Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX and Falcon 900EX Airplanes, 18415-18417 [E7-6932]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 70 / Thursday, April 12, 2007 / Proposed Rules 18415 Compliance (e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Inspect the fuel system, including inspecting and doing functional tests of the fuel selector valve. Initially no later than 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 12 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Repetitively thereafter inspect the fuel selector valve at intervals not to exceed 12 months until the replacement required by paragraph (e)(2) of this AD is done. Before further flight after any inspection required by this AD where corrective actions are necessary. Follow Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Navion Service Bulletin No. 106, dated February 27, 2007. At any time after the initial inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD; however, if replacement of the fuel selector valve is required as a corrective action as specified in Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Navion Service Bulletin No. 106, dated February 27, 2007, then you must replace before further flight. Follow the procedures in Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Navion Service Bulletin No. 101A, dated August 23, 2005. (2) Perform any corrective actions required as specified in Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Navion Service Bulletin No. 106, dated February 27, 2007, including replacing the fuel selector valve with one of the following part numbers (P/N): (i) Navion P/N 147–30013–201 for airplanes equipped with ON/OFF fuel valves for the main tank. (ii) Navion P/N 147–30013–202 for airplanes equipped with main and auxiliary selectable tanks. (iii) Navion P/N 147–30013–203 for airplanes equipped with left tip, right tip and main tanks. (3) As terminating action for the required repetitive inspections in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, you may replace the fuel selector valve with the applicable P/N as specified in paragraphs (e)(2)(i), (e)(2)(ii), and (e)(2)(iii) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (f) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, ATTN: Tim Smyth, Aerospace Engineer, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294–7132; fax: (847) 294–7834, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with PROPOSALS Related Information (g) To get copies of the service information referenced in this AD, contact Sierra Hotel Aero, 1690 Aeronca Lane, South St. Paul, MN 55075; phone: (651) 306–1456; fax: (612) 677–3171; Internet: https://www.navion.com/ servicebulletins.html; e-mail: servicebulletinsupport@navion.com. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC, or on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is Docket No. FAA–2007–27611; Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–024–AD. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:48 Apr 11, 2007 Jkt 211001 Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 6, 2007. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7–6928 Filed 4–11–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2007–27849; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–249–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX and Falcon 900EX Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Use the following service information: (A) Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Navion Service Bulletin No. 106, dated February 27, 2007. (B) Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Navion Service Bulletin No. 101A, dated August 23, 2005. (C) Navion Aircraft Corporation Navion Service letter # 87, dated February 20, 1965. another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as some stringer reinforcements (F900DX) and some rivets (F900DX/F2000EX) missing from the skin panels on each side of the fuselage between frames 9 and 10 on certain Falcon 900DX and Falcon 2000EX EASy aircraft; this situation affects the structural integrity of the fuselage. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 14, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • DOT Docket Web Site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. E:\FR\FM\12APP1.SGM 12APP1 18416 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 70 / Thursday, April 12, 2007 / Proposed Rules • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; 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– 5227) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Streamlined Issuance of AD The FAA is implementing a new process for streamlining the issuance of ADs related to MCAI. This streamlined process will allow us to adopt MCAI safety requirements in a more efficient manner and will reduce safety risks to the public. This process continues to follow all FAA AD issuance processes to meet legal, economic, Administrative Procedure Act, and Federal Register requirements. We also continue to meet our technical decision-making responsibilities to identify and correct unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated products. This proposed AD references the MCAI and related service information that we considered in forming the engineering basis to correct the unsafe condition. The proposed AD contains text copied from the MCAI and for this reason might not follow our plain language principles. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with PROPOSALS 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–2007–27849; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–249–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 because of those comments. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:48 Apr 11, 2007 Jkt 211001 We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// dms.dot.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 The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2006–0320–E, dated October 18, 2006 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states that following the incorporation of a design change to the Karman fairing, it has been determined that some stringer reinforcements (F900DX) and some rivets (F900DX/F2000EX) are missing from the skin panels on each side of the fuselage between frames 9 and 10 on certain Falcon 900DX and Falcon 2000EX EASy aircraft. This situation affects the structural integrity of the fuselage and may lead to an unsafe condition if left uncorrected. The MCAI was issued to recover the certificated structural strength by adding the missing rivets and checking the condition of the adjacent structure, and to add the missing stringer caps on F900DX (as appropriate). These actions include inspecting the area, including holes and structure, where missing rivets are found, and contacting the manufacturer if the holes are out-ofround beyond tolerance, or if cracks are found, as applicable. Relevant Service Information Dassault has issued Service Bulletin F900EX–308, dated October 18, 2006, and Service Bulletin Falcon F2000EX– 133, dated September 28, 2006. