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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Schwetz, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803; telephone (781)
238–7761; fax (781) 238–7170; e-mail:
michael.schwetz@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Directive 2011–04–02,
amendment 39–16602 (76 FR 7101,
February 9, 2011), currently requires
removing from service, certain part
number and serial number propeller
blades for Hamilton Sundstrand
Propellers Model 247F Propellers.
As published, the propeller blade part
number 817370–1 and ATR72–210 and
ATR722–210E airplanes in the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, the
Applicability, and the Compliance
sections are incorrect.
No other part of the preamble or
regulatory information has been
changed; therefore, only the changed
portion of the final rule is being
published in the Federal Register.
The effective date of this AD remains
March 16, 2011.
Correction of Non-Regulatory Text
In the Federal Register of February 9,
2011, AD 2011–04–02; Amendment 39–
16602 is corrected as follows:
On page 7101 in the third column, on
line 26, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION,
change ‘‘817370–1’’ to ‘‘R817370–1’’.
On page 7101 in the third column, on
line 33, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION,
change ‘‘817370–1’’ to ‘‘R817370–1’’.
Correction of Regulatory Text
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§ 39.13
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In the Federal Register of February 9,
2011, on page 7102, in the second
column, paragraph (c) of AD 2011–04–
02 is corrected to read as follows:
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(c) This AD applies to Hamilton
Sundstrand model 247F series
propellers with blades part number (P/
N) R817370–1, serial numbers (S/Ns)
FR2018, FR2103, FR2108, FR2109,
FR2111, FR2123, FR2183, FR2187,
FR2262, FR2276 through FR2279
inclusive, FR 2398, FR2449 to FR2958
inclusive, FR20010710 to FR20010722
inclusive, and FR20010723RT to
FR20020127RT inclusive, installed.
Propeller blades reworked to Hamilton
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54 with the part number re-marked as
R817370R1 are in compliance with this
AD.
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In the Federal Register of February 9,
2011, on page 7102, in the second
column, paragraph (f) of AD 2011–04–
02 is corrected to read as follows:
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Removing Blades P/N R817370–1
(f) Remove from service, blades P/N
R817370–1, S/Ns FR2018, FR2103,
FR2108, FR2109, FR2111, FR2123,
FR2183, FR2187, FR2262, FR2276
through FR2279, FR2398, FR2449 to
FR2958 inclusive, FR20010710 to
FR20010722 inclusive, and
FR20010723RT to FR20020127RT
inclusive, within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD.
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
April 29, 2011.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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the consequent * * * [non-functioning] of
the RAT when needed.
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Non-functioning of the RAT could result
in insufficient electrical power to
operate the fly-by-wire system, and
subsequent loss of control of the
airplane. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
This AD becomes effective June
9, 2011.
DATES:
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.
ADDRESSES:
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–1306; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–112–AD; Amendment
39–16682; AD 2011–10–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; DassaultAviation Model FALCON 7X Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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:
A design review has revealed a potential
dormant failure of the Ram Air Turbine
(RAT) heating system. If this failure occurs,
it could lead to the freezing of the RAT
mechanism [the potential consequence of
this heater being inoperative relates primarily
to generator rotor/turbine assembly
rotation—either the ability to rotate or to
rotate at rated RPM for a given airspeed], and
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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 January 5, 2011 (76 FR 480).
That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
A design review has revealed a potential
dormant failure of the Ram Air Turbine
(RAT) heating system. If this failure occurs,
it could lead to the freezing of the RAT
mechanism [the potential consequence of
this heater being inoperative relates primarily
to generator rotor/turbine assembly
rotation—either the ability to rotate or to
rotate at rated RPM for a given airspeed], and
the consequent * * * [non-functioning] of
the RAT when needed.
The purpose of this AD is to require a
repetitive functional test of the RAT heater
* * *.
Non-functioning of the RAT could
result in insufficient electrical power to
operate the fly-by-wire system, and
subsequent loss of control of the
airplane. The corrective action is
repairing. 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
considered the comment received.
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Request To Rephrase Summary and
Reason Sections of the NPRM
Hamilton Sundstrand requested that
we rephrase the Summary and Reason
sections of the NPRM regarding the
potential for RAT non-deployment due
to freezing of the RAT mechanism. The
commenter stated that the malfunction
of the RAT heating system would not in
itself prevent RAT deployment. The
commenter stated that the heating
system consists of only the RAT heater
within the generator, and the potential
consequence of this heater being
inoperative relates primarily to freezing
of the gap between the rotor and stator
of the generator rotor/turbine assembly,
leading to the RAT generator inability to
rotate or to rotate at rated rotations per
minute (RPM) for a given airspeed.
We agree to rephrase the Summary
and Reason sections of the AD, as well
as paragraph (e) of this AD, although the
end result of the heater issue results in
the identified insufficient electrical
power to operate the fly-by-wire system,
and subsequent loss of control of the
airplane.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
with the changes described previously.
