83 FR 25417 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 106 (June 1, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 106 (June 1, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-11679 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 106 (Friday, June 1, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 25417-25419] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-11679] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0496; Product Identifier 2018-NM-031-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of metallic debris found in the wing slat piccolo tubes; investigation revealed that the debris originated from the flow guide of the ball joint of the wing anti-ice valve. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for metallic debris and damage of the flow guide of the ball joint of the wing anti-ice valve, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 16, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, 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 service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http:// [[Page 25418]] www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0496; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0496; Product Identifier 2018-NM-031-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM based on 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 NPRM. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0022, dated January 29, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states: Occurrences were reported on Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes, where metallic debris was found in slat piccolo tubes. The technical investigation revealed that debris originated from the flow guide of the ball joint located downstream of the wing anti-ice valve. It was also determined that small debris gathers at the end of the piccolo tube, but larger pieces of debris may stop before, in the distribution piping, restricting the airflow and potentially leading to undetected insufficient wing anti-ice capability. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to undetected significant ice accretion on the wing, possibly resulting in loss of control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin (SB) F2000EX-413 for Falcon 2000EX and SB F2000-441 for Falcon 2000, providing applicable instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive [detailed] inspections [for discrepancies including cracks and loss of material] of the affected ball joint and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable related investigative and corrective actions * * *. Related investigative actions include, for any loss of material, borescope inspections of anti-ice pipes for debris, nicks, and damage. Corrective actions include replacing any cracked or damaged ball joint, and removing debris from the flow guide. 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-2018-0496. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Dassault Aviation has issued Service Bulletins F2000-441, dated June 20, 2017; and F2000EX-413, dated July 10, 2017. This service information describes procedures for repetitive inspections for metallic debris and damage of the flow guide of the anti-ice ball joint of the wing. The service information also describes procedures for replacing the ball joint and pipe, and performing borescope inspections of damaged wing anti-ice pipes and removal of any debris from the flow guide. 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 Proposed 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 proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 348 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510........................... $0 $510 $177,480 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. 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 proposed 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 [[Page 25419]] 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2018-0496; Product Identifier 2018-NM-031-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 16, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers equipped with any anti-ice pipe having part number (P/N) F2MA724561A1 or P/N F2MA724561A2, except airplanes on which Dassault Modification (mod) M5000 or Dassault mod M5001 has been embodied in production. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of metallic debris found in the wing slat piccolo tubes; investigation revealed that the debris originated from the flow guide of the ball joint of the wing anti- ice valve. We are issuing this AD to address restricted airflow of the piccolo tubes, leading to insufficient wing anti-ice capability and significant undetected ice accretion on the wing, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Actions Within 25 months after the effective date of this AD: Perform a detailed inspection for discrepancies of the flow guide of the ball joint located downstream of the wing anti-ice valve, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F2000-441, dated June 20, 2017; or Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F2000EX-413, dated July 10, 2017; as applicable. Repeat the detailed inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 months. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (h) No Reporting Requirement Although the service information identified in paragraph (g) of this AD specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0022, dated January 29, 2018, 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-2018-0496. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May 22, 2018. James Cashdollar, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-11679 Filed 5-31-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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B672M1002202 or L672M2802205; or lateral Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
control lever assembly, P/N B670M1008101, 3.C(9)(a) through 3.C(9)(g) of BK117 ASB.
installed. (iii) Identify the modified lever assembly Federal Aviation Administration
by writing ‘‘MBB BK117C–2–67A–010’’ on
(b) Unsafe Condition
the lever with permanent marking pen and 14 CFR Part 39
This AD defines the unsafe condition as protect with a single layer of lacquer (CM 421
incorrectly installed flight control bearings. or equivalent). [Docket No. FAA–2018–0496; Product
This condition could cause the affected (iv) Apply corrosion preventive paste Identifier 2018–NM–031–AD]
control lever to shift and contact the (CM518 or equivalent) on the shank of the
helicopter structure, resulting in reduced RIN 2120–AA64
screws and install airworthy parts as
control of the helicopter.
depicted in Figure 5 of BK117 ASB. Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
(c) Comments Due Date Aviation Airplanes
(f) Affected ADs
We must receive comments by July 31,
2018. This AD replaces AD 2014–05–06, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Amendment 39–17779 (79 FR 13196, March Administration (FAA), DOT.
