83 FR 48924 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 189 (September 28, 2018)

Page Range		48924-48926
FR Document		2018-20924
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0306; Product Identifier 2018-NM-039-AD; Amendment 
39-19426; AD 2018-19-25]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes. This AD was prompted by 
a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations 
are necessary. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection 
program, as applicable, to incorporate new maintenance requirements and 
airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 2, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 2, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0306.

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-
0306; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would

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apply to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2018 (83 FR 18749). The 
NPRM was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive 
airworthiness limitations are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require 
revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to 
incorporate new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations.
    We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced controllability of the 
airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2017-0236, dated November 30, 2017 (referred to after this as the 
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to 
correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    The airworthiness limitations for Dassault Falcon 2000 
aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and 
published in Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Airworthiness 
Limitations Section (ALS) 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 controllability of the airplane].
    EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2012-0156 [which corresponds to 
FAA AD 2014-03-12, Amendment 39-17749 (79 FR 11693, March 3, 2014) 
(``AD 2014-03-12'')], requiring the actions described in Dassault 
Falcon 2000 AMM Chapter 5-40 (DGT 113876) at Revision 17.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault published Revision 18 
of Dassault Falcon 2000 AMM Chapter 5-40 (DGT 113876), containing 
new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and introducing (among 
other changes) the Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2012-0156, which is superseded, and requires 
accomplishment of the actions specified in Dassault Falcon 2000 AMM 
Chapter 5-40 (DGT 113876) at Revision 18 * * * .

    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-
0306.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, 
except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor 
changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51

    Dassault Aviation has issued Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness 
Limitations, DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the 
Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual. This service information 
describes instructions applicable to airworthiness and safe life 
limitations. This service information is reasonably available because 
the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 195 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
    We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection 
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although this 
figure 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 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

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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):


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2018-19-25 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19426; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0306; Product Identifier 2018-NM-039-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 2, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952, 
December 21, 2010) (``AD 2010-26-05''); and AD 2014-03-12, Amendment 
39-17749 (79 FR 11693, March 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-03-12'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 
airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time limits/
maintenance checks.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by manufacturer revisions to the airplane 
maintenance manual (AMM) that introduce new or more restrictive 
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent reduced controllability 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 
information specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, 
DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 
2000 Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance times for doing the 
tasks are at the time specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness 
Limitations, DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the 
Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual, or within 90 days after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later; except as 
required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of this AD. The term 
``LDG'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in Chapter 
5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated 
November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual, means 
total airplane landings. The term ``FH'' in the ``First Inspection'' 
column of any table in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 
113876, Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 
2000 Maintenance Manual, means total flight hours. The term ``FC'' 
in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in Chapter 5-40, 
Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated November 
2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual, means total 
flight cycles.
    (1) For Task 30-11-09-350-801 identified in the service 
information specified in the introductory text of paragraph (g) of 
this AD, the initial compliance time is the later of the times 
specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) At the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs 
(g)(1)(i)(A) and (g)(1)(i)(B) of this AD.
    (A) Prior to the accumulation of 2,400 total flight hours or 
2,000 total flight cycles, whichever occurs first.
    (B) Within 2,400 flight hours or 2,000 flight cycles after April 
7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-03-12), whichever occurs 
first.
    (ii) Within 30 days after April 7, 2014 (the effective date of 
AD 2014-03-12).
    (2) For Task 52-20-00-610-801-01 identified in the service 
information specified in the introductory text of paragraph (g) of 
this AD, the initial compliance time is within 24 months after April 
7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-03-12).
    (3) The limited service life of part number F2MA721512100 is 
3,750 total flight cycles on the part or 6 years since the 
manufacturing date of the part, whichever occurs first.

(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., 
inspections), or intervals, may be used unless the actions, or 
intervals, are approved as an alternative method of compliance 
(AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph 
(j)(1) of this AD.

(i) Terminating Actions for Other ADs

    (1) Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all 
of the requirements of AD 2014-03-12.
    (2) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this 
AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2010-26-05 for 
all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes.

