83_FR_50674 83 FR 50479 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

83 FR 50479 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 195 (October 9, 2018)

Page Range50479-50482
FR Document2018-21462

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by the manufacturer revising the airplane maintenance manual (AMM) maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. 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.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 195 (Tuesday, October 9, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 9, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50479-50482]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21462]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0357; Product Identifier 2018-NM-035-AD; Amendment 
39-19428; AD 2018-19-27]
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 certain 
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD was

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prompted by the manufacturer revising the airplane maintenance manual 
(AMM) maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. 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 13, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 13, 
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-
0357.

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-
0357; 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 certain Dassault Aviation 
Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on April 30, 2018 (83 FR 18760). The NPRM was prompted by the 
manufacturer revising the AMM maintenance requirements and 
airworthiness limitations. 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 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 2018-0021, dated January 29, 2018 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault 
Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states:

    The airworthiness limitations for Dassault Falcon 2000EX 
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 structural integrity of the 
airplane].
    EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2012-0157 [which corresponds to 
FAA AD 2014-16-12, Amendment 39-17936 (79 FR 52187, September 3, 
2014) (``AD 2014-16-12'')], requiring the actions described in 
Dassault Falcon 2000EX AMM Chapter 5-40 (DGT 113877) at Revision 07.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault published Revision 11 
of Dassault Falcon 2000EX AMM Chapter 5-40 (DGT 113877), containing 
new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and introducing (among 
other changes) an operational test for Cursor Control Device.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2012-0157, which is superseded, and requires 
accomplishment of the actions specified in the Dassault Falcon 
2000EX AMM Chapter 5-40 (DGT 113877) at Revision 11 * * *.

    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-
0357.

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 113877, Revision 11, dated November 2017, of the 
Dassault Falcon 2000EX 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 181 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 we 
recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the 
past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per 
airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program 
changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-
operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. 
Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 
work-hours x $85 per work-hour).

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition

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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):

2018-19-27 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19428; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0357; Product Identifier 2018-NM-035-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 13, 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 2014-16-12, Amendment 
39-17936 (79 FR 52187, September 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-16-12'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX 
airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original 
certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of 
airworthiness issued on or before January 15, 2018.

(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 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 113877, Revision 11, dated November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 
2000EX Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance times for doing 
the tasks are at the time specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness 
Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated November 2017, of the 
Dassault Falcon 2000EX Maintenance Manual, or within 90 days after 
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later; except for 
task number 52-20-00-610-801-01, the initial compliance time is 
within 24 months after October 8, 2014 (the effective date of AD 
2014-16-12). The term ``LDG'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of 
any table in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877, 
Revision 11, dated November 2017, means total airplane landings. The 
term ``FH'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in 
Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 11, 
dated November 2017, means total flight hours. The term ``FC'' in 
the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in Chapter 5-40, 
Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated November 
2017, means total flight cycles.

(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 of the requirements of AD 2014-16-12.
    (2) Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this 
AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2010-26-05 for 
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX 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: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval 
must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0021, dated January 29, 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-2018-0357.
    (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 113877, 
Revision 11, dated