(d) Compliance 10, 2014).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
You are responsible for performing each (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
action required by this AD within the (NPRM).
(AMOCs)
specified compliance time unless it has
already been accomplished prior to that time. (1) The Manager, Safety Management SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(e) Required Actions may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000
(1) For Model EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, proposal to: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This
and T2+ helicopters: Within the next 100 Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, proposed AD was prompted by reports
hours time-in-service (TIS) or at the next Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 of metallic debris found in the wing slat
annual inspection, whichever occurs first, Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; piccolo tubes; investigation revealed
modify the left-hand (LH) and right-hand telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW- that the debris originated from the flow
(RH) guidance units and the cyclic shaft by FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
installing bushings and washers to prevent guide of the ball joint of the wing anti-
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 ice valve. This proposed AD would
shifting of the bearings in the axial direction CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
as follows: require repetitive inspections for
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
(i) Remove and disassemble the LH
you notify your principal inspector, or
metallic debris and damage of the flow
guidance unit and install a bushing, P/N guide of the ball joint of the wing anti-
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
L672M1012260, between the bearing block ice valve, and related investigative and
and the lever of the LH guidance unit as the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before corrective actions if necessary. We are
depicted in Detail A of Figure 5 of Eurocopter
operating any aircraft complying with this proposing this AD to address the unsafe
Alert Service Bulletin EC135–67A–019,
Revision 3, dated December 16, 2009 (EC135 AD through an AMOC. condition on these products.
ASB). (h) Additional Information DATES: We must receive comments on
(ii) For helicopters without a yaw brake, this proposed AD by July 16, 2018.
remove and disassemble the RH guidance (1) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service
Bulletin EC135–67A–019, Revision 4, dated ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
unit and install a bushing, P/N
L672M1012260, between the bearing block April 3, 2017, and Alert Service Bulletin using the procedures found in 14 CFR
and the lever as depicted in Detail B of MBB–BK117C–2–67A–010, Revision 4, dated 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Figure 5 of EC135 ASB. April 3, 2017, which are not incorporated by methods:
(iii) Remove and disassemble the cyclic reference, contain additional information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
shaft and install a washer, P/N about this AD. For service information http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
L671M10055260, between the bearing block identified in this AD, contact Airbus instructions for submitting comments.
and the lever as depicted in Detail C of Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Figure 6 of EC135 ASB. Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000 • Mail: U.S. Department of
(iv) Remove the collective control rod from or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
the bellcrank and install a washer, P/N http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/
L221M1042208, on each side of the collective 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You may
control rod and bellcrank as depicted in review service information at the FAA, Office
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Detail D of Figure 6 of EC135 ASB. of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, Washington, DC 20590.
(2) For Model MBB–BK 117C–2 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
helicopters: Within the next 100 hours TIS or Worth, TX 76177. address above between 9 a.m. and 5
at the next annual inspection, whichever (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in p.m., Monday through Friday, except
occurs first, modify the LH and RH guidance European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD Federal holidays.
units and the lateral control lever by No. 2010–0058R1, dated April 7, 2017. You For service information identified in
installing bushings and washers to prevent
may view the EASA AD on the internet at this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
shifting of the bearings in the axial direction
http://www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket. Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O.
as follows:
(i) Remove and disassemble the RH (i) Subject Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
guidance unit and install a bushing, P/N telephone 201–440–6700; internet
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
L672M1012260, between the lever and the
Code: 6710, Main Rotor Control. http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You
bracket as depicted in Detail B of Figure 4 of may view this service information at the
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Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin MBB Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 11, FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
BK117C–2–67A–010, Revision 3, dated 2018. South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
February 8, 2010 (BK117 ASB). Remove and Scott A. Horn,
disassemble the LH guidance unit and install information on the availability of this
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
a bushing, P/N L672M1012260, between the
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
lever and the bracket as depicted in Detail C Examining the AD Docket
Aircraft Certification Service.
of Figure 4 of BK117 ASB.
