83 FR 8807 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 41 (March 1, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 41 (March 1, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 41 (Thursday, March 1, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 8807-8810] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-04150] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0117; Product Identifier 2017-NM-104-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-01- 07, which applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes; and MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. AD 2017-01-07 requires a functional test or check of the main entry door closure and warning system, and applicable door closing inspections, adjustments, operational tests, and corrective actions if necessary. Since we issued AD 2017-01-07, we have determined that the required actions must be repetitively performed to ensure continued safety. This proposed AD would require repetitive door closing inspections, adjustments, operational tests, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 16, 2018. 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 referenced service [[Page 8808]] 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- 0117; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone: 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, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone: 206-231-3226; fax: 206-231-3398. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0117; Product Identifier 2017-NM-104-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on 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 proposed AD. Discussion We issued AD 2017-01-07, Amendment 39-18774 (82 FR 1595, January 6, 2017) (``AD 2017-01-07''), for all Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes; and MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. AD 2017- 01-07 requires a functional test or check of the main entry door closure and warning system, and applicable door closing inspections, adjustments, operational tests, and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2017-01-07 resulted from a report that, during approach for landing, the main entry door detached from an airplane. We issued AD 2017-01-07 to detect and correct defective crew/passenger doors. Such a condition could result in the in-flight opening or detachment of the crew/ passenger door, which could result in loss of control of the airplane and injury to persons on the ground. Actions Since AD 2017-01-07 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2017-01-07, we have determined that repetitive door closing inspections, adjustments, operational tests, and corrective actions if necessary, must be repetitively performed to ensure continued safety. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2017-0123, dated July 20, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. The MCAI states: During approach for landing, at an altitude of 7,000 feet, a MF20-D5 lost the main entry door (MED). The flight crew maintained control of the aeroplane to land uneventfully. The results of the preliminary technical investigations concluded that the cause of this event could be either a broken cable, or an unlocked safety catch, associated with one or two deficient micro switches. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in- flight opening and/or detachment of the MED, possibly resulting in loss of control of the aeroplane, and/or injury to persons on the ground. To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault issued Service Bulletin (SB) F20-789, SB F200-133 and SB MF50-531, providing instructions for inspection/adjustment, and an operational test of the MED closure. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2015-0007 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017-01-07] to require a one-time accomplishment of a functional test/check of the MED closure/warning system. It also required [a general visual] inspection and operational test of the MED [including the control and latching mechanisms] and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). Since that [EASA] AD was issued, EASA determined that the inspection and operational test of the MED must be repeated to ensure continued safety. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2015-0007, which is superseded, and additionally requires repetitive inspections and operational tests of the MED. Corrective actions include adjusting the telescopic rod bolts on the door until the clearance between the lower part of the door and the fuselage is within the specified tolerances. The corrective actions for the control and latching mechanisms include adjusting components and replacing damaged components (including pull latches, microswitches, pulleys, and cables). Signs of damage include cracks, corrosion, wear, and distortion. 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-2018-0117. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Dassault Aviation has issued the following service information. Dassault Service Bulletin F20-789, also referred to as 789, dated December 9, 2014. Dassault Service Bulletin F50-531, also referred to as 531, dated December 9, 2014. Dassault Service Bulletin F200-133, also referred to as 133, dated December 9, 2014. This service information describes procedures for inspections, adjustments, and operational tests of certain doors and corrective actions. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. 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 and Requirements of This Proposed AD 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 pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 392 airplanes of U.S. registry. [[Page 8809]] We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections/adjustments/ 4 work-hours x $85 $0 $340............... $133,280. operational tests (retained per hour = $340. actions from AD 2017[dash]01[dash]07). Inspections/adjustments/ 4 work-hours x $85 0 $340 per inspection $133,280 per operational tests (new proposed per hour = $340 cycle. inspection cycle. action). per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. 