83_FR_42975 83 FR 42810 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

83 FR 42810 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 165 (August 24, 2018)

Page Range42810-42812
FR Document2018-18148

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracked reinforcing straps (doublers) on the ailerons of airplanes equipped with blended winglets. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of the upper and lower reinforcing straps on the ailerons, and replacement if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 165 (Friday, August 24, 2018) 
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0760; Product Identifier 2018-NM-095-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, 
and FALCON 900EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of 
cracked reinforcing straps (doublers) on the ailerons of airplanes 
equipped with blended winglets. This proposed AD would require 
repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of the upper and lower 
reinforcing straps on the ailerons, and replacement 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 October 9, 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 Aviation 
Partners, Inc., 7299 Perimeter Road South, Seattle, WA 98108-3812; 
phone: 206-762-1171; email: mwilliams@winglets.com; internet: http://www.aviationpartners.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-
0760; 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: Michael Bumbaugh, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3522; email: 
Michael.Bumbaugh@faa.gov.

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-2018-0760; 
Product Identifier 2018-NM-095-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

    We have received a report indicating that cracked reinforcing 
straps (doublers) were found on the ailerons of Dassault Aviation 
airplanes equipped with blended winglets installed in accordance with 
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST02188SE or STC ST02241SE. This 
condition is the result of hydrogen embrittlement in the reinforcing 
strap manufacturing process. If not addressed, this condition could 
lead to fatigue cracking of the ailerons and subsequent loss of control 
of the airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9-
17-001, Revision B, dated December 20, 2017. This service information 
describes procedures for detailed inspections for any signs of cracking 
of the external upper and lower reinforcing straps on the left-hand 
(LH) and right-hand (RH) ailerons.
    We also reviewed Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin 
SBF9-17-002, Revision A, dated December 20, 2017. This service 
information describes procedures for replacing the external upper and 
lower reinforcing straps on the LH and RH ailerons.
    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

    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 in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified 
in the service information described previously, except as discussed 
under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service 
Information.''

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Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9-17-002, 
Revision A, dated December 20, 2017, specifies salvaging and returning 
a damaged strap to Aviation Partners, Inc. However, this proposed AD 
does not include that requirement.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 70 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                Cost on U.S.
            Action                  Labor cost          Parts cost      Cost per product          operators
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Repetitive inspections.......  1 work-hour x $85                 $0   $85 per inspection    $5,950 per
                                per hour = $85 per                     cycle.                inspection cycle
                                inspection cycle.
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                                      Estimated Costs for Optional Actions
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                  Action                                Labor cost                 Parts cost        product
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Replacement (4 doublers)..................  32 work-hours x $85 per hour =              $4,540           $7,260
                                             $2,720.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. 
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need 
these replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                  Action                                Labor cost                 Parts cost        product
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Replacement (per doubler).................  8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $680          $1,135           $1,815
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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 and associated appliances 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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2018-0760; Product Identifier 
2018-NM-095-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 9, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50, 
MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes equipped with blended 
winglets installed in accordance with the Supplemental Type 
Certificate (STC) specified in paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this 
AD, as applicable.
    (1) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: STC ST02241SE.

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    (2) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 and FALCON 900EX airplanes: STC 
ST02188SE.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Ailerons.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracked reinforcing straps 
(doublers) on the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) ailerons of 
airplanes equipped with blended winglets. We are issuing this AD to 
address cracking of aileron reinforcing straps, which could lead to 
fatigue cracking of the ailerons and subsequent 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 Action

    Within 8 months or 400 flight hours (FH), whichever occurs 
first, after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at 
intervals not to exceed 8 months or 400 FH, whichever occurs first: 
Do a detailed inspection for cracking of the upper and lower 
reinforcing straps of the LH and RH ailerons, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon 
Service Bulletin SBF9-17-001, Revision B, dated December 20, 2017. 
If any cracked aileron reinforcing strap is found, before further 
flight: Replace the reinforcing strap with a new part, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Aviation Partners, Inc., 
Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9-17-002, Revision A, dated December 20, 
2017.

(h) Terminating Action

    Replacement of any aileron reinforcing strap with a new part, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Aviation 
Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9-17-002, Revision A, 
dated December 20, 2017, constitutes terminating action for the 
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that 
part only.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for the inspections specified 
in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before 
the effective date of this AD using Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon 
Service Bulletin SBF9-17-001, dated March 3, 2017; or Aviation 
Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9-17-001, Revision A, 
dated April 4, 2017.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the replacement specified 
in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before the effective date of this AD using Aviation 
Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9-17-002, dated March 7, 
2017.

