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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: James
Galstad, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO,
1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946–4135;
fax: (316) 946–4107. 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.
Related Information
(g) To get copies of the service information
referenced in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft
Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706,
Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517–
5800; fax: (316) 942–9006. To view the AD
docket, go to U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–
140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March
7, 2008.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8–5005 Filed 3–12–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0294; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–288–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Model Falcon 2000EX Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed
AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated 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:
rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS
SUMMARY:
Analyses of in-service reports revealed that
in case of failure of the wings anti-ice valve,
indications of untimely anti-icing with the
wings anti-ice selector on ‘‘OFF’’ or of
insufficient anti-icing with the wings anti-ice
selector on ‘‘AUTO’’ might not be properly
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displayed to the flight crew. It may result, on
ground, in potential structural damages due
to a leading edge overheat, or in-flight, in an
insufficient anti-ice power.
*
*
*
*
*
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 April 14, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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
W12–40, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office 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 Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International 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:
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
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2007–0137,
dated May 16, 2007 (referred to after
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
Analyses of in-service reports revealed that
in case of failure of the wings anti-ice valve,
indications of untimely anti-icing with the
wings anti-ice selector on ‘‘OFF’’ or of
insufficient anti-icing with the wings anti-ice
selector on ‘‘AUTO’’ might not be properly
displayed to the flight crew. It may result, on
ground, in potential structural damages due
to a leading edge overheat, or in-flight, in an
insufficient anti-ice power.
This Airworthiness Directive (AD)
mandates an upgrade of the wings anti-ice
monitoring circuitry per implementation of
modifications M2814 (Service Bulletin (SB)
F2000EX–116) and M2949 (SB F2000EX–
140) to cover the whole monitoring logic of
the wings anti-ice system.
The modifications include adding a
relay between the bleed air computer
and the wing anti-ice valve; modifying
the aircraft wiring; and rerouting an
existing wire between the right- and lefthand electrical cabinets. You may
obtain further information by examining
the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault has issued Service Bulletin
F2000EX–116, dated May 31, 2006, and
Service Bulletin F2000EX–140, dated
February 28, 2007. The actions
described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
Comments Invited
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
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–2008–0294; Directorate Identifier
2007–NM–288–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.
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 the same
type design.
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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
highlighted in a NOTE within the
proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 13 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 46 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $80 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $1,344 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
$65,312, or $5,024 per product.
rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS
Authority for This Rulemaking
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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.
§ 39.13
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.
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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.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2008–
0294; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–
288–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by April 14,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Dassault Model
Falcon 2000EX airplanes; certificated in any
category; having serial numbers 1 through 5
and 7 through 27 inclusive.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 30: Ice and Rain Protection.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
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Analyses of in-service reports revealed that
in case of failure of the wings anti-ice valve,
indications of untimely anti-icing with the
wings anti-ice selector on ‘‘OFF’’ or of
insufficient anti-icing with the wings anti-ice
selector on ‘‘AUTO’’ might not be properly
displayed to the flight crew. It may result, on
ground, in potential structural damages due
to a leading edge overheat, or in-flight, in an
insufficient anti-ice power.
This Airworthiness Directive (AD)
mandates an upgrade of the wings anti-ice
monitoring circuitry per implementation of
modifications M2814 (Service Bulletin (SB)
F2000EX–116) and M2949 (SB F2000EX–
140) to cover the whole monitoring logic of
the wings anti-ice system.
The modifications include adding a relay
between the bleed air computer and the wing
anti-ice valve; modifying the aircraft wiring;
and rerouting an existing wire between the
right- and left-hand electrical cabinets.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD, unless already done, modify the
electrical wiring of the wings’ anti-ice
system, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F2000EX–116, dated May
31, 2006, and Service Bulletin F2000EX–140,
dated February 28, 2007.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) 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.
Send information to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425)
227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149. 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.
(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.
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Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness
Directive 2007–0137, dated May 16, 2007;
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–116,
dated May 31, 2006; and Dassault Service
Bulletin F2000EX–140, dated February 28,
2007; for related information.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 3,
2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8–5006 Filed 3–12–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0270; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–255–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Aerospace LP Model Galaxy Airplanes
and Gulfstream 200 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed
AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated 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:
SUMMARY:
rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS
The 3 supporting blocks [installed on
hydraulic lines] were made of Teflon, which
is unsuitable material for this application.
Excessive wear of the blocks was discovered
on numerous aircraft, as well as several cases
of chafing between the loosely supported
tubes. In one case, hydraulic fluid was lost
due to fatigue failure of an inadequately
supported tube. Loss of hydraulic fluid
causes subsequent multiple failures of
hydraulically operated systems.
