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detached screw of the boost pump housing
that created a short circuit between the stator
and rotor of the boost pump motor and
tripped a circuit breaker. We are issuing this
AD to prevent electrical arcing in the fuel
tank boost pump motor, which, in the
presence of a combustible air-fuel mixture in
the pump, could result in an explosion and
loss of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Restatement of Certain Requirements of AD
2006–12–02
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Part and Serial Number Inspection
(f) Within 10 days after July 3, 2006 (the
effective date of AD 2006–12–02), inspect to
determine the part number (P/N) and serial
number (S/N) of each fuel tank boost pump
installed in the wing and center fuel tanks.
A review of maintenance records may be
performed instead of the required inspection
if the P/N and S/N of the fuel boost pump
can be conclusively determined from that
review. One approved method for conducting
this inspection or records review is specified
in Airbus Service Bulletin A320–28–1152,
dated May 5, 2006; or Revision 01, dated July
17, 2006.
Revisions to Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)/
Maintenance Program: P/N 568–1–27202–005
With S/Ns 6137 and Subsequent
(g) For airplanes equipped with one or
more Eaton Aerospace Limited (formerly FR–
HITEMP Limited) fuel boost pumps, having
P/N 568–1–27202–005 with S/N 6137 and
subsequent: Prior to further flight after
accomplishing the inspection required by
paragraph (f) of this AD, do the actions
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2), as
applicable of this AD, until the
modifications/replacements required by
paragraph (j) of this AD have been done.
(1) Revise the Limitations section of the
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 AFM and the
FAA-approved maintenance program by
incorporating the following. This may be
accomplished by inserting copies of this AD
into the AFM and the maintenance program.
Apply the following procedure at each fuel
loading:
Refueling:
Before refueling, all pumps must be turned
off, in order to prevent them from
automatically starting during the refueling
process.
Ground fuel transfer:
For all aircraft, do not start a fuel transfer
from any wing tank, if it contains less than
700 kg (1,550 lb) of fuel.
For A318, A319, and A320 aircraft with a
center tank, do not start a fuel transfer from
the center tank, if it contains less than 2,000
kg (4,500 lb) of fuel.
If a tank has less than the required
quantity, it is necessary to add fuel (via a
transfer from another tank or refueling) to
enable a transfer to take place.
Defueling:
For all aircraft, when defueling the wings,
do not start the fuel pumps if the fuel
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quantity in the inner tank (wing tank for
A321) is below 700 kg (1,550 lb). If the fuel
on the aircraft is not sufficient to achieve the
required fuel distribution, then transfer fuel
or refuel the aircraft to obtain the required
fuel quantity in the wing tank.
For A318, A319, and A320 aircraft with a
center tank, when performing a pressure
defuel of the center tank, make sure that the
center tank contains at least 2,000 kg (4,500
lb) of fuel. If it has less than the required
quantity, then transfer fuel to the center tank.
Defuel the aircraft normally, and turn OFF
the center tank pumps immediately after the
FAULT light on the corresponding
pushbutton-switch comes on.
(2) For all airplanes equipped with a center
tank (modification 20024) excluding A321
models, revise the Limitations section of the
AFM to incorporate the changes specified in
Airbus Temporary Revision (TR) 4.03.00/28,
dated May 4, 2006; or 4.03.00/28, Issue 02,
dated May 18, 2007. This may be
accomplished by inserting a copy of the TR
into the AFM. When general revisions of the
AFM have been issued that incorporate the
revisions specified in the TR, the copy of the
TR may be removed from the AFM, provided
the relevant information in the general
revision is identical to that in TR 4.03.00/28.
New Requirements of This AD
Part and Serial Number Inspection
(h) For all airplanes: Within 10 days after
the effective date of this AD, inspect to
determine the type and part number of each
fuel tank boost pump installed in the wing
and center fuel tanks. A review of
maintenance records may be performed
instead of the required inspection if the part
number and serial number of the fuel boost
pump can be conclusively determined from
that review. One approved method for
conducting this inspection or records review
is specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
28–1159, dated January 8, 2007.