(j) No Reporting Requirement and no Parts Return

    (1) Although Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin 
SBF9-17-001, Revision B, dated December 20, 2017; and Aviation 
Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9-17-002, Revision A, 
dated December 20, 2017; specify to submit certain information to 
the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
    (2) Although Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin 
SBF9-17-002, Revision A, dated December 20, 2017, specifies 
salvaging and returning a damaged strap to Aviation Partners, Inc., 
this AD does not include that requirement.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO 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 
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the 
person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may be 
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
    (2) 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.

(l) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Michael 
Bumbaugh, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO 
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 
206-231-3522; email: Michael.Bumbaugh@faa.gov.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Aviation Partners, Inc., 7299 Perimeter Road South, Seattle, WA 
98108-3812; phone: 206-762-1171; email: mwilliams@winglets.com; 
internet: http://www.aviationpartners.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 August 16, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-18148 Filed 8-23-18; 8:45 am]
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42810 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 165 / Friday, August 24, 2018 / Proposed Rules removal of an outside director is sought DATES: We must receive comments on aspects of this NPRM. We will consider before the expiration of the outside this proposed AD by October 9, 2018. all comments received by the closing director’s term, the reason for removal ADDRESSES: You may send comments, date and may amend this NPRM must be documented. An institution’s using the procedures found in 14 CFR because of those comments. director removal procedures must allow 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We will post all comments we for removal of an outside director by a methods: receive, without change, to http:// majority vote of all voting stockholders • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any voting, in person or by proxy, or by a http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We two-thirds majority vote of the full instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each board of directors. The outside director • Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive subject to the removal action is • Mail: U.S. Department of about this NPRM. prohibited from voting in his or her own Transportation, Docket Operations, M– removal action. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, We have received a report indicating PART 619—DEFINITIONS Washington, DC 20590. that cracked reinforcing straps ■ 3. The authority citation for part 619 • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (doublers) were found on the ailerons of continues to read as follows: address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Dassault Aviation airplanes equipped p.m., Monday through Friday, except with blended winglets installed in Authority: Secs. 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, Federal holidays. 2.11, 2.12, 3.1, 3.2, 3.21, 4.9, 5.9, 5.17, 5.19, accordance with Supplemental Type 7.0, 7.1, 7.6, 7.8 and 7.12 of the Farm Credit For service information identified in Certificate (STC) ST02188SE or STC Act (12 U.S.C. 2012, 2013, 2015, 2072, 2073, this NPRM, contact Aviation Partners, ST02241SE. This condition is the result 2075, 2092, 2093, 2122, 2123, 2142, 2160, Inc., 7299 Perimeter Road South, of hydrogen embrittlement in the 2243, 2252, 2254, 2279a, 2279a–1, 2279b, Seattle, WA 98108–3812; phone: 206– reinforcing strap manufacturing process. 2279c–1, 2279f); sec. 514 of Pub. L. 102–552, 762–1171; email: mwilliams@ If not addressed, this condition could 106 Stat. 4102. winglets.com; internet: http:// lead to fatigue cracking of the ailerons www.aviationpartners.com. You may and subsequent loss of control of the § 619.9235 [Removed] view this service information at the airplane. ■ 4. Remove § 619.9235. FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Dated: August 21, 2018. South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Related Service Information Under 1 Dale L. Aultman, information on the availability of this CFR Part 51 Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. We reviewed Aviation Partners, Inc., [FR Doc. 2018–18312 Filed 8–23–18; 8:45 am] Examining the AD Docket Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–17–001, BILLING CODE 6705–01–P Revision B, dated December 20, 2017. You may examine the AD docket on This service information describes the internet at http:// procedures for detailed inspections for www.regulations.gov by searching for DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION any signs of cracking of the external and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– upper and lower reinforcing straps on 0760; or in person at Docket Operations Federal Aviation Administration the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday ailerons. through Friday, except Federal holidays. 14 CFR Part 39 The AD docket contains this NPRM, the We also reviewed Aviation Partners, regulatory evaluation, any comments Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–17– [Docket No. FAA–2018–0760; Product received, and other information. The 002, Revision A, dated December 20, Identifier 2018–NM–095–AD] street address for Docket Operations 2017. This service information describes RIN 2120–AA64 (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the procedures for replacing the external ADDRESSES section. Comments will be upper and lower reinforcing straps on Airworthiness Directives; Dassault available in the AD docket shortly after the LH and RH ailerons. Aviation Airplanes receipt. This service information is reasonably AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: available because the interested parties Administration (FAA), DOT. Michael Bumbaugh, Aerospace have access to it through their normal Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, course of business or by the means ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th identified in the ADDRESSES section. (NPRM). St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and FAA’s Determination SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new fax: 206–231–3522; email: airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Michael.Bumbaugh@faa.gov. We are proposing this AD because we Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: evaluated all the relevant information FALCON 50, MYSTERE–FALCON 900, and determined the unsafe condition and FALCON 900EX airplanes. This Comments Invited described previously is likely to exist or proposed AD was prompted by reports We invite you to send any written develop in other products of the same of cracked reinforcing straps (doublers) relevant data, views, or arguments about type design. