Airworthiness Directives; DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 Airplanes, 71530-71532 [2010-29458]
Download as PDF
71530
Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 226 / Wednesday, November 24, 2010 / Rules and Regulations
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, 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
principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector,
your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically
reference this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer or other source,
use these actions if they are FAA-approved.
Corrective actions are considered FAAapproved if they are approved by the State
of Design Authority (or their delegated
agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A Federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave, SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with RULES
Related Information
(i) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive
2010–0032, dated March 3, 2010; and
Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin 7X–104,
dated October 30, 2009; for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Dassault Mandatory
Service Bulletin 7X–104, dated October 30,
2009, 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;
VerDate Mar<15>2010
16:38 Nov 23, 2010
Jkt 223001
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet https://
www.dassaultfalcon.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference 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/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 5, 2010.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010–28938 Filed 11–23–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–1155; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–238–AD; Amendment
39–16527; AD 2010–24–08]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; DASSAULT
AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON
50 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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:
SUMMARY:
`
On two occurrences on Mystere-Falcon 50
aeroplanes in service, it was detected that
two pipes of the emergency brake system #2
located near the nose landing gear bearing
were swapped.
The swapping of these two pipes implies
that when the Left Hand (LH) brake pedal is
depressed, the Right Hand (RH) brake unit is
activated, and conversely, when the RH brake
pedal is depressed, the LH brake unit is
actuated. This constitutes an unsafe
condition, which may go unnoticed as the
condition is latent until the emergency brake
system #2 is used. This condition, if not
PO 00000
Frm 00006
Fmt 4700
Sfmt 4700
corrected, could ultimately lead to a runway
excursion of the aeroplane.
*
*
*
*
*
This AD requires actions that are
intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
December 9, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of December 9, 2010.
We must receive comments on this
AD by January 10, 2011.
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
2010–0208–E, dated October 12, 2010
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
`
On two occurrences on Mystere-Falcon 50
aeroplanes in service, it was detected that
E:\FR\FM\24NOR1.SGM
24NOR1
Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 226 / Wednesday, November 24, 2010 / Rules and Regulations
two pipes of the emergency brake system #2
located near the nose landing gear bearing
were swapped.
The swapping of these two pipes implies
that when the Left Hand (LH) brake pedal is
depressed, the Right Hand (RH) brake unit is
activated, and conversely, when the RH brake
pedal is depressed, the LH brake unit is
actuated. This constitutes an unsafe
condition, which may go unnoticed as the
condition is latent until the emergency brake
system #2 is used. This condition, if not
corrected, could ultimately lead to a runway
excursion of the aeroplane.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires an [general visual]
inspection of the main landing gear braking
system and, in case of findings, proper reinstallation of the emergency brake system #2
pipes. This [EASA] AD also requires painting
the affected pipes for clear identification in
order to avoid mistakes while reinstalling
them after maintenance.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
DASSAULT AVIATION has issued
Service Bulletin F50–515, dated October
12, 2010. 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.
jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with RULES
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.
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.
VerDate Mar<15>2010
16:38 Nov 23, 2010
Jkt 223001
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 this unsafe condition could
result in a high speed runway excursion
when the brakes are applied. 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–2010–1155;
Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–238–
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.
PO 00000
Frm 00007
Fmt 4700
Sfmt 4700
71531
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
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 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].
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2010–24–08 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–16527. Docket No.
FAA–2010–1155; Directorate Identifier
2010–NM–238–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective December 9, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to DASSAULT
AVIATION Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50
airplanes, certificated in any category, all
serial numbers.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32: Landing Gear.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continued airworthiness
information (MCAI) states:
E:\FR\FM\24NOR1.SGM
24NOR1
71532
Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 226 / Wednesday, November 24, 2010 / Rules and Regulations
`
On two occurrences on Mystere-Falcon 50
aeroplanes in service, it was detected that
two pipes of the emergency brake system #2
located near the nose landing gear bearing
were swapped.