Multiple failures of hydraulically
operated systems (for the flight air brake
actuators, brake system, right thrust
reverser, etc.) could result in reduced
controllability of the airplane. 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 April 14, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
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• 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
W12–40, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office 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 Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–2677; fax (425) 227–1149.
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–2008–0270; Directorate Identifier
2007–NM–255–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
The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel
(CAAI), which is the aviation authority
for Israel, has issued Israeli
Airworthiness Directive 29–07–01–11,
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dated May 28, 2007 (referred to after
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
The 3 supporting blocks [installed on
hydraulic tubes] were made of Teflon, which
is unsuitable material for this application.
Excessive wear of the blocks was discovered
on numerous aircraft, as well as several cases
of chafing between the loosely supported
tubes. In one case, hydraulic fluid was lost
due to fatigue failure of an inadequately
supported tube. Loss of hydraulic fluid
causes subsequent multiple failures of
hydraulically operated systems.
Multiple failures of hydraulically
operated systems (for the flight air brake
actuators, brake system, right thrust
reverser, etc.) could result in reduced
controllability of the airplane. The
corrective actions include repetitive
visual inspections of the attaching
blocks for wear and of the hydraulic
tubes to determine if any tube is loose
or damaged; an inspection of the entire
length of the tubes for chafing, damage,
and cracking; replacement of chafed,
damaged, or cracked tubes; and
replacement of blocks made of Teflon in
the right-hand aft fuselage equipment
bay with new blocks made of
Nylon 6/6. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Gulfstream has issued Service
Bulletin 200–29–316, dated June 29,
2007. 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, 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 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
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0294; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-288-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 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) originated 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:
Analyses of in-service reports revealed that in case of failure
of the wings anti-ice valve, indications of untimely anti-icing with
the wings anti-ice selector on ``OFF'' or of insufficient anti-icing
with the wings anti-ice selector on ``AUTO'' might not be properly
displayed to the flight crew. It may result, on ground, in potential
structural damages due to a leading edge overheat, or in-flight, in
an insufficient anti-ice power.
* * * * *
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 April 14, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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 W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
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 Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International 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:
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-2008-0294;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-288-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
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2007-0137, dated May 16, 2007 (referred to
after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Analyses of in-service reports revealed that in case of failure
of the wings anti-ice valve, indications of untimely anti-icing with
the wings anti-ice selector on ``OFF'' or of insufficient anti-icing
with the wings anti-ice selector on ``AUTO'' might not be properly
displayed to the flight crew. It may result, on ground, in potential
structural damages due to a leading edge overheat, or in-flight, in
an insufficient anti-ice power.
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) mandates an upgrade of the
wings anti-ice monitoring circuitry per implementation of
modifications M2814 (Service Bulletin (SB) F2000EX-116) and M2949
(SB F2000EX-140) to cover the whole monitoring logic of the wings
anti-ice system.
The modifications include adding a relay between the bleed air computer
and the wing anti-ice valve; modifying the aircraft wiring; and
rerouting an existing wire between the right- and left-hand electrical
cabinets. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault has issued Service Bulletin F2000EX-116, dated May 31,
2006, and Service Bulletin F2000EX-140, dated February 28, 2007. 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, 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 the same
type design.
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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
highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 13 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 46 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per
work-hour. Required parts would cost about $1,344 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 $65,312, or $5,024 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); 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-2008-0294; Directorate Identifier
2007-NM-288-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by April 14, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes;
certificated in any category; having serial numbers 1 through 5 and
7 through 27 inclusive.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30: Ice and
Rain Protection.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
Analyses of in-service reports revealed that in case of failure
of the wings anti-ice valve, indications of untimely anti-icing with
the wings anti-ice selector on ``OFF'' or of insufficient anti-icing
with the wings anti-ice selector on ``AUTO'' might not be properly
displayed to the flight crew. It may result, on ground, in potential
structural damages due to a leading edge overheat, or in-flight, in
an insufficient anti-ice power.
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) mandates an upgrade of the
wings anti-ice monitoring circuitry per implementation of
modifications M2814 (Service Bulletin (SB) F2000EX-116) and M2949
(SB F2000EX-140) to cover the whole monitoring logic of the wings
anti-ice system.
The modifications include adding a relay between the bleed air
computer and the wing anti-ice valve; modifying the aircraft wiring;
and rerouting an existing wire between the right- and left-hand
electrical cabinets.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, unless
already done, modify the electrical wiring of the wings' anti-ice
system, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-116, dated May 31, 2006, and
Service Bulletin F2000EX-140, dated February 28, 2007.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) 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. Send information to ATTN: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149.
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.
(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.
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Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2007-0137, dated May 16, 2007; Dassault
Service Bulletin F2000EX-116, dated May 31, 2006; and Dassault
Service Bulletin F2000EX-140, dated February 28, 2007; for related
information.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 3, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-5006 Filed 3-12-08; 8:45 am]
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