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS on the ailerons of airplanes equipped this proposal. Send your comments to Proposed AD Requirements with blended winglets. This proposed an address listed under the ADDRESSES AD would require repetitive detailed section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– This proposed AD would require inspections for cracking of the upper 2018–0760; Product Identifier 2018– accomplishing the actions specified in and lower reinforcing straps on the NM–095–AD’’ at the beginning of your the service information described ailerons, and replacement if necessary. comments. We specifically invite previously, except as discussed under We are proposing this AD to address the comments on the overall regulatory, ‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD unsafe condition on these products. economic, environmental, and energy and the Service Information.’’ VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:05 Aug 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\24AUP1.SGM 24AUP1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 165 / Friday, August 24, 2018 / Proposed Rules 42811 Differences Between This Proposed AD salvaging and returning a damaged strap Costs of Compliance and the Service Information to Aviation Partners, Inc. However, this We estimate that this proposed AD Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service proposed AD does not include that affects 70 airplanes of U.S. registry. We Bulletin SBF9–17–002, Revision A, requirement. estimate the following costs to comply dated December 20, 2017, specifies with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Repetitive inspec- 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 $0 $85 per inspection cycle .............. $5,950 per inspection cycle tions. per inspection cycle. ESTIMATED COSTS FOR OPTIONAL ACTIONS Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product Replacement (4 doublers) ............................................ 32 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,720 ...................... $4,540 $7,260 We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of might need these replacements: ON-CONDITION COSTS Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product Replacement (per doubler) ........................................... 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ........................... $1,135 $1,815 Authority for This Rulemaking appliances to the Director of the System The Proposed Amendment Oversight Division. Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Regulatory Findings delegated to me by the Administrator, rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part section 106, describes the authority of We determined that this proposed AD 39 as follows: the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: would not have federalism implications Aviation Programs, describes in more under Executive Order 13132. This PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS detail the scope of the Agency’s proposed AD would not have a DIRECTIVES authority. substantial direct effect on the States, on We are issuing this rulemaking under the relationship between the national ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the authority described in Subtitle VII, Government and the States, or on the continues to read as follows: Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: distribution of power and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that responsibilities among the various section, Congress charges the FAA with levels of government. § 39.13 [Amended] promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in For the reasons discussed above, I ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding air commerce by prescribing regulations certify this proposed regulation: the following new airworthiness for practices, methods, and procedures directive (AD): the Administrator finds necessary for (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2018– safety in air commerce. This regulation 0760; Product Identifier 2018–NM–095– is within the scope of that authority (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under AD. because it addresses an unsafe condition the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (a) Comments Due Date that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking 1979), We must receive comments by October 9, action. 2018. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation This proposed AD is issued in in Alaska, and (b) Affected ADs accordance with authority delegated by None. the Executive Director, Aircraft (4) Will not have a significant Certification Service, as authorized by economic impact, positive or negative, (c) Applicability sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance on a substantial number of small entities This AD applies to Dassault Aviation with that order, issuance of ADs is under the criteria of the Regulatory Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50, MYSTERE– normally a function of the Compliance Flexibility Act. FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes equipped with blended winglets installed in and Airworthiness Division, but during List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 accordance with the Supplemental Type this transition period, the Executive Certificate (STC) specified in paragraph (c)(1) Director has delegated the authority to Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation or (c)(2) of this AD, as applicable. issue ADs applicable to transport safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50 category airplanes and associated Safety. airplanes: STC ST02241SE. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:08 Aug 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\24AUP1.SGM 24AUP1

