83 FR 39628 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 155 (August 10, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 155 (August 10, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-16732 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 155 (Friday, August 10, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 39628-39630] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-16732] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0706; Product Identifier 2018-NM-086-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 FAN JET FALCON, and FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination of the need for a revision to the airplane airworthiness limitations to introduce changes to the maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 24, 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://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0706; or in person at Docket Operations 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 Docket Operations (phone: 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 St., 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-2018-0706; Product Identifier 2018-NM-086-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 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 NPRM. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0083, dated April 16, 2018 (referred to after [[Page 39629]] this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON and FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance instructions for the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter 5- 40. These instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition [among other things, fatigue cracking and damage in principal structural elements; such fatigue cracking and damage could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane]. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0021 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-26-07, Amendment 39-18058 (80 FR 2815, January 21, 2015) (``AD 2014-26-07'')] to require accomplishment of the maintenance tasks, and implementation of the airworthiness limitations, as specified in Dassault Fan Jet Falcon AMM chapter 5-40 Revision 15. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault issued Revision 17 of the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon AMM chapter 5-40, which introduces new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0021, which is superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in Revision 17 of the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon AMM chapter 5-40, (hereafter referred to as `the ALS' in this [EASA] AD). 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- 0706. Relationship Between Proposed AD and AD 2014-26-07 This NPRM does not propose to supersede AD 2014-26-07. Rather, we have determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address the changes in the MCAI. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements. Accomplishment of the proposed actions would then terminate all of the requirements of AD 2014-26-07. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Dassault has issued Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 131028, Revision 17, dated September 2017, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 Maintenance Manual. This service information includes life limits for certain components, including the engine front mounts and the legs of the nose landing gear and main landing gear. In addition, this service information describes maintenance tasks for, among other systems, the air conditioning system and the passenger/crew door warning system. 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 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 the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Proposed Requirements of This NPRM This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to include new airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements. This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance with Dassault maintenance documentation. However, this proposed AD does not include that requirement. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes are required by general airworthiness and operational regulations to perform maintenance using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We consider those methods to be adequate to address any corrective actions necessitated by the findings of ALS inspections required by this proposed AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 168 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per- operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour). 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 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. [[Page 39630]] 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-2018-0706; Product Identifier 2018-NM-086-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by September 24, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2014-26-07, Amendment 39-18058 (80 FR 2815, January 21, 2015) (``AD 2014-26-07''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, and FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers, except those on which the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon Supplemental Structural Inspection Program (Service Bulletin (SB) 730) has been embodied into the airplane's maintenance program. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits and Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination of the need for a revision to the airplane airworthiness limitations to introduce changes to the maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address, among other things, fatigue cracking and damage in principal structural elements; such fatigue cracking and damage could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the airworthiness limitations specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 131028, Revision 17, dated September 2017, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 Maintenance Manual (MM). The initial compliance time for accomplishing the actions is at the applicable time specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 131028, Revision 17, dated September 2017, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 MM; or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD; whichever occurs later. Where the threshold column in the table in paragraph B, Mandatory Maintenance Operations, of Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 131028, Revision 17, dated September 2017, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 MM specifies a compliance time in years, those compliance times are since the date of issuance of the original French or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness certificate or date of issuance of the original French or EASA export certificate of airworthiness. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions and intervals are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (i) Terminating Action for AD 2014-26-07 Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all of the requirements of AD 2014-26-07. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS. 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 AD 2018-0083, dated April 16, 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-2018-0706. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., 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 July 27, 2018. James Cashdollar, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-16732 Filed 8-9-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
Revision 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Within 90 days after the effective date of telephone 201–440–6700; internet http:// p.m., Monday through Friday, except
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
Federal holidays.
program, as applicable, to incorporate Falcon service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
For service information identified in
10 Maintenance Manual, Airworthiness this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Limitations, Chapter 5–40–00, Revision 13, Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O.