Revisions to AFM/Maintenance Program:
P/Ns 568–1–27202–001 and –002; and P/N
568–1–27202–005 With S/Ns Below 6137
(i) For airplanes equipped with one or
more Eaton Aerospace Limited (formerly FR–
HITEMP Limited) fuel boost pumps, having
P/N 568–1–27202–001 or 568–1–27202–002;
or P/N 568–1–27202–005 with any serial
number below 6137: Before further flight
after accomplishing the inspection required
by paragraph (h) of this AD, do the actions
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
this AD, as applicable, until the
modifications/replacements required by
paragraph (j) of this AD have been done.
Terminating Action
(j) For airplanes equipped with one or
more Eaton Aerospace Limited (formerly FR–
HITEMP Limited) fuel boost pumps, having
P/N 568–1–27202–001, –002, or –005: Within
5,000 flight hours or 18 months, whichever
occurs first after the effective date of this AD,
modify or replace affected fuel boost pumps
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
28–1159, dated January 8, 2007. Modification
or replacement of all affected fuel tank boost
pumps on an airplane terminates the
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requirements of this AD, and the limitations
required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be
removed from the AFM and the maintenance
program for that airplane.
Note 1: For additional sources of service
information for the fuel pump modification/
replacement, Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
28–1159 refers to EATON Service Bulletin
8410–28–05, dated October 2, 2006.
Credit for Actions Done Using Previous
Service Information
(k) Modification of a fuel pump before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–28–1153,
dated May 5, 2006, is acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding
requirements of paragraph (j) of this AD, for
that pump only.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(l)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures 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.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2006–12–02 are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of this AD.
Related Information
(m) European Aviation Safety Agency
airworthiness directive 2007–0218, dated
August 10, 2007, also addresses the subject
of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 3,
2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0296; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–307–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Model Mystere-Falcon 20–C5, 20–D5,
and 20–E5 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
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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:
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is
prompted by the discovery on an in-service
Mystere-Falcon 20–C5 of a collapsed wing
anti-ice flexible hose due to internal ply
separation.
Consequences on the aircraft can be
insufficient anti-icing not detected by the
monitoring system. Ice accretion on the wing
might then occur and might jeopardize the
aircraft flight performance and safety.
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The unsafe condition is undetected
excessive ice build-up on the wings,
which could interfere with
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:
• 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
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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–2008–0296; Directorate Identifier
2007–NM–307–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 2007–0227,
dated September 17, 2007 (referred to
after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is
prompted by the discovery on an in-service
Mystere-Falcon 20-C5 of a collapsed wing
anti-ice flexible hose due to internal ply
separation.
Consequences on the aircraft can be
insufficient anti-icing not detected by the
monitoring system. Ice accretion on the wing
might then occur and might jeopardize the
aircraft flight performance and safety.
The present AD mandates replacement of
the wing anti-ice flexible hoses by new ones
of an improved design.
The unsafe condition is undetected
excessive ice build-up on the wings,
which could interfere with
controllability of the airplane. You may
obtain further information by examining
the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault has issued Service Bulletin
F20–775, dated July 9, 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
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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
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 214 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would
take about 5 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 $887 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
$275,418, or $1,287 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
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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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
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2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
Dassault Aviation (Formerly Avions Marcel
Dassault-Breguet Aviation (AMD/BA)):
Docket No. FAA–2008–0296; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–307–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by April 14,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Dassault Model
Mystere-Falcon 20–C5, 20–D5, and 20–E5
airplanes, certificated in any category, all
serial numbers.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 30: Ice and Rain Protection.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is
prompted by the discovery on an in-service
Mystere-Falcon 20–C5 of a collapsed wing
anti-ice flexible hose due to internal ply
separation.
Consequences on the aircraft can be
insufficient anti-icing not detected by the
monitoring system. Ice accretion on the wing
might then occur and might jeopardize the
aircraft flight performance and safety.
The present AD mandates replacement of
the wing anti-ice flexible hoses by new ones
of an improved design.
The unsafe condition is undetected excessive
ice build-up on the wings, which could
interfere with controllability of the airplane.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Within 7 months after the effective date
of this AD, unless already done, do the
following actions.
(1) Inspect to determine whether any wing
anti-ice flexible hose having part number (P/
N) FAL1006 or P/N ARM224A is installed. A
review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
part number of the wing anti-ice flexible hose
can be conclusively determined from that
review. If any wing anti-ice flexible hose
does not have P/N FAL1006 or P/N
ARM224A, no further action is required by
this AD for that hose, except as required by
paragraph (f)(3) of this AD.
