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Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
FAA AD Differences
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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2008–13–04 Dassault Aviation (Formerly
Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet
Aviation (AMD/BA)): Amendment 39–
15567. Docket No. FAA–2008–0296;
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–307–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective July 24, 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.
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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
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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 (brand) P/N
60503104509; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
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.
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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, 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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(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box
2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 9,
2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0365; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–274–AD; Amendment
39–15563; AD 2008–12–19]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
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Model Mystere-Falcon 900 and Falcon
900EX Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This 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:
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2007–
0227, dated September 17, 2007; and
Dassault Service Bulletin F20–775, dated July
9, 2007; for related information.
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is
issued following the discovery of a potential
chafing between the feeder bundle and the
right side partition wall separating the cabin
from the lavatory at frames 22/23. This
chafing may damage the feeder bundle and
cause a sustained smoke-generating shortcircuit between the feeder and the partition
wall made of resistive composite material.
Strong smoke and a difficult-to-localize
short-circuit may result in a hazardous
situation.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin
F20–775, dated July 9, 2007, to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
The unsafe condition is sustained
smoke in the cabin, which may lead to
reduced ability of the flightcrew to
operate the airplane. We are issuing this
AD to require actions to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July
24, 2008.
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The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as July 24, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC.
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:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on March 31, 2008 (73 FR
16784). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is
issued following the discovery of a potential
chafing between the feeder bundle and the
right side partition wall separating the cabin
from the lavatory at frames 22/23. This
chafing may damage the feeder bundle and
cause a sustained smoke-generating shortcircuit between the feeder and the partition
wall made of resistive composite material.
Strong smoke and a difficult-to-localize
short-circuit may result in a hazardous
situation.
The unsafe condition is sustained
smoke in the cabin, which may lead to
reduced ability of the flightcrew to
operate the airplane. Corrective actions
include inspecting for damage of the
feeder cables, repairing any damaged
feeder cable, installing a protective
Teflon tube over the feeder cable
bundle, and modifying the partition
wall. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Comments
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We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
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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 required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow our FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
about 38 products of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it will take about 3
work-hours per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $34 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 parts. 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 this AD
to the U.S. operators to be $10,412, or
$274 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 AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
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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 AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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 AD and placed it in the AD docket.
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 the NPRM, 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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2008–12–19 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–15563. Docket No.
FAA–2008–0365; Directorate Identifier
2007–NM–274–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective July 24, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the Dassault
airplanes described in paragraphs (c)(1) and
(c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
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(1) Model Mystere-Falcon 900 airplanes,
serial numbers 188 through 202 inclusive,
except those on which both Dassault Service
Bulletins F900–358 and F900–359 have
already been implemented, or Modification
M3891 has already been implemented.
(2) Model Falcon 900EX airplanes, serial
numbers 82 through 146 inclusive, except
those on which both Dassault Service
Bulletins F900EX–241 and F900EX–251 have
already been implemented, or Modification
M3891 has already been implemented.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 24: Electrical Power.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is
issued following the discovery of a potential
chafing between the feeder bundle and the
right side partition wall separating the cabin
from the lavatory at frames 22 / 23. This
chafing may damage the feeder bundle and
cause a sustained smoke-generating shortcircuit between the feeder and the partition
wall made of resistive composite material.
Strong smoke and a difficult-to-localize
short-circuit may result in a hazardous
situation.
The unsafe condition is sustained smoke in
the cabin, which may lead to reduced ability
of the flightcrew to operate the airplane.
Corrective actions include inspecting for
damage of the feeder cables, repairing any
damaged feeder cable, installing a protective
Teflon tube over the feeder cable bundle, and
modifying the partition wall.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions.
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(1) For Model Mystere-Falcon 900
airplanes: Do the actions specified in
paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 330 flight hours or 7 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, inspect for damage of the feeder
cable bundle at the right side partition wall
at frames 22/23, and, if no damage of any
feeder cable is found, before further flight,
install a protective Teflon tube over the
feeder cable bundle; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F900–358, Revision 1, dated
July 19, 2006. If chafing or damage of any
feeder cable is found, before further flight,
repair the feeder cable in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F900–359, Revision 1, dated
July 19, 2006; and install a protective Teflon
tube over the feeder cable bundle in
accordance with Dassault Service Bulletin
F900–359, Revision 1, or Dassault Service
Bulletin F900–358, Revision 1.
(ii) Within 3,750 flight cycles or 74 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, modify the right side partition
wall at frames 22/23; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F900–359, Revision 1, dated
July 19, 2006. Implementation of both
Dassault Service Bulletin F900–358 and
Dassault Service Bulletin F900–359, both
Revision 1, both dated July 19, 2006,
terminates the requirements of this AD for
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Model Mystere-Falcon 900 airplanes.