(ii) Remove the lateral control lever and [FR Doc. 2018–11447 Filed 5–31–18; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on
install new bushings in accordance with the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the internet at http://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Related Service Information Under 1
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Directive 2018–0022, dated January 29, CFR Part 51
0496; or in person at the Docket 2018 (referred to after this as the
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Dassault Aviation has issued Service
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Bulletins F2000–441, dated June 20,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket an unsafe condition for certain Dassault 2017; and F2000EX–413, dated July 10,
contains this NPRM, the regulatory Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and 2017. This service information describes
evaluation, any comments received, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI procedures for repetitive inspections for
other information. The street address for states: metallic debris and damage of the flow
the Docket Operations office (telephone Occurrences were reported on Falcon 2000 guide of the anti-ice ball joint of the
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES and Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes, where wing. The service information also
section. Comments will be available in metallic debris was found in slat piccolo describes procedures for replacing the
the AD docket shortly after receipt. tubes. The technical investigation revealed ball joint and pipe, and performing
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom that debris originated from the flow guide of borescope inspections of damaged wing
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, the ball joint located downstream of the wing anti-ice pipes and removal of any debris
International Section, Transport anti-ice valve. It was also determined that
small debris gathers at the end of the piccolo from the flow guide. These documents
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South tube, but larger pieces of debris may stop are distinct since they apply to different
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; before, in the distribution piping, restricting airplane models. This service
telephone and fax 206–231–3226. the airflow and potentially leading to information is reasonably available
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: undetected insufficient wing anti-ice because the interested parties have
capability. access to it through their normal course
Comments Invited This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to undetected
of business or by the means identified
We invite you to send any written
significant ice accretion on the wing, in the ADDRESSES section.
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to possibly resulting in loss of control of the
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
aeroplane.
an address listed under the ADDRESSES of This Proposed AD
To address this potential unsafe condition,
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin
2018–0496; Product Identifier 2018– (SB) F2000EX–413 for Falcon 2000EX and SB
This product has been approved by
NM–031–AD’’ at the beginning of your F2000–441 for Falcon 2000, providing the aviation authority of another
comments. We specifically invite applicable instructions. country, and is approved for operation
comments on the overall regulatory, For the reasons described above, this in the United States. Pursuant to our
economic, environmental, and energy [EASA] AD requires repetitive [detailed] bilateral agreement with the State of
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider inspections [for discrepancies including Design Authority, we have been notified
all comments received by the closing cracks and loss of material] of the affected
of the unsafe condition described in the
ball joint and, depending on findings,
date and may amend this NPRM based MCAI and service information
accomplishment of applicable related
on those comments. investigative and corrective actions * * *. referenced above. We are proposing this
We will post all comments we AD because we evaluated all pertinent
receive, without change, to http:// Related investigative actions include,
information and determined an unsafe
www.regulations.gov, including any for any loss of material, borescope
condition exists and is likely to exist or
personal information you provide. We inspections of anti-ice pipes for debris,
nicks, and damage. Corrective actions develop on other products of these same
will also post a report summarizing each type designs.
substantive verbal contact we receive include replacing any cracked or
about this NPRM. damaged ball joint, and removing debris Costs of Compliance
from the flow guide. You may examine
Discussion the MCAI in the AD docket on the We estimate that this proposed AD
The European Aviation Safety Agency internet at http://www.regulations.gov affects 348 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent by searching for and locating Docket No. estimate the following costs to comply
for the Member States of the European FAA–2018–0496. with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 .......................................................................................... $0 $510 $177,480
We have received no definitive data detail the scope of the Agency’s is within the scope of that authority
that would enable us to provide cost authority. because it addresses an unsafe condition
estimates for the on-condition actions We are issuing this rulemaking under that is likely to exist or develop on
specified in this proposed AD. the authority described in Subtitle VII, products identified in this rulemaking
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Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: action.
Authority for This Rulemaking
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that This proposed AD is issued in
Title 49 of the United States Code section, Congress charges the FAA with accordance with authority delegated by
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the Executive Director, Aircraft
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, air commerce by prescribing regulations Certification Service, as authorized by
section 106, describes the authority of for practices, methods, and procedures FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: the Administrator finds necessary for with that order, issuance of ADs is
Aviation Programs, describes in more safety in air commerce. This regulation normally a function of the Compliance
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and Airworthiness Division, but during pipe having part number (P/N) be accomplished using a method approved
this transition period, the Executive F2MA724561A1 or P/N F2MA724561A2, by the Manager, International Section,
Director has delegated the authority to except airplanes on which Dassault Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
Modification (mod) M5000 or Dassault mod European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
issue ADs applicable to transport Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
M5001 has been embodied in production.
category airplanes to the Director of the Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
System Oversight Division. (d) Subject the DOA, the approval must include the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of DOA-authorized signature.