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 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 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-01-07, Amendment 39-18774 (82 FR 1595, January 6, 2017), and adding the following new AD: Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2018-0117; Product Identifier 2017-NM-104-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 16, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-01-07, Amendment 39-18774 (82 FR 1595, January 6, 2017) (``AD 2017-01-07''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. (1) Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. (2) Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes. (3) Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. (4) Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during approach for landing, the main entry door detached from an airplane. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct defective crew/passenger doors. Such a condition could result in the in-flight opening or detachment of the crew/passenger door, which could result in loss of control of the airplane and injury to persons on the ground. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Main Entry/Passenger/Crew Door Closing Inspections, Adjustments, and Operational Tests and Corrective Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2017-01-07, with no changes. Within 330 flight hours or 13 months, whichever occurs first after February 10, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-01-07), unless already done: Do the applicable door closing inspections, adjustments, and operational tests, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (1) For Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes; Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F20- 789, also referred to as 789, dated December 9, 2014. [[Page 8810]] (2) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F200-133, also referred to as 133, dated December 9, 2014. (3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F50-531, also referred to as 531, dated December 9, 2014. (h) New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive Main Entry/Passenger/Crew Door Closing Inspections, Adjustments, and Operational Tests and Corrective Actions Within 72 months after accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 72 months, repeat the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions (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: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2017-01-07, Amendment 39- 18774 (82 FR 1595, January 6, 2017), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0123, dated July 20, 2017, 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-2018-0117. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3226; fax 206-231-3398. (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, 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 Renton, Washington, on February 20, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-04150 Filed 2-28-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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handling of onions grown in South Producer members and alternates shall DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Texas and is applicable only to persons not have a proprietary interest in or be
in the respective classes of commercial employees of a handler organization. Federal Aviation Administration
and industrial activity specified in the ■ 3. Revise 959.24 to read as follows:
Marketing Order; 14 CFR Part 39
3. Marketing Order 959 as hereby § 959.24 Districts. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0117; Product
proposed to be amended is limited in Identifier 2017–NM–104–AD]
application to the smallest regional To determine a basis for selecting
production area which is practicable, Committee members, the following RIN 2120–AA64
consistent with carrying out the districts of the production area are
hereby established: Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
declared policy of the Act, and the
Aviation Airplanes
issuance of several marketing orders District No. 1: (Coastal Bend-Lower
applicable to subdivisions of the Valley) The Counties of Victoria, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
production area would not effectively Calhoun, Goliad, Refugio, Bee, Live Administration (FAA), DOT.
carry out the declared policy of the Act; Oak, San Patricio, Aransas, Jim Wells, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
4. Marketing Order 959 as hereby Nueces, Kleberg, Brooks, Kenedy, (NPRM).
proposed to be amended prescribes, Duval, McMullen, Cameron, Hidalgo,
insofar as practicable, such different Starr, and Willacy in the State of Texas. SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
terms applicable to different parts of the Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–01–
production area as are necessary to give District No. 2: (Laredo-Winter Garden) 07, which applies to all Dassault
due recognition to the differences in the The Counties of Zapata, Webb, Jim Hogg Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON
production and marketing of onions De Witt, Wilson, Atascosa, Karnes Val airplanes, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C,
produced or packed in the production Verde, Frio, Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model
area; and Maverick, Zavala, Dimmit, and La Salle MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes;
5. All handling of onions produced or in the State of Texas. Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
packed in the production area as ■ 4. Revise 959.26 to read as follows: D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes; and
defined in Marketing Order 959 is in the MYSTERE–FALCON 50 airplanes. AD
current of interstate or foreign § 959.26 Selection. 2017–01–07 requires a functional test or
commerce or directly burdens, The Secretary shall select members check of the main entry door closure
obstructs, or affects such commerce. and respective alternates from districts and warning system, and applicable
A 60-day comment period is provided door closing inspections, adjustments,
established pursuant to § 959.24 or
to allow interested persons to respond operational tests, and corrective actions
§ 959.25. Selections shall be as follows:
to this proposal. Any comments if necessary. Since we issued AD 2017–
received on the amendment proposed in District No. 1: five producer members 01–07, we have determined that the
this proposed rule will be analyzed, and and alternates; three handler members required actions must be repetitively
if AMS determines to proceed based on and alternates. performed to ensure continued safety.