dated July 2017. The initial compliance time
for accomplishing the actions is at the 206–231–3195. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
applicable time specified in Falcon 10 Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
telephone 201–440–6700; internet
Maintenance Manual, Airworthiness 24, 2018. http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You
Limitations, Chapter 5–40–00, Revision 13, may view this service information at the
James Cashdollar,
dated July 2017; or within 90 days after the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
effective date of this AD; whichever occurs Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
later. Aircraft Certification Service.
information on the availability of this
[FR Doc. 2018–16498 Filed 8–9–18; 8:45 am]
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
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After the maintenance or inspection Examining the AD Docket
program has been revised as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative You may examine the AD docket on
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the internet at http://
used unless the actions or intervals are www.regulations.gov by searching for
approved as an alternative method of Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the 0706; or in person at Docket Operations
procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of 14 CFR Part 39 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
this AD. through Friday, except Federal holidays.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0706; Product
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2018–NM–086–AD] The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
The following provisions also apply to this RIN 2120–AA64
regulatory evaluation, any comments
AD: received, and other information. The
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Dassault street address for Docket Operations
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Aviation Airplanes (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AGENCY: Federal Aviation available in the AD docket shortly after
AD, if requested using the procedures found Administration (FAA), DOT.
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
receipt.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District (NPRM). Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new International Section, Transport
directly to the International Section, send it Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
to the attention of the person identified in airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may
FALCON, and FAN JET FALCON telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate proposed AD was prompted by a Comments Invited
principal inspector, or lacking a principal determination of the need for a revision
inspector, the manager of the local flight We invite you to send any written
to the airplane airworthiness limitations
standards district office/certificate holding relevant data, views, or arguments about
district office. to introduce changes to the maintenance
this proposal. Send your comments to
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirements and airworthiness
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective limitations. This proposed AD would
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
actions from a manufacturer, the action must require revising the maintenance or
2018–0706; Product Identifier 2018–
be accomplished using a method approved inspection program, as applicable, to
by the Manager, International Section, NM–086–AD’’ at the beginning of your
incorporate new airworthiness
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the comments. We specifically invite
limitations and maintenance
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or comments on the overall regulatory,
requirements. We are proposing this AD
Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design economic, environmental, and energy
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by to address the unsafe condition on these
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
the DOA, the approval must include the products.
all comments received by the closing
DOA-authorized signature. DATES: We must receive comments on date and may amend this NPRM
(j) Related Information
this proposed AD by September 24, because of those comments.
2018. We will post all comments we
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD ADDRESSES: You may send comments, receive, without change, to http://
2018–0078, dated April 9, 2018, for related using the procedures found in 14 CFR www.regulations.gov, including any
information. This MCAI may be found in the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following personal information you provide. We
AD docket on the internet at http:// methods: will also post a report summarizing each
www.regulations.gov by searching for and • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to substantive verbal contact we receive
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locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0642. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the about this NPRM.
(2) For more information about this AD,
instructions for submitting comments.
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
• Fax: 202–493–2251. Discussion
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
• Mail: U.S. Department of The European Aviation Safety Agency
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– Transportation, Docket Operations, M– (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
231–3226. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room for the Member States of the European
(3) For service information identified in W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0083,
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Washington, DC 20590. dated April 16, 2018 (referred to after
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this as the Mandatory Continuing certain components, including the general airworthiness and operational
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the engine front mounts and the legs of the regulations to perform maintenance
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition nose landing gear and main landing using methods that are acceptable to the
for certain Dassault Aviation Model gear. In addition, this service FAA. We consider those methods to be
FAN JET FALCON and FAN JET information describes maintenance adequate to address any corrective
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G tasks for, among other systems, the air actions necessitated by the findings of
airplanes. The MCAI states: conditioning system and the passenger/ ALS inspections required by this
The airworthiness limitations and crew door warning system. This service proposed AD.
