82 FR 59957 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 241 (December 18, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 241 (December 18, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-26841 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 241 (Monday, December 18, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 59957-59960] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-26841] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0513; Product Identifier 2016-NM-152-AD; Amendment 39-19125; AD 2017-25-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a quality review of delivered airplanes, which identified a manufacturing deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-ice ``piccolo'' tubes. This AD requires inspecting each anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly of certain engine air inlets for discrepancies, and doing corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 22, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 22, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, 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-2017-0513. 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- 0513; 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 all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 31, 2017 (82 FR 24900) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a quality review of delivered airplanes, which identified a manufacturing deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-ice ``piccolo'' tubes. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting each anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly of certain engine air inlets for discrepancies, and doing corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of each anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly of certain engine air inlets; this condition could result in reduced performance of the engine anti-ice protection system, leading to ice accretion and ingestion into the engines, and possibly resulting in dual engine power loss and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0168, dated August 17, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states: A quality review of recently delivered aeroplanes identified a manufacturing deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-ice ``piccolo'' tubes. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to reduced performance of the engine anti-ice protection system, with consequent ice accretion and ingestion, possibly resulting in dual engine power loss and reduced control of an aeroplane. The subsequent investigation demonstrated that, for engines equipped with an air inlet affected by the manufacturing deficiency, operating an engine at or above the minimum N1 value applicable for combined wing and engine anti-ice operations provides efficient [[Page 59958]] engine anti-ice performance during stand-alone engine anti-ice operation. To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued EASA AD 2015-0101-E (later revised) to require amendment of the applicable Aeroplane Flight Manual (AFM) for aeroplanes having engine air inlets Part Number (P/N) 06ND71600-1 not marked NORDAM Rework Kit (or ``NRK'') on the associated data plate. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin (SB) F2000EX-384 (later revised), providing instructions for a one-time inspection and applicable corrective actions, to recover the full operational capability of the aeroplanes equipped with affected parts. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD supersedes EASA AD 2015-0102R1, retaining its requirements, [and] additionally requires a one-time inspection of each affected anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly and, depending on findings, accomplishment of the applicable corrective actions. This [EASA] AD also prohibits installation of an affected part on an aeroplane. The required actions include a detailed inspection and borescope inspection for discrepancies, which include determining if the opening diameter of the anti-ice tube assembly is incorrect or the perforation holes are blocked by residue. The corrective actions include repair or rework, if necessary. 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-2017-0513. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response. Request To Provide Credit for Accomplishing Previous Actions NetJets Aviation asked that we add Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384, dated January 27, 2016, as a method of compliance for accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD. NetJets Aviation stated that those actions are done as specified in Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384, Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016, which specifies that it does not apply to airplanes on which the actions in Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384, dated January 27, 2016, have been done. We agree with the commenter's request for the reason provided. We have added paragraph (i) to this AD (and redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly) to provide credit for the actions performed before the effective date of this AD using Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384, dated January 27, 2016. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the change described previously and 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. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384, Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016. This service information describes procedures for inspecting each anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly of each engine air inlet for discrepancies, and corrective actions. 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 181 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection........................ 5 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $425 $76,925 = $425. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary rework required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these corrective actions: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rework anti-ice tube assembly.............. 