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November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX 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.
[FR Doc. 2018-21462 Filed 10-5-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 195 / Tuesday, October 9, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 50479 Compliance and Airworthiness in any category, serial number 240 and serial http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Division, but during this transition numbers 242 through 273 inclusive. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0451. period, the Executive Director has (2) For more information about this AD, (d) Subject contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, delegated the authority to issue ADs Air Transport Association (ATA) of International Section, Transport Standards applicable to transport category America Code 27, Flight controls. Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des airplanes and associated appliances to Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– the Director of the System Oversight (e) Reason 231–3226. Division. This AD was prompted by reports of rejected take-offs due to untimely inboard (k) Material Incorporated by Reference Regulatory Findings flap retraction. We are issuing this AD to (1) The Director of the Federal Register This AD will not have federalism address an uncommanded retraction of the approved the incorporation by reference inboard slats and flaps during take-off, and (IBR) of the service information listed in this implications under Executive Order consequent reduced controllability of the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 13132. This AD will not have a airplane. part 51. substantial direct effect on the States, on (f) Compliance (2) You must use this service information the relationship between the national as applicable to do the actions required by government and the States, or on the Comply with this AD within the this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. distribution of power and compliance times specified, unless already (i) Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin responsibilities among the various done. F900EX–522, also referred to as 522, dated levels of government. (g) Modification and Replacement March 8, 2017. For the reasons discussed above, I Within 500 flight hours after the effective (ii) Reserved. certify that this AD: (3) For service information identified in date of this AD, modify the slat/flap control (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet wiring and replace the slat/flap control box action’’ under Executive Order 12866, having part number (P/N) 6–7061 with an Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under improved control box, in accordance with the 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; the DOT Regulatory Policies and Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault telephone 201–440–6700; internet http:// Aviation Service Bulletin F900EX–522, also www.dassaultfalcon.com. Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (4) You may view this service information 1979), referred to as 522, dated March 8, 2017. at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (h) Parts Installation Prohibition 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For in Alaska, and After modification of an airplane as information on the availability of this (4) Will not have a significant required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. economic impact, positive or negative, person may install any slat/flap control box (5) You may view this service information on a substantial number of small entities having P/N 6–7061 on that airplane. that is incorporated by reference at the under the criteria of the Regulatory National Archives and Records (i) Other FAA AD Provisions Administration (NARA). For information on Flexibility Act. The following provisions also apply to this the availability of this material at NARA, call List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 AD: 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- (AMOCs): The Manager, International locations.html. safety, Incorporation by reference, Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Safety. has the authority to approve AMOCs for this August 30, 2018. Adoption of the Amendment AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Jeffrey E. Duven, Accordingly, under the authority 39.19, send your request to your principal Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft delegated to me by the Administrator, inspector or local Flight Standards District Certification Service. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Office, as appropriate. If sending information [FR Doc. 2018–21466 Filed 10–5–18; 8:45 am] follows: directly to the International Section, send it BILLING CODE 4910–13–P to the attention of the person identified in PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may DIRECTIVES be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Federal Aviation Administration continues to read as follows: principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 14 CFR Part 39 standards district office/certificate holding § 39.13 [Amended] district office. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0357; Product (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Identifier 2018–NM–035–AD; Amendment requirement in this AD to obtain corrective the following new airworthiness 39–19428; AD 2018–19–27] actions from a manufacturer, the action must directive (AD): be accomplished using a method approved RIN 2120–AA64 2018–19–06 Dassault Aviation: by the Manager, International Section, Amendment 39–19406; Docket No. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the Airworthiness Directives; Dassault FAA–2018–0451; Product Identifier European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Aviation Airplanes 2017–NM–172–AD. Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by AGENCY: Federal Aviation (a) Effective Date the DOA, the approval must include the Administration (FAA), Department of This AD is effective November 13, 2018. DOA-authorized signature. Transportation (DOT). amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES (b) Affected ADs (j) Related Information ACTION: Final rule. None. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD SUMMARY: We are adopting a new (c) Applicability 2017–0219, dated November 14, 2017, for airworthiness directive (AD) for certain This AD applies to Dassault Aviation related information. This MCAI may be Dassault Aviation Model FALCON Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, certificated found in the AD docket on the internet at 2000EX airplanes. This AD was VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Oct 05, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\09OCR1.SGM 09OCR1

