83 FR 6120 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 30 (February 13, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 30 (February 13, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-02748 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 13, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 6120-6123] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02748] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0694; Product Identifier 2017-NM-007-AD; Amendment 39-19192; AD 2018-03-19] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain [[Page 6121]] Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that fuselage panels were manufactured with defects that could reduce panel fatigue limits. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the affected panels and repair if necessary, and for certain airplanes, installation of a stiffener. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 20, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 20, 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 referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, 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-2017-0694. 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-2017- 0694; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, 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, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227- 1149. 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 7X airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2017 (82 FR 32498) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that fuselage panels were manufactured with defects that could reduce panel fatigue limits. The NPRM proposed to require a one-time inspection of the affected panels and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of certain fuselage lateral panels, which could lead to crack propagation and possible reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0250, dated December 15, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The MCAI states: A few pockets of fuselage Section T5 lateral panels were manufactured with defects in certain chemically-milled profiles. The technical investigation concluded that the fatigue limit of the affected panels might be reduced, depending on the defect characteristics. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to crack propagation, possibly resulting in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. To address this potential unsafe condition, DA published Service Bulletin (SB) F7X-042 providing inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time [detailed] inspection of the chemically-milled profiles of the pockets of the Section T5 fuselage lateral panels and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). This [EASA] AD also requires, for some aeroplanes, the installation of a stiffener on the forward pocket. Applicable corrective actions include repair, if necessary. 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-2017- 0694. 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 AD 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 correcting 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 Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-042, Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016. This service information describes the inspection of the chemically milled profiles of the pockets of the Section T5 fuselage lateral panels and the installation of a stiffener on the forward pocket on affected airplanes. 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 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Panel inspections.............. Up to 10 work- $0 Up to $850........ Up to $3,400. hours x $85 per hour = $850. Stiffener installation (up to 3 2 work-hours x $85 8,769 $8,939............ Up to $26,817. airplanes). per hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 6122]] According to the manufacturer, all of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. 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 to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that 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 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): 2018-03-19 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19192; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0694; Product Identifier 2017-NM-007-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective March 20, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 2 through 19 inclusive, except S/Ns 3 and 8. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 51, Structure. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a few pockets of fuselage Section T5 lateral panels were manufactured with defects that could reduce the fatigue limit of the affected panels. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of certain fuselage lateral panels, which could lead to crack propagation and possible reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection Within 99 months or 4,100 flight cycles, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection to measure the pocket depth of the Section T5 fuselage lateral panels, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-042, Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016. (h) Repair During the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if any discrepancy is found, as defined in Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-042, Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016, before further flight, contact the FAA, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA) for approved repair instructions, and, within the compliance time specified in those instructions, accomplish the repair accordingly. (i) Installation For airplanes having S/Ns 16, 17, and 19: Within 99 months or 4,100 flight cycles, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, install a stiffener on the forward pocket of Section T5 fuselage lateral panels, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-042, Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016. (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-042, dated January 3, 2011. (k) 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 manager of the International Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(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 EASA; or Dassault Aviation's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0250, dated December 15, 2016, 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-2017-0694. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. [[Page 6123]] (3) 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 this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-042, Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016. (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, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (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 Renton, Washington, on January 30, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-02748 Filed 2-12-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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2018–03–16 Stemme AG: Amendment 39– (b) Affected ADs all serial numbers, and Stemme AG Model
19189; Docket No. FAA–2017–0952; This AD replaces AD 2017–10–11, Stemme S 12 gliders, all serial numbers, that
Product Identifier 2017–CE–028–AD. Amendment 39–18885 (82 FR 24239, May 26, are:
2017) (‘‘AD 2017–10–11’’). (1) Equipped with a front gearbox, part
(a) Effective Date
number (P/N) 11AG, with a serial number
(c) Applicability
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes listed in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD;
effective March 20, 2018. This AD applies to Stemme AG Model and
Stemme S10–VT gliders (type certificate
(2) are certificated in any category.
previously held by Stemme GmbH & Co. KG),
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (c) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED P/N 11AG (FRONT GEARBOX) S/NS
80058/0814 80059/0915 80060/0915 80061/1115 80062/1215
80063/0116 80064/0416 80065/0616 80066/0716 80067/0916
80068/1016 80069/0117 80070/0217 80071/0217 ...........................................
Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Page 2 addition, we do not require any maintenance (i) STEMME Service Bulletin Dok. Nr.:
of Stemme AG Service Bulletin No. P062– tasks be done specifically by Stemme AG; P062–980010, Issue: 01, dated June 14, 2017.
