Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes, 74603-74605 [2014-29225]

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• Federal Aviation Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 241 (Tuesday, December 16, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 74603-74605]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-29225]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0566; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-041-AD; 
Amendment 39-18050; AD 2014-25-08]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This 
AD was prompted by a design review, which revealed that the forward 
servicing compartment (FSC) is configured with tie-down points. This AD 
requires inspecting the FSC for installed tie-down points, and removing 
those tie-down points. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 
installed tie-down points, which could lead to inadvertent use of the 
FSC as a cargo compartment, which could result in damage to the 
structure of the airplane or potential risk of fire.

DATES: This AD becomes effective January 20, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 20, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0566; or in person at the 
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.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault 
Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-
440-6700; Internet https://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this 
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the 
availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM published in 
the Federal Register on August 14, 2014 (79 FR 47592).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0027R1, dated February 5, 2014 (referred 
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault 
Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI 
states:

    The Forward Servicing Compartment (FSC) of the Falcon 2000 is an 
unpressurized service compartment located between fuselage frames 26 
and 33. This compartment is accessible from a lockable external door 
located in the lower aft fuselage.
    A design review has brought to light that the compartment is 
configured with tie-down points, which were used by operators to fix 
loads (e.g. ski or golf bags) in that compartment. However, the FSC 
has not been designed and consequently demonstrated as being 
compliant with cargo compartment airworthiness requirements.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to inadvertent use 
of the FSC as [a] cargo compartment, which could result in damage to 
the structure of the aeroplane or potential risk of fire.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation 
issued Service Bulletin (SB) F2000-407 and SB F2000EX-289, as 
applicable, which provide instructions for removal of the tie-down 
points.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires removal 
of the tie-down points from the FSC.

    Note: Operators are also reminded about the intended function of 
the FSC.
    This [EASA] AD is revised to clarify the AD Applicability and to 
correct the [type certificate data sheet] TCDS Number.

    Required actions include inspecting for installed tie-down points. 
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0566-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 47592, August 14, 
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the

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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 (79 FR 47592, August 14, 2014) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 47592, August 14, 2014).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 247 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 2 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $5 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $43,225, or $175 per product.
    According to the manufacturer, some 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.

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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0566; 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 Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

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

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2014-25-08 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18050. Docket No. FAA-
2014-0566; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-041-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective January 20, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation airplanes identified in 
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any 
category.
    (1) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes, having serial 
numbers (S/Ns) 1 through 231 inclusive.
    (2) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, having S/Ns 
1 through 262 inclusive, and S/Ns 601 through 604 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a design review, which revealed that the 
forward servicing compartment (FSC) is configured with tie-down 
points. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct installed tie-
down points, which could lead to inadvertent use of the FSC as a 
cargo compartment, which could result in damage to the structure of 
the airplane or potential risk of fire.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection and Removal

    (1) Within 440 flight hours or 9 months after the effective date 
of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the FSC for installed 
tie-down points, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-407, Revision 1, dated January 
29, 2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-289, Revision 1, 
dated January 29, 2014; as applicable.
    (2) If it is determined from the inspection required by 
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD that tie-down points are installed, 
within the compliance time specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, 
remove the tie-down points from the FSC, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-407, 
Revision 1, dated January 29, 2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin 
F2000EX-289, Revision 1, dated January 29, 2014; as applicable.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before the effective date of this AD using Dassault 
Service Bulletin F2000-407, dated December 17, 2013; or Dassault 
Service Bulletin F2000EX-289, dated December 17, 2013; which are not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom 
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149.

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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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this 
AD.
    (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 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 Airworthiness Directive 2014-0027R1, dated February 5, 
2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0566-0002.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.

(k) 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 F2000-407, Revision 1, dated 
January 29, 2014.
    (ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-289, Revision 1, dated 
January 29, 2014.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; 
telephone 201-440-6700; Internet https://www.dassaultfalcon.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 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: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 5, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-29225 Filed 12-15-14; 8:45 am]
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