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Board Report (MRBR) Document MRB 146–
01, Issue 2, Revision 17, dated March 2011.
(m) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or
CDCCLs
After accomplishing the revision required
by paragraph (l) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or
CDCCLs may be used, unless the actions,
intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an
AMOC in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (n) of this AD.
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(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, 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:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-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.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to mandatory continuing
airworthiness information EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0004, dated
January 12, 2012; and Chapter 05, ‘‘Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks,’’ of the BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146
Series/Avro 146–RJ Series AMM, Revision
105, dated July 15, 2011; for related
information.
(2) For BAE Systems service information
identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited, Customer Information
Department, Prestwick International Airport,
Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United
Kingdom; telephone +44 1292 675207; fax
+44 1292 675704; email
RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet
https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
RegionalAircraft/index.htm. For MessierDowty service information identified in this
proposed AD, contact Messier-Dowty:
Messier Services Americas, Customer
Support Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling,
Virginia 20166–8910; telephone 703–450–
8233; fax 703–404–1621; Internet https://
techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com. You
may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
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Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 12,
2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0626; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–180–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
DASSAULT AVIATION Model FAN JET
FALCON; Model MYSTERE–FALCON
200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE–
FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–
F5 airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of defective fire
extinguisher bottle cartridges. This
proposed AD would require checking
manufacturing references of
pyrotechnical cartridges for batch
number and date, repetitive checking of
cartridges for electrical continuity, and
replacing defective pyrotechnical
cartridges if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct
defective fire bottle cartridges, which
could affect the capability to extinguish
a fire in an engine, auxiliary power unit,
or rear compartment, which could result
in damage to the airplane and injury to
the occupants.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by September 9, 2013.
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
SUMMARY:
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W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Dassault
Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South
Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–
440–6700; Internet https://
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; phone: 425–227–1137; fax:
425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2013–0626; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–180–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the aviation authority
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
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Airworthiness Directive 2012–0190,
dated September 24, 2012 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
Several defective fire bottle cartridges have
been reported on certain Dassault Aviation
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Fan Jet Falcon and Mystere-Falcon 20-() 5
aeroplanes.
The results of the investigations concluded
that there was a production quality issue
with the fire bottle cartridge. In addition, the
part numbers (P/N) of the fire bottle cartridge
and the batch numbers have been identified.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could constitute a dormant failure
that might impact the capability to extinguish
a fire, either in an engine or the Auxiliary
Power Unit, or the rear compartment,
possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane
and injury to the occupants.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive checking of
the electrical continuity [and of the
references] of the fire extinguishers bottles
cartridges [extinguisher bottle cartridges] and
depending on findings, replacement of an
affected part with a serviceable part. It also
ultimately requires replacement of any
affected cartridges with a serviceable part. In
addition, this [EASA] AD prohibits
installation of an affected fire extinguisher
bottle cartridge.
You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
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Relevant Service Information
Dassault has issued Mandatory
Service Bulletin F20–783, Revision 1,
dated June 11, 2012 (for Model FAN JET
FALCON and MYSTERE–FALCON 20()5 airplanes); and Mandatory Service
Bulletin F200–128, Revision 1, dated
June 11, 2012 (for Model MYSTERE–
FALCON 200 airplanes). The actions
described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
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affect about 185 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would
take about 5 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $6,300 per
product. Where the service information
lists required parts costs that are
covered under warranty, we have
assumed that there will be no charge for
these parts. As we do not control
warranty coverage for affected parties,
some parties may incur costs higher
than estimated here. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of the
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
$1,244,125, or $6,725 per product.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
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.
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. 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.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2013–
0626; Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–
180–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by September
9, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the DASSAULT
AVIATION airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in
any category, all serial numbers.
(1) Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes,
(2) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes,
(3) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26, Fire Protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
defective fire bottle cartridges. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct defective fire
bottle cartridges which could impact the
capability to extinguish a fire, either in an
engine, auxiliary power unit, or rear
compartment, which could result in damage
to the airplane and injury to the occupants.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Checks of References of Cartridges
For airplanes equipped with fire
extinguisher bottle cartridges having a part
number (P/N), batch number, and
manufacturing date as listed in paragraph
(g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD: Within 30
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days or 100 flight hours, whichever occurs
first after the effective date of this AD, check
the manufacturing references of
pyrotechnical cartridges for batch number
and date, and check the cartridges for
electrical continuity and resistance, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service
Bulletin F20–783, Revision 1, dated June 11,
2012 (for Model FAN JET FALCON and
MYSTERE–FALCON 20-()5 airplanes); or
Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F200–
128, Revision 1, dated June 11, 2012 (for
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes).
(1) P/N 12–12–11707S1–4, with batch up
to 44 inclusive, manufactured before May
2012.
(2) P/N 12–12–11707S2–4, with batch up
to 33 inclusive, manufactured before May
2012.
(3) P/N 12–12–11707S3–4, with batch up
to 44 inclusive, manufactured before May
2012.
