83 FR 59326 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 226 (November 23, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 226 (November 23, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-25385 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 226 (Friday, November 23, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 59326-59328] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-25385] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0963; Product Identifier 2018-NM-135-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, and FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 7, 2019. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; 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. 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- 0963; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0963; Product Identifier 2018-NM-135-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this NPRM. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0193, dated September 3, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON and FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. The MCAI states: In June 1988, the Federal Aviation Administration sponsored a conference of ageing aircraft, during which the decision was taken to pay particular attention to those. The ATA [Air Transport Association] and the AIA [Aerospace Industries Association] committed themselves to identify and to set up procedures to ensure continued structural integrity on ageing aircraft. Prompted by these actions, Dassault developed the SSIP [Supplemental Structural Inspection Program], aiming to guarantee the [[Page 59327]] airworthiness of the Fan Jet Falcon aeroplane which reach and exceed half of the Limit of Validity. The airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance instructions for the affected Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the ALS [airworthiness limitations section]. These instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. Previously, EASA issued AD 2008-0221 to require accomplishment of the maintenance tasks, and implementation of the airworthiness limitations, as specified in ALS at Revision 7. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault issued ALS Revisions 8 and 9, which introduced new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD takes over the requirements for Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes from EASA AD 2008-0221 and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in the ALS. Once new [EASA] ADs have been published for all the types addressed by EASA AD 2008-0221, EASA plans to cancel that AD. The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking and damage in principal structural elements; such fatigue cracking and damage could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Because we determined that a separate FAA AD should be issued for each airplane model due to different ALS requirements, we did not issue an AD that corresponded to EASA AD 2008-0221. 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-2018-0963. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Dassault has issued Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DMD 44729, Revision 9, dated November 29, 2017, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 Maintenance Manual. This service information includes life limits for certain airframe components, and describes airworthiness limitations for safe life limits and certification maintenance requirements. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Proposed Requirements of This NPRM This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to include new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements. This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (i)(1) of this proposed AD. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the ALS inspection tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance with Dassault maintenance documentation. However, this proposed AD would not include those requirements. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes are required by general airworthiness and operational regulations to maintain their airplanes using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We consider those methods to be adequate to replace parts, perform maintenance tasks, and address any corrective actions necessitated by the findings of the ALS inspections specified in this proposed AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 61 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: We have determined that revising the existing 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, we have determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour). Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities [[Page 59328]] under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2018-0963; Product Identifier 2018-NM-135-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 7, 2019. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, and FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers, on which the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon Supplemental Structural Inspection Program (Dassault Service Bulletin (SB) 730), has been embodied into the airplane's maintenance program. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements are necessary. We are issuing this AD to address, among other things, fatigue cracking and damage in principal structural elements; such fatigue cracking and damage could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the airworthiness limitations specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DMD 44729, Revision 9, dated November 29, 2017, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the actions is at the applicable time specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DMD 44729, Revision 9, dated November 29, 2017, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 Maintenance Manual; or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD; whichever occurs later. Where the threshold column in the table in paragraph B, Mandatory Maintenance Operations, of Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DMD 44729, Revision 9, dated November 29, 2017, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 Maintenance Manual specifies a compliance time in years, those compliance times start from the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions and intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. (i) 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 (j)(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 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. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0193, dated September 3, 2018, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0963. (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. (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. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on November 8, 2018. Chris Spangenberg, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-25385 Filed 11-21-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(2) Any rider, endorsement, renewal, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
or other document that limits coverage and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
of approved bond forms. Federal Aviation Administration 0963; or in person at Docket Operations
(d) Approval on all bond forms between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
14 CFR Part 39 through Friday, except Federal holidays.
expires after a period of 10 years from
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0963; Product The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
the date the NCUA Board approved or
Identifier 2018–NM–135–AD] regulatory evaluation, any comments
reapproved use of the bond form.
received, and other information. The
Provided, however, that: RIN 2120–AA64 street address for Docket Operations
(1) Any bond forms approved before (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
2019 will expire on January 1, 2029. Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
Aviation Airplanes
(2) An NCUA Board-approved available in the AD docket shortly after
amendment to a bond form does not toll AGENCY: Federal Aviation receipt.