certification maintenance instructions for the information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have Costs of Compliance
Dassault Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes, which
are approved by EASA, are currently defined access to it through their normal course We estimate that this proposed AD
and published in the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon of business or by the means identified affects 168 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter in the ADDRESSES section. estimate the following costs to comply
5–40. These instructions have been identified
FAA’s Determination with this proposed AD:
as mandatory for continued airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions We have determined that revising the
This product has been approved by maintenance or inspection program
could result in an unsafe condition [among
other things, fatigue cracking and damage in
the aviation authority of another takes an average of 90 work-hours per
principal structural elements; such fatigue country, and is approved for operation operator, although we recognize that
cracking and damage could result in reduced in the United States. Pursuant to our this number may vary from operator to
structural integrity of the airplane]. bilateral agreement with the State of operator. In the past, we have estimated
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014–0021 Design Authority, we have been notified
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2014–26–07,
that this action takes 1 work-hour per
of the unsafe condition described in the airplane. Since operators incorporate
Amendment 39–18058 (80 FR 2815, January MCAI and service information
21, 2015) (‘‘AD 2014–26–07’’)] to require maintenance or inspection program
accomplishment of the maintenance tasks,
referenced above. We are proposing this changes for their affected fleet(s), we
and implementation of the airworthiness AD because we evaluated all the have determined that a per-operator
limitations, as specified in Dassault Fan Jet relevant information and determined estimate is more accurate than a per-
Falcon AMM chapter 5–40 Revision 15. the unsafe condition described airplane estimate. Therefore, we
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault previously is likely to exist or develop estimate the total cost per operator to be
issued Revision 17 of the Dassault Fan Jet on other products of the same type
Falcon AMM chapter 5–40, which introduces $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-
design. hour).
new and more restrictive maintenance
requirements and/or airworthiness Proposed Requirements of This NPRM Authority for This Rulemaking
limitations.
For the reason described above, this
This proposed AD would require
revising the maintenance or inspection Title 49 of the United States Code
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
AD 2014–0021, which is superseded, and program, as applicable, to include new
airworthiness limitations and rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
requires accomplishment of the actions
specified in Revision 17 of the Dassault Fan maintenance requirements. section 106, describes the authority of
Jet Falcon AMM chapter 5–40, (hereafter This proposed AD would require the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
referred to as ‘the ALS’ in this [EASA] AD). revisions to certain operator Aviation Programs, describes in more
maintenance documents to include new detail the scope of the Agency’s
You may examine the MCAI in the
actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance authority.
AD docket on the internet at http://
with these actions is required by 14 CFR We are issuing this rulemaking under
www.regulations.gov by searching for
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been the authority described in Subtitle VII,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
previously modified, altered, or repaired Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
0706.
in the areas addressed by this proposed ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
Relationship Between Proposed AD and AD, the operator may not be able to section, Congress charges the FAA with
AD 2014–26–07 accomplish the actions described in the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
This NPRM does not propose to revisions. In this situation, to comply air commerce by prescribing regulations
supersede AD 2014–26–07. Rather, we with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator for practices, methods, and procedures
have determined that a stand-alone AD must request approval for an alternative the Administrator finds necessary for
would be more appropriate to address method of compliance according to safety in air commerce. This regulation
the changes in the MCAI. This proposed paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. is within the scope of that authority
AD would require revising the The request should include a because it addresses an unsafe condition
maintenance or inspection program, as description of changes to the required that is likely to exist or develop on
applicable, to incorporate new inspections that will ensure the products identified in this rulemaking
airworthiness limitations and continued operational safety of the action.
maintenance requirements. airplane. This proposed AD is issued in
Accomplishment of the proposed accordance with authority delegated by
Differences Between This Proposed AD the Executive Director, Aircraft
actions would then terminate all of the
and the MCAI Certification Service, as authorized by
requirements of AD 2014–26–07.
The MCAI specifies that if there are FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
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Related Service Information Under 1 findings from the airworthiness with that order, issuance of ADs is
CFR Part 51 limitations section (ALS) tasks, normally a function of the Compliance
Dassault has issued Chapter 5–40, corrective actions must be accomplished and Airworthiness Division, but during
Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 131028, in accordance with Dassault this transition period, the Executive
Revision 17, dated September 2017, of maintenance documentation. However, Director has delegated the authority to
the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 this proposed AD does not include that issue ADs applicable to transport
Maintenance Manual. This service requirement. Operators of U.S.- category airplanes to the Director of the
information includes life limits for registered airplanes are required by System Oversight Division.