980010, dated April 21, 2017, provides a any appropriately certified mechanic or (ii) STEMME Procedural Specification Dok.
pictorial of where the serial number of the maintenance shop may do the tasks required Nr.: P320–900060, dated June 14, 2017.
affected gearboxes are located. by this AD. (3) For Stemme AG service information
identified in this AD, contact STEMME AG,
(d) Subject (g) Other FAA AD Provisions Flugplatzstrasse F2, Nr. 6–7, D–15344
Air Transport Association of America The following provisions also apply to this Strausberg, Germany; telephone: +49 (0) 3341
(ATA) Code 61: Propellers/Propulsors. AD: 3612–0, fax: +49 (0) 3341 3612–30; internet:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance https://www.stemme.com.
(e) Reason (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane (4) You may view this service information
This AD was prompted by mandatory Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
issued by the aviation authority of another using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. information on the availability of this
country to identify and address an unsafe Send information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford, material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. In
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane addition, you can access this service
describes the unsafe condition as certain Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, information on the internet at http://
propeller front transmission gear wheels Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: www.regulations.gov by searching for and
having insufficient material strength because (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0639.
of improper heat treatment during jim.rutherford@faa.gov. (5) You may view this service information
manufacturing. We are issuing this AD to add (i) Before using any approved AMOC on that is incorporated by reference at the
a model glider to the Applicability, any airplane to which the AMOC applies, National Archives and Records
paragraph (c) of this AD, and to prevent notify your appropriate principal inspector Administration (NARA). For information on
failure of the propeller front transmission (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District the availability of this material at NARA, call
gear wheels. This failure could cause loss of Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
power between the engine and the propeller, FSDO. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
which could result in reduced control. (ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2017–10–11, locations.html.
Amendment 39–18885 (82 FR 24239, May 26, Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
(f) Actions and Compliance
2017) are approved as AMOCs for the February 5, 2018.
Unless already done, do the following corresponding provisions of this AD.
actions: Melvin J. Johnson,
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
(1) For Model Stemme S10–VT gliders: requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
Before further flight after June 15, 2017 (the actions from a manufacturer, the action must Aircraft Certification Service.
effective date of AD 2017–10–11), replace the be accomplished using a method approved [FR Doc. 2018–02749 Filed 2–12–18; 8:45 am]
front gearbox following STEMME Procedural by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Specification Dok. Nr.: P320–900060, as Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
specified in STEMME Service Bulletin Dok. Safety Agency (EASA).
Nr.: P062–980010, Issue: 01, both dated June
(h) Related Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14, 2017.
(2) For Model Stemme S 12 gliders: Before Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Federal Aviation Administration
further flight after March 20, 2018 (the Agency (EASA) AD No. 2017–0072–E, dated
effective date of this AD), replace the front April 26, 2017, and Stemme AG Service
gearbox following STEMME Procedural Bulletin No. P062–980010, dated April 21,
14 CFR Part 39
Specification Dok. Nr.: P320–900060, as 2017, for related information. You may [Docket No. FAA–2017–0694; Product
specified in STEMME Service Bulletin Dok. examine the MCAI on the internet at http:// Identifier 2017–NM–007–AD; Amendment
Nr.: P062–980010, Issue: 01, both dated June www.regulations.gov by searching for and 39–19192; AD 2018–03–19]
14, 2017. locating Docket No. https://
(3) As of March 20, 2018 (the effective date www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA- RIN 2120–AA64
of this AD), do not install a front gear box 2017-0952-0002.
listed in table 1 of paragraph (c) of this AD. Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
(4) The service information for this AD (i) Material Incorporated by Reference Aviation Airplanes
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allows the owner/operator to do certain (1) The Director of the Federal Register
maintenance tasks. Also, the service approved the incorporation by reference AGENCY: Federal Aviation
information specifies certain maintenance (IBR) of the service information listed in this Administration (FAA), Department of
tasks be done by Stemme AG. However, for paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Transportation (DOT).
this AD, we do not allow the owner/operator part 51. ACTION: Final rule.
to do any maintenance tasks; all maintenance (2) You must use this service information
tasks must be done by an appropriately as applicable to do the actions required by SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
certified mechanic or maintenance shop. In this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
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Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X International Section, Transport lateral panels and, depending on findings,
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind accomplishment of applicable corrective
report indicating that fuselage panels Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; action(s). This [EASA] AD also requires, for
some aeroplanes, the installation of a
were manufactured with defects that telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–
stiffener on the forward pocket.
could reduce panel fatigue limits. This 1149.