50480 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 195 / Tuesday, October 9, 2018 / Rules and Regulations prompted by the manufacturer revising 18760). The NPRM was prompted by the final rule as proposed, except for minor the airplane maintenance manual manufacturer revising the AMM editorial changes. We have determined (AMM) maintenance requirements and maintenance requirements and that these minor changes: airworthiness limitations. This AD airworthiness limitations. The NPRM • Are consistent with the intent that requires revising the maintenance or proposed to require revising the was proposed in the NPRM for inspection program, as applicable, to maintenance or inspection program, as addressing the unsafe condition; and incorporate new maintenance applicable, to incorporate new • Do not add any additional burden requirements and airworthiness maintenance requirements and upon the public than was already limitations. We are issuing this AD to airworthiness limitations. We are proposed in the NPRM. address the unsafe condition on these issuing this AD to address reduced Related Service Information Under 1 products. structural integrity of the airplane. CFR Part 51 DATES: This AD is effective November The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent Dassault Aviation has issued Chapter 13, 2018. 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT The Director of the Federal Register for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness 113877, Revision 11, dated November approved the incorporation by reference Directive 2018–0021, dated January 29, 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX of a certain publication listed in this AD 2018 (referred to after this as the Maintenance Manual. This service as of November 13, 2018. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness information describes instructions ADDRESSES: For service information applicable to airworthiness and safe life identified in this final rule, contact Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault limitations. This service information is Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, reasonably available because the Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states: interested parties have access to it Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– through their normal course of business 440–6700; internet http:// The airworthiness limitations for Dassault or by the means identified in the www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and ADDRESSES section. view this service information at the published in Aircraft Maintenance Manual Costs of Compliance FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 (AMM) Airworthiness Limitations Section South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For (ALS) Chapter 5–40. These instructions have We estimate that this AD affects 181 information on the availability of this been identified as mandatory for continued airplanes of U.S. registry. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. airworthiness. We estimate the following costs to It is also available on the internet at Failure to accomplish these instructions comply with this AD: http://www.regulations.gov by searching could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., We have determined that revising the for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– reduced structural integrity of the airplane]. maintenance or inspection program 0357. EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2012– takes an average of 90 work-hours per 0157 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014– operator, although we recognize that Examining the AD Docket 16–12, Amendment 39–17936 (79 FR 52187, September 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–12’’)], this number may vary from operator to You may examine the AD docket on operator. In the past, we have estimated requiring the actions described in Dassault the internet at http:// that this action takes 1 work-hour per Falcon 2000EX AMM Chapter 5–40 (DGT www.regulations.gov by searching for 113877) at Revision 07. airplane. Since operators incorporate and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault maintenance or inspection program 0357; or in person at Docket Operations published Revision 11 of Dassault Falcon changes for their affected fleet(s), we between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 2000EX AMM Chapter 5–40 (DGT 113877), have determined that a per-operator through Friday, except Federal holidays. containing new and/or more restrictive estimate is more accurate than a per- The AD docket contains this final rule, maintenance tasks and introducing (among airplane estimate. Therefore, we the regulatory evaluation, any other changes) an operational test for Cursor Control Device. estimate the total cost per operator to be comments received, and other $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work- For the reason described above, this information. The address for Docket hour). [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is AD 2012–0157, which is superseded, and U.S. Department of Transportation, Authority for This Rulemaking requires accomplishment of the actions Docket Operations, M–30, West specified in the Dassault Falcon 2000EX Title 49 of the United States Code Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, AMM Chapter 5–40 (DGT 113877) at specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Revision 11 * * *. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Washington, DC 20590. You may examine the MCAI in the section 106, describes the authority of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom AD docket on the internet at http:// the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, www.regulations.gov by searching for Aviation Programs, describes in more International Section, Transport and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– detail the scope of the Agency’s Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 0357. authority. 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; We are issuing this rulemaking under telephone and fax 206–231–3226. Comments the authority described in Subtitle VII, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We gave the public the opportunity to Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: participate in developing this final rule. ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Discussion section, Congress charges the FAA with We received no comments on the NPRM We issued a notice of proposed or on the determination of the cost to promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR the public. air commerce by prescribing regulations part 39 by adding an AD that would for practices, methods, and procedures apply to certain Dassault Aviation Conclusion the Administrator finds necessary for Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The We reviewed the relevant data and safety in air commerce. 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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 195 / Tuesday, October 9, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 50481 that is likely to exist or develop on (a) Effective Date used unless the actions or intervals are products identified in this rulemaking This AD is effective November 13, 2018. approved as an alternative method of action. compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the (b) Affected ADs procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive This AD affects AD 2010–26–05, this AD. Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952, (i) Terminating Actions for Other ADs December 21, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–26–05’’); and as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. AD 2014–16–12, Amendment 39–17936 (79 (1) Accomplishing the actions required by In accordance with that order, issuance FR 52187, September 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014– paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all of the of ADs is normally a function of the 16–12’’). requirements of AD 2014–16–12. Compliance and Airworthiness (2) Accomplishing the actions specified in Division, but during this transition (c) Applicability paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the period, the Executive Director has This AD applies to Dassault Aviation requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2010– delegated the authority to issue ADs Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, 26–05 for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON applicable to transport category certificated in any category, with an original 2000EX airplanes. certificate of airworthiness or original export airplanes and associated appliances to certificate of airworthiness issued on or (j) Other FAA AD Provisions the Director of the System Oversight before January 15, 2018. The following provisions also apply to this Division. AD: (d) Subject Regulatory Findings (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Air Transport Association (ATA) of (AMOCs): The Manager, International This AD will not have federalism America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, implications under Executive Order checks. has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 13132. This AD will not have a (e) Reason AD, if requested using the procedures found substantial direct effect on the States, on in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR This AD was prompted by manufacturer 39.19, send your request to your principal the relationship between the national revisions to the airplane maintenance manual government and the States, or on the inspector or local Flight Standards District (AMM) that introduce new or more Office, as appropriate. If sending information distribution of power and restrictive maintenance requirements and directly to the International Section, send it responsibilities among the various airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this to the attention of the person identified in levels of government. AD to address reduced structural integrity of paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may For the reasons discussed above, I the airplane. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- certify that this AD: (f) Compliance REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory approved AMOC, notify your appropriate action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Comply with this AD within the principal inspector, or lacking a principal (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under compliance times specified, unless already done. inspector, the manager of the local flight the DOT Regulatory Policies and standards district office/certificate holding Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection district office. 1979), Program (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Within 90 days after the effective date of requirement in this AD to obtain corrective in Alaska, and this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection actions from a manufacturer, the action must (4) Will not have a significant program, as applicable, to incorporate the be accomplished using a method approved economic impact, positive or negative, information specified in Chapter 5–40, by the Manager, International Section, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the on a substantial number of small entities Revision 11, dated November 2017, of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or under the criteria of the Regulatory Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design Dassault Falcon 2000EX Maintenance Flexibility Act. Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Manual. The initial compliance times for List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 doing the tasks are at the time specified in the DOA, the approval must include the Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DOA-authorized signature. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated November safety, Incorporation by reference, (k) Related Information 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX Safety. Maintenance Manual, or within 90 days after (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing the effective date of this AD, whichever Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Adoption of the Amendment occurs later; except for task number 52–20– 2018–0021, dated January 29, 2018, for Accordingly, under the authority 00–610–801–01, the initial compliance time related information. This MCAI may be delegated to me by the Administrator, is within 24 months after October 8, 2014 found in the AD docket on the internet at (the effective date of AD 2014–16–12). The http://www.regulations.gov by searching for the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as term ‘‘LDG’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ column and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0357. follows: (2) For more information about this AD, of any table in Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS International Section, Transport Standards November 2017, means total airplane DIRECTIVES landings. The term ‘‘FH’’ in the ‘‘First Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Inspection’’ column of any table in Chapter Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 231–3226. 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT continues to read as follows: 113877, Revision 11, dated November 2017, (l) Material Incorporated by Reference Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. means total flight hours. The term ‘‘FC’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ column of any table in (1) The Director of the Federal Register § 39.13 [Amended] Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, approved the incorporation by reference DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated November (IBR) of the service information listed in this ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES 2017, means total flight cycles. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR the following new airworthiness part 51. directive (AD): (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals (2) You must use this service information 2018–19–27 Dassault Aviation: After the maintenance or inspection as applicable to do the actions required by Amendment 39–19428; Docket No. program has been revised as required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. FAA–2018–0357; Product Identifier paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative (i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness 2018–NM–035–AD. actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Oct 05, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\09OCR1.SGM 09OCR1