(2) Remove any wing anti-ice flexible hose
having P/N FAL1006 or P/N ARM224A, and
install a new hose having ESPA P/N
60503104509; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Aviation Service Bulletin F20–775, dated
July 9, 2007.
(3) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person shall install any flexible hose having
P/N FAL1006 or P/N ARM224A on any
Model Mystere-Falcon 20–C5, 20–D5, or 20–
E5 airplane specified in the applicability of
this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: The
MCAI does not require inspecting to
determine the part numbers of the wing antiice flexible hoses. This AD requires such an
inspection.
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, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
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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.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2007–0227, dated September 17,
2007, and Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin
F20–775, dated July 9, 2007, for related
information.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 3,
2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8–5016 Filed 3–12–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0272; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–275–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Model Falcon 2000 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), 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)
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:
In service events have shown that, after
implementation of Dassault Aviation SB
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0296; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-307-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 20-C5,
20-D5, and 20-E5 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:
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is prompted by the discovery
on an in-service Mystere-Falcon 20-C5 of a collapsed wing anti-ice
flexible hose due to internal ply separation.
Consequences on the aircraft can be insufficient anti-icing not
detected by the monitoring system. Ice accretion on the wing might
then occur and might jeopardize the aircraft flight performance and
safety.
* * * * *
The unsafe condition is undetected excessive ice build-up on the wings,
which could interfere with 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:
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-2008-0296;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-307-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 2007-0227, dated September 17, 2007 (referred
to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is prompted by the discovery
on an in-service Mystere-Falcon 20-C5 of a collapsed wing anti-ice
flexible hose due to internal ply separation.
Consequences on the aircraft can be insufficient anti-icing not
detected by the monitoring system. Ice accretion on the wing might
then occur and might jeopardize the aircraft flight performance and
safety.
The present AD mandates replacement of the wing anti-ice
flexible hoses by new ones of an improved design.
The unsafe condition is undetected excessive ice build-up on the wings,
which could interfere with controllability of the airplane. You may
obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault has issued Service Bulletin F20-775, dated July 9, 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 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 214 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 5 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 $887 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 $275,418, or $1,287 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
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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 (Formerly Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet Aviation
(AMD/BA)): Docket No. FAA-2008-0296; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-
307-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 Mystere-Falcon 20-C5, 20-
D5, and 20-E5 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial
numbers.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30: Ice and
Rain Protection.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is prompted by the discovery
on an in-service Mystere-Falcon 20-C5 of a collapsed wing anti-ice
flexible hose due to internal ply separation.
Consequences on the aircraft can be insufficient anti-icing not
detected by the monitoring system. Ice accretion on the wing might
then occur and might jeopardize the aircraft flight performance and
safety.
The present AD mandates replacement of the wing anti-ice
flexible hoses by new ones of an improved design.
The unsafe condition is undetected excessive ice build-up on the
wings, which could interfere with controllability of the airplane.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Within 7 months after the effective date of this AD, unless
already done, do the following actions.
(1) Inspect to determine whether any wing anti-ice flexible hose
having part number (P/N) FAL1006 or P/N ARM224A is installed. A
review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the part number of the wing anti-ice flexible hose can
be conclusively determined from that review. If any wing anti-ice
flexible hose does not have P/N FAL1006 or P/N ARM224A, no further
action is required by this AD for that hose, except as required by
paragraph (f)(3) of this AD.
(2) Remove any wing anti-ice flexible hose having P/N FAL1006 or
P/N ARM224A, and install a new hose having ESPA P/N 60503104509; in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Aviation
Service Bulletin F20-775, dated July 9, 2007.
(3) As of the effective date of this AD, no person shall install
any flexible hose having P/N FAL1006 or P/N ARM224A on any Model
Mystere-Falcon 20-C5, 20-D5, or 20-E5 airplane specified in the
applicability of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: The MCAI does not require inspecting to determine the
part numbers of the wing anti-ice flexible hoses. This AD requires
such an inspection.
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, 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.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0227, dated
September 17, 2007, and Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F20-775,
dated July 9, 2007, for related information.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 3, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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