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Examining the AD Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0669; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–117–AD; Amendment
39–17540; AD 2013–16–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation 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 all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
airplanes. This AD requires
incorporation of a new procedure into
the airplane flight manual (AFM). This
AD was prompted by a report of a
runway excursion caused by failure of
the nose landing gear position feed-back
assembly. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct an incorrect angle
signal causing an un-commanded nose
wheel deflection, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 21, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of August 21, 2013.
We must receive comments on this
AD by September 20, 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
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SUMMARY:
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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.
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, WA
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
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0128,
dated June 17, 2013 (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:
A Falcon 7X aeroplane recently experienced
a runway excursion. The results of the
subsequent technical investigations
accomplished by Dassault Aviation identified
a failure of the Nose Landing Gear position
feed-back assembly, due to an incorrect angle
signal resulting in un-commanded nose
wheel deflection which could not be
countered by the pilot.
This condition, if not detected and corrected,
could lead to further similar events, which
could result in [reduced controllability of the
airplane and] damage to the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
pending the development of an assembly
with improved design, Dassault Aviation
published an operational procedure, for
checking the condition of the nose wheel
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steering position feed-back. This procedure
has been incorporated into the applicable
electronic checklist.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA]
AD requires incorporation of the new
procedure into the Airplane Flight Manual
(AFM) and an update of the Electronic Check
List (ECL).
This [EASA] AD is considered to be an
interim action and further AD action may
follow.
You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault has issued (Change Proposal)
CP076, approved by EASA on June 17,
2013, to the Dassault Falcon 7X
Airplane Flight Manual DGT105608.
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 This AD and MCAI
This action will not require the
update of the electronic checklist (ECL),
as required by the MCAI. The ECL is not
part of the approved type design of the
airplane and all pertinent requirements
are mandated through the AFM change.
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 an incorrect angle signal
causing an un-commanded nose wheel
deflection could result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
Therefore, we determined that notice
and opportunity for public comment
before issuing this AD are impracticable
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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–2013–0669;
Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–117–
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 39
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Revise the AFM .......................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ........................
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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 that 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);
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
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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:
■
2013–16–02 Dassault Aviation: Amendment
39–17540. Docket No. FAA–2013–0669;
Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–117–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective August 21, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in
any category, all manufacturer serial
numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing gear.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a
runway excursion caused by failure of the
nose landing gear position feed-back
assembly. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct an incorrect angle signal causing
an un-commanded nose wheel deflection,
which could result in reduced controllability
of the airplane.
(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) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the Limitations and Normal
Procedures sections to incorporate the
procedures in Dassault Change Proposal
(CP)076, approved by European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) on June 17, 2013, to
the Dassault Falcon 7X Airplane Flight
Manual (AFM) DGT105608. Dassault CP076,
approved by EASA on June 17, 2013,
introduces procedures for checking the
condition of the nose wheel steering position
feedback. Thereafter, operate the airplane
according to the limitations and procedures
in Dassault CP076, approved by EASA on
June 17, 2013. The revision may be done by
inserting a copy of Dassault CP076, approved
by EASA on June 17, 2013, in the AFM.
When this change proposal has been
included in general revisions of the AFM, the
general revisions may be inserted in the
AFM, provided the relevant information in
the general revision is identical to that in
Dassault CP076, approved by EASA on June
17, 2013, and the change proposal may be
removed from the AFM. These amendments
take precedence over the same procedures
displayed through the electronic checklist
(ECL).
(h) 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
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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, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1137; 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.
(i) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0128, dated
June 17, 2013, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
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(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Dassault (Change Proposal) CP076,
approved by EASA on June 17, 2013, to the
Dassault Falcon 7X Airplane Flight Manual
DGT105608.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) 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.
(4) You may review copies of the 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.
(5) You may view this 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/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 26,
2013.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013–18640 Filed 8–5–13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0216; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–206–AD; Amendment
39–17521; AD 2013–15–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
determination that certain flap actuators
require restoration by installing a
redesigned flap actuator inboard pinion
seal. This AD requires revising the
maintenance program by incorporating
new airworthiness limitation tasks. We
are issuing this AD to prevent flap
system failure, and consequent reduced
control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
September 10, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of September 10, 2013.
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:
Luke Walker, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
New York 11590; telephone (516) 228–
7363; fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
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part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. The
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on April 8, 2013 (78 FR 20844).
The NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. Transport Canada Civil
Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–
2012–26, dated October 30, 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:
The CL–600–2B19 aeroplane flap actuator
inboard pinion seal is prone to leak which
can cause internal contamination of the
actuator braking mechanism and subsequent
actuator failure. This condition, if not
corrected, can cause flap system failure. In
certain weather and runway conditions,
frequent flap system failures pose a safety
concern.
