83 FR 9683 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 45 (March 7, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 45 (March 7, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-04260 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 7, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9683-9685] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-04260] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 7, 2018 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 9683]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0909; Product Identifier 2017-NM-081-AD; Amendment 39-19214; AD 2018-05-05] 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 Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900, FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of a loose screw on certain slat mechanical stop assemblies, and punctures in certain fuel caps. This AD requires a one-time inspection, and corrective action if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective April 11, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 11, 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, 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-2017-0909. 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- 0909; 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, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900, FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 24, 2017 (82 FR 49149) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of a loose screw on certain slat mechanical stop assemblies, and punctures in certain fuel caps. The NPRM proposed to require a one-time general visual inspection of the screw on the affected slat tracks, and replacement if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct loose screws that could lead to structural damage to the wing front spar, and consequent fuel leakage, possibly resulting in an uncontrolled fire. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0106, dated June 19, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900, FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states: On some aeroplanes in-service, the screw of the slat mechanical stop assembly on slat tracks #6, #7 and #8 was found loose. In some cases, a puncture was found in the fuel cap. The results of the technical investigations concluded that the most probable reason for these events was improper installation of the lock washers on the screws during production or maintenance. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to structural damage to the wing front spar, and consequent fuel leakage, possibly resulting in an uncontrolled fire. To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault issued [Service Bulletin] SB F900-460 Revision 1, SB F900EX-508 Revision 3, SB F2000-433 Revision 1, and SB F2000EX-386 Revision 3 (hereafter collectively referred as `the applicable SB' in this [EASA] AD), as applicable to aeroplane type/model, to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time [general visual] inspection of the slat tracks #6, #7 and #8 to verify the tightening torque of the screw and proper lock washer installation and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). Applicable corrective actions include replacement, 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- 0909. 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 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. [[Page 9684]] Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Dassault Aviation has issued the following service information. Dassault Service Bulletin F900-460, Revision 1, dated February 10, 2017. Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-508, Revision 3, dated February 10, 2017. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-433, Revision 1, dated February 10, 2017. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-386, Revision 3, dated February 10, 2017. This service information describes procedures for doing a one-time general visual inspection of the screw on the affected slat tracks, and replacement if necessary. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 65 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection............................ 4 work-hours x $85 per $0 $340 $22,100 hour = $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 this replacement: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement................................... 6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $15 $525 $510. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2018-05-05 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19214; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0909; Product Identifier 2017-NM-081-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 11, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD. (1) MYSTERE-FALCON 900, serial numbers as specified in Dassault Service Bulletin F900-460, Revision 1, dated February 10, 2017. (2) FALCON 900EX, serial numbers as specified in Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-508, Revision 3, dated February 10, 2017. (3) FALCON 2000, serial numbers as specified in Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-433, Revision 1, dated February 10, 2017. (4) FALCON 2000EX, serial numbers as specified in Dassault Service Bulletin [[Page 9685]] F2000EX-386, Revision 3, dated February 10, 2017. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of a loose screw on certain slat mechanical stop assemblies, and punctures in certain fuel caps. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct loose screws that could lead to structural damage to the wing front spar, and consequent fuel leakage, possibly resulting in an uncontrolled fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) Within 9 months or 440 flight hours, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection of slat tracks #6, #7, and #8 for proper screw and lockwasher installation, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD. (2) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, the tightening torque of the screw and/or the lockwasher installation is incorrect, before further flight, accomplish the applicable corrective action(s) in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-508, dated January 5, 2016; or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-386, dated January 5, 2016, as applicable. (i) No Reporting Requirement Although the service information identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0106, dated June 19, 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-2017-0909. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Dassault Service Bulletin F900-460, Revision 1, dated February 10, 2017. (ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-508, Revision 3, dated February 10, 2017. (iii) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-433, Revision 1, dated February 10, 2017. (iv) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-386, Revision 3, dated February 10, 2017. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 20, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-04260 Filed 3-6-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Aviation Model MYSTERE–FALCON
contains regulatory documents having general 0909. 900, FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000,
applicability and legal effect, most of which and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The
are keyed to and codified in the Code of Examining the AD Docket
MCAI states:
Federal Regulations, which is published under You may examine the AD docket on
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. On some aeroplanes in-service, the screw
the internet at http:// of the slat mechanical stop assembly on slat
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by www.regulations.gov by searching for tracks #6, #7 and #8 was found loose. In
the Superintendent of Documents. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– some cases, a puncture was found in the fuel
0909; or in person at the Docket cap. The results of the technical
Management Facility between 9 a.m. investigations concluded that the most
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, probable reason for these events was
except Federal holidays. The AD docket improper installation of the lock washers on
Federal Aviation Administration contains this AD, the regulatory the screws during production or
evaluation, any comments received, and maintenance.
14 CFR Part 39 other information. The street address for This condition, if not detected and
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– corrected, could lead to structural damage to
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0909; Product
5527) is Docket Management Facility, the wing front spar, and consequent fuel
Identifier 2017–NM–081–AD; Amendment
leakage, possibly resulting in an uncontrolled
39–19214; AD 2018–05–05] U.S. Department of Transportation,
fire.