We determined that these changes will
not increase the economic burden on
any operator or increase the scope of the
AD.
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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
21 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 1 workhour per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to
be $1,785, or $85 per product.
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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.
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.
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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:
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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2011–10–01 Dassault-Aviation:
Amendment 39–16682. Docket No.
FAA–2010–1306; Directorate Identifier
2010–NM–112–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective June 9, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Dassault-Aviation
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in
any category, all serial numbers.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 24: Electrical power.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
A design review has revealed a potential
dormant failure of the Ram Air Turbine
(RAT) heating system. If this failure occurs,
it could lead to the freezing of the RAT
mechanism [the potential consequence of
this heater being inoperative relates primarily
to generator rotor/turbine assembly
rotation—either the ability to rotate or to
rotate at rated RPM for a given airspeed], and
the consequent * * * [non-functioning] of
the RAT when needed.
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Examining the AD Docket
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Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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Non-functioning of the RAT could result in
insufficient electrical power to operate the
fly-by-wire system, and subsequent loss of
control of the airplane.
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) At the applicable times specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do a
functional test of the RAT heater using a
method approved by either the Manager,
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International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its
delegated agent). Repeat the functional test of
the RAT heater thereafter at the applicable
time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of
this AD. If any functional test fails, before
further flight, repair using a method
approved by either the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA (or its
delegated agent).
(1) For Falcon 7X airplanes on which
modification M0305 has not been done and
on which Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–018,
dated March 6, 2009, has not been done:
Within 650 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, do a functional test of the
RAT heater and repeat the functional test of
the RAT heater thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 650 flight hours.
(2) For Falcon 7X airplanes on which
modification M0305 has been done or on
which Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–018,
dated March 6, 2009, has been done: Within
1,900 flight hours after the effective date of
this AD or after modification M0305 or
Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–018, dated
March 6, 2009, has been done, whichever
occurs later, do a functional test of the RAT
heater. Repeat the functional test of the RAT
heater thereafter at intervals not to exceed
1,900 flight hours.
Note 1: Additional guidance for doing the
functional test of the RAT heater required by
paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in Task
24–50–25–720–801, Functional Test of the
RAT Heater, dated January 16, 2009, of the
Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM).
FAA AD Differences
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Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows:
(1) The MCAI provides an option of
inserting the MCAI into Chapter 5–40 of the
Dassault Falcon 7X AMM, pending
publication of the revised Chapter 5–40 of
the Dassault Falcon 7X AMM. This AD does
not have that option.
(2) The MCAI requires doing the actions in
accordance with Task 24–50–25–720–801 of
Chapter 5–40, of the Dassault Falcon 7X
AMM. However, this AD requires that the
actions be done using a method approved by
the FAA or EASA (or its delegated agent).
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.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it 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. Information may be e-mailed to:
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Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding 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.
Related Information
(i) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2010–0033, dated March 3, 2010,
for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) None.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 20,
2011.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0097; Airspace
Docket No. 11–ANM–3]
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
McCall, ID
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action will amend
existing Class E Airspace at McCall
Municipal Airport, McCall, ID.
Decommissioning of the McCall NonDirectional Beacon (NDB) at McCall
Municipal Airport has made this action
necessary for the safety and
management of Instrument Flight Rules
(IFR) operations at the airport. This
action also would correct the airport
name from McCall Airport.
DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, August
25, 2011. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under 1 CFR part 51,
subject to the annual revision of FAA
Order 7400.9 and publication of
conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support
Group, Western Service Center, 1601
SUMMARY:
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Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057;
telephone (425) 203–4537.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On February 14, 2011, the FAA
published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to amend
controlled airspace at McCall, ID (76 FR
8324). Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received.
Class E Airspace designations are
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Order 7400.9U dated August 18, 2010,
and effective September 15, 2010, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E Airspace designations
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in that Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by
amending Class E Airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface,
at McCall Municipal Airport, for
standard instrument approach
procedures at the airport. Airspace
reconfiguration is necessary due to the
decommissioning of the McCall NDB
and cancellation of the NDB approach.
This also will correct the airport name
from McCall Airport to McCall
Municipal Airport.
The FAA has determined this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that will only affect air
traffic procedures and air navigation, it
is certified this rule, when promulgated,
will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small
entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA’s
authority to issue rules regarding
aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the
U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106
discusses the authority of the FAA
Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation
Programs, describes in more detail the
scope of the agency’s authority. This
rulemaking is promulgated under the
authority described in Subtitle VII, Part
A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1306; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-112-AD;
Amendment 39-16682; AD 2011-10-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault-Aviation Model FALCON 7X
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:
A design review has revealed a potential dormant failure of the
Ram Air Turbine (RAT) heating system. If this failure occurs, it
could lead to the freezing of the RAT mechanism [the potential
consequence of this heater being inoperative relates primarily to
generator rotor/turbine assembly rotation--either the ability to
rotate or to rotate at rated RPM for a given airspeed], and the
consequent * * * [non-functioning] of the RAT when needed.