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information provided in the MCAI and related service information. We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are described in a separate paragraph of the proposed AD. These requirements, if ultimately adopted, will take precedence over the actions copied from the MCAI. Costs of Compliance Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD would affect about 2 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 170 work-hours per product to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts would cost $0 per product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge for these costs. As we do not control warranty coverage for affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $27,200, or $13,600 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 E:\FR\FM\12APP1.SGM 12APP1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 70 / Thursday, April 12, 2007 / Proposed Rules 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); and 3. 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. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. following the incorporation of a design change to the Karman fairing, it has been determined that some stringer reinforcements (F900DX) and some rivets (F900DX/ F2000EX) are missing from the skin panels on each side of the fuselage between frames 9 and 10 on certain Falcon 900DX and Falcon 2000EX EASy aircraft. This situation affects the structural integrity of the fuselage and may lead to an unsafe condition if left uncorrected. The MCAI was issued to recover the certificated structural strength by adding the missing rivets and checking the condition of the adjacent structure, and to add the missing stringer caps on F900DX (as appropriate). These actions include inspecting the area, including holes and structure, where missing rivets are found, and contacting the manufacturer if the holes are out-of-round beyond tolerance, or if cracks are found, as applicable. [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2007– 27849; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM– 249–AD. Comments Due Date (a) We must receive comments by May 14, 2007. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with PROPOSALS Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes, S/N (serial number) 82; and Falcon 900EX (version F900DX) airplanes, S/Ns 601 through 605; certificated in any category. Reason (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states that VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:48 Apr 11, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service 26 CFR Part 1 [REG–144859–04] SUMMARY: This document proposes amendments to the regulations relating to the treatment of open account debt between S corporations and their shareholders. These proposed regulations provide rules regarding the definition of open account debt and the adjustments in basis of any indebtedness of an S corporation to a shareholder under section 1367(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) for shareholder advances and repayments on advances of open account debt. The proposed regulations affect shareholders of S corporations and are necessary to provide guidance needed to comply with the applicable tax law. This document also provides notice of a public hearing. DATES: Written or electronic comments and requests for a public hearing must be received by July 11, 2007. Outlines of topics to be discussed at the public hearing scheduled for July 31, 2007, at 10 a.m., must be received by July 10, 2007. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057– 3356, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAAapproved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. § 39.13 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA AD Differences The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 5, 2007. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7–6932 Filed 4–11–07; 8:45 am] RIN 1545–BD72 Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ or service information as follows: No differences. 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–133, dated September 28, 2006, for related information. Actions and Compliance (e) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, do the following actions: Inspect and repair the aircraft in accordance with the instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–308, dated October 18, 2006, for version F900DX, S/N 601 through 605; and Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–133, dated September 28, 2006, for Model F2000EX S/N 82. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 18417 Related Information (g) Refer to MCAI EASA Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2006–0320–E, dated October 18, 2006; Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–308, dated October 18, 2006; and PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Section 1367 Regarding Open Account Debt Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of public hearing. AGENCY: Send submissions to: CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–144859–04), room 5203, Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044. Submissions also may be hand-delivered Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to: CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–144859–04), Courier’s Desk, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, or sent electronically, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\12APP1.SGM 12APP1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 70 (Thursday, April 12, 2007)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 18415-18417]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-6932]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-27849; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-249-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX and Falcon 
900EX Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the 
products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation 
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe 
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 
condition as some stringer reinforcements (F900DX) and some rivets 
(F900DX/F2000EX) missing from the skin panels on each side of the 
fuselage between frames 9 and 10 on certain Falcon 900DX and Falcon 
2000EX EASy aircraft; this situation affects the structural integrity 
of the fuselage. The proposed AD would require actions that are 
intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 14, 2007.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     DOT Docket Web Site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow 
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the 
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; 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) 647-5227) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 
227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Streamlined Issuance of AD