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170. $1,711 $1,881 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 59959]] delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-25-11 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19125; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0513; Product Identifier 2016-NM-152-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 22, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2015-13-08, Amendment 39-18195 (80 FR 37150, June 30, 2015) (``AD 2015-13-08''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a quality review of certain delivered airplanes, which identified a manufacturing deficiency of certain engine air inlet anti-ice ``piccolo'' tubes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of each anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly of certain engine air inlets; this condition could result in reduced performance of the engine anti-ice protection system, leading to ice accretion and ingestion into the engines, and possibly resulting in dual engine power loss and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection For airplanes other than those on which an engine air inlet having part number (P/N) 06ND71600-1, with a marking ``NTR-RKFAL97'' ``NTR-RKFAL98,'' ``F2000EX-384,'' or ``F2000EX-384-R1'' on the air inlet data plate has been incorporated on both engines: Within 1,300 flight hours or 26 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first; inspect each anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly of each engine air inlet for discrepancies (i.e., an incorrect opening diameter of the anti-ice tube assembly or perforation holes blocked by residue), and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384, Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016; except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (h) Service Information Exception Where Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384, Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016, specifies to contact Dassault for appropriate action: Before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384, dated January 27, 2016. (j) Terminating Action Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2015-13-08 for that airplane. (k) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, installation of an engine air inlet having part number (P/N) 06ND71600-1 on any airplane is allowed, provided the engine air inlet data plate shows the marking ``NTR-RKFAL97,'' ``NTR-RKFAL98,'' ``F2000EX-384,'' or ``F2000EX-384- R1.'' (l) 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(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. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0168, dated August 17, 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-2017-0513. (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. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. (n) 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 Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384, Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, 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 [[Page 59960]] 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 December 4, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-26841 Filed 12-15-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(incorporated by reference, see § 851.27); Docket Operations, M–30, West
(xxviii) BPVC.X–2015, Section X, Fiber— Federal Aviation Administration Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
(incorporated by reference, see § 851.27); 14 CFR Part 39 Washington, DC 20590.
(xxix) BPVC.XI–2015, Section XI, Rules for
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0513; Product FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant
Identifier 2016–NM–152–AD; Amendment Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Components (incorporated by reference, see 39–19125; AD 2017–25–11] International Section, Transport
§ 851.27);
RIN 2120–AA64 Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
(xxx) BPVC.XII–2015, Section XII, Rules for
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356;
Construction and Continued Service of
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–
Transport Tanks (incorporated by reference,
see § 851.27); Aviation Airplanes 1149.
(xxxi) BPVC.CC.BPV–2015, Code Cases, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Boilers and Pressure Vessels (incorporated by Administration (FAA), Department of Discussion
reference, see § 851.27); and Transportation (DOT).
(xxxii) BPVC.CC.NC–2015, Code Cases, We issued a notice of proposed
ACTION: Final rule. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Nuclear Components (incorporated by
reference, see § 851.27). part 39 by adding an AD that would
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(2) The applicable ASME B31 code for apply to all Dassault Aviation Model
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
pressure piping as indicated in this FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
paragraph; and or as indicated in paragraph published in the Federal Register on
2000EX airplanes. This AD was
(b)(3) of this section: May 31, 2017 (82 FR 24900) (‘‘the
prompted by a quality review of
(i) B31.1–2016, Power Piping (incorporated NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
delivered airplanes, which identified a
by reference, see § 851.27); a quality review of delivered airplanes,
manufacturing deficiency of some
(ii) B31.3–2014, Process Piping which identified a manufacturing
engine air inlet anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tubes.
(incorporated by reference, see § 851.27); deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-
This AD requires inspecting each anti-
(iii) B31.4–2016, Pipeline Transportation ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tubes. The NPRM
ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tube assembly of certain
Systems for Liquids and Slurries proposed to require inspecting each
engine air inlets for discrepancies, and
(incorporated by reference, see § 851.27); anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tube assembly of
(iv) B31.5–2016, Refrigeration Piping and
doing corrective actions if necessary.
certain engine air inlets for
Heat Transfer Components (incorporated by We are issuing this AD to address the
discrepancies, and doing corrective
reference, see § 851.27); unsafe condition on these products.
actions if necessary. We are issuing this
(v) B31.8–2016, Gas Transmission and DATES: This AD is effective January 22, AD to detect and correct discrepancies
Distribution Piping Systems (incorporated by 2018. of each anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tube assembly
reference, see § 851.27); The Director of the Federal Register of certain engine air inlets; this
(vi) B31.8S–2014, Managing System approved the incorporation by reference condition could result in reduced
Integrity of Gas Pipelines (incorporated by of a certain publication listed in this AD performance of the engine anti-ice
reference, see § 851.27); as of January 22, 2018. protection system, leading to ice
(vii) B31.9–2014, Building Services Piping ADDRESSES: For service information accretion and ingestion into the engines,
(incorporated by reference, see § 851.27); and identified in this final rule, contact and possibly resulting in dual engine
(viii) B31G–2012, Manual for Determining Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, power loss and consequent reduced
the Remaining Strength of Corroded South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone controllability of the airplane.