* * * * *
Non-functioning of the RAT could result in insufficient electrical
power to operate the fly-by-wire system, and subsequent loss of control
of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective June 9, 2011.
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, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
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 January 5, 2011 (76
FR 480). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
A design review has revealed a potential dormant failure of the
Ram Air Turbine (RAT) heating system. If this failure occurs, it
could lead to the freezing of the RAT mechanism [the potential
consequence of this heater being inoperative relates primarily to
generator rotor/turbine assembly rotation--either the ability to
rotate or to rotate at rated RPM for a given airspeed], and the
consequent * * * [non-functioning] of the RAT when needed.
The purpose of this AD is to require a repetitive functional
test of the RAT heater * * *.
Non-functioning of the RAT could result in insufficient electrical
power to operate the fly-by-wire system, and subsequent loss of control
of the airplane. The corrective action is repairing. 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 considered the comment received.
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Request To Rephrase Summary and Reason Sections of the NPRM
Hamilton Sundstrand requested that we rephrase the Summary and
Reason sections of the NPRM regarding the potential for RAT non-
deployment due to freezing of the RAT mechanism. The commenter stated
that the malfunction of the RAT heating system would not in itself
prevent RAT deployment. The commenter stated that the heating system
consists of only the RAT heater within the generator, and the potential
consequence of this heater being inoperative relates primarily to
freezing of the gap between the rotor and stator of the generator
rotor/turbine assembly, leading to the RAT generator inability to
rotate or to rotate at rated rotations per minute (RPM) for a given
airspeed.
We agree to rephrase the Summary and Reason sections of the AD, as
well as paragraph (e) of this AD, although the end result of the heater
issue results in the identified insufficient electrical power to
operate the fly-by-wire system, and subsequent loss of control of the
airplane.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the
AD with the changes described previously. We determined that these
changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or
increase the scope of the AD.
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 21 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be $1,785, or $85 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
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:
2011-10-01 Dassault-Aviation: Amendment 39-16682. Docket No. FAA-
2010-1306; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-112-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 9,
2011.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Dassault-Aviation Model FALCON 7X
airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24:
Electrical power.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
A design review has revealed a potential dormant failure of the
Ram Air Turbine (RAT) heating system. If this failure occurs, it
could lead to the freezing of the RAT mechanism [the potential
consequence of this heater being inoperative relates primarily to
generator rotor/turbine assembly rotation--either the ability to
rotate or to rotate at rated RPM for a given airspeed], and the
consequent * * * [non-functioning] of the RAT when needed.
* * * * *
Non-functioning of the RAT could result in insufficient electrical
power to operate the fly-by-wire system, and subsequent loss of
control of the airplane.
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) At the applicable times specified in paragraph (g)(1) or
(g)(2) of this AD, do a functional test of the RAT heater using a
method approved by either the Manager,
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International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated
agent). Repeat the functional test of the RAT heater thereafter at
the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this
AD. If any functional test fails, before further flight, repair
using a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch,
ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA (or its
delegated agent).
(1) For Falcon 7X airplanes on which modification M0305 has not
been done and on which Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-018, dated March
6, 2009, has not been done: Within 650 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, do a functional test of the RAT heater
and repeat the functional test of the RAT heater thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 650 flight hours.
(2) For Falcon 7X airplanes on which modification M0305 has been
done or on which Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-018, dated March 6,
2009, has been done: Within 1,900 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD or after modification M0305 or Dassault Service
Bulletin 7X-018, dated March 6, 2009, has been done, whichever
occurs later, do a functional test of the RAT heater. Repeat the
functional test of the RAT heater thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 1,900 flight hours.
Note 1: Additional guidance for doing the functional test of the
RAT heater required by paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in Task
24-50-25-720-801, Functional Test of the RAT Heater, dated January
16, 2009, of the Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft Maintenance Manual
(AMM).
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows:
(1) The MCAI provides an option of inserting the MCAI into
Chapter 5-40 of the Dassault Falcon 7X AMM, pending publication of
the revised Chapter 5-40 of the Dassault Falcon 7X AMM. This AD does
not have that option.
(2) The MCAI requires doing the actions in accordance with Task
24-50-25-720-801 of Chapter 5-40, of the Dassault Falcon 7X AMM.
However, this AD requires that the actions be done using a method
approved by the FAA or EASA (or its delegated agent).
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. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Branch, send it 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. Information may be e-mailed to:
9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district
office/certificate holding 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.
Related Information
(i) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010-0033, dated
March 3, 2010, for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) None.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 20, 2011.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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