82 FR 55032 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 222 (November 20, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 222 (November 20, 2017)
| Page Range | 55032-55037 | |
| FR Document | 2017-24810 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 222 (Monday, November 20, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 55032-55037] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-24810] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1023; Product Identifier 2017-NM-144-AD; Amendment 39-19104; AD 2017-23-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-19-17, which applied to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2017-19-17 required revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include procedures to follow when an airplane is operating in icing conditions. AD 2017-19-17 also required a detailed inspection of the wing anti-ice system ducting for the presence of a diaphragm, and follow-on actions (replacement of ducting or re- identification of the ducting part marking). This new AD retains the actions required by AD 2017-19-17, and corrects the follow-on actions for certain airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that the follow-on actions specified in AD 2017-19-17 were incorrect for certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 1, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 27, 2017 (82 FR 44305, September 22, 2017). We must receive comments on this AD by January 2, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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-2017-1023. 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- 1023; 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: [[Page 55033]] Discussion We issued AD 2017-19-17, Amendment 39-19047 (82 FR 44305, September 22, 2017) (``AD 2017-19-17''), which applied to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2017-19-17 superseded AD 2016-17-02, Amendment 39-18615 (81 FR 55366, August 19, 2016). AD 2017-19-17 was prompted by a design review of in-production airplanes that identified a deficiency in certain wing anti-ice system ducting. AD 2017-19-17 required revision of the AFM to include procedures to follow when an airplane is operating in icing conditions, the detailed inspection of the wing anti-ice system ducting for the presence of a diaphragm, and replacement of ducting or re- identification of the ducting part marking. We issued AD 2017-19-17 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. Since we issued AD 2017-19-17, we found that the follow-on actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of AD 2017-19-17 are correct for Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. However, for Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, the follow-on actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of AD 2017-19-17 would be dependent on different conditions than those specified for Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. This AD corrects those actions for Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Emergency AD 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 on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 1023. 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. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date We determined that AD 2017-19-17 contains an error in the description of follow-on actions that could allow the identified unsafe condition to continue for Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD corrects the follow-on actions for the Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. No other changes have been made to AD 2017-19-17. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-1023; Product Identifier 2017-NM-144-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 52 airplanes of U.S. registry. The action required by AD 2017-19-17, and retained in this AD, takes about 5 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the action that is required by AD 2017-19-17 is $425 per product. This AD adds no new economic burden to AD 2017-19-17. We also 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 [[Page 55034]] for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2017-19-17, Amendment 39-19047 (82 FR 44305, September 22, 2017), and adding the following new AD: 2017-23-10 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19104; Docket No. FAA- 2017-1023; Product Identifier 2017-NM-144-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 1, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-19-17, Amendment 39-19047 (82 FR 44305, September 22, 2017) (``AD 2017-19-17''). (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 2017-19-17, 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, Amendment 39-18615 (81 FR 55366, August 19, 2016) (``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. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P [[Page 55035]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR20NO17.000 (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. [[Page 55036]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR20NO17.001 BILLING CODE 4910-13-C (h) Retained Inspection, Part Replacement, Part Re-identification, With Revised Affected Airplanes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2017-19-17, with revised affected airplanes. For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes: Within 9 months after October 27, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-19-17), do a detailed inspection of the wing anti- ice system ducting (anti-ice pipe) for the presence of a diaphragm, and do [[Page 55037]] 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. After the applicable actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD have been completed, the AFM revision required by 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) New Actions: Inspection, Part Replacement, Part Re-identification For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes: Within 9 months after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection of the wing anti-ice system ducting (anti-ice pipe) for the presence of a diaphragm, and do all applicable actions specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-393, dated June 20, 2016. After the applicable actions specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD have been completed, the AFM revision required by 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 (i) of this AD it is determined that a diaphragm is not present: Before further flight, replace the wing anti-ice system ducting. (2) If during the inspection required by the introductory text to paragraph (i) of this AD it is determined that a diaphragm is present: Before further flight, do a check of the anti-ice pipe part number and re-identify the wing anti-ice system ducting. (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 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-2017-1023. (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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on October 27, 2017 (82 FR 44305, September 22, 2017). (i) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F900EX-464, dated June 20, 2016. (ii) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F2000EX-393, dated June 20, 2016. (4) 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. (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 7, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-24810 Filed 11-17-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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of the local flight standards district office/ 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For as of October 27, 2017 (82 FR 44305,
certificate holding district office. information on the availability of this September 22, 2017).
