Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes, 39597-39600 [2016-14290]
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Effective
date
U.S. Standards for grades of canned
Change level
of quality
designation
to single term
Chili Sauce ..................................................................
Corn, Cream Style .......................................................
10/20/53
07/01/57
Yes ...................
Yes ...................
Hominy ........................................................................
Leafy Greens ...............................................................
03/10/58
09/01/73
Yes ...................
Yes ...................
Okra .............................................................................
Okra and Tomatoes or Tomatoes and Okra ...............
Onions .........................................................................
07/08/57
12/24/57
11/02/57
Yes ...................
Yes ...................
Yes ...................
Peas and Carrots ........................................................
Peas, Field and Black-eye Peas .................................
07/20/70
07/01/57
Yes ...................
Yes ...................
Pimientos .....................................................................
Pumpkin (Squash) .......................................................
Sauerkraut ...................................................................
Spinach ........................................................................
10/23/67
07/01/57
05/13/63
05/08/71
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Squash (Summer Type) ..............................................
Succotash ....................................................................
05/25/59
05/24/67
Yes ...................
Yes ...................
The proposed revisions to these grade
standards would provide a common
language for trade and better reflect the
current marketing of fruits and
vegetables.
A 60-day period is provided for
interested persons to submit comments
on the proposed grade standards. Copies
of the proposed revised standards are
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627.
Dated: June 13, 2016.
Dana Coale,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service.
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BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3629; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–011–AD]
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Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
reopening of comment period.
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We are revising an earlier
proposed airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Dassault Aviation Model
MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTEREFALCON 900, FALCON 900EX,
FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX
airplanes. The NPRM proposed to
require modification of the anticollision light bonding. The NPRM was
prompted by a report of an in-flight
lightning strike to the WHELEN anticollision light located on the top of the
vertical fin tip that caused severe
damage and resulted in the loss of some
airplane functions. This action revises
the NPRM by clarifying the
applicability. We are proposing this
supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to
prevent loss of electrical power and
essential airplane functions, and
possible reduced control of the airplane.
Since these actions impose an
additional burden over those proposed
in the NPRM, we are reopening the
comment period to allow the public the
chance to comment on these proposed
changes.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this SNPRM by August 1, 2016.
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
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this SNPRM, 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
3629; 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 proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(telephone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
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Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
1137; fax 425–227–1139.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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–2015–3629; Directorate Identifier
2015–NM–011–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 https://
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.
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Dassault Aviation
Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50,
MYSTERE-FALCON 900, FALCON
900EX, FALCON 2000, and FALCON
2000EX airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on September
24, 2015 (80 FR 57545) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
The NPRM was prompted by a report of
an in-flight lightning strike to the
WHELEN anti-collision light located on
the top of the vertical fin tip that caused
severe damage and induced the loss of
some airplane functions. The NPRM
proposed to require modification of the
anti-collision light bonding.
Actions Since Previous NPRM Was
Issued
Since we issued the NPRM, we have
determined that we inadvertently
referred to specific service information
to identify affected airplanes in figure 1
to paragraph (c) of the proposed AD (in
the NPRM). In order to clarify the
applicability and identify the affected
airplanes as specified in European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0006,
dated January 15, 2015, we have
removed references to specific service
information from the applicability of
this proposed AD.
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
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European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0006,
dated January 15, 2015 (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 50, MYSTEREFALCON 900, FALCON 900EX,
FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX
airplanes. The MCAI states:
An occurrence was reported where a
Falcon 2000 aeroplane experienced an inflight lightning strike, which caused severe
damage and induced the loss of some
aeroplane functions. The investigation results
revealed that the entering point of the
lightning was at the WHELEN anti-collision
light located on the top of the vertical fin tip.
When the lightning strike hit the anticollision light, an electric arc occurred
between the aeroplane structure and the anticollision light and created a conductive path
by which the lightning current entered inside
the aeroplane. Further analysis has
determined that the electrical bonding
between the WHELEN anti-collision light,
Part Number (P/N) 01–0790044–09, and the
fin tip fairing or the No. 2 engine air intake
cover is insufficient to withstand a lightning
strike.