AD requires a one-time inspection of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Applicable corrective actions include
affected panels and repair if necessary, repair, if necessary. You may examine
and for certain airplanes, installation of Discussion the MCAI in the AD docket on the
a stiffener. We are issuing this AD to We issued a notice of proposed internet at http://www.regulations.gov
address the unsafe condition on these rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR by searching for and locating Docket No.
products. part 39 by adding an AD that would FAA–2017–0694.
DATES: This AD is effective March 20,
apply to certain Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The Comments
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register NPRM published in the Federal We gave the public the opportunity to
approved the incorporation by reference Register on July 14, 2017 (82 FR 32498) participate in developing this final rule.
of a certain publication listed in this AD (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was We received no comments on the NPRM
as of March 20, 2018. prompted by a report indicating that or on the determination of the cost to
ADDRESSES: For service information
fuselage panels were manufactured with the public.
identified in this final rule, contact defects that could reduce panel fatigue
limits. The NPRM proposed to require a Conclusion
Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South one-time inspection of the affected We reviewed the relevant data and
Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– panels and corrective actions if determined that air safety and the
440–6700; internet http:// necessary. We are issuing this AD to public interest require adopting this AD
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may detect and correct discrepancies of as proposed, except for minor editorial
view this referenced service information certain fuselage lateral panels, which changes. We have determined that these
at the FAA, Transport Standards could lead to crack propagation and minor changes:
Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, possible reduced structural integrity of • Are consistent with the intent that
WA. For information on the availability the fuselage. was proposed in the NPRM for
The European Aviation Safety Agency correcting the unsafe condition; and
of this material at the FAA, call 206–
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent • Do not add any additional burden
231–3195. It is also available on the
for the Member States of the European upon the public than was already
internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness proposed in the NPRM.
by searching for and locating Docket No.
Directive 2016–0250, dated December
FAA–2017–0694. Related Service Information Under 1
15, 2016 (referred to after this as the
Examining the AD Docket Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness CFR Part 51
You may examine the AD docket on Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct We reviewed Dassault Service
the internet at http:// an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Bulletin 7X–042, Revision 1, dated May
www.regulations.gov by searching for Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. 3, 2016. This service information
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– The MCAI states: describes the inspection of the
0694; or in person at the Docket A few pockets of fuselage Section T5 chemically milled profiles of the
Management Facility between 9 a.m. lateral panels were manufactured with pockets of the Section T5 fuselage
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, defects in certain chemically-milled profiles. lateral panels and the installation of a
except Federal holidays. The AD docket The technical investigation concluded that stiffener on the forward pocket on
the fatigue limit of the affected panels might
contains this AD, the regulatory be reduced, depending on the defect affected airplanes. This service
evaluation, any comments received, and characteristics. information is reasonably available
other information. The street address for This condition, if not detected and because the interested parties have
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– corrected, could lead to crack propagation, access to it through their normal course
5527) is Docket Management Facility, possibly resulting in reduced structural of business or by the means identified
U.S. Department of Transportation, integrity of the fuselage. in the ADDRESSES section.
Docket Operations, M–30, West To address this potential unsafe condition,
DA published Service Bulletin (SB) F7X–042 Costs of Compliance
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
providing inspection instructions.
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, For the reasons described above, this We estimate that this AD affects 4
Washington, DC 20590. [EASA] AD requires a one-time [detailed] airplanes of U.S. registry.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom inspection of the chemically-milled profiles We estimate the following costs to
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, of the pockets of the Section T5 fuselage comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Panel inspections .......................... Up to 10 work-hours × $85 per $0 Up to $850 .................................... Up to $3,400.
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hour = $850.
Stiffener installation (up to 3 air- 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = 8,769 $8,939 ........................................... Up to $26,817.
planes). $170.
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According to the manufacturer, all of under the criteria of the Regulatory is found, as defined in Accomplishment
the costs of this AD may be covered Flexibility Act. Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–
under warranty, thereby reducing the 042, Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016, before
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 further flight, contact the FAA, the European
cost impact on affected individuals. We
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), or Dassault
do not control warranty coverage for Aviation’s EASA Design Organization
affected individuals. As a result, we safety, Incorporation by reference,
Approval (DOA) for approved repair
have included all costs in our cost Safety.
instructions, and, within the compliance
estimate. Adoption of the Amendment time specified in those instructions,
accomplish the repair accordingly.