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. We must receive comments on this
level of safety may be used for any repair, (7) You may view this service information AD by January 2, 2018.
modification, or alteration required by this that is incorporated by reference at the
AD if it is approved by the Boeing National Archives and Records ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Commercial Airplanes Organization Administration (NARA). For information on using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has the availability of this material at NARA, call 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// methods:
ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
approved, the repair method, modification locations.html. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the Issued in Renton, Washington, on October instructions for submitting comments.
approval must specifically refer to this AD. 20, 2017. • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (j)(2) Dionne Palermo, • Mail: U.S. Department of
of this AD: For service information that Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
contains steps that are labeled as Required Aircraft Certification Service. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
[FR Doc. 2017–23989 Filed 11–17–17; 8:45 am]
paragraphs (n)(4)(i) and (n)(4)(ii) of this AD Washington, DC 20590.
apply. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
identified in an RC step, must be done to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC Federal Aviation Administration Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
requirement is removed from that step or p.m., Monday through Friday, except
substep. An AMOC is required for any 14 CFR Part 39 Federal holidays.
deviations to RC steps, including substeps For service information identified in
and identified figures. [Docket No. FAA–2017–1023; Product this final rule, contact Dassault Falcon
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Identifier 2017–NM–144–AD; Amendment
deviated from using accepted methods in
Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O.
39–19104; AD 2017–23–10] Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining telephone 201–440–6700; Internet
RIN 2120–AA64
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You
including substeps and identified figures, can Airworthiness Directives; Dassault may view this referenced service
still be done as specified, and the airplane Aviation Airplanes information at the FAA, Transport
can be put back in an airworthy condition. Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
(o) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Administration (FAA), Department of the availability of this material at the
For more information about this AD,
contact Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Transportation (DOT). FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los ACTION: Final rule; request for available on the Internet at http://
Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount comments. www.regulations.gov by searching for
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
phone: 562–627–5239; fax: 562–627–5210; SUMMARY: We are superseding 1023.
email: chandraduth.ramdoss@faa.gov. Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–19–
17, which applied to certain Dassault Examining the AD Docket
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and You may examine the AD docket on
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2017– the Internet at http://
(IBR) of the service information listed in this 19–17 required revising the airplane www.regulations.gov by searching for
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR flight manual (AFM) to include and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
part 51. procedures to follow when an airplane 1023; or in person at the Docket
(2) You must use this service information is operating in icing conditions. AD Management Facility between 9 a.m.
as applicable to do the actions required by 2017–19–17 also required a detailed and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. inspection of the wing anti-ice system except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(3) The following service information was
ducting for the presence of a diaphragm, contains this AD, the regulatory
approved for IBR on December 26, 2017.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service and follow-on actions (replacement of evaluation, any comments received, and
Bulletin 757–57–0066, Revision 1, dated June ducting or re-identification of the other information. The street address for
7, 2016. ducting part marking). This new AD the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
(ii) Reserved. retains the actions required by AD 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
(4) The following service information was 2017–19–17, and corrects the follow-on U.S. Department of Transportation,
approved for IBR on May 5, 2005 (70 FR actions for certain airplanes. This AD Docket Operations, M–30, West
16403, March 31, 2005). was prompted by a determination that Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
the follow-on actions specified in AD 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
57A0063, dated June 26, 2003.
(ii) Reserved. 2017–19–17 were incorrect for certain Washington, DC 20590.
(5) For service information identified in airplanes. We are issuing this AD to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial address the unsafe condition on these Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data products. International Section, Transport
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
DATES: This AD is effective December 1,
2017. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. The Director of the Federal Register telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–
(6) You may view this service information approved the incorporation by reference 1149.
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, of certain publications listed in this AD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion combined operation of wing anti-ice and determined that notice and opportunity
engine anti-ice systems. The subsequent for public comment before issuing this
We issued AD 2017–19–17, investigation demonstrated that the wing
Amendment 39–19047 (82 FR 44305, AD are unnecessary and that good cause
anti-ice system performance for aeroplanes exists for making this amendment
September 22, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–19– equipped with ducting affected by the
17’’), which applied to certain Dassault manufacturing deficiency can be restored
effective in fewer than 30 days.
Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and increasing N1 value. In addition, Dassault Comments Invited
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2017– Aviation published Service Bulletin (SB)
F900EX–464 (for Falcon 900EX aeroplanes) This AD is a final rule that involves
19–17 superseded AD 2016–17–02, requirements affecting flight safety, and
Amendment 39–18615 (81 FR 55366, and SB F2000EX–393 (for Falcon 2000EX
aeroplanes), providing instructions for wing we did not precede it by notice and
August 19, 2016). AD 2017–19–17 was anti-ice system ducting inspection. opportunity for public comment. We
prompted by a design review of in- For the reasons described above, this invite you to send any written relevant
production airplanes that identified a [EASA] AD requires an AFM amendment and data, views, or arguments about this AD.
deficiency in certain wing anti-ice a one-time [detailed] inspection of the wing Send your comments to an address
system ducting. AD 2017–19–17 anti-ice system ducting [and, as applicable, a
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
required revision of the AFM to include check of the part number,] and, depending on
findings, re-identification or replacement of Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–1023;
procedures to follow when an airplane Product Identifier 2017–NM–144–AD’’
is operating in icing conditions, the the wing anti-ice system ducting.
at the beginning of your comments. We
detailed inspection of the wing anti-ice You may examine the MCAI on the specifically invite comments on the
system ducting for the presence of a Internet at http://www.regulations.gov overall regulatory, economic,
diaphragm, and replacement of ducting by searching for and locating Docket No. environmental, and energy aspects of
or re-identification of the ducting part FAA–2017–1023. this AD. We will consider all comments
marking. We issued AD 2017–19–17 to received by the closing date and may
detect and correct a deficiency in the Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51 amend this AD because of those
wing anti-ice system ducting, which comments.
could result in reduced performance of Dassault has issued Service Bulletin We will post all comments we
the wing anti-ice system with potential F900EX–464, dated June 20, 2016; and receive, without change, to http://
ice accretion and ingestion, and could Service Bulletin F2000EX–393, dated www.regulations.gov, including any
result in degraded engine power and June 20, 2016. This service information personal information you provide. We
degraded handling characteristics. describes procedures for an inspection will also post a report summarizing each
Since we issued AD 2017–19–17, we of the wing anti-ice system ducting and substantive verbal contact we receive
found that the follow-on actions re-identification or replacement of the about this AD.
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) wing anti-ice system ducting. These
of AD 2017–19–17 are correct for Model documents are distinct since they apply Costs of Compliance
FALCON 900EX airplanes. However, for to different airplane models. This We estimate that this AD affects 52
Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, the service information is reasonably airplanes of U.S. registry.
follow-on actions specified in available because the interested parties The action required by AD 2017–19–
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of AD 2017– have access to it through their normal 17, and retained in this AD, takes about
19–17 would be dependent on different course of business or by the means 5 work-hours per product, at an average
conditions than those specified for identified in the ADDRESSES section. labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based
Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. This on these figures, the estimated cost of
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
AD corrects those actions for Model the action that is required by AD 2017–
of This AD
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. 19–17 is $425 per product. This AD
The European Aviation Safety Agency This product has been approved by adds no new economic burden to AD
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent the aviation authority of another 2017–19–17.
for the Member States of the European country, and is approved for operation We also estimate that any necessary
Union, has issued EASA Emergency AD in the United States. Pursuant to our follow-on actions will take about 19
2016–0130–E, dated July 5, 2016 bilateral agreement with the State of work-hours and require parts costing
(referred to after this as the Mandatory Design Authority, we have been notified $24,000, for a cost of $25,615 per
Continuing Airworthiness Information, of the unsafe condition described in the product. We have no way of
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe MCAI and service information determining the number of aircraft that
condition for certain Dassault Aviation referenced above. We are issuing this might need these actions.
Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe Authority for This Rulemaking
2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states:
A design review of in production
condition exists and is likely to exist or Title 49 of the United States Code
aeroplanes identified a manufacturing develop on other products of these same specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
deficiency of some wing anti-ice system type designs. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
ducting. section 106, describes the authority of
FAA’s Justification and Determination
This condition, if not detected and the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
of the Effective Date
corrected, could lead to an undetected Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
reduced performance of the wing anti-ice We determined that AD 2017–19–17 detail the scope of the Agency’s
system, with potential ice accretion and contains an error in the description of authority.
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ingestion, possibly resulting in degraded follow-on actions that could allow the We are issuing this rulemaking under
engine power and degraded handling identified unsafe condition to continue the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
characteristics.
The Falcon 900EX EASY and Falcon * * *
for Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
[2000EX] Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFM) This AD corrects the follow-on actions General requirements.’’ Under that
contain a normal procedure 4–200–05A, for the Model FALCON 2000EX section, Congress charges the FAA with
‘‘Operations in Icing Conditions’’, addressing airplanes. No other changes have been promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
minimum fan speed rotation (N1) during made to AD 2017–19–17. Therefore, we air commerce by prescribing regulations
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for practices, methods, and procedures under the criteria of the Regulatory (2) Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes,
the Administrator finds necessary for Flexibility Act. S/Ns 263 through 305 inclusive, 307 through
safety in air commerce. This regulation 313 inclusive, 315, 320, and 701 through 734
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 inclusive.
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (d) Subject
that is likely to exist or develop on safety, Incorporation by reference,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
products identified in this rulemaking Safety.
America Code 30, Ice and rain protection.
action. Adoption of the Amendment
This AD is issued in accordance with (e) Reason
Accordingly, under the authority This AD was prompted by a design review
authority delegated by the Executive
delegated to me by the Administrator, of in-production airplanes that identified a
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as deficiency in certain wing anti-ice system
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
follows: ducting. We are issuing this AD to detect and
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the correct a deficiency in the wing anti-ice
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS system ducting, which could result in
Compliance and Airworthiness DIRECTIVES reduced performance of the wing anti-ice
Division, but during this transition system with potential ice accretion and
period, the Executive Director has ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 ingestion, and could result in degraded
delegated the authority to issue ADs continues to read as follows: engine power and degraded handling
applicable to transport category Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. characteristics.
airplanes to the Director of the System
Oversight Division. § 39.13 [Amended] (f) Compliance
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Comply with this AD within the
Regulatory Findings compliance times specified, unless already
removing airworthiness directive (AD)
We determined that this AD will not done.
2017–19–17, Amendment 39–19047 (82
have federalism implications under FR 44305, September 22, 2017), and (g) Retained Revision to the Airplane Flight
Executive Order 13132. This AD will adding the following new AD: Manual (AFM), With No Changes
not have a substantial direct effect on This paragraph restates the requirements of
2017–23–10 Dassault Aviation:
the States, on the relationship between paragraph (g) of AD 2017–19–17, with no
Amendment 39–19104; Docket No.
the national government and the States, FAA–2017–1023; Product Identifier changes.
or on the distribution of power and 2017–NM–144–AD. (1) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes on
responsibilities among the various which the actions specified in Dassault
levels of government. (a) Effective Date
Service Bulletin F900EX–464 have not been
For the reasons discussed above, I This AD is effective December 1, 2017. accomplished: Within 10 flight cycles after
certify that this AD: (b) Affected ADs September 6, 2016 (the effective date of AD
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2016–17–02, Amendment 39–18615 (81 FR
This AD replaces AD 2017–19–17, 55366, August 19, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–17–
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Amendment 39–19047 (82 FR 44305, 02’’)), revise Section 4–200–05A,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the September 22, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–19–17’’).