or cause the 10-year period to restart; Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
and ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
(NPRM). International Section, Transport
(3) The NCUA reserves the right to
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
review a bond form at any point after its SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
approval. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
§ 713.5 [AMENDED]
FALCON, and FAN JET FALCON
■ 9. Section 713.5 is amended by: SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. This Comments Invited
■ a. In paragraphs (a) and (b) remove the proposed AD was prompted by a We invite you to send any written
word ‘‘federal’’ before the words ‘‘credit determination that new or more relevant data, views, or arguments about
union’s’’ and add in its place the words restrictive airworthiness limitations and this proposal. Send your comments to
‘‘federally insured’’ each place they maintenance requirements are an address listed under the ADDRESSES
necessary. This proposed AD would section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
appear.
require revising the existing 2018–0963; Product Identifier 2018–
■ b. In paragraph (c) add the words maintenance or inspection program, as NM–135–AD’’ at the beginning of your
‘‘federally insured’’ before the words applicable, to incorporate new or more comments. We specifically invite
‘‘credit union,’’ ‘‘credit unions,’’ or restrictive airworthiness limitations and comments on the overall regulatory,
‘‘credit union’s’’ each place they appear. maintenance requirements. We are economic, environmental, and energy
■ c. In paragraph (e) remove the word proposing this AD to address the unsafe aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
‘‘your’’ and add in its place the words condition on these products. all comments received by the closing
‘‘a federally insured credit union’s’’. DATES: We must receive comments on date and may amend this NPRM
this proposed AD by January 7, 2019. because of those comments.
§ 713.6 [AMENDED] We will post all comments we
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
■ 10. In § 713.6 remove the word using the procedures found in 14 CFR receive, without change, to http://
‘‘federal’’ before the words ‘‘credit 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following www.regulations.gov, including any
union’s’’ or ‘‘credit unions’’ and add the methods: personal information you provide. We
words ‘‘federally insured’’ before the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to will also post a report summarizing each
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the substantive verbal contact we receive
words ‘‘credit union’s,’’ ‘‘credit unions,’’
instructions for submitting comments. about this NPRM.
and ‘‘credit union’’ each place they
appear. • Fax: 202–493–2251. Discussion
• Mail: U.S. Department of
■ 11. Revise § 713.7 to read as follows: Transportation, Docket Operations, M– The European Aviation Safety Agency
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
§ 713.7 May the NCUA Board require a for the Member States of the European
federally insured credit union to secure W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590. Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0193,
additional insurance coverage? dated September 3, 2018 (referred to
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
The NCUA Board may require address above between 9 a.m. and 5 after this as the Mandatory Continuing
additional coverage when the NCUA p.m., Monday through Friday, except Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Board determines that a federally Federal holidays. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
insured credit union’s current coverage For service information identified in for certain Dassault Aviation Model
is inadequate. The federally insured this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet FAN JET FALCON and FAN JET
credit union must purchase this Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G
additional coverage within 30 days. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; airplanes. The MCAI states:
[FR Doc. 2018–25402 Filed 11–21–18; 8:45 am] telephone 201–440–6700; internet In June 1988, the Federal Aviation
http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You Administration sponsored a conference of
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may view this service information at the ageing aircraft, during which the decision
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FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 was taken to pay particular attention to those.
The ATA [Air Transport Association] and the
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
AIA [Aerospace Industries Association]
information on the availability of this committed themselves to identify and to set
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. up procedures to ensure continued structural
Examining the AD Docket integrity on ageing aircraft. Prompted by
these actions, Dassault developed the SSIP
You may examine the AD docket on [Supplemental Structural Inspection
the internet at http:// Program], aiming to guarantee the
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airworthiness of the Fan Jet Falcon aeroplane of the unsafe condition described in the a per-operator estimate is more accurate
which reach and exceed half of the Limit of MCAI and service information than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore,
Validity. The airworthiness limitations and referenced above. We are proposing this we estimate the total cost per operator
certification maintenance instructions for the
affected Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes, which are
AD because we evaluated all the to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per
approved by EASA, are currently defined and relevant information and determined work-hour).