all the information presented, a District No. 2: three producer This proposed AD would require
producer referendum would be members and alternates; two handler repetitive door closing inspections,
conducted to determine producer members and alternates. adjustments, operational tests, and
support for the proposed amendment. If corrective actions if necessary. We are
■ 5. Revise 959.32 paragraph (a) to read
appropriate, a final rule would then be proposing this AD to address the unsafe
issued to effectuate the amendment as follows: condition on these products.
favored by producers participating in § 959.32 Procedure. DATES: We must receive comments on
the referendum. this proposed AD by April 16, 2018.
(a) Nine members of the Committee
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 959 ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
shall be necessary to constitute a
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Onions, Marketing agreements, quorum. Seven concurring votes, or 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Reporting and recordkeeping two-thirds of the votes cast, whichever methods:
requirements. is greater, shall be required to pass any • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
For the reasons set forth in the motion or approve any Committee http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
preamble, 7 CFR part 959 is proposed to action. At assembled meetings all votes instructions for submitting comments.
be amended as follows: shall be cast in person. • Fax: 202–493–2251.
* * * * * • Mail: U.S. Department of
PART 959—ONIONS GROWN IN Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
SOUTH TEXAS §§ 959.110 and 959.111 [Removed and 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Reserved] W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
■ 6. Remove and reserve §§ 959.110 and Washington, DC 20590.
part 959 continues to read as follows:
959.111. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Dated: February 23, 2018. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
■ 2. Revise 925.22 to read as follows:
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Bruce Summers, Federal holidays.
§ 925.22 Establishment and membership. Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing For service information identified in
The South Texas Onion Committee, Service. this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
consisting of thirteen members, eight of [FR Doc. 2018–04076 Filed 2–28–18; 8:45 am] Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O.
whom shall be producers and five of BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
whom shall be handlers, is hereby telephone: 201–440–6700; internet:
established. For each member of the http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You
Committee there shall be an alternate. may view this referenced service
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information at the FAA, Transport and applicable door closing inspections, For the reasons described above, this
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., adjustments, operational tests, and [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
Des Moines, WA. For information on the corrective actions if necessary. AD AD 2015–0007, which is superseded, and
availability of this material at the FAA, 2017–01–07 resulted from a report that, additionally requires repetitive inspections
and operational tests of the MED.
call 206–231–3195. during approach for landing, the main
entry door detached from an airplane. Corrective actions include adjusting
Examining the AD Docket
We issued AD 2017–01–07 to detect and the telescopic rod bolts on the door
You may examine the AD docket on correct defective crew/passenger doors. until the clearance between the lower
the internet at http:// Such a condition could result in the in- part of the door and the fuselage is
www.regulations.gov by searching for flight opening or detachment of the within the specified tolerances. The
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– crew/passenger door, which could corrective actions for the control and
0117; or in person at the Docket result in loss of control of the airplane latching mechanisms include adjusting
Management Facility between 9 a.m. and injury to persons on the ground. components and replacing damaged
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, components (including pull latches,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Actions Since AD 2017–01–07 Was
microswitches, pulleys, and cables).
contains this NPRM, the regulatory Issued
Signs of damage include cracks,
evaluation, any comments received, and Since we issued AD 2017–01–07, we corrosion, wear, and distortion. You
other information. The street address for have determined that repetitive door may examine the MCAI in the AD
the Docket Operations office (telephone: closing inspections, adjustments, docket on the internet at http://
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES operational tests, and corrective actions www.regulations.gov by searching for
section. Comments will be available in if necessary, must be repetitively and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
the AD docket shortly after receipt. performed to ensure continued safety. 0117.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom The European Aviation Safety Agency
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Related Service Information Under 1
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent CFR Part 51
International Section, Transport for the Member States of the European
Standards Branch, FAA, Transport Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0123, Dassault Aviation has issued the
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South dated July 20, 2017 (referred to after this following service information.