‘‘OPERATION IN ICING CONDITIONS,’’ of
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (c) Applicability the Model FALCON 900EX AFM to include
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); the information in figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1)
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation
airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and of this AD, and thereafter operate the
Alaska; and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. airplane accordingly. The AFM revision may
4. Will not have a significant (1) Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, serial be done by inserting a copy of this AD into
economic impact, positive or negative, numbers (S/Ns) 270 through 291 inclusive the AFM.
on a substantial number of small entities and 294. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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all applicable actions specified in paragraph Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, in accordance with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design Federal Aviation Administration
Service Bulletin F900EX–464, dated June 20, Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
2016. After the applicable actions specified the DOA, the approval must include the 14 CFR Part 39
in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD have
DOA-authorized signature.
been completed, the AFM revision required [Docket No. FAA–2017–0773; Product
by paragraph (g) of this AD may be removed (k) Related Information Identifier 2017–NM–067–AD; Amendment
from the AFM for that airplane. 39–19101; AD 2017–23–07]
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(1) If during the inspection required by the
introductory text to paragraph (h) of this AD Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA RIN 2120–AA64
it is determined that a diaphragm is present: Emergency AD 2016–0130–E, dated July 5,
Before further flight, replace the wing anti-ice 2016, for related information. This MCAI Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
system ducting. may be found in the AD docket on the Company Airplanes
(2) If during the inspection required by the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
introductory text to paragraph (h) of this AD
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
it is determined that a diaphragm is not Administration (FAA), DOT.
2017–1023.
present: Before further flight, do a check of (2) For more information about this AD, ACTION: Final rule.
the anti-ice pipe part number and re-identify contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
the wing anti-ice system ducting. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
(i) New Actions: Inspection, Part
Replacement, Part Re-identification Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200,
227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes: airplanes. This AD was prompted by
Within 9 months after the effective date of (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
this AD, do a detailed inspection of the wing
reports of cracks found in the lower
anti-ice system ducting (anti-ice pipe) for the (1) The Director of the Federal Register chord of the left wing rear spar. This AD
presence of a diaphragm, and do all approved the incorporation by reference requires repetitive inspections for
applicable actions specified in paragraph (IBR) of the service information listed in this cracking of the lower chord of the rear
(i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, in accordance with paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR spar and lower aft skin and applicable
the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault part 51. on-condition actions. We are issuing
Service Bulletin F2000EX–393, dated June (2) You must use this service information this AD to address the unsafe condition
20, 2016. After the applicable actions as applicable to do the actions required by on these products.
specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective December
AD have been completed, the AFM revision
required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be (3) The following service information was 26, 2017.
removed from the AFM for that airplane. approved for IBR on October 27, 2017 (82 FR The Director of the Federal Register
(1) If during the inspection required by the 44305, September 22, 2017). approved the incorporation by reference
introductory text to paragraph (i) of this AD (i) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin of a certain publication listed in this AD
it is determined that a diaphragm is not F900EX–464, dated June 20, 2016. as of December 26, 2017.
present: Before further flight, replace the (ii) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin
ADDRESSES: For service information
wing anti-ice system ducting. F2000EX–393, dated June 20, 2016.
(2) If during the inspection required by the identified in this final rule, contact
(4) For service information identified in
introductory text to paragraph (i) of this AD this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
it is determined that a diaphragm is present: Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
Before further flight, do a check of the anti-
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
ice pipe part number and re-identify the wing 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
anti-ice system ducting. telephone 562–797–1717; Internet
www.dassaultfalcon.com.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions (5) You may view this service information https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
The following provisions also apply to this at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, may view this service information at the
AD: 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance information on the availability of this Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(AMOCs): The Manager, International material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. information on the availability of this
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, (6) You may view this service information material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this that is incorporated by reference at the It is also available on the Internet at
AD, if requested using the procedures found http://www.regulations.gov by searching
National Archives and Records
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Administration (NARA). For information on
39.19, send your request to your principal 0773.
inspector or local Flight Standards District the availability of this material at NARA, call
Office, as appropriate. If sending information 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Examining the AD Docket
directly to the International Section, send it www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
to the attention of the person identified in locations.html. You may examine the AD docket on
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may the Internet at http://
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- www.regulations.gov by searching for
November 7, 2017.
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Dionne Palermo, 0773; or in person at the Docket
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
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inspector, the manager of the local flight Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
standards district office/certificate holding [FR Doc. 2017–24810 Filed 11–17–17; 8:45 am] except Federal holidays. The AD docket
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any BILLING CODE 4910–13–P contains this final rule, the regulatory
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective evaluation, any comments received, and
actions from a manufacturer, the action must other information. The address for the
be accomplished using a method approved Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
by the Manager, International Section, Docket Management Facility, U.S.
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective December 1, 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 55032 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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