Pipelines (incorporated by reference, see 201–440–6700; internet http:// The European Aviation Safety Agency
§ 851.27). www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
* * * * * view this referenced service information for the Member States of the European
at the FAA, Transport Standards Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
6. Industrial Hygiene
Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, Directive 2016–0168, dated August 17,
* * * * * WA. For information on the availability 2016 (referred to after this as the
(f) Use of respiratory protection equipment of this material at the FAA, call 425– Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
tested under the DOE Respirator Acceptance 227–1221. It is also available on the Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Program for Supplied-Air Suits when the internet at http://www.regulations.gov an unsafe condition for all Dassault
National Institute for Occupational Safety by searching for and locating Docket No. Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX
and Health-approved respiratory protection FAA–2017–0513. airplanes. The MCAI states:
does not exist for DOE tasks that require such
equipment. For security operations military Examining the AD Docket A quality review of recently delivered
type masks for respiratory protection by aeroplanes identified a manufacturing
You may examine the AD docket on deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-ice
security personnel is acceptable. the internet at http:// ‘‘piccolo’’ tubes.
* * * * * www.regulations.gov by searching for This condition, if not detected and
[FR Doc. 2017–27190 Filed 12–15–17; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– corrected, could lead to reduced performance
0513; or in person at the Docket of the engine anti-ice protection system, with
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Management Facility between 9 a.m. consequent ice accretion and ingestion,
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and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, possibly resulting in dual engine power loss
except Federal holidays. The AD docket and reduced control of an aeroplane.
The subsequent investigation demonstrated
contains this AD, the regulatory that, for engines equipped with an air inlet
evaluation, any comments received, and affected by the manufacturing deficiency,
other information. The street address for operating an engine at or above the minimum
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– N1 value applicable for combined wing and
5527) is Docket Management Facility, engine anti-ice operations provides efficient
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engine anti-ice performance during stand- Comments determined that air safety and the
alone engine anti-ice operation. public interest require adopting this AD
To address this potential unsafe condition, We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The with the change described previously
EASA issued EASA AD 2015–0101–E (later and minor editorial changes. We have
revised) to require amendment of the following presents the comment
applicable Aeroplane Flight Manual (AFM) received on the NPRM and the FAA’s determined that these minor changes:
for aeroplanes having engine air inlets Part response. • Are consistent with the intent that
Number (P/N) 06ND71600–1 not marked was proposed in the NPRM for
NORDAM Rework Kit (or ‘‘NRK’’) on the Request To Provide Credit for
Accomplishing Previous Actions correcting the unsafe condition; and
associated data plate.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault • Do not add any additional burden
NetJets Aviation asked that we add
Aviation published Service Bulletin (SB) Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service upon the public than was already
F2000EX–384 (later revised), providing Bulletin F2000EX–384, dated January proposed in the NPRM.
instructions for a one-time inspection and We also determined that these
27, 2016, as a method of compliance for
applicable corrective actions, to recover the
accomplishing the actions specified in changes will not increase the economic
full operational capability of the aeroplanes
equipped with affected parts. paragraph (g) of the proposed AD. burden on any operator or increase the
For the reasons described above, this NetJets Aviation stated that those scope of this AD.