    The FAA is implementing a new process for streamlining the issuance 
of ADs related to MCAI. This streamlined process will allow us to adopt 
MCAI safety requirements in a more efficient manner and will reduce 
safety risks to the public. This process continues to follow all FAA AD 
issuance processes to meet legal, economic, Administrative Procedure 
Act, and Federal Register requirements. We also continue to meet our 
technical decision-making responsibilities to identify and correct 
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated products.
    This proposed AD references the MCAI and related service 
information that we considered in forming the engineering basis to 
correct the unsafe condition. The proposed AD contains text copied from 
the MCAI and for this reason might not follow our plain language 
principles.

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-2007-
27849; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-249-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 because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.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

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2006-0320-E, dated October 18, 2006 
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe 
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states that following 
the incorporation of a design change to the Karman fairing, it has been 
determined that some stringer reinforcements (F900DX) and some rivets 
(F900DX/F2000EX) are missing from the skin panels on each side of the 
fuselage between frames 9 and 10 on certain Falcon 900DX and Falcon 
2000EX EASy aircraft. This situation affects the structural integrity 
of the fuselage and may lead to an unsafe condition if left 
uncorrected. The MCAI was issued to recover the certificated structural 
strength by adding the missing rivets and checking the condition of the 
adjacent structure, and to add the missing stringer caps on F900DX (as 
appropriate). These actions include inspecting the area, including 
holes and structure, where missing rivets are found, and contacting the 
manufacturer if the holes are out-of-round beyond tolerance, or if 
cracks are found, as applicable.

Relevant Service Information

    Dassault has issued Service Bulletin F900EX-308, dated October 18, 
2006, and Service Bulletin Falcon F2000EX-133, dated September 28, 
2006. The actions described in this service information are intended to 
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, they 
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because 
we evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority 
and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or 
develop on other products of the same type design.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in 
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it 
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the 
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these 
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information 
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those 
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are 
described in a separate paragraph of the proposed AD. These 
requirements, if ultimately adopted, will take precedence over the 
actions copied from the MCAI.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD 
would affect about 2 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that 
it would take about 170 work-hours per product to comply with this 
proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required 
parts would cost $0 per product. Where the service information lists 
required parts costs that are covered under warranty, we have assumed 
that there will be no charge for these costs. As we do not control 
warranty coverage for affected parties, some parties may incur costs 
higher than estimated here. Based on these figures, we estimate the 
cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $27,200, or $13,600 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

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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); and
    3. 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, 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:

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2007-27849; Directorate Identifier 
2006-NM-249-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by May 14, 2007.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes, 
S/N (serial number) 82; and Falcon 900EX (version F900DX) airplanes, 
S/Ns 601 through 605; certificated in any category.

Reason

    (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states that following the incorporation of a design change to the 
Karman fairing, it has been determined that some stringer 
reinforcements (F900DX) and some rivets (F900DX/F2000EX) are missing 
from the skin panels on each side of the fuselage between frames 9 
and 10 on certain Falcon 900DX and Falcon 2000EX EASy aircraft. This 
situation affects the structural integrity of the fuselage and may 
lead to an unsafe condition if left uncorrected. The MCAI was issued 
to recover the certificated structural strength by adding the 
missing rivets and checking the condition of the adjacent structure, 
and to add the missing stringer caps on F900DX (as appropriate). 
These actions include inspecting the area, including holes and 
structure, where missing rivets are found, and contacting the 
manufacturer if the holes are out-of-round beyond tolerance, or if 
cracks are found, as applicable.

Actions and Compliance

    (e) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, unless 
already done, do the following actions: Inspect and repair the 
aircraft in accordance with the instructions of Dassault Service 
Bulletin F900EX-308, dated October 18, 2006, for version F900DX, S/N 
601 through 605; and Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-133, dated 
September 28, 2006, for Model F2000EX S/N 82.

FAA AD Differences

    Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information 
as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace 
Engineer, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356, has 
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any AMOC approved in 
accordance with Sec.  39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC 
applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA 
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information 
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.

Related Information

    (g) Refer to MCAI EASA Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2006-
0320-E, dated October 18, 2006; Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-
308, dated October 18, 2006; and Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-
133, dated September 28, 2006, for related information.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 5, 2007.
Stephen P. Boyd,
 Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-6932 Filed 4-11-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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