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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://
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
10, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Discussion
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0466; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–156–AD; Amendment
39–17749; AD 2014–03–12]
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002–23–
19 for all Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 2000 series airplanes. AD
2002–23–19 required repetitive
operational tests, repetitive
measurements, and repetitive
replacement of certain jackscrews. This
new AD requires revising the
maintenance program to incorporate
new or revised maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations. This AD was prompted by
the manufacturer revising the airplane
maintenance manual (AMM)
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to prevent reduced
controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
7, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 7, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0466 ; or in
person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
16:16 Feb 28, 2014
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC.
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 view this 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.
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We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2002–23–19,
Amendment 39–12963 (67 FR 71452,
December 2, 2002). AD 2002–23–19
applied to all Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 2000 series airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 12, 2013 (78 FR 41882).
The NPRM proposed to revise the
maintenance program to incorporate
new or revised maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0156,
dated August 23, 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 airworthiness limitations and
maintenance requirements for the Falcon
2000 type design are included in Dassault
Aviation Falcon 2000 (F2000) Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter 5–40
and are approved by the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA). EASA issued AD
2008–0221 [https://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/
easa_ad_2008_0221_Corrected.pdf/AD_
2008–0221_1] to require accomplishment of
the maintenance tasks, and implementation
of the airworthiness limitations, as specified
in Dassault Aviation F2000 AMM chapter 5–
40 at revision 12.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault
Aviation have issued F2000 AMM chapter 5–
40 at revision 17, which introduces new or
more restrictive maintenance requirements
and/or airworthiness limitations.
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Dassault Aviation AMM chapter 5–40
revision 17 contains among other changes the
following requirements:
—Inspection and test of horizontal
stabilizer jackscrew;
—Operational test of voltage monitoring
circuits;
—Upgrade of screwjack of flap actuators
from the older to the latest -3 version;
—Revised Time Between Overhaul for
screwjack of flap actuators -3 version;
—Revised interval for checking the screw/
nut play on screwjack of flap actuators -3
version;
—Removal of service life limit for
screwjack of flap actuators;
—Test of flap asymmetry protection
system. Compliance with the flap asymmetry
´ ´
test is required by DGAC [Direction Generale
de l’Aviation Civile] France AD F–1999–038–
008(B)R1 [which can be found in the AD
docket at https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0466-0002.
F2000 AMM chapter 5–40 at revision 17
introduces extended inspection interval;
—Inspection procedures of fuselage and
wings;
—Check of overpressure tightness on
pressurization control regulating valves.
Compliance with this check is required by
EASA AD 2008–0072 [https://
ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2008_
0072.pdf/AD_2008-0072_1]. F2000 AMM
chapter 5–40 at revision 17 introduces
extended inspection interval.
The maintenance tasks and airworthiness
limitations, as specified in the F2000 AMM
chapter 5–40, have been identified as
mandatory actions for continued
airworthiness of the F2000 type design.
Failure to comply with AMM chapter 5–40
at revision 17 might constitute an unsafe
condition.
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The required action is revising the
maintenance program to incorporate all
airworthiness limitations and
maintenance tasks specified in Chapter
5–40, Airworthiness Limitations,
Revision 18, dated July 2012, of Chapter
5, Maintenance Planning Document, of
the Dassualt Falcon 2000 Maintenance
Manual. You may examine the MCAI in
the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-04660002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (78
FR 41882, July 12, 2013) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Explanation of Changes to This Final
Rule
After the NPRM (78 FR 41882, July
12, 2013) was published, we determined
that it was not necessary to retain the
requirements of AD 2010–26–05,
Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952,
December 21, 2010), in this final rule.
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Paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of the NPRM
were not carried over into this final rule,
and the paragraphs that were carried
over into this final rule have been
redesignated accordingly.
We have concluded that the actions
required by this final rule address the
unsafe condition.
Because paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of
the NPRM (78 FR 41882, July 12, 2013)
were not carried over into this final rule,
we revised the Costs of Compliance
paragraph in this final rule to omit the
costs associated with those paragraphs.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously,
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (78 FR
41882, July 12, 2013) for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 41882,
July 12, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 229
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate that it takes 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 on U.S. operators to be
$19,465, 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.
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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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0466-0002;
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.
