83 FR 60767 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 228 (November 27, 2018)

Page Range		60767-60769
FR Document		2018-25661
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked reinforcing straps (doublers) on the ailerons of airplanes equipped with blended winglets. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of the upper and lower reinforcing straps on the ailerons, and replacement if necessary. 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-2018-0760; Product Identifier 2018-NM-095-AD; Amendment 
39-19506; AD 2018-24-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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

DATES: This AD is effective January 2, 2019.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 2, 
2019.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Aviation Partners, Inc., 7299 Perimeter Road South, Seattle, WA 
98108-3812; phone: 206-762-1171; email: [email protected]; 
internet: http://www.aviationpartners.com. You may view this service 
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th 
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2018-0760.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0760; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this 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: Michael Bumbaugh, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3522; email: 
[email protected].

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 MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX 
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 24, 
2018 (83 FR 42810). The NPRM was prompted by reports of cracked 
reinforcing straps (doublers) on the ailerons of airplanes equipped 
with blended winglets. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive detailed 
inspections for cracking of the upper and lower reinforcing straps on 
the ailerons, and replacement if necessary.
    We are issuing this AD to address cracking of aileron reinforcing 
straps, which could lead to fatigue cracking of the ailerons and 
subsequent loss of control of the airplane.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. We have considered the comment received. The 
commenter, Sean Sullivan, indicated support for the NPRM.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, 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

    We reviewed Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9-
17-001, Revision B, dated December 20, 2017. This service information 
describes procedures for detailed inspections for any signs of cracking 
of the external upper and lower reinforcing straps on the left-hand 
(LH) and right-hand (RH) ailerons.
    We also reviewed Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin 
SBF9-17-002, Revision A, dated December 20, 2017. This service 
information describes procedures for replacing the external upper and 
lower reinforcing straps on the LH and RH ailerons.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

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

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

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

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

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]

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

2018-24-02 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19506; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0760; Product Identifier 2018-NM-095-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 2, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50, 
MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes equipped with blended 
winglets installed in accordance with the supplemental type 
certificate (STC) specified in paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this 
AD, as applicable.
    (1) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: STC ST02241SE.
    (2) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 and FALCON 900EX airplanes: STC 
ST02188SE.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Unsafe Condition

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

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Action

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

(h) Terminating Action for Repetitive Inspections

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

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

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

(j) No Reporting Requirement and No Parts Return

    (1) Although Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin 
SBF9-17-001, Revision B, dated December 20, 2017; and Aviation 
Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9-17-002, Revision A, 
dated December 20, 2017; specify to submit certain

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

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to 
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found 
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request 
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District 
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the 
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the 
person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may be 
emailed to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(l) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Michael 
Bumbaugh, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO 
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 
206-231-3522; email: [email protected].
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.

(m) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9-17-
001, Revision B, dated December 20, 2017.
    (ii) Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9-17-
002, Revision A, dated December 20, 2017.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Aviation Partners, Inc., 7299 Perimeter Road South, Seattle, WA 
98108-3812; phone: 206-762-1171; email: [email protected]; 
internet: http://www.aviationpartners.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 November 15, 2018.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Comments
0760.
Federal Aviation Administration We gave the public the opportunity to
Examining the AD Docket participate in developing this final rule.
14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on We have considered the comment
the internet at http:// received. The commenter, Sean
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0760; Product www.regulations.gov by searching for Sullivan, indicated support for the
Identifier 2018–NM–095–AD; Amendment and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– NPRM.
39–19506; AD 2018–24–02]
0760; or in person at Docket Operations Conclusion
RIN 2120–AA64 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. We reviewed the relevant data,
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault The AD docket contains this final rule, considered the comment received, and
Aviation Airplanes the regulatory evaluation, any determined that air safety and the
comments received, and other public interest require adopting this
AGENCY: Federal Aviation information. The address for Docket final rule as proposed, except for minor
Administration (FAA), DOT. Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is editorial changes. We have determined
ACTION: Final rule. U.S. Department of Transportation, that these minor changes:
Docket Operations, M–30, West • Are consistent with the intent that
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, was proposed in the NPRM for
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, addressing the unsafe condition; and
Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE- Washington, DC 20590. • Do not add any additional burden
FALCON 50, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, upon the public than was already
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
and FALCON 900EX airplanes. This AD proposed in the NPRM.
Michael Bumbaugh, Aerospace
was prompted by reports of cracked
Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Related Service Information Under 1
reinforcing straps (doublers) on the
Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th CFR Part 51
ailerons of airplanes equipped with
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and
blended winglets. This AD requires We reviewed Aviation Partners, Inc.,
fax: 206–231–3522; email:
repetitive detailed inspections for Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–17–001,
Michael.Bumbaugh@faa.gov.
cracking of the upper and lower Revision B, dated December 20, 2017.
reinforcing straps on the ailerons, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This service information describes
replacement if necessary. We are issuing Discussion procedures for detailed inspections for
this AD to address the unsafe condition any signs of cracking of the external
We issued a notice of proposed
on these products. upper and lower reinforcing straps on
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
DATES: This AD is effective January 2, part 39 by adding an AD that would the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH)
2019. apply to certain Dassault Aviation ailerons.
The Director of the Federal Register Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50, We also reviewed Aviation Partners,
approved the incorporation by reference MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and FALCON Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–17–
of certain publications listed in this AD 900EX airplanes. The NPRM published 002, Revision A, dated December 20,
as of January 2, 2019. in the Federal Register on August 24, 2017. This service information describes
ADDRESSES: For service information 2018 (83 FR 42810). The NPRM was procedures for replacing the external
identified in this final rule, contact prompted by reports of cracked upper and lower reinforcing straps on
Aviation Partners, Inc., 7299 Perimeter reinforcing straps (doublers) on the the LH and RH ailerons.
Road South, Seattle, WA 98108–3812; ailerons of airplanes equipped with This service information is reasonably
phone: 206–762–1171; email: blended winglets. The NPRM proposed available because the interested parties
mwilliams@winglets.com; internet: to require repetitive detailed inspections have access to it through their normal
http://www.aviationpartners.com. You for cracking of the upper and lower course of business or by the means
may view this service information at the reinforcing straps on the ailerons, and identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 replacement if necessary.
Costs of Compliance
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For We are issuing this AD to address
information on the availability of this cracking of aileron reinforcing straps, We estimate that this AD affects 70
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. which could lead to fatigue cracking of airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
It is also available on the internet at the ailerons and subsequent loss of the following costs to comply with this
http://www.regulations.gov by searching control of the airplane. AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators

Repetitive inspections ... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspec- $0 $85 per inspection $5,950 per inspection
tion cycle. cycle. cycle.

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR OPTIONAL ACTIONS
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product

Replacement (4 doublers) ............... 32 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,720 ................................................... $4,540 $7,260

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We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements that would inspection. We have no way of might need these replacements:

ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product

Replacement (per doubler) .. 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 (per doubler) ...... $1,135 (per doubler) .......... $1,815 (per doubler).

Authority for This Rulemaking (4) Will not have a significant of aileron reinforcing straps, which could
economic impact, positive or negative, lead to fatigue cracking of the ailerons and
Title 49 of the United States Code subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue on a substantial number of small entities
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance
section 106, describes the authority of Flexibility Act. Comply with this AD within the
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already
Aviation Programs, describes in more done.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
detail the scope of the Agency’s safety, Incorporation by reference, (g) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective
authority. Safety. Action
We are issuing this rulemaking under Within 8 months or 400 flight hours (FH),
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Adoption of the Amendment whichever occurs first, after the effective date
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Accordingly, under the authority of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that delegated to me by the Administrator, exceed 8 months or 400 FH, whichever
section, Congress charges the FAA with the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as occurs first: Do a detailed inspection for
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in follows: cracking of the upper and lower reinforcing
air commerce by prescribing regulations straps of the LH and RH ailerons, in
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS accordance with the Accomplishment
for practices, methods, and procedures
Instructions of Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon
the Administrator finds necessary for DIRECTIVES Service Bulletin SBF9–17–001, Revision B,
safety in air commerce. This regulation dated December 20, 2017. If any cracked
is within the scope of that authority ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
aileron reinforcing strap is found, before
because it addresses an unsafe condition continues to read as follows:
further flight: Replace the reinforcing strap
that is likely to exist or develop on Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. with a new part, in accordance with the
products identified in this rulemaking Accomplishment Instructions of Aviation
§ 39.13 [Amended] Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 17–002, Revision A, dated December 20,
authority delegated by the Executive the following new airworthiness 2017.
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, directive (AD): (h) Terminating Action for Repetitive
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 2018–24–02 Dassault Aviation: Inspections
In accordance with that order, issuance Amendment 39–19506; Docket No. Replacement of any aileron reinforcing
of ADs is normally a function of the FAA–2018–0760; Product Identifier strap with a new part, in accordance with the
Compliance and Airworthiness 2018–NM–095–AD. Accomplishment Instructions of Aviation
Division, but during this transition (a) Effective Date Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–
period, the Executive Director has 17–002, Revision A, dated December 20,
This AD is effective January 2, 2019. 2017, constitutes terminating action for the
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category (b) Affected ADs repetitive inspections required by paragraph
(g) of this AD for that part only.
airplanes and associated appliances to None.
the Director of the System Oversight (c) Applicability
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
Division. (1) This paragraph provides credit for the
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
inspections specified in paragraph (g) of this
Regulatory Findings Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50, MYSTERE–
FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes AD, if those actions were performed before
This AD will not have federalism equipped with blended winglets installed in the effective date of this AD using Aviation
implications under Executive Order accordance with the supplemental type Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–
13132. This AD will not have a certificate (STC) specified in paragraph (c)(1) 17–001, dated March 3, 2017; or Aviation
substantial direct effect on the States, on or (c)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–
the relationship between the national (1) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50 17–001, Revision A, dated April 4, 2017.
airplanes: STC ST02241SE. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the
government and the States, or on the replacement specified in paragraphs (g) and
distribution of power and (2) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 900
and FALCON 900EX airplanes: STC (h) of this AD, if those actions were
responsibilities among the various ST02188SE. performed before the effective date of this AD
levels of government. using Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service
For the reasons discussed above, I (d) Subject Bulletin SBF9–17–002, dated March 7, 2017.
certify that this AD: Air Transport Association (ATA) of
(j) No Reporting Requirement and No Parts
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory America Code 57, Wings.
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Return
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (e) Unsafe Condition (1) Although Aviation Partners, Inc.,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This AD was prompted by reports of Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–17–001,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures cracked reinforcing straps (doublers) on the Revision B, dated December 20, 2017; and
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) ailerons Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation of airplanes equipped with blended winglets. Bulletin SBF9–17–002, Revision A, dated
in Alaska, and We are issuing this AD to address cracking December 20, 2017; specify to submit certain

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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 January 2, 2019.
Contact		Michael Bumbaugh, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3522; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 60767
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 60767 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

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