83 FR 49789 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 192 (October 3, 2018)

Page Range		49789-49791
FR Document		2018-21343
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new and more restrictive 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-2018-0394; Product Identifier 2018-NM-036-AD; Amendment 
39-19441; AD 2018-20-07]
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 MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance 
requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD 
requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, 
to incorporate new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and 
airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 7, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 7, 
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-
0394.

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-
0394; 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 apply to all Dassault Aviation Model 
MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register 
on May 11, 2018 (83 FR 21953). The NPRM was prompted by a determination 
that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness 
limitations are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require revising the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new 
and more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness 
limitations.
    We are issuing this AD to address reduced structural integrity 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 
Airworthiness Directive 2018-0026, dated January 30, 2018 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation 
Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    The airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance 
instructions for the Dassault Myst[egrave]re Falcon 50 aeroplanes, 
which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in 
the Dassault Myst[egrave]re Falcon 50 Aircraft Maintenance Manual 
(AMM) chapter 5-40. These instructions have been identified as 
mandatory for continued airworthiness.
    Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an 
unsafe condition [i.e, reduced structural integrity of the 
airplane].
    Consequently, EASA issued [EASA] AD 2016-0067 [which corresponds 
to FAA AD 2017-09-03, Amendment 39-18865 (82 FR 21467, May 9, 2017)] 
to require accomplishment of the maintenance tasks, and 
implementation of the airworthiness limitations, as specified in 
Dassault Myst[egrave]re Falcon 50 AMM chapter 5-40 Revision 23.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault issued Revision 24 of 
the Dassault Myst[egrave]re Falcon 50 AMM chapter 5-40, which 
introduces new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or

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airworthiness limitations. For the reason described above, this 
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2016-0067, which is 
superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in 
Revision 24 of the Dassault Myst[egrave]re Falcon 50 AMM chapter 5-
40 * * * .

    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-
0394.

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 113872, Revision 24, dated July 2017, of the Dassault 
Falcon 50/50EX 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 250 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):

2018-20-07 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19441; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0394; Product Identifier 2018-NM-036-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 7, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952, 
December 21, 2010) (``AD 2010-26-05''); AD 2012-02-18, Amendment 39-
16941 (77 FR 12175, February 29, 2012) (``AD 2012-02-18''); and AD 
2017-09-03, Amendment 39-18865 (82 FR 21467, May 9, 2017) (``AD 
2017-09-03'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 
airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial 
numbers.

(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 address reduced structural 
integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program

    Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the 
information specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, 
DGT 113872, Revision 24, dated July 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 50/
50EX Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance times for doing the 
tasks are at the time specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness 
Limitations, DGT 113872, Revision 24, dated July 2017, of the 
Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual, or within 90 days after 
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

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(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 paragraph (g) of this 
AD terminates all requirements of AD 2017-09-03.
    (2) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this 
AD terminates all requirements of AD 2010-26-05 and AD 2012-02-18 
for the Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes 
specified in those ADs.

