain publications listed in this AD this as the Mandatory Continuing
F2000EX–393, dated June 20, 2016. as of October 27, 2017. Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the

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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 27, 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 44305
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 44305 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

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