Authority for This Rulemaking Accordingly, under the authority
Title 49 of the United States Code delegated to me by the Administrator, (i) Installation
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as For airplanes having S/Ns 16, 17, and 19:
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, follows: Within 99 months or 4,100 flight cycles,
section 106, describes the authority of whichever occurs first, after the effective date
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS of this AD, install a stiffener on the forward
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
DIRECTIVES pocket of Section T5 fuselage lateral panels,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more in accordance with the Accomplishment
detail the scope of the Agency’s ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–
authority. continues to read as follows: 042, Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (j) Credit for Previous Actions
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: § 39.13 [Amended] This paragraph provides credit for actions
General requirements.’’ Under that required by paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding if those actions were performed before the
section, Congress charges the FAA with
the following new airworthiness effective date of this AD using Dassault
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
directive (AD): Service Bulletin 7X–042, dated January 3,
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2011.
for practices, methods, and procedures 2018–03–19 Dassault Aviation:
the Administrator finds necessary for Amendment 39–19192; Docket No. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
FAA–2017–0694; Product Identifier
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2017–NM–007–AD.
The following provisions also apply to this
is within the scope of that authority AD:
because it addresses an unsafe condition (a) Effective Date (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
that is likely to exist or develop on This AD is effective March 20, 2018. (AMOCs): The Manager, International
products identified in this rulemaking Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
(b) Affected ADs has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
action. AD, if requested using the procedures found
This AD is issued in accordance with None.
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
authority delegated by the Executive (c) Applicability 39.19, send your request to your principal
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, This AD applies to Dassault Aviation inspector or local Flight Standards District
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in Office, as appropriate. If sending information
In accordance with that order, issuance any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 2 through directly to the manager of the International
of ADs is normally a function of the 19 inclusive, except S/Ns 3 and 8. Branch, send it to the attention of the person
Compliance and Airworthiness identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD.
(d) Subject
Division, but during this transition Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
Air Transport Association (ATA) of AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
period, the Executive Director has America Code 51, Structure. any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
delegated the authority to issue ADs principal inspector, or lacking a principal
applicable to transport category (e) Reason
inspector, the manager of the local flight
airplanes to the Director of the System This AD was prompted by a report standards district office/certificate holding
Oversight Division. indicating that a few pockets of fuselage district office.
Section T5 lateral panels were manufactured
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Regulatory Findings with defects that could reduce the fatigue
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
limit of the affected panels. We are issuing
We determined that this AD will not this AD to detect and correct discrepancies
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
have federalism implications under be accomplished using a method approved
of certain fuselage lateral panels, which
Executive Order 13132. This AD will could lead to crack propagation and possible by the Manager, International Section,
not have a substantial direct effect on reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. If
the States, on the relationship between (f) Compliance approved by the DOA, the approval must
the national government and the States, include the DOA-authorized signature.
or on the distribution of power and Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already (l) Related Information
responsibilities among the various done.
levels of government. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
For the reasons discussed above, I (g) Inspection Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
certify that this AD: Within 99 months or 4,100 flight cycles, Airworthiness Directive 2016–0250, dated
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory whichever occurs first, after the effective date December 15, 2016, for related information.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, of this AD, do a detailed inspection to This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the measure the pocket depth of the Section T5 on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov
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fuselage lateral panels, in accordance with by searching for and locating Docket No.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault FAA–2017–0694.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (2) For more information about this AD,
Service Bulletin 7X–042, Revision 1, dated
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
May 3, 2016.
Alaska, and International Section, Transport Standards
4. Will not have a significant (h) Repair Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW,
economic impact, positive or negative, During the inspection required by Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
on a substantial number of small entities paragraph (g) of this AD, if any discrepancy 227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
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(3) Service information identified in this the unsafe condition as cracks at strength, possibly resulting in a loss of
AD that is not incorporated by reference is stringers in the rear fuselage of several structural integrity of the sailplane.
available at the addresses specified in Model IS–28B2 gliders. We are issuing To address this potentially unsafe
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. this AD to require actions to address the condition, Aeroclubul Romaniei (AR) issued
Service Bulletin (SB) SB–IS–28B2–AR–01 to
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference unsafe condition on these products. provide inspection instructions. AR is
(1) The Director of the Federal Register DATES: This AD is effective March 20, currently developing modification(s) to
approved the incorporation by reference 2018. provide a design solution for the affected
(IBR) of the service information listed in this The Director of the Federal Register sailplanes.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR approved the incorporation by reference For the reasons described above, this
part 51. of certain publications listed in the AD [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of
(2) You must use this service information the structure of the rear fuselage and,
as applicable to do the actions required by
as of March 20, 2018.
depending on findings, accomplishment of
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD applicable corrective action(s).