(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 2017-0236, dated November 30, 2017, 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-2018-0306.
    (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.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113876, 
Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000 
Maintenance Manual.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (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.
    (4) 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.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 14, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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respond to, nor shall a person be subject to information. This MCAI may be found in the ACTION: Final rule.
a penalty for failure to comply with a AD docket on the internet at http://
collection of information subject to the www.regulations.gov by searching for and SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0455. airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Act unless that collection of information (2) For more information about this AD, Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000
displays a current valid OMB Control contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
Number. The OMB Control Number for this International Section, Transport Standards
determination that new or more
information collection is 2120–0056. Public Branch, FAA; 2200 South 216th St., Des
reporting for this collection of information is Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– restrictive airworthiness limitations are
estimated to be approximately 1 hour per 231–3223. necessary. This AD requires revising the
response, including the time for reviewing (3) Service information identified in this maintenance or inspection program, as
instructions, completing and reviewing the AD that is not incorporated by reference is applicable, to incorporate new
collection of information. All responses to available at the addresses specified in maintenance requirements and
this collection of information are mandatory. paragraphs (s)(3) and (s)(4) of this AD. airworthiness limitations. We are
Comments concerning the accuracy of this issuing this AD to address the unsafe
(s) Material Incorporated by Reference
burden and suggestions for reducing the condition on these products.
burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC approved the incorporation by reference DATES: This AD is effective November 2,
20591, Attn: Information Collection (IBR) of the service information listed in this 2018.
Clearance Officer, AES–200. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR The Director of the Federal Register
part 51. approved the incorporation by reference
(q) Other FAA AD Provisions (2) You must use this service information of a certain publication listed in this AD
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance as applicable to do the actions required by as of November 2, 2018.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1071, ADDRESSES: For service information
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Revision 03, dated July 20, 2017. identified in this final rule, contact
AD, if requested using the procedures found (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1072, Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Revision 02, dated May 5, 2016. Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
39.19, send your request to your principal (3) For service information identified in Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–
inspector or local Flight Standards District this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness 440–6700; internet http://
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Office—EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
directly to the International Section, send it No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; view this service information at the
to the attention of the person identified in telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
paragraph (r)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
REQUESTS@faa.gov. (4) You may view this service information information on the availability of this
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For It is also available on the internet at
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager information on the availability of this http://www.regulations.gov by searching
of the local flight standards district office/ material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
certificate holding district office. (5) You may view this service information 0306.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD that is incorporated by reference at the
98–18–24 are approved as AMOCs for the National Archives and Records Examining the AD Docket
corresponding provisions of this AD. Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
You may examine the AD docket on
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// the internet at http://
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for
a manufacturer, the action must be locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
accomplished using a method approved by Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
0306; or in person at Docket Operations
the Manager, International Section, Transport September 13, 2018. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Airbus SAS’s EASA DOA. If approved by the Michael Kaszycki,
The AD docket contains this final rule,
DOA, the approval must include the DOA- Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
the regulatory evaluation, any
authorized signature.
comments received, and other
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except [FR Doc. 2018–20951 Filed 9–27–18; 8:45 am]
as required by paragraph (n) of this AD: If information. The address for Docket
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any service information contains procedures Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
or tests that are identified as RC, those U.S. Department of Transportation,
procedures and tests must be done to comply Docket Operations, M–30, West
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
not identified as RC are recommended. Those Federal Aviation Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
procedures and tests that are not identified Washington, DC 20590.
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
14 CFR Part 39 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0306; Product
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Identifier 2018–NM–039–AD; Amendment
International Section, Transport
the procedures and tests identified as RC can 39–19426; AD 2018–19–25] Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
be done and the airplane can be put back in 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or RIN 2120–AA64 telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES

changes to procedures or tests identified as
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
RC require approval of an AMOC.
Aviation Airplanes Discussion
(r) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing AGENCY: Federal Aviation We issued a notice of proposed
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Administration (FAA), Department of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
2017–0128, dated July 24, 2017, for related Transportation (DOT). part 39 by adding an AD that would