The swapping of these two pipes implies
that when the Left Hand (LH) brake pedal is
depressed, the Right Hand (RH) brake unit is
activated, and conversely, when the RH brake
pedal is depressed, the LH brake unit is
actuated. This constitutes an unsafe
condition, which may go unnoticed as the
condition is latent until the emergency brake
system #2 is used. This condition, if not
corrected,
*
*
*
*
*
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Actions
(g) Within 7 days after the effective date of
this AD, do a general visual inspection for
correct installation (as defined in Dassault
Service Bulletin F50–515, dated October 12,
2010) of the emergency brake system number
2, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin
F50–515, dated October 12, 2010, except that
work required by this AD can only be done
by persons prescribed in 14 CFR 43.3 and
43.7.
(h) If the emergency brake system number
2 is found installed incorrectly during the
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD: Before further flight, install the
emergency brake system number 2 correctly,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin
F50–515, dated October 12, 2010.
jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with RULES
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows:
(1) European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2010–0208–E, dated October 12,
2010, has a compliance time of ‘‘before the
next flight after the effective date of this AD.’’
This AD requires that the actions be done
within 7 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(2) EASA AD 2010–0208–E, dated October
12, 2010, allows the flightcrew to inspect the
emergency brake system number 2 specified
in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletin
F50–515, dated October 12, 2010. However,
this AD requires the inspection to be
performed by certificated maintenance
personnel.
(3) EASA AD 2010–0208–E, dated October
12, 2010, requires painting the pipes end of
the emergency brake system number 2 and
related unions within 7 months after the
effective date of that AD. This AD does not
require painting the pipes end of the
emergency brake system number 2 and
related unions. We might consider additional
rulemaking to require this action in the
future.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(i) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
VerDate Mar<15>2010
16:38 Nov 23, 2010
Jkt 223001
(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
principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector,
your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically
reference this AD.
(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
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(j) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2010–0208–E,
dated October 12, 2010; and Dassault Service
Bulletin F50–515, dated October 12, 2010; for
related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin
F50–515, dated October 12, 2010, 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;
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet https://
www.dassaultfalcon.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference 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/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
PO 00000
Frm 00008
Fmt 4700
Sfmt 4700
Issued in Renton, Washington on
November 15, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010–29458 Filed 11–23–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0711; Directorate
Identifier 2008–SW–25–AD; Amendment 39–
16521; AD 2010–24–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Robinson
Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model
R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22
Mariner Helicopters, and Model R44,
and R44 II Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This amendment adopts a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Robinson Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22
Beta, and R22 Mariner helicopters, and
Model R44 and R44 II helicopters. This
AD requires visually inspecting each tail
rotor (T/R) control pedal bearing block
support (support) for a crack, measuring
the thickness of each support, installing
support safety tabs on certain supports,
and replacing supports of a certain
thickness during the next 2,200 hour
overhaul. This amendment is prompted
by two reports of Model R22 helicopters
experiencing broken supports during
flight, which resulted in the T/R control
pedals becoming jammed. The actions
specified by this AD are intended to
prevent the supports from breaking,
which can bind the T/R control pedals,
resulting in a reduction of yaw control
and subsequent loss of control of the
helicopter.
SUMMARY:
Effective December 29, 2010.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of December
29, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may get the service
information identified in this AD from
Robinson Helicopter Company, 2901
Airport Drive, Torrance, California
90505, telephone (310) 539–0508, fax
(310) 539–5198.
Examining the Docket: You may
examine the docket that contains this
AD, any comments, and other
information on the Internet at https://
DATES:
E:\FR\FM\24NOR1.SGM
24NOR1
Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 226 (Wednesday, November 24, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 71530-71532]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-29458]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1155; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-238-AD;
Amendment 39-16527; AD 2010-24-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON
50 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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:
On two occurrences on Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 50 aeroplanes in
service, it was detected that two pipes of the emergency brake
system 2 located near the nose landing gear bearing were
swapped.