published in the ALS [airworthiness the unsafe condition described
Authority for This Rulemaking
limitations section]. These instructions have previously is likely to exist or develop
been identified as mandatory for continued on other products of the same type Title 49 of the United States Code
airworthiness. design. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
Failure to accomplish these instructions rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
could result in an unsafe condition. Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
section 106, describes the authority of
Previously, EASA issued AD 2008–0221 to This proposed AD would require
require accomplishment of the maintenance the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
revising the existing maintenance or Aviation Programs, describes in more
tasks, and implementation of the
airworthiness limitations, as specified in ALS inspection program, as applicable, to detail the scope of the Agency’s
at Revision 7. include new or more restrictive authority.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault airworthiness limitations and We are issuing this rulemaking under
issued ALS Revisions 8 and 9, which maintenance requirements. the authority described in Subtitle VII,
introduced new and more restrictive This proposed AD would require Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
maintenance requirements and/or revisions to certain operator
airworthiness limitations. ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
maintenance documents to include new section, Congress charges the FAA with
For the reason described above, this
actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
[EASA] AD takes over the requirements for
Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes from EASA AD with these actions is required by 14 CFR air commerce by prescribing regulations
2008–0221 and requires accomplishment of 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been for practices, methods, and procedures
the actions specified in the ALS. previously modified, altered, or repaired the Administrator finds necessary for
Once new [EASA] ADs have been in the areas addressed by this proposed safety in air commerce. This regulation
published for all the types addressed by AD, the operator may not be able to
EASA AD 2008–0221, EASA plans to cancel
is within the scope of that authority
accomplish the actions described in the because it addresses an unsafe condition
that AD. revisions. In this situation, to comply that is likely to exist or develop on
The unsafe condition is fatigue with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator products identified in this rulemaking
cracking and damage in principal must request approval for an alternative action.
structural elements; such fatigue method of compliance according to This proposed AD is issued in
cracking and damage could result in paragraph (i)(1) of this proposed AD. accordance with authority delegated by
reduced structural integrity of the the Executive Director, Aircraft
airplane. Because we determined that a Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information Certification Service, as authorized by
separate FAA AD should be issued for FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
each airplane model due to different The MCAI specifies that if there are
findings from the ALS inspection tasks, with that order, issuance of ADs is
ALS requirements, we did not issue an normally a function of the Compliance
AD that corresponded to EASA AD corrective actions must be accomplished
in accordance with Dassault and Airworthiness Division, but during
2008–0221. You may examine the MCAI this transition period, the Executive
in the AD docket on the internet at maintenance documentation. However,
this proposed AD would not include Director has delegated the authority to
http://www.regulations.gov by searching issue ADs applicable to transport
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– those requirements. Operators of U.S.-
registered airplanes are required by category airplanes and associated
0963. appliances to the Director of the System
general airworthiness and operational
Related Service Information Under 1 regulations to maintain their airplanes Oversight Division.
CFR Part 51 using methods that are acceptable to the Regulatory Findings
Dassault has issued Chapter 5–40, FAA. We consider those methods to be
Airworthiness Limitations, DMD 44729, We determined that this proposed AD
adequate to replace parts, perform
Revision 9, dated November 29, 2017, of would not have federalism implications
maintenance tasks, and address any
the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 under Executive Order 13132. This
corrective actions necessitated by the
Maintenance Manual. This service proposed AD would not have a
findings of the ALS inspections
information includes life limits for substantial direct effect on the States, on
specified in this proposed AD.
certain airframe components, and the relationship between the national
describes airworthiness limitations for Costs of Compliance Government and the States, or on the
safe life limits and certification We estimate that this proposed AD distribution of power and
maintenance requirements. This service affects 61 airplanes of U.S. registry. We responsibilities among the various
information is reasonably available estimate the following costs to comply levels of government.
because the interested parties have with this proposed AD: For the reasons discussed above, I
access to it through their normal course We have determined that revising the certify this proposed regulation:
of business or by the means identified existing maintenance or inspection 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
in the ADDRESSES section. program takes an average of 90 work- action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1
hours per operator, although we 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
FAA’s Determination recognize that this number may vary DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
This product has been approved by from operator to operator. In the past, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
the aviation authority of another we have estimated that this action takes 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
country, and is approved for operation 1 work-hour per airplane. Since Alaska; and
in the United States. Pursuant to our operators incorporate maintenance or 4. Will not have a significant
bilateral agreement with the State of inspection program changes for their economic impact, positive or negative,
Design Authority, we have been notified affected fleet, we have determined that on a substantial number of small entities
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under the criteria of the Regulatory specified in Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness International Section, Transport Standards
Flexibility Act. Limitations, DMD 44729, Revision 9, dated Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
November 29, 2017, of the Dassault Aviation Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Falcon 20 Maintenance Manual. The initial 231–3226.
