83 FR 39630 - 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 | 2018-16573 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 155 (Friday, August 10, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 39630-39633] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-16573] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0643; Product Identifier 2018-NM-084-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 39631]] SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and systems. 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; phone: 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- 0643; 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; phone 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-2018-0643; Product Identifier 2018-NM-084-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 2018-0101, dated May 3, 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 7X airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance instructions for Dassault Falcon 7X aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in Dassault Falcon 7X AMM [airplane maintenance manual], Chapter 5-40. These instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., reduced structural integrity and reduced control of these airplanes due to the failure of system components]. Previously, EASA issued AD 2015-0095 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2016-16-09, Amendment 39-18607 (81 FR 52752, August 10, 2016) (``AD 2016-16-09'')] to require accomplishment of the maintenance tasks, and implementation of the airworthiness limitations, as specified in Dassault Falcon 7X AMM, Chapter 5-40, at Revision 4. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault issued the ALS [airworthiness limitations section], 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 2015-0095, which is superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in the ALS. 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- 0643. This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with these actions and/or CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this 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 AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Relationship Between Proposed AD and AD 2016-16-09 This NPRM does not propose to supersede AD 2016-16-09. Rather, we have determined that a stand-alone AD is more appropriate to address the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and systems. Accomplishment of the proposed actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2016-16- 09. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Dassault Aviation has issued Chapter 5-40-00, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, Revision 5, dated September 1, 2016, of the Dassault Falcon 7X Maintenance Manual (MM). This service information introduces new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and systems. 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 [[Page 39632]] 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 incorporate new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and systems. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the ALS inspection tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance with Dassault Aviation 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. Airworthiness Limitations Based on Type Design The FAA recently became aware of an issue related to the applicability of ADs that require incorporation of an ALS revision into an operator's maintenance or inspection program. Typically, when these types of ADs are issued by civil aviation authorities of other countries, they apply to all airplanes covered under an identified type certificate (TC). The corresponding FAA AD typically retains applicability to all of those airplanes. In addition, U.S. operators must operate their airplanes in an airworthy condition, in accordance with 14 CFR 91.7(a). Included in this obligation is the requirement to perform any maintenance or inspections specified in the ALS, and in accordance with the ALS as specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and 91.403(c), unless an alternative has been approved by the FAA. When a type certificate is issued for a type design, the specific ALS, including revisions, is a part of that type design, as specified in 14 CFR 21.31(c). The sum effect of these operational and maintenance requirements is an obligation to comply with the ALS defined in the type design referenced in the manufacturer's conformity statement. This obligation may introduce a conflict with an AD that requires a specific ALS revision if new airplanes are delivered with a later revision as part of their type design. To address this conflict, the FAA has approved alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) that allow operators to incorporate the most recent ALS revision into their maintenance/inspection programs, in lieu of the ALS revision required by the AD. This eliminates the conflict and enables the operator to comply with both the AD and the type design. However, compliance with AMOCs is normally optional, and we recently became aware that some operators choose to retain the AD- mandated ALS revision in their fleet-wide maintenance/inspection programs, including those for new airplanes delivered with later ALS revisions, to help standardize the maintenance of the fleet. To ensure that operators comply with the applicable ALS revision for newly delivered airplanes containing a later revision than that specified in an AD, we plan to limit the applicability of ADs that mandate ALS revisions to those airplanes that are subject to an earlier revision of the ALS, either as part of the type design or as mandated by an earlier AD. This proposed AD therefore would apply to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness that was issued on or before the date of the ALS revision identified in this proposed AD. Operators of airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued after that date must comply with the airworthiness limitations specified as part of the approved type design and referenced on the type certificate data sheet. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 67 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. 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. [[Page 39633]] 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-2018-0643; Product Identifier 2018-NM-084-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by September 24, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2014-16-23, Amendment 39-17947 (79 FR 52545, September 4, 2014) (``AD 2014-16-23'') and AD 2016-16-09, Amendment 39-18607 (81 FR 52752, August 10, 2016) (``AD 2016-16-09''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before September 1, 2016. Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Model FALCON 7X airplanes with modifications M1000 and M1254 incorporated are commonly referred to as ``Model FALCON 8X'' airplanes as a marketing designation. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time limits/ maintenance checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity and reduced control of airplanes due to the failure of system components. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revise the Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the information specified in Chapter 5-40-00, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, Revision 5, dated September 1, 2016, of the Dassault Falcon 7X Maintenance Manual (MM). The initial compliance times for the tasks specified in Chapter 5-40-00, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, Revision 5, dated September 1, 2016, of the Dassault Falcon 7X MM are at the applicable compliance times specified in Chapter 5-40-00, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, Revision 5, dated September 1, 2016, of the Dassault Falcon 7X MM, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) Terminating Action for Other ADs (1) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (q) of AD 2014-16-23. (2) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2016-16-09. (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0101, dated May 3, 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-2018-0643. (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; phone 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; phone: 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 24, 2018. James Cashdollar, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-16573 Filed 8-9-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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
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This AD applies to Dassault Aviation AD:
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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).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; You may examine the MCAI in the
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain phone and fax: 206–231–3226. AD docket on the internet at http://
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X www.regulations.gov by searching for
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
airplanes. This proposed AD was and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
prompted by a determination that more Comments Invited 0643.