RIN 2120–AA64
Docket Operations, M–30, West To address this potential unsafe condition,
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Dassault issued [Service Bulletin] SB F900–
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 460 Revision 1, SB F900EX–508 Revision 3,
Aviation Airplanes Washington, DC 20590. SB F2000–433 Revision 1, and SB F2000EX–
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom 386 Revision 3 (hereafter collectively referred
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, as ‘the applicable SB’ in this [EASA] AD), as
Administration (FAA), Department of International Section, Transport applicable to aeroplane type/model, to
Transportation (DOT). Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South provide inspection instructions.
ACTION: Final rule. 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time [general
telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new visual] inspection of the slat tracks #6, #7
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and #8 to verify the tightening torque of the
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE– Discussion screw and proper lock washer installation
FALCON 900, FALCON 900EX, and, depending on findings, accomplishment
We issued a notice of proposed of applicable corrective action(s).
FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
airplanes. This AD was prompted by part 39 by adding an AD that would Applicable corrective actions include
reports of a loose screw on certain slat apply to certain Dassault Aviation replacement, if necessary. You may
mechanical stop assemblies, and Model MYSTERE–FALCON 900, examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
punctures in certain fuel caps. This AD FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000, and the internet at http://
requires a one-time inspection, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM www.regulations.gov by searching for
corrective action if necessary. We are published in the Federal Register on and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
issuing this AD to address the unsafe October 24, 2017 (82 FR 49149) (‘‘the 0909.
condition on these products. NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
DATES: This AD is effective April 11,
Comments
reports of a loose screw on certain slat
2018. mechanical stop assemblies, and We gave the public the opportunity to
The Director of the Federal Register punctures in certain fuel caps. The participate in developing this final rule.
approved the incorporation by reference NPRM proposed to require a one-time We received no comments on the NPRM
of certain publications listed in this AD general visual inspection of the screw or on the determination of the cost to
as of April 11, 2018. on the affected slat tracks, and the public.
ADDRESSES: For service information replacement if necessary. We are issuing
identified in this final rule, contact this AD to detect and correct loose Conclusion
Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, screws that could lead to structural We reviewed the relevant data and
Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South damage to the wing front spar, and determined that air safety and the
Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– consequent fuel leakage, possibly public interest require adopting this AD
440–6700; internet http:// resulting in an uncontrolled fire. as proposed, except for minor changes.
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may The European Aviation Safety Agency We have determined that these minor
view this referenced service information (EASA), which is the Technical Agent changes:
at the FAA, Transport Standards for the Member States of the European
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness • Are consistent with the intent that
Moines, WA. For information on the Directive 2017–0106, dated June 19, was proposed in the NPRM for
availability of this material at the FAA, 2017 (referred to after this as the correcting the unsafe condition; and
call 206–231–3195. It is also available Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness • Do not add any additional burden
on the internet at http:// Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct upon the public than was already
www.regulations.gov by searching for an unsafe condition for certain Dassault proposed in the NPRM.
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Related Service Information Under 1 • Dassault Service Bulletin F2000– models. This service information is
CFR Part 51 433, Revision 1, dated February 10, reasonably available because the
2017. interested parties have access to it
Dassault Aviation has issued the • Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX– through their normal course of business
following service information. 386, Revision 3, dated February 10, or by the means identified in the
• Dassault Service Bulletin F900–460, 2017. ADDRESSES section.
Revision 1, dated February 10, 2017. This service information describes
Costs of Compliance
procedures for doing a one-time general
• Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX– We estimate that this AD affects 65
visual inspection of the screw on the
508, Revision 3, dated February 10, affected slat tracks, and replacement if airplanes of U.S. registry.
2017. necessary. These documents are distinct We estimate the following costs to
since they apply to different airplane comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ........................................................ 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ............. $0 $340 $22,100
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 this replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement ................................................................. 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 ........................... $15 $525
Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Title 49 of the United States Code DIRECTIVES
We determined that this AD will not
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue have federalism implications under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Executive Order 13132. This AD will continues to read as follows:
section 106, describes the authority of not have a substantial direct effect on
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the States, on the relationship between
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the national government and the States, § 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s or on the distribution of power and
authority. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
responsibilities among the various the following new airworthiness
We are issuing this rulemaking under levels of government.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, directive (AD):
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: For the reasons discussed above, I 2018–05–05 Dassault Aviation:
General requirements.’’ Under that certify that this AD: Amendment 39–19214; Docket No.
section, Congress charges the FAA with 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory FAA–2017–0909; Product Identifier
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 2017–NM–081–AD.
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (a) Effective Date
for practices, methods, and procedures DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD is effective April 11, 2018.
the Administrator finds necessary for (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
safety in air commerce. This regulation (b) Affected ADs
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
is within the scope of that authority Alaska, and None.
because it addresses an unsafe condition (c) Applicability
that is likely to exist or develop on 4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
products identified in this rulemaking airplanes, certificated in any category, as
action. on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4)
This AD is issued in accordance with of this AD.
authority delegated by the Executive Flexibility Act.