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apply to all Dassault Aviation Model Conclusion safety in air commerce. This regulation
FALCON 2000 airplanes. The NPRM We reviewed the relevant data and is within the scope of that authority
published in the Federal Register on determined that air safety and the because it addresses an unsafe condition
April 30, 2018 (83 FR 18749). The public interest require adopting this that is likely to exist or develop on
NPRM was prompted by a final rule as proposed, except for minor products identified in this rulemaking
determination that new or more editorial changes. We have determined action.
restrictive airworthiness limitations are that these minor changes: This AD is issued in accordance with
necessary. The NPRM proposed to • Are consistent with the intent that authority delegated by the Executive
require revising the maintenance or was proposed in the NPRM for Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
inspection program, as applicable, to addressing the unsafe condition; and as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
incorporate new maintenance • Do not add any additional burden In accordance with that order, issuance
requirements and airworthiness upon the public than was already of ADs is normally a function of the
limitations. proposed in the NPRM. Compliance and Airworthiness
We are issuing this AD to prevent Division, but during this transition
Related Service Information Under 1 period, the Executive Director has
reduced controllability of the airplane. CFR part 51
The European Aviation Safety Agency delegated the authority to issue ADs
Dassault Aviation has issued Chapter applicable to transport category
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT airplanes and associated appliances to
for the Member States of the European
113876, Revision 19, dated November the Director of the System Oversight
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0236,
2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Division.
dated November 30, 2017 (referred to
Maintenance Manual. This service
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Regulatory Findings
information describes instructions
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
applicable to airworthiness and safe life This AD will not have federalism
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
limitations. This service information is implications under Executive Order
for all Dassault Aviation Model
reasonably available because the 13132. This AD will not have a
FALCON 2000 airplanes. The MCAI
interested parties have access to it substantial direct effect on the States, on
states:
through their normal course of business the relationship between the national
The airworthiness limitations for Dassault or by the means identified in the government and the States, or on the
Falcon 2000 aeroplanes, which are approved ADDRESSES section. distribution of power and
by EASA, are currently defined and responsibilities among the various
published in Aircraft Maintenance Manual Costs of Compliance
(AMM) Airworthiness Limitations Section
levels of government.
We estimate that this AD affects 195 For the reasons discussed above, I
(ALS) Chapter 5–40. These instructions have
been identified as mandatory for continued
airplanes of U.S. registry. certify that this AD:
airworthiness.
We estimate the following costs to (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Failure to accomplish these instructions comply with this AD: action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., We have determined that revising the (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
reduced controllability of the airplane]. maintenance or inspection program the DOT Regulatory Policies and
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2012– takes an average of 90 work-hours per Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
0156 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014– operator, although this figure may vary 1979),
03–12, Amendment 39–17749 (79 FR 11693, from operator to operator. In the past, (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
March 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–03–12’’)], we have estimated that this action takes in Alaska, and
requiring the actions described in Dassault 1 work-hour per airplane. Since
Falcon 2000 AMM Chapter 5–40 (DGT
(4) Will not have a significant
operators incorporate maintenance or economic impact, positive or negative,
113876) at Revision 17.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault inspection program changes for their on a substantial number of small entities
published Revision 18 of Dassault Falcon affected fleet(s), we have determined under the criteria of the Regulatory
2000 AMM Chapter 5–40 (DGT 113876), that a per-operator estimate is more Flexibility Act.
containing new and/or more restrictive accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
maintenance tasks and introducing (among Therefore, we estimate the total cost per List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
other changes) the Corrosion Prevention and operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Control Programme. $85 per work-hour). safety, Incorporation by reference,
For the reason described above, this Safety.
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA Authority for This Rulemaking
AD 2012–0156, which is superseded, and Title 49 of the United States Code Adoption of the Amendment
requires accomplishment of the actions
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Accordingly, under the authority
specified in Dassault Falcon 2000 AMM
Chapter 5–40 (DGT 113876) at Revision 18 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, delegated to me by the Administrator,
* * *. section 106, describes the authority of the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: follows:
You may examine the MCAI in the Aviation Programs, describes in more
AD docket on the internet at http:// detail the scope of the Agency’s PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
www.regulations.gov by searching for authority. DIRECTIVES
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– We are issuing this rulemaking under
0306. the authority described in Subtitle VII, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: continues to read as follows:
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Comments
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
We gave the public the opportunity to section, Congress charges the FAA with
participate in developing this final rule. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in § 39.13 [Amended]
We received no comments on the NPRM air commerce by prescribing regulations ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
or on the determination of the cost to for practices, methods, and procedures the following new airworthiness
the public. the Administrator finds necessary for directive (AD):