(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 Airworthiness Directive 2018-0026, dated January 30, 
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-2018-0394.
    (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 113872, 
Revision 24, dated July 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 50/50EX 
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 21, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION U.S. Department of Transportation,
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Docket Operations, M–30, West
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Federal Aviation Administration Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
district office.
14 CFR Part 39 Washington, DC 20590.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [Docket No. FAA–2018–0394; Product FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Identifier 2018–NM–036–AD; Amendment Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must 39–19441; AD 2018–20–07] International Section, Transport
be accomplished using a method approved Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
by the Manager, International Section, RIN 2120–AA64
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited’s EASA Airworthiness Directives; Dassault telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval Aviation Airplanes SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Discussion
(m) Related Information Administration (FAA), Department of We issued a notice of proposed
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Transportation (DOT).
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
2017–0187, dated September 22, 2017, for ACTION: Final rule. part 39 by adding an AD that would
related information. This MCAI may be apply to all Dassault Aviation Model
found in the AD docket on the internet at
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. The
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for airworthiness directive (AD) for all NPRM published in the Federal
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0511. Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE- Register on May 11, 2018 (83 FR 21953).
(2) For more information about this AD, FALCON 50 airplanes. This AD was The NPRM was prompted by a
contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace prompted by a determination that more
Engineer, International Section, Transport
determination that more restrictive
restrictive maintenance requirements maintenance requirements and
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th and airworthiness limitations are
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and airworthiness limitations are necessary.
fax 206–231–3228.
necessary. This AD requires revising the The NPRM proposed to require revising
maintenance or inspection program, as the maintenance or inspection program,
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference applicable, to incorporate new and more as applicable, to incorporate new and
(1) The Director of the Federal Register restrictive maintenance requirements more restrictive maintenance
approved the incorporation by reference and airworthiness limitations. We are
(IBR) of the service information listed in this requirements and airworthiness
issuing this AD to address the unsafe limitations.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR condition on these products.
part 51. We are issuing this AD to address
(2) You must use this service information DATES: This AD is effective November 7, reduced structural integrity of the
as applicable to do the actions required by 2018. airplane.
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register The European Aviation Safety Agency
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert approved the incorporation by reference (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Service Bulletin J41–A53–058, dated of a certain publication listed in this AD
December 6, 2016.
for the Member States of the European
as of November 7, 2018. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
(ii) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Service Bulletin J41–51–001, Revision 4, ADDRESSES: For service information Directive 2018–0026, dated January 30,
dated July 11, 2017. identified in this final rule, contact 2018 (referred to after this as the
(3) For service information identified in Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Limited, Customer Information Department, Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– an unsafe condition for all Dassault
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire,
KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
440–6700; internet http:// Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292 www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may airplanes. The MCAI states:
675704; email RApublications@ view this service information at the The airworthiness limitations and
baesystems.com; internet http:// FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 certification maintenance instructions for the
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Dassault Mystère Falcon 50 aeroplanes,
RegionalAircraft/index.htm. information on the availability of this which are approved by EASA, are currently
(4) You may view this service information material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. defined and published in the Dassault
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, It is also available on the internet at Mystère Falcon 50 Aircraft Maintenance
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Manual (AMM) chapter 5–40. These
information on the availability of this
http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– instructions have been identified as
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. mandatory for continued airworthiness.
(5) You may view this service information 0394. Failure to accomplish these instructions
that is incorporated by reference at the Examining the AD Docket could result in an unsafe condition [i.e,
National Archives and Records reduced structural integrity of the airplane].
Administration (NARA). For information on You may examine the AD docket on Consequently, EASA issued [EASA] AD
the availability of this material at NARA, call the internet at http:// 2016–0067 [which corresponds to FAA AD
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for 2017–09–03, Amendment 39–18865 (82 FR
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 21467, May 9, 2017)] to require
locations.html. accomplishment of the maintenance tasks,
0394; or in person at Docket Operations
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday and implementation of the airworthiness
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September 14, 2018. through Friday, except Federal holidays. limitations, as specified in Dassault Mystère
John P. Piccola, Falcon 50 AMM chapter 5–40 Revision 23.