[EASA] AD supersedes EASA AD 2015– actions are done as specified in Dassault Related Service Information Under 1
0102R1, retaining its requirements, [and] Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin CFR Part 51
additionally requires a one-time inspection of F2000EX–384, Revision 1, dated March
each affected anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tube 1, 2016, which specifies that it does not We reviewed Dassault Falcon 2000EX
assembly and, depending on findings, apply to airplanes on which the actions Service Bulletin F2000EX–384, Revision
accomplishment of the applicable corrective in Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service
actions. This [EASA] AD also prohibits 1, dated March 1, 2016. This service
Bulletin F2000EX–384, dated January information describes procedures for
installation of an affected part on an
aeroplane. 27, 2016, have been done. inspecting each anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tube
We agree with the commenter’s assembly of each engine air inlet for
The required actions include a request for the reason provided. We discrepancies, and corrective actions.
detailed inspection and borescope have added paragraph (i) to this AD This service information is reasonably
inspection for discrepancies, which (and redesignated subsequent available because the interested parties
include determining if the opening paragraphs accordingly) to provide have access to it through their normal
diameter of the anti-ice tube assembly is credit for the actions performed before course of business or by the means
incorrect or the perforation holes are the effective date of this AD using identified in the ADDRESSES section.
blocked by residue. The corrective Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service
actions include repair or rework, if Bulletin F2000EX–384, dated January Costs of Compliance
necessary. You may examine the MCAI 27, 2016.
in the AD docket on the internet at We estimate that this AD affects 181
http://www.regulations.gov by searching Conclusion airplanes of U.S. registry.
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– We reviewed the relevant data, We estimate the following costs to
0513. considered the comment received, and comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts cost product U.S. operators
Inspection .......... 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ........................................................... $0 $425 $76,925
We estimate the following costs to do the results of the inspection. We have aircraft that might need these corrective
any necessary rework required based on no way of determining the number of actions:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Rework anti-ice tube assembly .................................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ........................... $1,711 $1,881
Authority for This Rulemaking Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: products identified in this rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code General requirements.’’ Under that action.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD is issued in accordance with
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in authority delegated by the Executive
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section 106, describes the authority of air commerce by prescribing regulations Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: for practices, methods, and procedures as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the Administrator finds necessary for In accordance with that order, issuance
detail the scope of the Agency’s safety in air commerce. This regulation of ADs is normally a function of the
authority. is within the scope of that authority Compliance and Airworthiness
We are issuing this rulemaking under because it addresses an unsafe condition Division, but during this transition
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, that is likely to exist or develop on period, the Executive Director has
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delegated the authority to issue ADs (d) Subject ‘‘NTR–RKFAL98,’’ ‘‘F2000EX–384,’’ or
applicable to transport category Air Transport Association (ATA) of ‘‘F2000EX–384–R1.’’
airplanes to the Director of the System America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions
Oversight Division. (e) Reason The following provisions also apply to this
Regulatory Findings AD:
This AD was prompted by a quality review
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
of certain delivered airplanes, which
We determined that this AD will not identified a manufacturing deficiency of
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
have federalism implications under Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
certain engine air inlet anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
Executive Order 13132. This AD will tubes. We are issuing this AD to detect and
not have a substantial direct effect on AD, if requested using the procedures found
correct discrepancies of each anti-ice in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
the States, on the relationship between ‘‘piccolo’’ tube assembly of certain engine air 39.19, send your request to your principal
the national government and the States, inlets; this condition could result in reduced inspector or local Flight Standards District
or on the distribution of power and performance of the engine anti-ice protection Office, as appropriate. If sending information
responsibilities among the various system, leading to ice accretion and ingestion directly to the certification office, send it to
levels of government. into the engines, and possibly resulting in the attention of the person identified in
dual engine power loss and consequent paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may
For the reasons discussed above, I reduced controllability of the airplane.