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2018–19–25 Dassault Aviation: the initial compliance time is the later of the Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Amendment 39–19426; Docket No. times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
FAA–2018–0306; Product Identifier (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. the DOA, the approval must include the
2018–NM–039–AD. (i) At the earlier of the times specified in DOA-authorized signature.
paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(A) and (g)(1)(i)(B) of this
(a) Effective Date AD. (k) Related Information
This AD is effective November 2, 2018. (A) Prior to the accumulation of 2,400 total (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
flight hours or 2,000 total flight cycles,
(b) Affected ADs whichever occurs first. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
This AD affects AD 2010–26–05, (B) Within 2,400 flight hours or 2,000 flight 2017–0236, dated November 30, 2017, for
Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952, cycles after April 7, 2014 (the effective date related information. This MCAI may be
December 21, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–26–05’’); and of AD 2014–03–12), whichever occurs first. found in the AD docket on the internet at
AD 2014–03–12, Amendment 39–17749 (79 (ii) Within 30 days after April 7, 2014 (the http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
FR 11693, March 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–03– effective date of AD 2014–03–12). and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0306.
12’’). (2) For Task 52–20–00–610–801–01 (2) For more information about this AD,
identified in the service information contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
(c) Applicability
specified in the introductory text of International Section, Transport Standards
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation paragraph (g) of this AD, the initial
Model FALCON 2000 airplanes, certificated Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
compliance time is within 24 months after
in any category, all serial numbers. April 7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014– Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
03–12). 231–3226.
(d) Subject
(3) The limited service life of part number (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
Air Transport Association (ATA) of F2MA721512100 is 3,750 total flight cycles
America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance on the part or 6 years since the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
checks. manufacturing date of the part, whichever approved the incorporation by reference
(e) Reason occurs first. (IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
This AD was prompted by manufacturer (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
revisions to the airplane maintenance manual part 51.
After the maintenance or inspection (2) You must use this service information
(AMM) that introduce new or more program has been revised as required by
restrictive maintenance requirements and as applicable to do the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this actions (e.g., inspections), or intervals, may this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
AD to prevent reduced controllability of the be used unless the actions, or intervals, are (i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
airplane. approved as an alternative method of Limitations, DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated
(f) Compliance compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of Maintenance Manual.
Comply with this AD within the this AD. (ii) Reserved.
compliance times specified, unless already
done. (i) Terminating Actions for Other ADs (3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection (1) Accomplishing the actions required by
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
Program this AD terminates all of the requirements of
AD 2014–03–12. 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
Within 90 days after the effective date of (2) Accomplishing the actions required by telephone 201–440–6700; internet http://
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the www.dassaultfalcon.com.
program, as applicable, to incorporate the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2010– (4) You may view this service information
information specified in Chapter 5–40, 26–05 for all Dassault Aviation Model at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113876, FALCON 2000 airplanes. 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the
Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions information on the availability of this
The initial compliance times for doing the material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
The following provisions also apply to this
tasks are at the time specified in Chapter 5– (5) You may view this service information
AD:
40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113876, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance that is incorporated by reference at the
Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the (AMOCs): The Manager, International National Archives and Records
Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual, Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Administration (NARA). For information on
or within 90 days after the effective date of has the authority to approve AMOCs for this the availability of this material at NARA, call
this AD, whichever occurs later; except as AD, if requested using the procedures found 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
this AD. The term ‘‘LDG’’ in the ‘‘First 39.19, send your request to your principal locations.html.
Inspection’’ column of any table in Chapter inspector or local Flight Standards District
5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT Office, as appropriate. If sending information Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
113876, Revision 19, dated November 2017, directly to the International Section, send it September 14, 2018.
of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance to the attention of the person identified in John P. Piccola,
Manual, means total airplane landings. The paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
term ‘‘FH’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ column Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
of any table in Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Aircraft Certification Service.
Limitations, DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated approved AMOC, notify your appropriate [FR Doc. 2018–20924 Filed 9–27–18; 8:45 am]
November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000 principal inspector, or lacking a principal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Maintenance Manual, means total flight inspector, the manager of the local flight
hours. The term ‘‘FC’’ in the ‘‘First standards district office/certificate holding
Inspection’’ column of any table in Chapter district office.
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5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
113876, Revision 19, dated November 2017, requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance actions from a manufacturer, the action must
Manual, means total flight cycles. be accomplished using a method approved
(1) For Task 30–11–09–350–801 identified by the Manager, International Section,
in the service information specified in the Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
introductory text of paragraph (g) of this AD, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or

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Document Modified: 2018-09-28 01:22:54
Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective November 2, 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 48924
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 48924 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 189 (September 28, 2018)

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