The AD docket contains this final rule, Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, the regulatory evaluation, any issued Revision 24 of the Dassault Mystère
Aircraft Certification Service. comments received, and other Falcon 50 AMM chapter 5–40, which
[FR Doc. 2018–21344 Filed 10–2–18; 8:45 am] information. The address for Docket introduces new and more restrictive
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airworthiness limitations. For the reason Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment
described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2016–0067, which Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority
is superseded, and requires accomplishment specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator,
of the actions specified in Revision 24 of the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Dassault Mystère Falcon 50 AMM chapter 5– section 106, describes the authority of follows:
40 * * * . the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
You may examine the MCAI in the Aviation Programs, describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
AD docket on the internet at http:// detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES
www.regulations.gov by searching for authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– continues to read as follows:
0394. the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Comments ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
§ 39.13 [Amended]
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 ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
We received no comments on the NPRM air commerce by prescribing regulations the following new airworthiness
or on the determination of the cost to for practices, methods, and procedures directive (AD):
the public. the Administrator finds necessary for 2018–20–07 Dassault Aviation:
safety in air commerce. This regulation Amendment 39–19441; Docket No.
Conclusion is within the scope of that authority FAA–2018–0394; Product Identifier
We reviewed the relevant data and because it addresses an unsafe condition 2018–NM–036–AD.
determined that air safety and the that is likely to exist or develop on (a) Effective Date
public interest require adopting this products identified in this rulemaking This AD is effective November 7, 2018.
final rule as proposed, except for minor action.
editorial changes. We have determined This AD is issued in accordance with (b) Affected ADs
that these minor changes: authority delegated by the Executive This AD affects AD 2010–26–05,
• Are consistent with the intent that Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952,
was proposed in the NPRM for as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. December 21, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–26–05’’); AD
addressing the unsafe condition; and In accordance with that order, issuance 2012–02–18, Amendment 39–16941 (77 FR
• Do not add any additional burden of ADs is normally a function of the 12175, February 29, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–02–
upon the public than was already 18’’); and AD 2017–09–03, Amendment 39–
Compliance and Airworthiness 18865 (82 FR 21467, May 9, 2017) (‘‘AD
proposed in the NPRM. Division, but during this transition 2017–09–03’’).
Related Service Information Under 1 period, the Executive Director has
(c) Applicability
CFR Part 51 delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Dassault Aviation has issued Chapter airplanes and associated appliances to Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes,
5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT the Director of the System Oversight
certificated in any category, all manufacturer
113872, Revision 24, dated July 2017, of serial numbers.
Division.
the Dassault Falcon 50/50EX (d) Subject
Maintenance Manual. This service Regulatory Findings
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
information describes instructions This AD will not have federalism America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance
applicable to airworthiness and safe life implications under Executive Order checks.
limitations. This service information is 13132. This AD will not have a (e) Reason
reasonably available because the substantial direct effect on the States, on
interested parties have access to it This AD was prompted by a determination
the relationship between the national that more restrictive maintenance
through their normal course of business government and the States, or on the requirements and airworthiness limitations
or by the means identified in the distribution of power and are necessary. We are issuing this AD to
ADDRESSES section. responsibilities among the various address reduced structural integrity of the
Costs of Compliance levels of government. airplane.
For the reasons discussed above, I
We estimate that this AD affects 250 (f) Compliance
certify that this AD:
airplanes of U.S. registry. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Comply with this AD within the
We estimate the following costs to action’’ under Executive Order 12866, compliance times specified, unless already
comply with this AD: done.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
We have determined that revising the the DOT Regulatory Policies and (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
maintenance or inspection program Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Program
takes an average of 90 work-hours per 1979), Within 90 days after the effective date of
operator, although this figure may vary (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
from operator to operator. In the past, in Alaska, and program, as applicable, to incorporate the
we have estimated that this action takes (4) Will not have a significant information specified in Chapter 5–40,
1 work-hour per airplane. Since economic impact, positive or negative, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113872,
operators incorporate maintenance or on a substantial number of small entities Revision 24, dated July 2017, of the Dassault
inspection program changes for their Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual. The
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under the criteria of the Regulatory
affected fleet(s), we have determined initial compliance times for doing the tasks
Flexibility Act. are at the time specified in Chapter 5–40,
that a per-operator estimate is more Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113872,
accurate than a per-airplane estimate. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Revision 24, dated July 2017, of the Dassault
Therefore, we estimate the total cost per Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual, or
operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × safety, Incorporation by reference, within 90 days after the effective date of this
$85 per work-hour). Safety. AD, whichever occurs later.