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; as the Mandatory Continuing • Dassault Service Bulletin F20–789,
telephone: 206–231–3226; fax: 206– Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the also referred to as 789, dated December
231–3398. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition 9, 2014.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: for all Dassault Aviation Model FAN • Dassault Service Bulletin F50–531,
Comments Invited JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON also referred to as 531, dated December
SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; 9, 2014.
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200 • Dassault Service Bulletin F200–133,
airplanes; Model MYSTERE–FALCON also referred to as 133, dated December
this proposed AD. Send your comments
20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 9, 2014.
to an address listed under the
airplanes; and Model MYSTERE– This service information describes
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2018–0117; Product Identifier FALCON 50 airplanes. The MCAI states: procedures for inspections, adjustments,
2017–NM–104–AD’’ at the beginning of During approach for landing, at an altitude and operational tests of certain doors
your comments. We specifically invite of 7,000 feet, a MF20–D5 lost the main entry and corrective actions. These
comments on the overall regulatory, door (MED). The flight crew maintained documents are distinct since they apply
control of the aeroplane to land uneventfully. to different airplane models. This
economic, environmental, and energy
The results of the preliminary technical service information is reasonably
aspects of this proposed AD. We will investigations concluded that the cause of
consider all comments received by the available because the interested parties
this event could be either a broken cable, or
closing date and may amend this an unlocked safety catch, associated with one
have access to it through their normal
proposed AD based on those comments. or two deficient micro switches. course of business or by the means
We will post all comments we This condition, if not detected and identified in the ADDRESSES section.
receive, without change, to http:// corrected, could lead to in-flight opening FAA’s Determination and Requirements
www.regulations.gov, including any and/or detachment of the MED, possibly
resulting in loss of control of the aeroplane,
of This Proposed AD
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each and/or injury to persons on the ground. This product has been approved by
substantive verbal contact we receive To address this potential unsafe condition, the aviation authority of another
Dassault issued Service Bulletin (SB) F20– country, and is approved for operation
about this proposed AD. 789, SB F200–133 and SB MF50–531,
in the United States. Pursuant to our
Discussion providing instructions for inspection/
adjustment, and an operational test of the bilateral agreement with the State of
We issued AD 2017–01–07, MED closure. Consequently, EASA issued Design Authority, we have been notified
Amendment 39–18774 (82 FR 1595, AD 2015–0007 [which corresponds to FAA of the unsafe condition described in the
January 6, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–01–07’’), for AD 2017–01–07] to require a one-time MCAI and service information
all Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET accomplishment of a functional test/check of referenced above. We are proposing this
FALCON airplanes, FAN JET FALCON the MED closure/warning system. It also AD because we evaluated all pertinent
required [a general visual] inspection and
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SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; information and determined an unsafe
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200 operational test of the MED [including the condition exists and is likely to exist or
airplanes; Model MYSTERE–FALCON control and latching mechanisms] and,
develop on other products of these same
depending on findings, accomplishment of
20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 applicable corrective action(s). type designs.
airplanes; and MYSTERE–FALCON 50 Since that [EASA] AD was issued, EASA Costs of Compliance
airplanes. AD 2017–01–07 requires a determined that the inspection and
functional test or check of the main operational test of the MED must be repeated We estimate that this proposed AD
entry door closure and warning system, to ensure continued safety. affects 392 airplanes of U.S. registry.
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We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspections/adjustments/oper- 4 work-hours × $85 per hour $0 $340 ....................................... $133,280.
ational tests (retained ac- = $340.
tions from AD 2017-01-07).