50482 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 195 / Tuesday, October 9, 2018 / Rules and Regulations November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon of certain publications listed in this AD in no braking capability during ground 2000EX Maintenance Manual. as of November 13, 2018. operations, possibly leading to damage (ii) Reserved. to the airplane and injury to people on ADDRESSES: For service information (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet identified in this final rule, contact the ground. Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— The European Aviation Safety Agency 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: (EASA), which is the Technical Agent telephone 201–440–6700; internet http:// 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; for the Member States of the European www.dassaultfalcon.com. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0153, (4) You may view this service information 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth- dated August 17, 2017 (referred to after at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, this as the Mandatory Continuing 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For eas@airbus.com; internet http:// information on the availability of this www.airbus.com. You may view this Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. service information at the FAA, MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition (5) You may view this service information Transport Standards Branch, 2200 for all Airbus SAS Model A300 series that is incorporated by reference at the South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For airplanes; Model A300 B4–600, B4– National Archives and Records information on the availability of this 600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and Administration (NARA). For information on material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Model A300 C4–605R Variant F the availability of this material at NARA, call airplanes (collectively called Model It is also available on the internet at 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// http://www.regulations.gov by searching A300–600 series airplanes); and Model www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- locations.html. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: 0301. An occurrence was reported where yellow Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 14, 2018. hydraulic system, including both braking Examining the AD Docket accumulators, was lost. This was confirmed John P. Piccola, You may examine the AD docket on by ECAM [electronic centralized aircraft Acting Director, System Oversight Division, the internet at http:// monitor] warnings and single chimes during Aircraft Certification Service. taxiing. Normal braking on green hydraulic www.regulations.gov by searching for [FR Doc. 2018–21462 Filed 10–5–18; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– circuit was used until aeroplane stopped at BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 0301; or in person at Docket Operations parking position. A few seconds later, the aeroplane slowly accelerated, until colliding between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday with a wall and a bus. The crew reported that through Friday, except Federal holidays. the parking brake was selected and full DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The AD docket contains this final rule, braking pedals were applied, but with no Federal Aviation Administration the regulatory evaluation, any effect since normal braking was inhibited comments received, and other after Parking Brake was set to ON. information. The address for Docket Investigation results identified that this 14 CFR Part 39 Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is occurrence was due to failure of the parking [Docket No. FAA–2018–0301; Product U.S. Department of Transportation, brake operated valve (PBOV), Part Number Identifier 2017–NM–112–AD; Amendment Docket Operations, M–30, West (P/N) A25315–1. 39–19407; AD 2018–19–07] This condition [parking brake failure], if Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, not corrected, could lead to further incidents, RIN 2120–AA64 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane Washington, DC 20590. and injury to persons on the ground. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Prompted by this event, Airbus issued Airplanes Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Service Bulletin (SB) A300–32–0467, SB AGENCY: Federal Aviation International Section, Transport A310–32–2151, SB A300–32–6117 and SB Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South A300–32–9023, as applicable, to provide Administration (FAA), Department of instructions for in-service installation of the Transportation (DOT). 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; PBOV P/N A25315020–2 introduced by ACTION: Final rule. telephone and fax 206–231–3225. Airbus Modification 13201 for A300/A310/ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A300–600 and Airbus Modification 19601 for SUMMARY: We are adopting a new A300–600ST. airworthiness directive (AD) for all Discussion For the reason described above, this Airbus SAS Model A300 series We issued a notice of proposed [EASA] AD requires replacement of the airplanes; Model A300 B4–600, B4– rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR PBOV P/N A25315–1 by PBOV P/N 600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and part 39 by adding an AD that would A25315020–2. Model A300 C4–605R Variant F apply to all Airbus SAS Model A300 You may examine the MCAI in the airplanes (collectively called Model series airplanes; Model A300 B4–600, AD docket on the internet at http:// A300–600 series airplanes); and Model A300 B4–600R, and F4–600R series www.regulations.gov by searching for A310 series airplanes. This AD was airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– prompted by a report of yellow Variant F airplanes (collectively called 0301. hydraulic system failure, including both Model A300–600 series airplanes); and braking accumulators, due to failure of Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM Comments the parking brake operated valve published in the Federal Register on We gave the public the opportunity to (PBOV). This AD requires replacement April 27, 2018 (83 FR 18483). The participate in developing this final rule. of a certain PBOV with a different NPRM was prompted by a report of The following presents the comments PBOV. We are issuing this AD to yellow hydraulic system failure, received on the NPRM and the FAA’s amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES address the unsafe condition on these including both braking accumulators, response to each comment. products. due to failure of the PBOV. The NPRM proposed to require replacement of a Support for the NPRM DATES: This AD is effective November 13, 2018. certain PBOV with a different PBOV. The Air Line Pilots Association, The Director of the Federal Register We are issuing this AD to address International (ALPA) indicated its approved the incorporation by reference failure of the PBOV, which could result support for the NPRM. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Oct 05, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\09OCR1.SGM 09OCR1


Document Created: 2018-10-06 00:58:44
Document Modified: 2018-10-06 00:58:44
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective November 13, 2018.
ContactTom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.
FR Citation83 FR 50479 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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