(2) For Model Falcon 900EX airplanes: Do
the actions specified in paragraphs (f)(2)(i)
and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 330 flight hours or 7 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, inspect for damage of the feeder
cable bundle at the right side partition wall
at frames 22/23, and, if no such damage of
any feeder cable is found, before further
flight, install a protective Teflon tube over
the feeder cable bundle; in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX–241, Revision 1,
dated July 19, 2006. If any damage of any
feeder cable is found, before further flight,
repair the feeder cable in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX–251, Revision 1,
dated July 19, 2006; and install a protective
Teflon tube over the feeder cable bundle in
accordance with Dassault Service Bulletin
F900EX–251, Revision 1, or Dassault Service
Bulletin F900EX–241, Revision 1.
(ii) Within 3,750 flight cycles or 74 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, modify the right side partition
wall at frames 22/23, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX–251, Revision 1,
dated July 19, 2006. Implementation of both
Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–241 and
Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–251, both
Revision 1, both dated July 19, 2006,
terminates the requirements of this AD for
Model Falcon 900EX airplanes.
Actions Accomplished According to
Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
(g) Actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD, in accordance with
the service information described in Table 1
of this AD, are considered acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding actions
specified in this AD.
TABLE 1.—PREVIOUS SERVICE INFORMATION
Airplane model
Dassault service bulletin
Falcon 900EX .......................................................................
Falcon 900EX .......................................................................
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Mystere-Falcon 900 ..............................................................
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Mystere-Falcon 900 ..............................................................
F900EX–241 ........................................................................
F900EX–251 ........................................................................
F900–358 .............................................................................
F900–359 .............................................................................
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(h) 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
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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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Date
October
October
October
October
19,
19,
19,
19,
2005.
2005.
2005.
2005.
Related Information
(i) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive
2006–0270, dated September 4, 2006, and the
service bulletins described in Table 2 of this
AD, for related information.
TABLE 2.—DASSAULT SERVICE
INFORMATION
Service bulletin
Revision
F900EX–241 ....
F900EX–251 ....
F900–358 ........
F900–359 ........
1
1
1
1
Dated
July
July
July
July
19,
19,
19,
19,
2006.
2006.
2006.
2006.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use the service information
specified in Table 3 of this AD to do the
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actions required by this AD, as applicable,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box
2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
TABLE 3.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED
BY REFERENCE
Dassault service bulletin
Revision
F900EX–241 ....
F900EX–251 ....
F900–358 ........
F900–359 ........
1
1
1
1
Date
July
July
July
July
19,
19,
19,
19,
2006.
2006.
2006.
2006.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 5,
2008.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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14 CFR Part 39
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Model Falcon 7X Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This 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:
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Damaged secondary power
distribution boxes could lead to loss of
electrical power resulting in
depressurization with loss of passenger
oxygen supply and uncommanded slat
retraction. This AD requires actions that
are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July
7, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication, listed in the AD
as of July 7, 2008.
We must receive comments on this
AD by July 21, 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
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0641; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–105–AD; Amendment
39–15573; AD 2008–13–10]
Investigation following incidents on the
production line has shown that power
feeders inside the Secondary Power
Distribution Boxes (SPDB) may be damaged
because of interference with other internal
parts. This condition, if not corrected, may
lead to losing essential feeders. The resulting
power shortage may reduce aircraft
operability and affect flight safety margins.
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 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,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
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for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Emergency Airworthiness Directive
2008–0085–E, dated May 6, 2008
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Investigation following incidents on the
production line has shown that power
feeders inside the Secondary Power
Distribution Boxes (SPDB) may be damaged
because of interference with other internal
parts. This condition, if not corrected, may
lead to losing essential feeders. The resulting
power shortage may reduce aircraft
operability and affect flight safety margins.
To address and correct the unsafe
condition, an upgraded SPDB with improved
internal feeder routing has been developed.
For the reasons described above, this
Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires
replacement of all affected SPDB with
upgraded units and, in the meantime, the
implementation of temporary Airplane Flight
Manual (AFM) procedures and Master
Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)
restrictions before replacement of all affected
SPDB.
Damaged secondary power
distribution boxes could lead to loss of
electrical power resulting in
depressurization with loss of passenger
oxygen supply and uncommanded slat
retraction. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault has issued Service Bulletin
7X–064, dated April 16, 2008. 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 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 issuing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between the 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 119 (Thursday, June 19, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34851-34854]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13589]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0365; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-274-AD;
Amendment 39-15563; AD 2008-12-19]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 900 and
Falcon 900EX Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This 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 issued following the
discovery of a potential chafing between the feeder bundle and the
right side partition wall separating the cabin from the lavatory at
frames 22/23. This chafing may damage the feeder bundle and cause a
sustained smoke-generating short-circuit between the feeder and the
partition wall made of resistive composite material. Strong smoke
and a difficult-to-localize short-circuit may result in a hazardous
situation.
The unsafe condition is sustained smoke in the cabin, which may lead to
reduced ability of the flightcrew to operate the airplane. We are
issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July 24, 2008.
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The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as July 24, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.
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:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2008 (73
FR 16784). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued following the
discovery of a potential chafing between the feeder bundle and the
right side partition wall separating the cabin from the lavatory at
frames 22/23. This chafing may damage the feeder bundle and cause a
sustained smoke-generating short-circuit between the feeder and the
partition wall made of resistive composite material. Strong smoke
and a difficult-to-localize short-circuit may result in a hazardous
situation.