To improve the internal actuator sealing, the
flap actuator manufacturer has redesigned
the inboard pinion seal.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) has
been monitoring, through an actuator
sampling program, the performance of the
flap system since the introduction of
actuators equipped with this new inboard
pinion seal. Based on this sampling program
and recent flap reliability data, TCCA is
mandating a restoration task to install the
redesigned flap actuator inboard pinion seal
on all applicable actuators.
The required action is revising the
maintenance program by incorporating
two new airworthiness limitation tasks.
The unsafe condition is flap system
failure, and consequent reduced control
of the airplane. 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
have considered the comment received.
Statement of Support for the NPRM (78
FR 20844, April 8, 2013) and Request
To Shorten Compliance Time
The Airline Pilots Association
International stated it supports the
NPRM (78 FR 20844, April 8, 2013), and
requested that we shorten the
compliance time to ensure that the
identified safety issue is corrected
within the airplane fleet as soon as
possible.
We do not agree with the request to
shorten the compliance time. After
considering all the available
information, we have determined that
the compliance time, as proposed,
represents an appropriate interval of
time in which the required actions can
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and Regulations
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0669; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-117-AD;
Amendment 39-17540; AD 2013-16-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This AD requires
incorporation of a new procedure into the airplane flight manual (AFM).
This AD was prompted by a report of a runway excursion caused by
failure of the nose landing gear position feed-back assembly. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct an incorrect angle signal causing
an un-commanded nose wheel deflection, which could result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 21, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 21,
2013.
We must receive comments on this AD by September 20, 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.
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, WA 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
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0128, dated June 17, 2013 (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:
A Falcon 7X aeroplane recently experienced a runway excursion. The
results of the subsequent technical investigations accomplished by
Dassault Aviation identified a failure of the Nose Landing Gear
position feed-back assembly, due to an incorrect angle signal
resulting in un-commanded nose wheel deflection which could not be
countered by the pilot.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to further
similar events, which could result in [reduced controllability of
the airplane and] damage to the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, pending the development
of an assembly with improved design, Dassault Aviation published an
operational procedure, for checking the condition of the nose wheel
steering position feed-back. This procedure has been incorporated
into the applicable electronic checklist.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
incorporation of the new procedure into the Airplane Flight Manual
(AFM) and an update of the Electronic Check List (ECL).
This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim action and further AD
action may follow.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault has issued (Change Proposal) CP076, approved by EASA on
June 17, 2013, to the Dassault Falcon 7X Airplane Flight Manual
DGT105608. 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 This AD and MCAI
This action will not require the update of the electronic checklist
(ECL), as required by the MCAI. The ECL is not part of the approved
type design of the airplane and all pertinent requirements are mandated
through the AFM change.
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 an
incorrect angle signal causing an un-commanded nose wheel deflection
could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. Therefore, we
determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are impracticable
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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-2013-0669; Directorate
Identifier 2013-NM-117-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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 39 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Revise the AFM........................ 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $3,315
hour = $85.
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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 that 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);
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 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
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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:
2013-16-02 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-17540. Docket No. FAA-
2013-0669; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-117-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 21,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes,
certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a runway excursion caused by
failure of the nose landing gear position feed-back assembly. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct an incorrect angle signal
causing an un-commanded nose wheel deflection, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
(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) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
Limitations and Normal Procedures sections to incorporate the
procedures in Dassault Change Proposal (CP)076, approved by European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on June 17, 2013, to the Dassault
Falcon 7X Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) DGT105608. Dassault CP076,
approved by EASA on June 17, 2013, introduces procedures for
checking the condition of the nose wheel steering position feedback.
Thereafter, operate the airplane according to the limitations and
procedures in Dassault CP076, approved by EASA on June 17, 2013. The
revision may be done by inserting a copy of Dassault CP076, approved
by EASA on June 17, 2013, in the AFM. When this change proposal has
been included in general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions
may be inserted in the AFM, provided the relevant information in the
general revision is identical to that in Dassault CP076, approved by
EASA on June 17, 2013, and the change proposal may be removed from
the AFM. These amendments take precedence over the same procedures
displayed through the electronic checklist (ECL).
(h) 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
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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, WA 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.
(i) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0128, dated June 17, 2013, for
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Dassault (Change Proposal) CP076, approved by EASA on June
17, 2013, to the Dassault Falcon 7X Airplane Flight Manual
DGT105608.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) 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.
(4) You may review copies of the 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.
(5) You may view this 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 26, 2013.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-18640 Filed 8-5-13; 8:45 am]
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