Inspections/adjustments/oper- 4 work-hours × $85 per hour 0 $340 per inspection cycle ...... $133,280 per inspection
ational tests (new proposed = $340 per inspection cycle. cycle.
action).
We have received no definitive data For the reasons discussed above, I certificated in any category, all serial
that would enable us to provide cost certify this proposed regulation: numbers.
estimates for the on-condition actions 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (1) Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET
specified in this proposed AD. action’’ under Executive Order 12866; FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E,
F, and G airplanes.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Authority for This Rulemaking (2) Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE–
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures FALCON 200 airplanes.
Title 49 of the United States Code (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (3) Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE–
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Alaska; and airplanes.
section 106, describes the authority of 4. Will not have a significant (4) Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE–
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: economic impact, positive or negative, FALCON 50 airplanes.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more on a substantial number of small entities
detail the scope of the Agency’s (d) Subject
under the criteria of the Regulatory
authority. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Flexibility Act.
We are issuing this rulemaking under America Code 52, Doors.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (e) Reason
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This AD was prompted by a report
General requirements.’’ Under that safety, Incorporation by reference, indicating that during approach for landing,
section, Congress charges the FAA with Safety. the main entry door detached from an
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in airplane. We are issuing this AD to detect
air commerce by prescribing regulations The Proposed Amendment and correct defective crew/passenger doors.
for practices, methods, and procedures Accordingly, under the authority Such a condition could result in the in-flight
the Administrator finds necessary for delegated to me by the Administrator, opening or detachment of the crew/passenger
safety in air commerce. This regulation the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part door, which could result in loss of control of
is within the scope of that authority the airplane and injury to persons on the
39 as follows:
because it addresses an unsafe condition ground.
that is likely to exist or develop on PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (f) Compliance
products identified in this rulemaking DIRECTIVES Comply with this AD within the
action. compliance times specified, unless already
This proposed AD is issued in ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 done.
accordance with authority delegated by continues to read as follows:
the Executive Director, Aircraft (g) Retained Main Entry/Passenger/Crew
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Door Closing Inspections, Adjustments, and
Certification Service, as authorized by
§ 39.13 [Amended] Operational Tests and Corrective Actions,
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance With No Changes
with that order, issuance of ADs is ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
normally a function of the Compliance This paragraph restates the requirements of
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) paragraph (h) of AD 2017–01–07, with no
and Airworthiness Division, but during 2017–01–07, Amendment 39–18774 (82 changes. Within 330 flight hours or 13
this transition period, the Executive FR 1595, January 6, 2017), and adding months, whichever occurs first after February
Director has delegated the authority to the following new AD: 10, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017–01–
issue ADs applicable to transport 07), unless already done: Do the applicable
category airplanes to the Director of the Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2018–
door closing inspections, adjustments, and
0117; Product Identifier 2017–NM–104–
System Oversight Division. AD.
operational tests, and do all applicable
corrective actions, in accordance with the
Regulatory Findings (a) Comments Due Date Accomplishment Instructions of the
We determined that this proposed AD We must receive comments by April 16, applicable service information identified in
would not have federalism implications 2018. paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD.
Do all applicable corrective actions before
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under Executive Order 13132. This
(b) Affected ADs further flight.
proposed AD would not have a
This AD replaces AD 2017–01–07, (1) For Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes;
substantial direct effect on the States, on
Amendment 39–18774 (82 FR 1595, January Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
the relationship between the national and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE–
6, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–01–07’’).
Government and the States, or on the FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5
distribution of power and (c) Applicability airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F20–789,
responsibilities among the various This AD applies to the airplanes specified also referred to as 789, dated December 9,
levels of government. in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, 2014.
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(2) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200 98198; telephone 206–231–3226; fax 206– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F200– 231–3398. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
133, also referred to as 133, dated December (3) For service information identified in Washington, DC 20590.