In case of severe lightning, this condition,
if not corrected, could lead to an unsafe
condition (loss of electrical power and/or of
essential functions) possibly resulting in
reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Dassault Aviation developed a modification
(mod) to improve the WHELEN anti-collision
light bonding when the anti-collision light is
located on top of the vertical fin tip or on No.
2 engine air intake cover, and issued several
Service Bulletins (SB) to modify all affected
aeroplanes in service.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires modification of the anticollision light bonding.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
3629.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Dassault Aviation has issued the
following service information.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F50–481,
Revision 1 (also referred to as 481–R1),
dated January 26, 2015.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F900–372,
Revision 1 (also referred to as 372–R1),
dated January 26, 2015.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F900–378,
Revision 1 (also referred to as 378–R1),
dated January 26, 2015.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–
285, Revision 1 (also referred to as 285–
R1), dated January 26, 2015.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–
305, Revision 1 (also referred to as 305–
R1), dated January 26, 2015.
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• Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–
337, Revision 1 (also referred to as 337–
R1), dated January 26, 2015.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–
108, Revision 1 (also referred to as 108–
R1), dated January 26, 2015.
The service information describes
procedures for modifying the anticollision light bonding. 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.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this proposed
AD. We considered the comments
received.
Request To Address the Original
Grimes Anti-Collision Light Installation
An anonymous commenter stated that
the NPRM should address the original
Grimes anti-collision light installation.
This commenter asserted that any
aircraft with the original Grimes anticollision light installation would still be
vulnerable to inadequate bonding.
We acknowledge the commenter’s
request. However, we are not aware of
an unsafe condition associated with the
original Grimes anti-collision light
installation. We have determined that
an unsafe condition exists on WHELEN
anti-collision light installations and
must be addressed. If we determine that
an unsafe condition exists in the Grimes
anti-collision light installation, we
might consider further rulemaking. We
have not changed this SNPRM regarding
this issue.
Request To Reference the Revised
Service Information
NetJets Aviation requested that we
revise the NPRM to refer to revised
service information for the actions
specified in paragraph (g) of the
proposed AD (in the NPRM). NetJets
Aviation stated that all service
information identified in paragraphs
(g)(1) through (g)(7) of the proposed AD
(in the NPRM) have been revised.
We agree that this SNPRM should
refer to the most current service
information. We have changed
paragraph (g) of this proposed AD to
refer to the revised service information.
We have also added a new paragraph (h)
to this proposed AD to provide credit
for actions done ‘‘before the effective
date of this AD’’ using the originally
referenced service information. We have
redesignated subsequent paragraphs
accordingly.
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Additional Change Made to This
SNPRM
U.S. operators to be $1,416,738, or
$1,821 per product.
We have retitled table 1 to paragraph
(c) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM)
to figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this
proposed AD to meet the requirements
of the Office of the Federal Register.
This change is for formatting purposes
only.
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.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This SNPRM
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.
Certain changes described above
expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
result, we have determined that it is
necessary to reopen the comment period
to provide additional opportunity for
the public to comment on this SNPRM.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this SNPRM affects
778 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 12 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $801 per
product. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
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);
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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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2015–
3629; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–
011–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 1,
2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
airplanes, certificated in any category,
identified in figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this
AD.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (C) OF THIS AD—Applicability
1 Except
Airplanes
Configuration
airplanes modified through:
Dassault modification
embodied in production
Service bulletin in service
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M1853 is embodied in production or in service through
Dassault Service Bulletin F50–241.
2 M2083
3 Group
M5381 ................................
Not Applicable.
4 Group
Dassault Aviation Model
MYSTERE-FALCON 50
airplanes.
Dassault Aviation Model
MYSTERE-FALCON 900
airplanes.
M5386 ................................
Not Applicable.
M5381 ................................
Not Applicable.
M5103 or M5386 ...............
Not Applicable.
1: M1682 is embodied in production or in
service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900–182.