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Regulatory Findings (d) Subject Office, as appropriate. If sending information
Air Transport Association (ATA) of directly to the International Section, send it
We determined that this proposed AD to the attention of the person identified in
would not have federalism implications America Code 05, Time Limits and
Maintenance Checks. paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
under Executive Order 13132. This be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
proposed AD would not have a (e) Reason REQUESTS. Before using any approved
substantial direct effect on the States, on This AD was prompted by a determination AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
the relationship between the national of the need for a revision to the airplane inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
airworthiness limitations to introduce the manager of the local flight standards
Government and the States, or on the district office/certificate holding district
distribution of power and changes to the maintenance requirements
and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing office.
responsibilities among the various (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
this AD to address, among other things,
levels of government. fatigue cracking and damage in principal requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
For the reasons discussed above, I structural elements; such fatigue cracking actions from a manufacturer, the action must
certify this proposed regulation: and damage could result in reduced be accomplished using a method approved
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory structural integrity of the airplane. by the Manager, International Section,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
(f) Compliance European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Comply with this AD within the Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); compliance times specified, unless already
done. the DOA, the approval must include the
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in DOA-authorized signature.
Alaska; and (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
4. Will not have a significant Program (k) Related Information
economic impact, positive or negative, Within 90 days after the effective date of (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
on a substantial number of small entities this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
under the criteria of the Regulatory program, as applicable, to incorporate the 2018–0083, dated April 16, 2018, for related
airworthiness limitations specified in information. This MCAI may be found in the
Flexibility Act. AD docket on the internet at http://
Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 DGT 131028, Revision 17, dated September www.regulations.gov by searching for and
2017, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0706.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (2) For more information about this AD,
Maintenance Manual (MM). The initial
safety, Incorporation by reference, compliance time for accomplishing the contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Safety. actions is at the applicable time specified in International Section, Transport Standards
Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
The Proposed Amendment Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
DGT 131028, Revision 17, dated September
Accordingly, under the authority 2017, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 231–3226.
delegated to me by the Administrator, MM; or within 90 days after the effective date (3) For service information identified in
of this AD; whichever occurs later. Where the this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
threshold column in the table in paragraph Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
39 as follows: 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
B, Mandatory Maintenance Operations, of
Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, telephone 201–440–6700; internet http://
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
DGT 131028, Revision 17, dated September
DIRECTIVES service information at the FAA, Transport
2017, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 MM
specifies a compliance time in years, those Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Moines, WA. For information on the
compliance times are since the date of
continues to read as follows: issuance of the original French or European availability of this material at the FAA, call
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) 206–231–3195.
airworthiness certificate or date of issuance Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
§ 39.13 [Amended] of the original French or EASA export 27, 2018.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding certificate of airworthiness. James Cashdollar,
the following new airworthiness (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
directive (AD): Aircraft Certification Service.
After accomplishing the revision required
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2018– by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative [FR Doc. 2018–16732 Filed 8–9–18; 8:45 am]
0706; Product Identifier 2018–NM–086– actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
AD. used unless the actions and intervals are
approved as an AMOC in accordance with
(a) Comments Due Date
the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
We must receive comments by September this AD.
24, 2018.
(i) Terminating Action for AD 2014–26–07 Federal Aviation Administration
(b) Affected ADs
Accomplishing the actions required by
This AD affects AD 2014–26–07, paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all of the 14 CFR Part 39
Amendment 39–18058 (80 FR 2815, January requirements of AD 2014–26–07. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0643; Product
21, 2015) (‘‘AD 2014–26–07’’).
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2018–NM–084–AD]
(c) Applicability The following provisions also apply to this RIN 2120–AA64
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation AD:
Model FAN JET FALCON, and FAN JET (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes, (AMOCs): The Manager, International Aviation Airplanes
certificated in any category, all serial Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
numbers, except those on which the Dassault has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Fan Jet Falcon Supplemental Structural AD, if requested using the procedures found Administration (FAA), DOT.
Inspection Program (Service Bulletin (SB) in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
730) has been embodied into the airplane’s 39.19, send your request to your principal (NPRM).
maintenance program. inspector or local Flight Standards District
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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 September 24, 2018. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 39628 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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