(h) Replacement
If, during any check as required by
paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD, a
discrepancy [excessive resistance or
cartridges references matching (g)(1) through
(g)(3)] is identified, before next flight, replace
the discrepant fire extinguisher bottle
cartridge(s) with a serviceable part, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service
Bulletin F20–783, Revision 1, dated June 11,
2012 (for Model FAN JET FALCON and
MYSTERE–FALCON 20-()5 airplanes); or
Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F200–
128, Revision 1, dated June 11, 2012 (for
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes).
Replacement of discrepant fire extinguisher
bottle cartridges with a serviceable part
terminates the repetitive actions required by
paragraph (i) of this AD for that cartridge.
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(i) Repetitive Checks
At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, repeat
the checks required by paragraph (g) of this
AD.
(1) For airplanes equipped with fire
extinguisher bottle cartridges having P/N 12–
12–11707S3–4, having a batch number, and
manufacturing date, as listed in paragraph
(g)(3) of this AD, at intervals not to exceed
65 days.
(2) For airplanes equipped with fire
extinguisher bottle cartridges having P/N 12–
12–11707S1–4 or P/N 12–12–11707S2–4,
having a batch number, and manufacturing
date, as listed in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of
this AD, at intervals not to exceed 12 months.
(j) Replacement
Except as required by paragraph (h) of this
AD: Within 30 months after installation of an
affected fire extinguisher bottle cartridge on
an airplane, or within 36 months since
cartridge manufacturing date, whichever
occurs first after the effective date of this AD,
replace each affected fire extinguisher bottle
cartridge listed in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2),
and (g)(3) of this AD, with a serviceable part,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service
Bulletin F20–783, Revision 1, dated June 11,
2012 (for Model FAN JET FALCON and
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MYSTERE–FALCON 20-()5 airplanes); or
Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F200–
128, Revision 1, dated June 11, 2012 (for
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes).
Replacing the affected fire extinguisher bottle
cartridge with a serviceable part as required
by paragraph (h) or (j) of this AD, terminates
the repetitive actions required by paragraph
(i) of this AD for that cartridge.
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install any fire extinguisher
bottle cartridge having a part number (P/N),
batch number, and manufacturing date as
listed in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of
this AD, on any airplane.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
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.
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 emailed to: 9ANM-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.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0190, dated
September 24, 2012; and the service bulletins
specified in (m)(1)(i) and (m)(1)(ii) of this
AD, for related information.
(i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin
F20–783, Revision 1, dated June 11, 2012 (for
Model FAN JET FALCON and MYSTERE–
FALCON 20-()5 airplanes);
(ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin
F200–128, Revision 1, dated June 11, 2012
(for Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes).
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet https://
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may review
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copies of the referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 12,
2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
18 CFR Part 40
[Docket No. RM13–7–000]
Protection System Maintenance
Reliability Standard
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Energy.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to section 215 of the
Federal Power Act, the Commission
proposes to approve a revised
Reliability Standard, PRC–005–2—
Protection System Maintenance, to
supersede four existing Reliability
Standards, PRC–005–1.1b (Transmission
and Generation Protection System
Maintenance and Testing), PRC–008–0
(Underfrequency Load Shedding
Equipment Maintenance), PRC–011–0
(Undervoltage Load Shedding
Equipment Maintenance) and PRC–017–
0 (Special Protection System
Maintenance and Testing). In addition,
the Commission seeks clarification and
comment on three aspects of the
proposed Reliability Standard and
proposes to modify one violation
severity level.
DATES: Comments are due September
23, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Comments, identified by
docket number, may be filed in the
following ways:
• Electronic Filing through https://
www.ferc.gov. Documents created
electronically using word processing
software should be filed in native
applications or print-to-PDF format and
not in a scanned format.
Those unable to file electronically
may mail or hand-deliver comments to:
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
Secretary of the Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
Instructions: For detailed instructions
on submitting comments and additional
information on the rulemaking process,
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0626; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-180-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
DASSAULT AVIATION Model FAN JET FALCON; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200
airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of defective fire
extinguisher bottle cartridges. This proposed AD would require checking
manufacturing references of pyrotechnical cartridges for batch number
and date, repetitive checking of cartridges for electrical continuity,
and replacing defective pyrotechnical cartridges if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct defective fire bottle
cartridges, which could affect the capability to extinguish a fire in
an engine, auxiliary power unit, or rear compartment, which could
result in damage to the airplane and injury to the occupants.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 9,
2013.
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 W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201-440-6700; Internet https://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-
227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-227-1137; fax:
425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-0626;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-180-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the aviation
authority for the Member States of the European Community, has issued
EASA
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Airworthiness Directive 2012-0190, dated September 24, 2012 (referred
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
Several defective fire bottle cartridges have been reported on
certain Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon and Myst[egrave]re-Falcon
20-() 5 aeroplanes.