2: M1682 is embodied in production or in
service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900–182
and Modification M1947 is embodied in production
or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin
F900–176.
Dassault Aviation Model
Group 1: M1682 is embodied in production or in servFALCON 900EX airplanes.
ice through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–025.
Group 2: M1682 is embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–025
and Modification M1947 is embodied in production
or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin
F900EX–19.
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FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (C) OF THIS AD—Applicability—Continued
1 Except
Airplanes
Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 2000 airplanes.
Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 2000EX airplanes.
Configuration
airplanes modified through:
Dassault modification
embodied in production
M331 is embodied in production or in service through
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–44.
M1802 is embodied in production. ................................
M810 or M1061 or M2778
M810 or M1061 or M2778
Service bulletin in service
Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000–111.
Not Applicable.
1 The excluded airplanes, as specified in figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD—Applicability, embody either one modification in production or
one service bulletin in service, as applicable.
2 Modification M2083, Dassault Service Bulletin F50–257, Modification M1947, Dassault Service Bulletin F900–176, Dassault Service Bulletin
F900EX–19, Modification M5103, as applicable, introduce fin tip SATCOM fairing, in production or in service.
3 Group 1: Airplanes with WHELEN anti-collision light located on top of vertical fin tip.
4 Group 2: Airplanes with WHELEN anti-collision light located on top of air intake engine No. 2.
Revision 1 (also referred to as 108–R1), dated
January 26, 2015.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 33, Lights.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of an
in-flight lightning strike to the WHELEN anticollision light located on the top of the
vertical fin tip that caused severe damage and
resulted in the loss of some airplane
functions. We are issuing this AD to prevent
loss of electrical power and essential airplane
functions, and possible reduced control of
the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Modification
Within 24 months after the effective date
of this AD, modify the anti-collision light
bonding, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information specified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(7) of this AD.
(1) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50
airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F50–481,
Revision 1 (also referred to as 481–R1), dated
January 26, 2015.
(2) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900
airplanes with the WHELEN system installed
on the fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin
F900–372, Revision 1 (also referred to as
372–R1), dated January 26, 2015.
(3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900
airplanes with the WHELEN system installed
on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin
F900–378, Revision 1 (also referred to as
378–R1), dated January 26, 2015.
(4) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes
with the WHELEN system installed on the fin
tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–285,
Revision 1 (also referred to as 285–R1), dated
January 26, 2015.
(5) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes
with the WHELEN system installed on the
S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin
F900EX–305, Revision 1 (also referred to as
305–R1), dated January 26, 2015.
(6) For Model FALCON 2000 airplanes:
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–337,
Revision 1 (also referred to as 337–R1), dated
January 26, 2015.
(7) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes:
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–108,
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(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by the introductory text of
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD
using the applicable service information
identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(7)
of this AD. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(1) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50
airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F50–481,
dated August 22, 2007.
(2) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 900
airplanes with the WHELEN system installed
on the fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin
F900–372, dated August 22, 2007.
(3) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 900
airplanes with the WHELEN system installed
on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin
F900–378, dated September 19, 2007.
(4) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes
with the WHELEN system installed on the fin
tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–285,
dated July 18, 2007.
(5) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes
with the WHELEN system installed on the Sduct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin
F900EX–305, dated September 19, 2007.
(6) For Model FALCON 2000 airplanes:
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–337, dated
July 25, 2007.
(7) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes:
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–108,
dated July 25, 2007.
(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 425–227–1139.
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Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-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 2015–0006, dated
January 15, 2015, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2015–3629.
(2) 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
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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 3,
2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-3629; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-011-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of
comment period.
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SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive
(AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE-
FALCON 900, FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The
NPRM proposed to require modification of the anti-collision light
bonding. The NPRM was prompted by a report of an in-flight lightning
strike to the WHELEN anti-collision light located on the top of the
vertical fin tip that caused severe damage and resulted in the loss of
some airplane functions. This action revises the NPRM by clarifying the
applicability. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to
prevent loss of electrical power and essential airplane functions, and
possible reduced control of the airplane. Since these actions impose an
additional burden over those proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the
comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these
proposed changes.