restrictive maintenance requirements This AD requires revisions to certain
and airworthiness limitations are We invite you to send any written operator maintenance documents to
necessary. This proposed AD would relevant data, views, or arguments about include new actions (e.g., inspections)
require revising the maintenance or this proposal. Send your comments to and/or Critical Design Configuration
inspection program, as applicable, to an address listed under the ADDRESSES Control Limitations (CDCCLs).
incorporate new and more restrictive section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Compliance with these actions and/or
maintenance requirements and 2018–0643; Product Identifier 2018– CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR
airworthiness limitations for airplane NM–084–AD’’ at the beginning of your 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
structures and systems. We are comments. We specifically invite previously modified, altered, or repaired
proposing this AD to address the unsafe comments on the overall regulatory, in the areas addressed by this AD, the
condition on these products. economic, environmental, and energy operator may not be able to accomplish
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider the actions described in the revisions. In
DATES: We must receive comments on
all comments received by the closing this situation, to comply with 14 CFR
this proposed AD by September 24, date and may amend this NPRM
2018. 91.403(c), the operator must request
because of those comments. approval for an alternative method of
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, We will post all comments we compliance according to paragraph (j)(1)
using the procedures found in 14 CFR receive, without change, to http:// of this AD. The request should include
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following www.regulations.gov, including any a description of changes to the required
methods: personal information you provide. We inspections that will ensure the
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to will also post a report summarizing each continued operational safety of the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the substantive verbal contact we receive airplane.
instructions for submitting comments. about this NPRM.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. Relationship Between Proposed AD and
• Mail: U.S. Department of Discussion AD 2016–16–09
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– This NPRM does not propose to
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent supersede AD 2016–16–09. Rather, we
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, have determined that a stand-alone AD
Washington, DC 20590. for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0101, is more appropriate to address the
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail changes in the MCAI. This NPRM
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 dated May 3, 2018 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing would require revising the maintenance
p.m., Monday through Friday, except or inspection program, as applicable, to
Federal holidays. Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition incorporate new and more restrictive
For service information identified in maintenance requirements and
this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet for certain Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 7X airplanes. The MCAI airworthiness limitations for airplane
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. structures and systems.
Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; states:
Accomplishment of the proposed
phone: 201–440–6700; internet: http:// The airworthiness limitations and actions would then terminate all
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may certification maintenance instructions for
Dassault Falcon 7X aeroplanes, which are
requirements of AD 2016–16–09.
view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 approved by EASA, are currently defined and Related Service Information Under 1
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For published in Dassault Falcon 7X AMM CFR Part 51
[airplane maintenance manual], Chapter 5–
information on the availability of this 40. These instructions have been identified Dassault Aviation has issued Chapter
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. as mandatory for continued airworthiness. 5–40–00, Airworthiness Limitations,
Examining the AD Docket Failure to accomplish these instructions DGT 107838, Revision 5, dated
could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., September 1, 2016, of the Dassault
You may examine the AD docket on reduced structural integrity and reduced Falcon 7X Maintenance Manual (MM).
the internet at http:// control of these airplanes due to the failure This service information introduces new
www.regulations.gov by searching for of system components]. and more restrictive maintenance
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Previously, EASA issued AD 2015–0095
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2016–16–09,
requirements and airworthiness
0643; or in person at Docket Operations limitations for airplane structures and
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Amendment 39–18607 (81 FR 52752, August
10, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–16–09’’)] to require systems. This service information is
through Friday, except Federal holidays. reasonably available because the
accomplishment of the maintenance tasks,
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the and implementation of the airworthiness interested parties have access to it
regulatory evaluation, any comments limitations, as specified in Dassault Falcon through their normal course of business
received, and other information. The 7X AMM, Chapter 5–40, at Revision 4. or by the means identified in the
street address for Docket Operations Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault ADDRESSES section.
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(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the issued the ALS [airworthiness limitations
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be section], which introduces new and more FAA’s Determination
available in the AD docket shortly after restrictive maintenance requirements and/or This product has been approved by
receipt. airworthiness limitations.