The results of the investigations concluded that there was a
production quality issue with the fire bottle cartridge. In
addition, the part numbers (P/N) of the fire bottle cartridge and
the batch numbers have been identified.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could constitute
a dormant failure that might impact the capability to extinguish a
fire, either in an engine or the Auxiliary Power Unit, or the rear
compartment, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and
injury to the occupants.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive checking of the electrical continuity [and of the
references] of the fire extinguishers bottles cartridges
[extinguisher bottle cartridges] and depending on findings,
replacement of an affected part with a serviceable part. It also
ultimately requires replacement of any affected cartridges with a
serviceable part. In addition, this [EASA] AD prohibits installation
of an affected fire extinguisher bottle cartridge.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin F20-783, Revision 1,
dated June 11, 2012 (for Model FAN JET FALCON and MYSTERE-FALCON 20-()5
airplanes); and Mandatory Service Bulletin F200-128, Revision 1, dated
June 11, 2012 (for Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes). The actions
described in this service information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 185 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 5 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Required parts would cost about $6,300 per product. Where
the service information lists required parts costs that are covered
under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge for these
parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for affected parties,
some parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to
be $1,244,125, or $6,725 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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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:
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2013-0626; Directorate Identifier
2012-NM-180-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by September 9, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the DASSAULT AVIATION airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any
category, all serial numbers.
(1) Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes,
(2) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes,
(3) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
Protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of defective fire bottle
cartridges. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct defective
fire bottle cartridges which could impact the capability to
extinguish a fire, either in an engine, auxiliary power unit, or
rear compartment, which could result in damage to the airplane and
injury to the occupants.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Checks of References of Cartridges
For airplanes equipped with fire extinguisher bottle cartridges
having a part number (P/N), batch number, and manufacturing date as
listed in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD: Within 30
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days or 100 flight hours, whichever occurs first after the effective
date of this AD, check the manufacturing references of pyrotechnical
cartridges for batch number and date, and check the cartridges for
electrical continuity and resistance, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin
F20-783, Revision 1, dated June 11, 2012 (for Model FAN JET FALCON
and MYSTERE-FALCON 20-()5 airplanes); or Dassault Mandatory Service
Bulletin F200-128, Revision 1, dated June 11, 2012 (for Model
MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes).
(1) P/N 12-12-11707S1-4, with batch up to 44 inclusive,
manufactured before May 2012.
(2) P/N 12-12-11707S2-4, with batch up to 33 inclusive,
manufactured before May 2012.
(3) P/N 12-12-11707S3-4, with batch up to 44 inclusive,
manufactured before May 2012.
(h) Replacement
If, during any check as required by paragraphs (g) and (i) of
this AD, a discrepancy [excessive resistance or cartridges
references matching (g)(1) through (g)(3)] is identified, before
next flight, replace the discrepant fire extinguisher bottle
cartridge(s) with a serviceable part, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin
F20-783, Revision 1, dated June 11, 2012 (for Model FAN JET FALCON
and MYSTERE-FALCON 20-()5 airplanes); or Dassault Mandatory Service
Bulletin F200-128, Revision 1, dated June 11, 2012 (for Model
MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes). Replacement of discrepant fire
extinguisher bottle cartridges with a serviceable part terminates
the repetitive actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD for that
cartridge.
(i) Repetitive Checks
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) and (i)(2)
of this AD, repeat the checks required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes equipped with fire extinguisher bottle
cartridges having P/N 12-12-11707S3-4, having a batch number, and
manufacturing date, as listed in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD, at
intervals not to exceed 65 days.
(2) For airplanes equipped with fire extinguisher bottle
cartridges having P/N 12-12-11707S1-4 or P/N 12-12-11707S2-4, having
a batch number, and manufacturing date, as listed in paragraph
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, at intervals not to exceed 12 months.
(j) Replacement
Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Within 30 months
after installation of an affected fire extinguisher bottle cartridge
on an airplane, or within 36 months since cartridge manufacturing
date, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD,
replace each affected fire extinguisher bottle cartridge listed in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, with a serviceable
part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Mandatory Service Bulletin F20-783, Revision 1, dated June 11, 2012
(for Model FAN JET FALCON and MYSTERE-FALCON 20-()5 airplanes); or
Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F200-128, Revision 1, dated June
11, 2012 (for Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes). Replacing the
affected fire extinguisher bottle cartridge with a serviceable part
as required by paragraph (h) or (j) of this AD, terminates the
repetitive actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD for that
cartridge.
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install any
fire extinguisher bottle cartridge having a part number (P/N), batch
number, and manufacturing date as listed in paragraph (g)(1),
(g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, on any airplane.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
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. 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 emailed 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.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness
Directive 2012-0190, dated September 24, 2012; and the service
bulletins specified in (m)(1)(i) and (m)(1)(ii) of this AD, for
related information.
(i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F20-783, Revision 1,
dated June 11, 2012 (for Model FAN JET FALCON and MYSTERE-FALCON 20-
()5 airplanes);
(ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F200-128, Revision 1,
dated June 11, 2012 (for Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes).
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201-440-6700; Internet https://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You
may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 12, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-17765 Filed 7-23-13; 8:45 am]
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