DATES: We must receive comments on this SNPRM by August 1, 2016.
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 https://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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this SNPRM, 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3629; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1139.
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-2015-3629;
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-011-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 https://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 a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Dassault Aviation
Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000,
and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register
on September 24, 2015 (80 FR 57545) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was
prompted by a report of an in-flight lightning strike to the WHELEN
anti-collision light located on the top of the vertical fin tip that
caused severe damage and induced the loss of some airplane functions.
The NPRM proposed to require modification of the anti-collision light
bonding.
Actions Since Previous NPRM Was Issued
Since we issued the NPRM, we have determined that we inadvertently
referred to specific service information to identify affected airplanes
in figure 1 to paragraph (c) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM). In order
to clarify the applicability and identify the affected airplanes as
specified in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness
Directive 2015-0006, dated January 15, 2015, we have removed references
to specific service information from the applicability of this proposed
AD.
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0006,
dated January 15, 2015 (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 50,
MYSTERE-FALCON 900, FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX
airplanes. The MCAI states:
An occurrence was reported where a Falcon 2000 aeroplane
experienced an in-flight lightning strike, which caused severe
damage and induced the loss of some aeroplane functions. The
investigation results revealed that the entering point of the
lightning was at the WHELEN anti-collision light located on the top
of the vertical fin tip.
When the lightning strike hit the anti-collision light, an
electric arc occurred between the aeroplane structure and the anti-
collision light and created a conductive path by which the lightning
current entered inside the aeroplane. Further analysis has
determined that the electrical bonding between the WHELEN anti-
collision light, Part Number (P/N) 01-0790044-09, and the fin tip
fairing or the No. 2 engine air intake cover is insufficient to
withstand a lightning strike.
In case of severe lightning, this condition, if not corrected,
could lead to an unsafe condition (loss of electrical power and/or
of essential functions) possibly resulting in reduced control of the
aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation
developed a modification (mod) to improve the WHELEN anti-collision
light bonding when the anti-collision light is located on top of the
vertical fin tip or on No. 2 engine air intake cover, and issued
several Service Bulletins (SB) to modify all affected aeroplanes in
service.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
modification of the anti-collision light bonding.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3629.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Dassault Aviation has issued the following service information.
Dassault Service Bulletin F50-481, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 481-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
Dassault Service Bulletin F900-372, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 372-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
Dassault Service Bulletin F900-378, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 378-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-285, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 285-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-305, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 305-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-337, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 337-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-108, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 108-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
The service information describes procedures for modifying the
anti-collision light bonding. 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.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this proposed AD. We considered the comments received.
Request To Address the Original Grimes Anti-Collision Light
Installation
An anonymous commenter stated that the NPRM should address the
original Grimes anti-collision light installation. This commenter
asserted that any aircraft with the original Grimes anti-collision
light installation would still be vulnerable to inadequate bonding.
We acknowledge the commenter's request. However, we are not aware
of an unsafe condition associated with the original Grimes anti-
collision light installation. We have determined that an unsafe
condition exists on WHELEN anti-collision light installations and must
be addressed. If we determine that an unsafe condition exists in the
Grimes anti-collision light installation, we might consider further
rulemaking. We have not changed this SNPRM regarding this issue.
Request To Reference the Revised Service Information
NetJets Aviation requested that we revise the NPRM to refer to
revised service information for the actions specified in paragraph (g)
of the proposed AD (in the NPRM). NetJets Aviation stated that all
service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(7) of
the proposed AD (in the NPRM) have been revised.
We agree that this SNPRM should refer to the most current service
information. We have changed paragraph (g) of this proposed AD to refer
to the revised service information. We have also added a new paragraph
(h) to this proposed AD to provide credit for actions done ``before the
effective date of this AD'' using the originally referenced service
information. We have redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
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Additional Change Made to This SNPRM
We have retitled table 1 to paragraph (c) of the proposed AD (in
the NPRM) to figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this proposed AD to meet the
requirements of the Office of the Federal Register. This change is for
formatting purposes only.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This SNPRM
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.
Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment
period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on
this SNPRM.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this SNPRM affects 778 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 12 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $801
per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $1,416,738, or $1,821 per product.
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 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
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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):
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2015-3629; Directorate Identifier
2015-NM-011-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 1, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation airplanes, certificated in
any category, identified in figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD.
Figure 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--Applicability
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\1\ Except airplanes modified through:
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Airplanes Configuration Dassault modification Service bulletin in
embodied in production service
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Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE- M1853 is embodied in \2\ M2083 or M3094.... Dassault Service
FALCON 50 airplanes. production or in service Bulletin
through Dassault Service F50[dash]257.
Bulletin F50-241.
Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE- \3\ Group 1: M1682 is M5381................. Not Applicable.
FALCON 900 airplanes. embodied in production or
in service through
Dassault Service Bulletin
F900-182.
\4\ Group 2: M1682 is M5386................. Not Applicable.
embodied in production or
in service through
Dassault Service Bulletin
F900-182 and Modification
M1947 is embodied in
production or in service
through Dassault Service
Bulletin F900-176.
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON Group 1: M1682 is embodied M5381................. Not Applicable.
900EX airplanes. in production or in
service through Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX-
025.
Group 2: M1682 is embodied M5103 or M5386........ Not Applicable.
in production or in
service through Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX-
025 and Modification M1947
is embodied in production
or in service through
Dassault Service Bulletin
F900EX-19.
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Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 M331 is embodied in M810 or M1061 or M2778 Dassault Service
airplanes. production or in service Bulletin F2000-111.
through Dassault Service
Bulletin F2000-44.
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON M1802 is embodied in M810 or M1061 or M2778 Not Applicable.
2000EX airplanes. production..
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\1\ The excluded airplanes, as specified in figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD--Applicability, embody either
one modification in production or one service bulletin in service, as applicable.
\2\ Modification M2083, Dassault Service Bulletin F50-257, Modification M1947, Dassault Service Bulletin F900-
176, Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-19, Modification M5103, as applicable, introduce fin tip SATCOM fairing,
in production or in service.
\3\ Group 1: Airplanes with WHELEN anti-collision light located on top of vertical fin tip.
\4\ Group 2: Airplanes with WHELEN anti-collision light located on top of air intake engine No. 2.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 33, Lights.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight lightning
strike to the WHELEN anti-collision light located on the top of the
vertical fin tip that caused severe damage and resulted in the loss
of some airplane functions. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss
of electrical power and essential airplane functions, and possible
reduced control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Modification
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the
anti-collision light bonding, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service information specified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(7) of this AD.
(1) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: Dassault Service
Bulletin F50-481, Revision 1 (also referred to as 481-R1), dated
January 26, 2015.
(2) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes with the WHELEN
system installed on the fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900-372,
Revision 1 (also referred to as 372-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
(3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes with the WHELEN
system installed on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900-
378, Revision 1 (also referred to as 378-R1), dated January 26,
2015.
(4) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system
installed on the fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-285,
Revision 1 (also referred to as 285-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
(5) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system
installed on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-305,
Revision 1 (also referred to as 305-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
(6) For Model FALCON 2000 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000-337, Revision 1 (also referred to as 337-R1), dated January
26, 2015.
(7) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000EX-108, Revision 1 (also referred to as 108-R1), dated January
26, 2015.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by the
introductory text of paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable
service information identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(7)
of this AD. This service information is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(1) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: Dassault Service
Bulletin F50-481, dated August 22, 2007.
(2) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes with the WHELEN
system installed on the fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900-372,
dated August 22, 2007.
(3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes with the WHELEN
system installed on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900-
378, dated September 19, 2007.
(4) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system
installed on the fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-285,
dated July 18, 2007.
(5) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system
installed on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-305,
dated September 19, 2007.
(6) For Model FALCON 2000 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000-337, dated July 25, 2007.
(7) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000EX-108, dated July 25, 2007.
(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 425-227-1139. 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 2015-0006, dated January 15,
2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3629.
(2) 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 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 3, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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