certify that this AD: be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
(f) Compliance REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Comply with this AD within the principal inspector, or lacking a principal
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the compliance times specified, unless already inspector, the manager of the local flight
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures done. standards district office/certificate holding
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (g) Inspection district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in For airplanes other than those on which an requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Alaska; and engine air inlet having part number (P/N) actions from a manufacturer, the action must
4. Will not have a significant 06ND71600–1, with a marking ‘‘NTR– be accomplished using a method approved
economic impact, positive or negative, RKFAL97’’ ‘‘NTR–RKFAL98,’’ ‘‘F2000EX– by the Manager, International Section,
384,’’ or ‘‘F2000EX–384–R1’’ on the air inlet Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
on a substantial number of small entities
data plate has been incorporated on both European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
under the criteria of the Regulatory engines: Within 1,300 flight hours or 26 Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Flexibility Act. months after the effective date of this AD, Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 whichever occurs first; inspect each anti-ice the DOA, the approval must include the
‘‘piccolo’’ tube assembly of each engine air DOA-authorized signature.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation inlet for discrepancies (i.e., an incorrect
safety, Incorporation by reference, opening diameter of the anti-ice tube (m) Related Information
Safety. assembly or perforation holes blocked by (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
residue), and do all applicable corrective Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
Adoption of the Amendment actions, in accordance with the 2016–0168, dated August 17, 2016, for
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault related information. This MCAI may be
Accordingly, under the authority Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX– found in the AD docket on the internet at
delegated to me by the Administrator, 384, Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016; except http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0513.
follows: all applicable corrective actions before (2) For more information about this AD,
further flight. contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS International Section, Transport Standards
(h) Service Information Exception Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW,
DIRECTIVES
Where Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Bulletin F2000EX–384, Revision 1, dated 227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
continues to read as follows: March 1, 2016, specifies to contact Dassault (3) Service information identified in this
for appropriate action: Before further flight, AD that is not incorporated by reference is
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. accomplish corrective actions in accordance available at the addresses specified in
with the procedures specified in paragraph paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
§ 39.13 [Amended] (l)(2) of this AD.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) The Director of the Federal Register
the following new airworthiness This paragraph provides credit for actions approved the incorporation by reference
directive (AD): required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those (IBR) of the service information listed in this
2017–25–11 Dassault Aviation: actions were performed before the effective paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Amendment 39–19125; Docket No. date of this AD using Dassault Falcon part 51.
FAA–2017–0513; Product Identifier 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX–384, dated (2) You must use this service information
2016–NM–152–AD. January 27, 2016. as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(a) Effective Date (j) Terminating Action (i) Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service
This AD is effective January 22, 2018. Accomplishment of the actions required by Bulletin F2000EX–384, Revision 1, dated
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all March 1, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs requirements of AD 2015–13–08 for that (ii) Reserved.
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This AD affects AD 2015–13–08, airplane. (3) For service information identified in
Amendment 39–18195 (80 FR 37150, June this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box
(k) Parts Installation Limitation 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
30, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–13–08’’).
As of the effective date of this AD, telephone 201–440–6700; internet http://
(c) Applicability installation of an engine air inlet having part www.dassaultfalcon.com.
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation number (P/N) 06ND71600–1 on any airplane (4) You may view this service information
Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, is allowed, provided the engine air inlet data at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
certificated in any category. plate shows the marking ‘‘NTR–RKFAL97,’’ 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
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information on the availability of this may view this referenced service Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0044,
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. information at the FAA, Transport dated March 9, 2017 (referred to after
(5) You may view this service information Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue this as the Mandatory Continuing
that is incorporated by reference at the SW, Renton, WA. For information on Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
the availability of this material at NARA, call FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also for all Airbus Model A330–200
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// available on the internet at http:// Freighter, –200 and –300 series
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for airplanes; and Airbus Model A340–200,
locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– –300, –500, and –600 series airplanes.