The swapping of these two pipes implies that when the Left Hand
(LH) brake pedal is depressed, the Right Hand (RH) brake unit is
activated, and conversely, when the RH brake pedal is depressed, the
LH brake unit is actuated. This constitutes an unsafe condition,
which may go unnoticed as the condition is latent until the
emergency brake system 2 is used. This condition, if not
corrected, could ultimately lead to a runway excursion of the
aeroplane.
* * * * *
This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: This AD becomes effective December 9, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of December 9,
2010.
We must receive comments on this AD by January 10, 2011.
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 2010-0208-E, dated October 12, 2010
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:
On two occurrences on Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 50 aeroplanes in
service, it was detected that
[[Page 71531]]
two pipes of the emergency brake system 2 located near the
nose landing gear bearing were swapped.
The swapping of these two pipes implies that when the Left Hand
(LH) brake pedal is depressed, the Right Hand (RH) brake unit is
activated, and conversely, when the RH brake pedal is depressed, the
LH brake unit is actuated. This constitutes an unsafe condition,
which may go unnoticed as the condition is latent until the
emergency brake system 2 is used. This condition, if not
corrected, could ultimately lead to a runway excursion of the
aeroplane.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires an
[general visual] inspection of the main landing gear braking system
and, in case of findings, proper re-installation of the emergency
brake system 2 pipes. This [EASA] AD also requires painting
the affected pipes for clear identification in order to avoid
mistakes while reinstalling them after maintenance.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
DASSAULT AVIATION has issued Service Bulletin F50-515, dated
October 12, 2010. 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. 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 this
unsafe condition could result in a high speed runway excursion when the
brakes are applied. 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-2010-1155; Directorate
Identifier 2010-NM-238-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
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:
2010-24-08 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-16527. Docket No. FAA-
2010-1155; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-238-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December
9, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50
airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32: Landing
Gear.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continued airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
[[Page 71532]]
On two occurrences on Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 50 aeroplanes in
service, it was detected that two pipes of the emergency brake
system 2 located near the nose landing gear bearing were
swapped.
The swapping of these two pipes implies that when the Left Hand
(LH) brake pedal is depressed, the Right Hand (RH) brake unit is
activated, and conversely, when the RH brake pedal is depressed, the
LH brake unit is actuated. This constitutes an unsafe condition,
which may go unnoticed as the condition is latent until the
emergency brake system 2 is used. This condition, if not
corrected,
* * * * *
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Actions
(g) Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, do a
general visual inspection for correct installation (as defined in
Dassault Service Bulletin F50-515, dated October 12, 2010) of the
emergency brake system number 2, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F50-515,
dated October 12, 2010, except that work required by this AD can
only be done by persons prescribed in 14 CFR 43.3 and 43.7.
(h) If the emergency brake system number 2 is found installed
incorrectly during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD: Before further flight, install the emergency brake system number
2 correctly, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Dassault Service Bulletin F50-515, dated October 12, 2010.
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows:
(1) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2010-0208-E, dated
October 12, 2010, has a compliance time of ``before the next flight
after the effective date of this AD.'' This AD requires that the
actions be done within 7 days after the effective date of this AD.
(2) EASA AD 2010-0208-E, dated October 12, 2010, allows the
flightcrew to inspect the emergency brake system number 2 specified
in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletin F50-515, dated October
12, 2010. However, this AD requires the inspection to be performed
by certificated maintenance personnel.
(3) EASA AD 2010-0208-E, dated October 12, 2010, requires
painting the pipes end of the emergency brake system number 2 and
related unions within 7 months after the effective date of that AD.
This AD does not require painting the pipes end of the emergency
brake system number 2 and related unions. We might consider
additional rulemaking to require this action in the future.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(i) 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 principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(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 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(j) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2010-0208-E, dated October 12, 2010;
and Dassault Service Bulletin F50-515, dated October 12, 2010; for
related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin F50-515, dated
October 12, 2010, 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; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet https://www.dassaultfalcon.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington on November 15, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-29458 Filed 11-23-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P