42812 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 165 / Friday, August 24, 2018 / Proposed Rules (2) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 900 December 20, 2017; specify to submit certain SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new and FALCON 900EX airplanes: STC information to the manufacturer, this AD airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ST02188SE. does not include that requirement. Airbus SAS Model A330–200 series (2) Although Aviation Partners, Inc., (d) Subject Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–17–002, airplanes; Model A330–200 Freighter Air Transport Association (ATA) of Revision A, dated December 20, 2017, series airplanes; and Model A330–300 America Code 57, Ailerons. specifies salvaging and returning a damaged series airplanes. This proposed AD was strap to Aviation Partners, Inc., this AD does prompted by revisions to certain (e) Unsafe Condition not include that requirement. airworthiness limitation item (ALI) This AD was prompted by reports of documents, which specify more cracked reinforcing straps (doublers) on the (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) restrictive instructions and/or left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) ailerons airworthiness limitations. This of airplanes equipped with blended winglets. (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, We are issuing this AD to address cracking FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs proposed AD would require revising the of aileron reinforcing straps, which could for this AD, if requested using the procedures maintenance or inspection program, as lead to fatigue cracking of the ailerons and found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with applicable, to incorporate new or more subsequent loss of control of the airplane. 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your restrictive instructions and/or principal inspector or local Flight Standards airworthiness limitations. We are (f) Compliance District Office, as appropriate. If sending proposing this AD to address the unsafe Comply with this AD within the information directly to the manager of the condition on these products. compliance times specified, unless already certification office, send it to the attention of done. DATES: We must receive comments on the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- this proposed AD by October 9, 2018. (g) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective ADDRESSES: You may send comments, ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. Action (2) Before using any approved AMOC, using the procedures found in 14 CFR Within 8 months or 400 flight hours (FH), notify your appropriate principal inspector, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following whichever occurs first, after the effective date or lacking a principal inspector, the manager methods: of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to of the local flight standards district office/ • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to exceed 8 months or 400 FH, whichever certificate holding district office. occurs first: Do a detailed inspection for http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the cracking of the upper and lower reinforcing (l) Related Information instructions for submitting comments. straps of the LH and RH ailerons, in (1) For more information about this AD, • Fax: 202–493–2251. accordance with the Accomplishment contact Michael Bumbaugh, Aerospace • Mail: U.S. Department of Instructions of Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Service Bulletin SBF9–17–001, Revision B, ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room dated December 20, 2017. If any cracked Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231– W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, aileron reinforcing strap is found, before 3522; email: Michael.Bumbaugh@faa.gov. Washington, DC 20590. further flight: Replace the reinforcing strap (2) For service information identified in • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail with a new part, in accordance with the this AD, contact Aviation Partners, Inc., 7299 address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Accomplishment Instructions of Aviation Perimeter Road South, Seattle, WA 98108– p.m., Monday through Friday, except Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9– 3812; phone: 206–762–1171; email: 17–002, Revision A, dated December 20, mwilliams@winglets.com; internet: http:// Federal holidays. 2017. www.aviationpartners.com. You may view For service information identified in this service information at the FAA, this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, (h) Terminating Action Airworthiness Office—EAL, Rond-Point Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South Replacement of any aileron reinforcing 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac strap with a new part, in accordance with the on the availability of this material at the Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Accomplishment Instructions of Aviation FAA, call 206–231–3195. 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9– airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com; 17–002, Revision A, dated December 20, Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 16, 2018. internet http://www.airbus.com. You 2017, constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph Michael Kaszycki, may view this service information at the (g) of this AD for that part only. Acting Director, System Oversight Division, FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Aircraft Certification Service. South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For (i) Credit for Previous Actions information on the availability of this [FR Doc. 2018–18148 Filed 8–23–18; 8:45 am] (1) This paragraph provides credit for the material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P inspections specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before Examining the AD Docket the effective date of this AD using Aviation You may examine the AD docket on Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the internet at http:// 17–001, dated March 3, 2017; or Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9– Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 17–001, Revision A, dated April 4, 2017. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the 14 CFR Part 39 0759; or in person at Docket Operations replacement specified in paragraphs (g) and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday [Docket No. FAA–2018–0759; Product through Friday, except Federal holidays. (h) of this AD, if those actions were Identifier 2018–NM–055–AD] The AD docket contains this NPRM, the performed before the effective date of this AD using Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service RIN 2120–AA64 regulatory evaluation, any comments sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS Bulletin SBF9–17–002, dated March 7, 2017. received, and other information. The (j) No Reporting Requirement and no Parts Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS street address for Docket Operations Return Airplanes (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be (1) Although Aviation Partners, Inc., AGENCY: Federal Aviation Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–17–001, available in the AD docket shortly after Administration (FAA), DOT. Revision B, dated December 20, 2017; and receipt. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (NPRM). 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Document Created: 2018-08-24 04:13:37
Document Modified: 2018-08-24 04:13:37
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 9, 2018.
ContactMichael Bumbaugh, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3522; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 42810 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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