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(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of certain documents listed in this AD
After the maintenance or inspection part 51. as of November 7, 2018.
program has been revised as required by (2) You must use this service information
ADDRESSES: For service information
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. identified in this final rule, contact
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
(i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of Limitations, DGT 113872, Revision 24, dated Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the July 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 50/50EX telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of Maintenance Manual. 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
this AD. (ii) Reserved. www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/
(3) For service information identified in
(i) Terminating Actions for Other ADs this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box may review the referenced service
(1) Accomplishing the actions required by information at the FAA, Office of the
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
requirements of AD 2017–09–03. telephone 201–440–6700; internet http:// Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
(2) Accomplishing the actions required by www.dassaultfalcon.com. 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
(4) You may view this service information Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, available on the internet at http://
requirements of AD 2010–26–05 and AD
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
2012–02–18 for the Dassault Aviation Model www.regulations.gov by searching for
information on the availability of this
MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes specified in
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
those ADs. (5) You may view this service information 0517.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions that is incorporated by reference at the
Examining the AD Docket
National Archives and Records
The following provisions also apply to this
Administration (NARA). For information on You may examine the AD docket on
AD:
the availability of this material at NARA, call the internet at http://
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(AMOCs): The Manager, International www.regulations.gov by searching for
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, locations.html.
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 0517; or in person at Docket Operations
AD, if requested using the procedures found Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR September 21, 2018. through Friday, except Federal holidays.
39.19, send your request to your principal John P. Piccola, The AD docket contains this AD, the
inspector or local Flight Standards District Acting Director, System Oversight Division, European Aviation Safety Agency
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Aircraft Certification Service. (EASA) AD, any incorporated-by-
directly to the International Section, send it [FR Doc. 2018–21343 Filed 10–2–18; 8:45 am]
to the attention of the person identified in reference service information, the
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may BILLING CODE 4910–13–P economic evaluation, any comments
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- received, and other information. The
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any street address for Docket Operations
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (phone: 800–647–5527) is U.S.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Department of Transportation, Docket
inspector, the manager of the local flight Federal Aviation Administration
Operations, M–30, West Building
standards district office/certificate holding Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
district office. 14 CFR Part 39
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0517; Product 20590.
Identifier 2017–SW–098–AD; Amendment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
39–19443; AD 2018–20–09]
be accomplished using a method approved Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer,
by the Manager, International Section, RIN 2120–AA64 Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design Helicopters Deutschland GmbH telephone (817) 222–5110; email
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Helicopters
the DOA, the approval must include the
matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
DOA-authorized signature. AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Administration (FAA), DOT. Discussion
(k) Related Information
ACTION: Final rule.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing On June 7, 2018, at 83 FR 26387, the
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Federal Register published our notice of
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0026, dated airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which
January 30, 2018, for related information. Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Helicopters) Model MBB–BK 117 C–2 adding an AD that would apply to
by searching for and locating Docket No. and MBB–BK 117 D–2 helicopters. This Airbus Helicopters Model MBB–BK 117
FAA–2018–0394. AD requires altering and re-identifying C–2 and Model MBB–BK 117 D–2
(2) For more information about this AD, the overhead panel shock mount helicopters with an overhead panel
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, assembly (shock mount). This AD was shock mount assembly part number
International Section, Transport Standards prompted by the manufacturer’s stress (P/N) B246M2035102 or P/N
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des recalculations. The actions of this AD B246M2036101 installed. The NPRM
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES

Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– are intended to correct an unsafe proposed to require installing a
231–3226. condition on these products. retaining plate on the shock mount and
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference DATES: This AD is effective November 7, re-identifying the shock mount by
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 2018. changing the last three digits of the P/
approved the incorporation by reference The Director of the Federal Register N to –966. The NPRM also proposed
(IBR) of the service information listed in this approved the incorporation by reference prohibiting the installation of shock

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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		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective November 7, 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 49789
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 49789 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

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