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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
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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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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
RIN 2120–AA64
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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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 FAA policies.
Any such differences are highlighted in
a NOTE within the AD.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because operators must adhere to
certain operational and dispatch
limitations to prevent possible
catastrophic situations from loss of
essential buses through damage to the
SPDBs. Therefore, we determined that
notice and opportunity for public
comment before issuing this AD are
impracticable and that good cause exists
for making this amendment effective in
fewer than 30 days.
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Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2008–0641;
Directorate Identifier 2008–NM–105–
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of 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 AD.
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:
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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.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 24: Electrical Power.
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:
I
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
I
2008–13–10 Dassault Aviation (Formerly
Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet
Aviation (AMD/BA)): Amendment 39–
15573. Docket No. FAA–2008–0641;
Directorate Identifier 2008–NM–105–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective July 7, 2008.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Dassault Model
Falcon 7X airplanes, all serial numbers,
certificated in any category, if equipped with
secondary power distribution box (SPDB)
units with part number (P/N) SPD500–B3,
SPD600–A9, SPD300–B3–A6 and/or
SPD400–B4–A6, except those airplanes that
have received modification M890 prior to
delivery.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continued airworthiness
information (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.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions.
(1) Within 10 days after the effective date
of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of
the AFM to include the following
information. This may be done by inserting
a copy of this AD in the AFM. These
temporary amendments take precedence over
the same procedures displayed through the
electronic check list (ECL) in the aircraft.
‘‘Æ Dispatch with ATA27 Flight Controls
MMEL items is not authorized.
Æ Dispatch with IRS 3 inoperative is not
authorized.
Æ Land as soon as possible upon display
on Crew Alerting system of following
messages per the AFM as already requested
for ELEC: LH FRONT ESS FAIL (AFM 3–
190–50):
• ELEC: LH REAR ESS FAIL (AFM 3–190–
50)
• ELEC: RH FRONT ESS FAIL (AFM 3–
190–55)
• ELEC: RH REAR ESS FAIL (AFM 3–190–
55)’’
Note 1: When a statement identical to that
in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD has been
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included in the general revisions of the AFM,
the general revisions may be inserted into the
AFM, and the copy of this AD may be
removed from the AFM.
(2) Within 2 months after the effective date
of this AD, replace all SPDB units with
upgraded units in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin 7X–064, dated April 16,
2008. After replacement of all SPDB units as
required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, the
limitations required by paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD may be removed from the AFM.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows:
Although the MCAI specifies to amend the
Abnormal Procedures section of the AFM,
the Quick Reference Handbook 2, and the
Master Minimum Equipment List, this AD
instead requires revising only the Limitations
section of the AFM. Operators must comply
with the terms of the Limitations section, as
specified in section 91.9 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 91.9).
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) Emergency
Airworthiness Directive 2008–0085–E, dated
May 6, 2008, and Dassault Service Bulletin
7X–064, dated April 16, 2008, for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin
7X–064, dated April 16, 2008, to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.
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(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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 10,
2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
15 CFR Part 303
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Insular Affairs
[Docket No. 080306383–8384–01]
RIN 0625–AA78
Changes in the Insular Possessions
Watch, Watch Movement and Jewelry
Programs 2006; Corrections
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce; Office of
Insular Affairs, Department of the
Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Departments of
Commerce and the Interior (the
Departments) issue this rule to amend
their regulations governing jewelry
duty-refund benefits for producers in
the United States insular possessions
(the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam,
American Samoa and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands) published on April 5, 2007 (72
FR 16713). This amendment is needed
to correct the formula for the calculation
of the jewelry duty-refund, in
accordance with Public Law 108–429.
DATES: This rule is effective June 19,
2008.