0627. The MCAI states:
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 4, 2017. Examining the AD Docket The Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer
Dionne Palermo, Actuator (THSA), as installed on A330 and
You may examine the AD docket on A340 aeroplanes, was initially designed to
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, the internet at http:// stall when engaging on the upper secondary
Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for load path (SLP) after primary load path (PLP)
[FR Doc. 2017–26841 Filed 12–15–17; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– failure. Such stall triggers system monitoring
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 0627; or in person at the Docket detection. New mission profile analysis
Management Facility between 9 a.m. revealed that in some cases, the THSA could
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, be operated while engaged on the upper SLP
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION without stalling [i.e., the THSA might not
except Federal holidays. The AD docket function as intended after failure of the
Federal Aviation Administration contains this AD, the regulatory primary load path]. The partial engagement
evaluation, any comments received, and of the SLP at upper attachment level does not
14 CFR Part 39 other information. The street address for trigger any indication to the flight crew.
the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647– This condition, if not detected and
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0627; Product 5527) is Docket Management Facility, corrected, could lead to THSA upper
Identifier 2017–NM–037–AD; Amendment U.S. Department of Transportation, attachment failure and consequent
39–19127; AD 2017–25–13] Docket Operations, M–30, West disconnection of the THSA from the
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, aeroplane structure, possibly resulting in loss
RIN 2120–AA64 of control of the aeroplane.
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, For the reasons described above, this
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Washington, DC 20590. [EASA] AD requires repetitive detailed
Airplanes FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [visual] inspections (DET) of the upper THSA
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, attachments parts and the PLP and SLP
AGENCY: Federal Aviation International Section, Transport fuselage attachment points, and, depending
Administration (FAA), Department of Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind on findings (which include, but are not
Transportation (DOT). Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; limited to, failure of the primary load path),
ACTION: Final rule. accomplishment of applicable [additional
telephone: 425–227–1138; fax: 425– inspections for discrepancies and] corrective
227–1149. action(s).
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The additional inspections include a
Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter, Discussion detailed visual inspection for
–200, and –300 series airplanes; and discrepancies of the upper attachment
Airbus Model A340–200, –300, –500, We issued a notice of proposed
fitting of the airplane and a detailed
and –600 series airplanes. This AD was rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
visual inspection for discrepancies of
prompted by a report that the trimmable part 39 by adding an AD that would
the removed THSA. Corrective actions
horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) apply to all Airbus Model A330–200
include repair and replacement of the
might not function as intended after Freighter, –200, and –300 series
THSA. You may examine the MCAI in
failure of the primary load path. This airplanes; and Airbus Model A340–200,
the AD docket on the internet at http://
AD requires repetitive detailed visual –300, –500, and –600 series airplanes.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
inspections for discrepancies of the The NPRM published in the Federal
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
THSA upper attachments and no-back Register on June 30, 2017 (82 FR 29795)
0627.
housing. We are issuing this AD to (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
address the unsafe condition on these prompted by a report that the THSA Comments
products. might not function as intended after We gave the public the opportunity to
failure of the primary load path. The participate in developing this AD. The
DATES: This AD is effective January 22, NPRM proposed to require repetitive following presents the comments
2018. detailed visual inspections for received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
The Director of the Federal Register discrepancies of the THSA upper response.
approved the incorporation by reference attachments and no-back housing. We
of certain publications listed in this AD are issuing this AD to detect and correct Support for the NPRM
as of January 22, 2018. discrepancies of the THSA upper The Air Line Pilots Association,
ADDRESSES: For service information attachments and no-back housing, International (ALPA), expressed its
identified in this final rule, contact which could lead to THSA upper support for the NPRM.
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Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— attachment failure and consequent
EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, disconnection of the THSA from the Request To Delay Publication of the
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; airplane structure, possibly resulting in Final Rule or Note Discrepancy in
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 loss of control of the airplane. Service Information
5 61 93 45 80; email: The European Aviation Safety Agency Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that
airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com; (EASA), which is the Technical Agent we delay publication of the final rule or
internet: http://www.airbus.com. You for the Member States of the European include information regarding a
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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 January 22, 2018. | |
| 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 59957 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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