Regulatory Findings America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection.
We determined that this proposed AD (j) Related Information
(e) Reason (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This This AD was prompted by reports of Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
metallic debris found in the wing slat piccolo 2018–0022, dated January 29, 2018, for
proposed AD would not have a
tubes; investigation revealed that the debris related information. This MCAI may be
substantial direct effect on the States, on originated from the flow guide of the ball found in the AD docket on the internet at
the relationship between the national joint of the wing anti-ice valve. We are http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
Government and the States, or on the issuing this AD to address restricted airflow and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0496.
distribution of power and of the piccolo tubes, leading to insufficient (2) For more information about this AD,
responsibilities among the various wing anti-ice capability and significant contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
levels of government. undetected ice accretion on the wing, which International Section, Transport Standards
For the reasons discussed above, I could result in loss of control of the airplane. Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
certify this proposed regulation: Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
(f) Compliance
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 231–3226.
Comply with this AD within the (3) For service information identified in
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; compliance times specified, unless already this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the done. Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (g) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective
Actions telephone 201–440–6700; internet http://
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
Alaska; and Within 25 months after the effective date service information at the FAA, Transport
4. Will not have a significant of this AD: Perform a detailed inspection for Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
economic impact, positive or negative, discrepancies of the flow guide of the ball Moines, WA. For information on the
joint located downstream of the wing anti-ice availability of this material at the FAA, call
on a substantial number of small entities valve, and do all applicable related
under the criteria of the Regulatory 206–231–3195.
investigative and corrective actions, in
Flexibility Act. accordance with the Accomplishment Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
Instructions of Dassault Aviation Service 22, 2018.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Bulletin F2000–441, dated June 20, 2017; or James Cashdollar,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F2000EX– Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
safety, Incorporation by reference, 413, dated July 10, 2017; as applicable. Aircraft Certification Service.
Safety. Repeat the detailed inspection thereafter at
[FR Doc. 2018–11679 Filed 5–31–18; 8:45 am]
intervals not to exceed 25 months. Do all
The Proposed Amendment applicable corrective actions before further BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Accordingly, under the authority flight.
delegated to me by the Administrator, (h) No Reporting Requirement DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Although the service information
39 as follows: identified in paragraph (g) of this AD Federal Aviation Administration
specifies to submit certain information to the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS manufacturer, this AD does not include that 14 CFR Part 39
DIRECTIVES requirement.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0494; Product
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (i) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2017–NM–182–AD]
continues to read as follows: The following provisions also apply to this
AD: RIN 2120–AA64
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE
§ 39.13 [Amended] Avions de Transport Régional
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Airplanes
the following new airworthiness AD, if requested using the procedures found
directive (AD): in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR AGENCY: Federal Aviation
39.19, send your request to your principal Administration (FAA), DOT.
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2018–
0496; Product Identifier 2018–NM–031– inspector or local Flight Standards District ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
AD. Office, as appropriate. If sending information (NPRM).
directly to the International Section, send it
(a) Comments Due Date to the attention of the person identified in SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
We must receive comments by July 16, paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006–07–
2018. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- 26, which applies to all ATR–GIE
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Avions de Transport Régional Model
(b) Affected ADs approved AMOC, notify your appropriate ATR42 airplanes. AD 2006–07–26
None. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
requires a one-time inspection to detect
inspector, the manager of the local flight
(c) Applicability standards district office/certificate holding discrepancies (e.g., cracking, loose/
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation district office. sheared fasteners, distortion) of the
Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any upper skin and rib feet of the outer wing
airplanes, certificated in any category, all requirement in this AD to obtain corrective boxes, and repair if necessary. Since we
serial numbers equipped with any anti-ice actions from a manufacturer, the action must issued AD 2006–07–26, we have
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 16, 2018. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 25417 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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