9, 2014. this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
(3) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50
airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F50–531, 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; address above between 9 a.m. and 5
also referred to as 531, dated December 9, telephone 201–440–6700; internet http:// p.m., Monday through Friday, except
2014. www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this Federal holidays.
service information at the FAA, Transport For service information identified in
(h) New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive Standards Branch, FAA, Transport Standards this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-
Main Entry/Passenger/Crew Door Closing Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt
Inspections, Adjustments, and Operational WA. For information on the availability of
Tests and Corrective Actions Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5,
this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Canada; telephone: 416–375–4000; fax:
Within 72 months after accomplishing the Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 416–375–4539; email: thd.qseries@
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 20, 2018.
and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 72 aero.bombardier.com; internet: http://
Michael Kaszycki, www.bombardier.com. You may view
months, repeat the actions specified in
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, this service information at the FAA,
paragraph (g) of this AD, and do all
Aircraft Certification Service. Transport Standards Branch, 2200
applicable corrective actions, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the [FR Doc. 2018–04150 Filed 2–28–18; 8:45 am] South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
applicable service information identified in BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information on the availability of this
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Do all applicable corrective actions before
further flight. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions You may examine the AD docket on
Federal Aviation Administration
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance the internet at http://
(AMOCs): The Manager, International www.regulations.gov by searching for
14 CFR Part 39
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this [Docket No. FAA–2018–0118; Product 0118; or in person at the Docket
AD, if requested using the procedures found Identifier 2017–NM–083–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
RIN 2120–AA64
39.19, send your request to your principal except Federal holidays. The AD docket
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, contains this NPRM, the regulatory
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it Inc., Airplanes evaluation, any comments received, and
to the attention of the person identified in other information. The street address for
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the Docket Operations office (telephone:
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may Administration (FAA), DOT.
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
REQUESTS@faa.gov. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking section. Comments will be available in
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, (NPRM). the AD docket shortly after receipt.
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/ airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer,
certificate holding district office. Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–400 Avionics and Administrative Services
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD series airplanes. This proposed AD was Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
2017–01–07, Amendment 39–18774 (82 FR prompted by reports of arcing and 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
1595, January 6, 2017), are approved as smoke emanating from the windshields. Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516–
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of This proposed AD would require a 228–7301; fax: 516–794–5531.
this AD. revision to the maintenance or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
inspection program, as applicable, to
effective date of this AD, for any requirement Comments Invited
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from include an inspection of the windshield
a manufacturer, the action must be moisture seal for signs of cracks, We invite you to send any written
accomplished using a method approved by erosion, wear, and other deterioration; relevant data, views, or arguments about
the Manager, International Section, Transport doing that inspection and repair if this proposal. Send your comments to
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European necessary; and re-torqueing the an address listed under the ADDRESSES
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault windshield heater terminal lugs and section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
Aviation’s EASA Design Organization applying sealant to the windshield 2018–0118; Product Identifier 2017–
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, heater screw heads. We are proposing NM–083–AD’’ at the beginning of your
the approval must include the DOA-
this AD to address the unsafe condition comments. We specifically invite
authorized signature.
on these products. comments on the overall regulatory,
(j) Related Information DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing this proposed AD by April 16, 2018. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD ADDRESSES: You may send comments, all comments received by the closing
2017–0123, dated July 20, 2017, for related using the procedures found in 14 CFR date and may amend this NPRM based
information. This MCAI may be found in the
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11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following on those comments.
AD docket on the internet at http:// We will post all comments we
www.regulations.gov by searching for and methods:
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0117. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http://
(2) For more information about this AD, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the www.regulations.gov, including any
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, instructions for submitting comments. personal information you provide. We
International Section, Transport Standards • Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each
Branch, FAA, Transport Standards Branch, • Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this NPRM.
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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 April 16, 2018. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone: 206-231-3226; fax: 206-231-3398. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 8807 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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