(1) MYSTERE–FALCON 900, serial
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 numbers as specified in Dassault Service
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Bulletin F900–460, Revision 1, dated
In accordance with that order, issuance Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation February 10, 2017.
of ADs is normally a function of the safety, Incorporation by reference, (2) FALCON 900EX, serial numbers as
Compliance and Airworthiness Safety. specified in Dassault Service Bulletin
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
Division, but during this transition F900EX–508, Revision 3, dated February 10,
Adoption of the Amendment 2017.
period, the Executive Director has (3) FALCON 2000, serial numbers as
delegated the authority to issue ADs Accordingly, under the authority specified in Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–
applicable to transport category delegated to me by the Administrator, 433, Revision 1, dated February 10, 2017.
airplanes to the Director of the System the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (4) FALCON 2000EX, serial numbers as
Oversight Division. follows: specified in Dassault Service Bulletin
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F2000EX–386, Revision 3, dated February 10, standards district office/certificate holding DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2017. district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Federal Aviation Administration
(d) Subject
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Air Transport Association (ATA) of actions from a manufacturer, the action must
America Code 57, Wings. 14 CFR Part 39
be accomplished using a method approved
(e) Reason by the Manager, International Section, [Docket No. FAA–2017–0806; Product
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the Identifier 2017–NM–064–AD; Amendment
This AD was prompted by reports of a 39–19216; AD 2018–05–07]
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
loose screw on certain slat mechanical stop
Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
assemblies, and punctures in certain fuel RIN 2120–AA64
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
caps. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct loose screws that could lead to the DOA, the approval must include the Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
structural damage to the wing front spar, and DOA-authorized signature.
Company Airplanes
consequent fuel leakage, possibly resulting in (k) Related Information
an uncontrolled fire. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Administration (FAA), DOT.
(f) Compliance Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0106, dated ACTION: Final rule.
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already June 19, 2017, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
done. airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
(g) Required Actions searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Boeing Company Model 787–8 and 787–
(1) Within 9 months or 440 flight hours, 2017–0909. 9 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
whichever occurs first after the effective date (2) For more information about this AD, a flight test report indicating that the
of this AD, do a general visual inspection of contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, crew oxygen masks in the flight deck
slat tracks #6, #7, and #8 for proper screw International Section, Transport Standards did not deploy correctly. This AD
and lockwasher installation, in accordance Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des requires an inspection at four locations
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– in the flight deck to determine whether
applicable service information identified in 231–3226.
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD.
any crew oxygen mask having a certain
(2) If, during the inspection required by (l) Material Incorporated by Reference part number is installed, and
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, the tightening (1) The Director of the Federal Register replacement of affected crew oxygen
torque of the screw and/or the lockwasher approved the incorporation by reference masks. We are issuing this AD to
installation is incorrect, before further flight, (IBR) of the service information listed in this address the unsafe condition on these
accomplish the applicable corrective paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR products.
action(s) in accordance with the part 51.
Accomplishment Instructions of the DATES: This AD is effective April 11,
(2) You must use this service information
applicable service information identified in 2018.
as applicable to do the actions required by
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
The Director of the Federal Register
(i) Dassault Service Bulletin F900–460, approved the incorporation by reference
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
Revision 1, dated February 10, 2017. of a certain publication listed in this AD
This paragraph provides credit for actions as of April 11, 2018.
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those (ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–508,
actions were performed before the effective Revision 3, dated February 10, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information
date of this AD using Dassault Service (iii) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–433, identified in this final rule, contact
Bulletin F900EX–508, dated January 5, 2016; Revision 1, dated February 10, 2017. Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–386, (iv) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX– Attention: Contractual & Data Services
dated January 5, 2016, as applicable. 386, Revision 3, dated February 10, 2017. (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
(3) For service information identified in
(i) No Reporting Requirement this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box telephone 562–797–1717; internet
Although the service information
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
of this AD specifies to submit certain telephone 201–440–6700; internet http:// may view this service information at the
information to the manufacturer, this AD www.dassaultfalcon.com. FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
does not include that requirement. (4) You may view this service information South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, information on the availability of this
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
The following provisions also apply to this information on the availability of this It is also available on the internet at
AD: material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. http://www.regulations.gov by searching
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (5) You may view this service information
(AMOCs): The Manager, International that is incorporated by reference at the
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, National Archives and Records 0806.
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Administration (NARA). For information on Examining the AD Docket
AD, if requested using the procedures found the availability of this material at NARA, call
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// You may examine the AD docket on
39.19, send your request to your principal www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- the internet at http://
inspector or local Flight Standards District locations.html. www.regulations.gov by searching for
Office, as appropriate. If sending information and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
directly to the International Section, send it Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 0806; or in person at the Docket
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
to the attention of the person identified in 20, 2018. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may Michael Kaszycki,
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
Aircraft Certification Service. contains this final rule, the regulatory
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal [FR Doc. 2018–04260 Filed 3–6–18; 8:45 am] evaluation, any comments received, and
inspector, the manager of the local flight BILLING CODE 4910–13–P other information. The address for the
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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 April 11, 2018. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 9683 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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