compliance time for accomplishing the (3) For service information identified in
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation actions is at the applicable time specified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
safety, Incorporation by reference, Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
Safety. DMD 44729, Revision 9, dated November 29, 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
2017, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 telephone 201–440–6700; internet http://
The Proposed Amendment
Maintenance Manual; or within 90 days after www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
Accordingly, under the authority the effective date of this AD; whichever service information at the FAA, Transport
delegated to me by the Administrator, occurs later. Where the threshold column in Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part the table in paragraph B, Mandatory Moines, WA. For information on the
39 as follows: Maintenance Operations, of Chapter 5–40, availability of this material at the FAA, call
Airworthiness Limitations, DMD 44729, 206–231–3195.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Revision 9, dated November 29, 2017, of the
Dassault Aviation Falcon 20 Maintenance Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
DIRECTIVES Manual specifies a compliance time in years, November 8, 2018.
those compliance times start from the date of Chris Spangenberg,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 issuance of the original airworthiness
continues to read as follows: certificate or date of issuance of the original Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
export certificate of airworthiness. Aircraft Certification Service.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[FR Doc. 2018–25385 Filed 11–21–18; 8:45 am]
§ 39.13 [Amended] (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
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■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding After accomplishing the revision required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
the following new airworthiness
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
directive (AD): used unless the actions and intervals are
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2018– approved as an alternative method of Federal Aviation Administration
0963; Product Identifier 2018–NM–135– compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
AD. procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of
this AD. 14 CFR Part 39
(a) Comments Due Date
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions [Docket No. FAA–2018–0962; Product
We must receive comments by January 7, Identifier 2018–NM–125–AD]
2019. The following provisions also apply to this
AD: RIN 2120–AA64
(b) Affected ADs (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
None. (AMOCs): The Manager, International Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Airplanes
(c) Applicability has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation AD, if requested using the procedures found AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Model FAN JET FALCON, and FAN JET in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Administration (FAA), DOT.
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes, 39.19, send your request to your principal ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
certificated in any category, all serial inspector or local Flight Standards District
(NPRM).
numbers, on which the Dassault Fan Jet Office, as appropriate. If sending information
Falcon Supplemental Structural Inspection directly to the International Section, send it SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Program (Dassault Service Bulletin (SB) 730), to the attention of the person identified in
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
has been embodied into the airplane’s paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may
maintenance program. be emailed to: 9–ANM–116–AMOC– Airbus SAS Model A350–941 airplanes.
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any This proposed AD was prompted by
(d) Subject approved AMOC, notify your appropriate reports of an overheat failure mode of
Air Transport Association (ATA) of principal inspector, or lacking a principal the hydraulic engine-driven pump
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance inspector, the manager of the local flight (EDP), and a determination that the
Checks. standards district office/certificate holding affected EDP needs to be replaced with
district office. an improved EDP. This proposed AD
(e) Reason (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
This AD was prompted by a determination
would require replacement of a certain
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
that new or more restrictive airworthiness actions from a manufacturer, the action must EDP with an improved EDP. We are
limitations and maintenance requirements be accomplished using a method approved proposing this AD to address the unsafe
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to by the Manager, International Section, condition on these products.
address, among other things, fatigue cracking Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or DATES: We must receive comments on
and damage in principal structural elements; European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or this proposed AD by January 7, 2019.
such fatigue cracking and damage could Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
result in reduced structural integrity of the Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
airplane. the DOA, the approval must include the using the procedures found in 14 CFR
DOA-authorized signature. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(f) Compliance methods:
(j) Related Information
Comply with this AD within the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1
compliance times specified, unless already (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
done. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD instructions for submitting comments.
2018–0193, dated September 3, 2018, for
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program • Fax: 202–493–2251.
related information. This MCAI may be
Revision found in the AD docket on the internet at
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Within 90 days after the effective date of http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
this AD, revise the existing maintenance or and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0963. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
inspection program, as applicable, to (2) For more information about this AD, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
incorporate the airworthiness limitations contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Washington, DC 20590.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 7, 2019. | |
| 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 59326 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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