For the reason described above, this
the aviation authority of another
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA country, and is approved for operation
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, AD 2015–0095, which is superseded, and in the United States. Pursuant to our
International Section, Transport requires accomplishment of the actions bilateral agreement with the State of
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South specified in the ALS. Design Authority, we have been notified
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![Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 155 / Friday, August 10, 2018 / Proposed Rules 39633
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 program, as applicable, by incorporating the 2018–0101, dated May 3, 2018, for related
information specified in Chapter 5–40–00, information. This MCAI may be found in the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, AD docket on the internet at http://
safety, Incorporation by reference, Revision 5, dated September 1, 2016, of the www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Safety. Dassault Falcon 7X Maintenance Manual locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0643.
(MM). The initial compliance times for the (2) For more information about this AD,
The Proposed Amendment tasks specified in Chapter 5–40–00, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Accordingly, under the authority Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, International Section, Transport Standards
delegated to me by the Administrator, Revision 5, dated September 1, 2016, of the Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Dassault Falcon 7X MM are at the applicable Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–
39 as follows: compliance times specified in Chapter 5–40– 3226.
00, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, (3) For service information identified in
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Revision 5, dated September 1, 2016, of the this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Dassault Falcon 7X MM, or within 90 days Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
DIRECTIVES after the effective date of this AD, whichever 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; phone:
occurs later. 201–440–6700; internet: http://
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: (h) Terminating Action for Other ADs www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Transport
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) Accomplishing the actions required by Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the Moines, WA. For information on the
§ 39.13 [Amended] requirements of paragraph (q) of AD 2014– availability of this material at the FAA, call
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 16–23. 206–231–3195.
the following new airworthiness (2) Accomplishing the actions required by
directive (AD): paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
requirements of AD 2016–16–09. 24, 2018.
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2018–
0643; Product Identifier 2018–NM–084– (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and James Cashdollar,
AD. Critical Design Configuration Control Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Limitations (CDCCLs) Aircraft Certification Service.
(a) Comments Due Date
After the maintenance or inspection [FR Doc. 2018–16573 Filed 8–9–18; 8:45 am]
We must receive comments by September program, as applicable, has been revised as BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
24, 2018. required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
(b) Affected ADs alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
intervals, and CDCCLs may be used unless
This AD affects AD 2014–16–23, the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Amendment 39–17947 (79 FR 52545, approved as an alternative method of
September 4, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–23’’) and compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
Federal Aviation Administration
AD 2016–16–09, Amendment 39–18607 (81 procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
FR 52752, August 10, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–16– this AD. 14 CFR Part 39
09’’).
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
(c) Applicability [Docket No. FAA–2018–0639; Product
The following provisions also apply to this Identifier 2018–NM–058–AD]
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation AD:
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
any category, with an original certificate of (AMOCs): The Manager, International RIN 2120–AA64
airworthiness or original export certificate of Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
airworthiness issued on or before September has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
1, 2016. AD, if requested using the procedures found Airplanes
Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Model in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
FALCON 7X airplanes with modifications 39.19, send your request to your principal AGENCY: Federal Aviation
M1000 and M1254 incorporated are inspector or local Flight Standards District Administration (FAA), DOT.
commonly referred to as ‘‘Model FALCON Office, as appropriate. If sending information
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
8X’’ airplanes as a marketing designation. directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in (NPRM).
(d) Subject paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
checks. approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Airbus SAS Model A330–200 Freighter,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal A330–200, and A330–300 series
(e) Reason inspector, the manager of the local flight airplanes. This proposed AD was
This AD was prompted by a determination standards district office/certificate holding prompted by a revision of a certain
that more restrictive maintenance district office. airworthiness limitations item (ALI)
requirements and airworthiness limitations (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
document, which specifies new or more
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
prevent reduced structural integrity and actions from a manufacturer, the action must restrictive maintenance instructions and
reduced control of airplanes due to the be accomplished using a method approved airworthiness limitations, and a
failure of system components. by the Manager, International Section, determination that those maintenance
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the instructions and airworthiness
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
(f) Compliance European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or limitations are necessary. This proposed
Comply with this AD within the Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design AD would require revising the
compliance times specified, unless already Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by maintenance or inspection program, as
done. the DOA, the approval must include the applicable, to incorporate new or
DOA-authorized signature.
(g) Revise the Maintenance or Inspection revised maintenance instructions and
Program (k) Related Information airworthiness limitations. We are
Within 90 days after the effective date of (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing proposing this AD to address the unsafe
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD condition on these products.
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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; phone and fax: 206-231-3226. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 39630 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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