Faye
Robinson, Director, Statutory Import
Programs Staff at (202) 482–3526.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Departments of Commerce and the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Interior (the Departments) published a
document in the Federal Register on
April 5, 2007 (72 FR 16712), amending
their regulations governing watch dutyexemption allocations and the watch
and jewelry duty-refund benefits for
producers in the United States insular
possessions (the U.S. Virgin Islands,
Guam, American Samoa and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands). That document inadvertently
provided an incorrect formula for the
calculation of the jewelry duty-refund in
sections 303.15(b), 303.20(b)(1) and
303.20(b)(2). This document corrects the
final regulations by revising the unit
thresholds in the mid-year duty-refund
benefit calculation to reflect the correct
amounts. The unit thresholds are
amended by replacing the amounts in
sections 303.20(b)(1)(ii), (b)(1)(ii) and
(b)(1)(iii) from 450,000; 600,000 and
750,000 to 3,533,334; 6,766,667 and
10,000,000, respectively. This rule also
corrects the final regulations by revising
the calculation and unit thresholds in
the annual duty-refund benefit
calculation to reflect the correct formula
and amounts. The unit thresholds are
amended by replacing the amounts in
sections 303.20(b)(2)(ii), (b)(2)(ii) and
(b)(2)(iii) from 450,000; 600,000 and
750,000 to 3,533,334; 6,766,667 and
10,000,000 respectively.
Classification
Administrative Procedure Act
The International Trade
Administration (ITA) finds good cause
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to waive prior
notice and the opportunity for comment
as it is impracticable and contrary to the
public interest. This final rule amends
the regulations governing jewelry dutyrefund benefits for producers in the
United States insular possessions. A
previously published rule inadvertently
provided an incorrect formula and unit
thresholds for the calculation of the
jewelry duty-refund in sections
303.15(b), 303.20(b)(1) and (b)(2). This
document corrects the final regulations
by revising these sections to be
consistent with ITA’s statutory mandate
to provide duty-refund benefits as
provided in Public Law 106–36 and
108–429. If this amendment is not
implemented immediately, the correct
formula and maximum unit thresholds
would not be in place when the
Departments calculate the amount of the
duty-refund in July 2008. In order to
have the correct formula and unit
thresholds in place by the time the
refund is calculated, it is necessary to
implement this rule immediately.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0641; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-105-AD;
Amendment 39-15573; AD 2008-13-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 7X Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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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:
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.
* * * * *
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
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 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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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 FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because
operators must adhere to certain operational and dispatch limitations
to prevent possible catastrophic situations from loss of essential
buses through damage to the SPDBs. Therefore, we determined that notice
and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are
impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0641; Directorate
Identifier 2008-NM-105-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
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 AD.
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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2008-13-10 Dassault Aviation (Formerly Avions Marcel Dassault-
Breguet Aviation (AMD/BA)): Amendment 39-15573. Docket No. FAA-2008-
0641; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-105-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 7,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Dassault Model Falcon 7X airplanes, all
serial numbers, certificated in any category, if equipped with
secondary power distribution box (SPDB) units with part number (P/N)
SPD500-B3, SPD600-A9, SPD300-B3-A6 and/or SPD400-B4-A6, except those
airplanes that have received modification M890 prior to delivery.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24:
Electrical Power.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continued airworthiness information (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.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the Limitations Section of the AFM to include the following
information. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD in the
AFM. These temporary amendments take precedence over the same
procedures displayed through the electronic check list (ECL) in the
aircraft.
``[cir] Dispatch with ATA27 Flight Controls MMEL items is not
authorized.
[cir] Dispatch with IRS 3 inoperative is not authorized.
[cir] Land as soon as possible upon display on Crew Alerting
system of following messages per the AFM as already requested for
ELEC: LH FRONT ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-50):
ELEC: LH REAR ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-50)
ELEC: RH FRONT ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-55)
ELEC: RH REAR ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-55)''
Note 1: When a statement identical to that in paragraph (f)(1)
of this AD has been
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included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions
may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed
from the AFM.
(2) Within 2 months after the effective date of this AD, replace
all SPDB units with upgraded units in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-064,
dated April 16, 2008. After replacement of all SPDB units as
required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, the limitations required by
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD may be removed from the AFM.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: Although the MCAI specifies to amend the Abnormal
Procedures section of the AFM, the Quick Reference Handbook 2, and
the Master Minimum Equipment List, this AD instead requires revising
only the Limitations section of the AFM. Operators must comply with
the terms of the Limitations section, as specified in section 91.9
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 91.9).
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.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2008-0085-E, dated May 6, 2008,
and Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-064, dated April 16, 2008, for
related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-064, dated April
16, 2008, 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.
(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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 10, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-13712 Filed 6-18-08; 8:45 am]
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