(i) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–042, docket on the internet at http:// This [EASA] AD is considered to be an
Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016. www.regulations.gov by searching for interim action and further AD action may
(ii) Reserved. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– follow.
(3) For service information identified in 1068; or in person at U.S. Department of
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet The MCAI can be found in the AD
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– docket on the internet at: https://
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov/
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201–440–6700; internet http:// W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, document?D=FAA-2017-1068-0002.
www.dassaultfalcon.com. Washington, DC 20590.
(4) You may view this service information For service information identified in Comments
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, this AD, contact Aeroclubul Romaniei, We gave the public the opportunity to
1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For Bd.Lascar Catargiu, Nr.54, cod: 010673, participate in developing this AD. We
information on the availability of this Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania; received no comments on the NPRM or
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. telephone: 011+40 021–312–36–19; fax:
(5) You may view this service information
on the determination of the cost to the
011+40 021–312–36–19; internet: public.
that is incorporated by reference at the
www.aeroclubulromaniei.ro; email:
National Archives and Records Conclusion
Administration (NARA). For information on www.aeroclubulromaniei.ro/contact/.
the availability of this material at NARA, call You may view this referenced service We reviewed the relevant data and
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// information at the FAA, Policy and determined that air safety and the
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas public interest require adopting the AD
locations.html. City, Missouri 64106. For information as proposed except for minor editorial
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January on the availability of this material at the changes. We have determined that these
30, 2018. FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It is also minor changes:
Michael Kaszycki, available on the internet at http:// • Are consistent with the intent that
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, www.regulations.gov by searching for was proposed in the NPRM for
Aircraft Certification Service. Docket No. FAA–2017–1068. correcting the unsafe condition; and
[FR Doc. 2018–02748 Filed 2–12–18; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim • Do not add any additional burden
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, upon the public than was already
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 proposed in the NPRM.
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Related Service Information Under 1
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– CFR Part 51
4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
Federal Aviation Administration jim.rutherford@faa.gov. We reviewed Aeroclubul Romaniei
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Service Bulletin No.: SB–IS–28B2–AR–
14 CFR Part 39 01, Revision 003, dated February 9,
Discussion 2017 (ARSB No. AR–01), and
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1068; Product
We issued a notice of proposed Aeroclubul Romaniei Service Bulletin
Identifier 2017–CE–034–AD; Amendment
39–19190; AD 2018–03–17] rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR No.: SB–IS–28B2–AR–02, Revision 01,
part 39 by adding an AD that would dated February 24, 2017 (ARSB No. AR–
RIN 2120–AA64 02). ARSB No. AR–01 describes
apply to Aeroclubul Romaniei Model
IS–28B2 gliders. The NPRM was procedures for inspection of the rear
Airworthiness Directives; Aeroclubul fuselage area to detect any cracks,
Romaniei Gliders published in the Federal Register on
November 14, 2017 (82 FR 52676). The ruptures, or corrosion. ARSB No. AR–02
AGENCY: Federal Aviation NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe describes procedures for installation of
Administration (FAA), Department of condition for the specified products and a modification to the upper stringer of
Transportation (DOT). was based on mandatory continuing the rear fuselage. This service
ACTION: Final rule. airworthiness information (MCAI) information is reasonably available
originated by an aviation authority of because the interested parties have
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new another country. The MCAI states: access to it through their normal course
airworthiness directive (AD) for of business or by the means identified
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Aeroclubul Romaniei Model IS–28B2 Cracks were reportedly detected, located at
in the ADDRESSES section of the AD.
gliders. This AD results from mandatory stringers in the rear fuselage of a number of
IS–28B2 sailplanes. The subsequent Costs of Compliance
continuing airworthiness information investigation attributed these cracks to
(MCAI) issued by an aviation authority induction of a pre-stress during the We estimate that this AD will affect
of another country to identify and manufacturing process of the affected parts. 30 products of U.S. registry. We also
correct an unsafe condition on an This condition, if not detected and estimate that it would take about 2
aviation product. The MCAI describes corrected, could lead to reduced structural work-hours per product to comply with
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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 March 20, 2018. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227- 1149. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 6120 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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