The unsafe condition is sustained smoke in the cabin, which may lead to
reduced ability of the flightcrew to operate the airplane. Corrective
actions include inspecting for damage of the feeder cables, repairing
any damaged feeder cable, installing a protective Teflon tube over the
feeder cable bundle, and modifying the partition wall. You may obtain
further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
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 required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect about 38 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $34 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 parts. 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 this AD to the
U.S. operators to be $10,412, or $274 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 AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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 AD and placed it in the AD docket.
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 the NPRM, 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2008-12-19 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-15563. Docket No. FAA-
2008-0365; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-274-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 24,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the Dassault airplanes described in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900 airplanes, serial numbers
188 through 202 inclusive, except those on which both Dassault
Service Bulletins F900-358 and F900-359 have already been
implemented, or Modification M3891 has already been implemented.
(2) Model Falcon 900EX airplanes, serial numbers 82 through 146
inclusive, except those on which both Dassault Service Bulletins
F900EX-241 and F900EX-251 have already been implemented, or
Modification M3891 has already been implemented.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24:
Electrical Power.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued following the
discovery of a potential chafing between the feeder bundle and the
right side partition wall separating the cabin from the lavatory at
frames 22 / 23. This chafing may damage the feeder bundle and cause
a sustained smoke-generating short-circuit between the feeder and
the partition wall made of resistive composite material. Strong
smoke and a difficult-to-localize short-circuit may result in a
hazardous situation.
The unsafe condition is sustained smoke in the cabin, which may
lead to reduced ability of the flightcrew to operate the airplane.
Corrective actions include inspecting for damage of the feeder
cables, repairing any damaged feeder cable, installing a protective
Teflon tube over the feeder cable bundle, and modifying the
partition wall.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) For Model Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900 airplanes: Do the
actions specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 330 flight hours or 7 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect for damage of the feeder
cable bundle at the right side partition wall at frames 22/23, and,
if no damage of any feeder cable is found, before further flight,
install a protective Teflon tube over the feeder cable bundle; in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service
Bulletin F900-358, Revision 1, dated July 19, 2006. If chafing or
damage of any feeder cable is found, before further flight, repair
the feeder cable in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Dassault Service Bulletin F900-359, Revision 1, dated July 19,
2006; and install a protective Teflon tube over the feeder cable
bundle in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletin F900-359,
Revision 1, or Dassault Service Bulletin F900-358, Revision 1.
(ii) Within 3,750 flight cycles or 74 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, modify the right side
partition wall at frames 22/23; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F900-359,
Revision 1, dated July 19, 2006. Implementation of both Dassault
Service Bulletin F900-358 and Dassault Service Bulletin F900-359,
both Revision 1, both dated July 19, 2006, terminates the
requirements of this AD for Model Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900
airplanes.
(2) For Model Falcon 900EX airplanes: Do the actions specified
in paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 330 flight hours or 7 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect for damage of the feeder
cable bundle at the right side partition wall at frames 22/23, and,
if no such damage of any feeder cable is found, before further
flight, install a protective Teflon tube over the feeder cable
bundle; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-241, Revision 1, dated July 19,
2006. If any damage of any feeder cable is found, before further
flight, repair the feeder cable in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-251,
Revision 1, dated July 19, 2006; and install a protective Teflon
tube over the feeder cable bundle in accordance with Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX-251, Revision 1, or Dassault Service
Bulletin F900EX-241, Revision 1.
(ii) Within 3,750 flight cycles or 74 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, modify the right side
partition wall at frames 22/23, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-251,
Revision 1, dated July 19, 2006. Implementation of both Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX-241 and Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-
251, both Revision 1, both dated July 19, 2006, terminates the
requirements of this AD for Model Falcon 900EX airplanes.
Actions Accomplished According to Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
(g) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD,
in accordance with the service information described in Table 1 of
this AD, are considered acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding actions specified in this AD.
Table 1.--Previous Service Information
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Airplane model Dassault service bulletin Date
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Falcon 900EX............................. F900EX-241.................. October 19, 2005.
Falcon 900EX............................. F900EX-251.................. October 19, 2005.
Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900................ F900-358.................... October 19, 2005.
Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900................ F900-359.................... October 19, 2005.
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FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(h) 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
(i) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2006-0270, dated September 4, 2006, and the
service bulletins described in Table 2 of this AD, for related
information.
Table 2.--Dassault Service Information
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Service bulletin Revision Dated
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F900EX-241......................... 1 July 19, 2006.
F900EX-251......................... 1 July 19, 2006.
F900-358........................... 1 July 19, 2006.
F900-359........................... 1 July 19, 2006.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use the service information specified in Table 3 of
this AD to do the
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actions required by this AD, as applicable, unless the AD specifies
otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey
07606.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information
on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030,
or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.
Table 3.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Dassault service bulletin Revision Date
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F900EX-241......................... 1 July 19, 2006.
F900EX-251......................... 1 July 19, 2006.
F900-358........................... 1 July 19, 2006.
F900-359........................... 1 July 19, 2006.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 5, 2008.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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