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
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2002–23–19, Amendment 39–12963 (67
FR 71452, December 2, 2002), and
adding the following new AD:
■
2014–03–12 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–17749. Docket No.
FAA–2013–0466; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–156–AD.
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(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective April 7, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2002–23–19,
Amendment 39–12963 (67 FR 71452,
December 2, 2002). Certain requirements of
this AD terminate certain requirements of AD
2010–26–05, Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR
79952, December 21, 2010).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 2000 airplanes, certificated
in any category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time limits and
maintenance checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by manufacturer
revisions to the airplane maintenance manual
(AMM) that introduce new or more
restrictive maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this
AD to prevent reduced controllability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Revision of the Maintenance Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance program to
incorporate the information specified in
Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations,
Revision 18, dated July 2012, of Chapter 5,
Maintenance Planning Document, of the
Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual.
The initial compliance time for the tasks are
at the applicable times specified in Chapter
5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision
18, dated July 2012, of Chapter 5,
Maintenance Planning Document, of the
Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual,
or within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later. Clarification
of compliance time terminology used in the
tables in the service information is provided
in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this AD.
(1) The term ‘‘landings’’ in the ‘‘First
Inspection’’ column of any table in the
service information specified in paragraph (g)
of this AD means total airplane landings.
(2) The term ‘‘flight hours’’ in the ‘‘First
Inspection’’ column of any table in the
service information specified in paragraph (g)
of this AD means total flight hours.
(3) The term ‘‘flight cycles’’ in the ‘‘First
Inspection’’ column of any table in the
service information specified in paragraph (g)
of this AD means total flight cycles.
(4) For Task 30–11–09–350–801 30–103
identified in the service information
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, the
initial compliance time is the later of the
times specified in paragraphs (g)(4)(i) and
(g)(4)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Prior to the accumulation of 2,400 total
flight hours or 2,000 total flight cycles, or
within 2,400 flight hours or 2,000 flight
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cycles after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first.
(ii) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.
(5) For Task 52–20–00–610–801–01 52–205
identified in the service information
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, the
initial compliance time is 24 months after the
effective date of this AD.
(6) The limited service life of part number
F2MA721512100 is 3,750 total flight cycles
on the part or 6 years since the
manufacturing date of the part, whichever
occurs first.
(h) Terminating Action
Accomplishment of the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2010–
26–05, Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952,
December 21, 2010), for all Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 2000 airplanes.
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(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
(j) 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, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1137.
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.
(k) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2012–0156, dated August 23, 2012,
for related information. The MCAI can be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
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on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as the
failure of the alternator indication
system to indicate warning when one
alternator is inoperative. We are issuing
this AD to require actions to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 7,
2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of April 7, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–
2013–0937; or in person at Document
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Diamond Aircraft
Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Stra+e 5,
A–2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria,
telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43
2622 26700 1369; email: airworthiness@
diamond-air.at; Internet: https://
www.diamond-air.at. You may view this
referenced service information at the
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
4148.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
14 CFR Part 39
Discussion
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0937; Directorate
Identifier 2013–CE–029–AD; Amendment
39–17762; AD 2014–04–04]
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain Diamond Aircraft
Industries GmbH Models DA 42 NG and
DA 42 M–NG airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
November 6, 2013 (78 FR 66666). That
NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products and
was based on mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country. The MCAI states:
(l) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
Limitations, Revision 18, dated July 2012, of
Chapter 5, Maintenance Planning Document,
of the Dassualt Falcon 2000 Maintenance
Manual.
(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 view this 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
3, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Airworthiness Directives; Diamond
Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
Models DA 42 NG and DA 42 M–NG
airplanes. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by an
aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition
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During maintenance troubleshooting of the
DA 42 NG alternator indication system it has
been discovered that, with one alternator
inoperative, the system did not give a
warning indication as described in the
Airplane Flight Manual.
Subsequent investigation results showed
that the voltage regulator warning circuit,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0466; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-156-AD;
Amendment 39-17749; AD 2014-03-12]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002-23-19 for
all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 series airplanes. AD 2002-23-19
required repetitive operational tests, repetitive measurements, and
repetitive replacement of certain jackscrews. This new AD requires
revising the maintenance program to incorporate new or revised
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This AD was
prompted by the manufacturer revising the airplane maintenance manual
(AMM) maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to prevent reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 7, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 7,
2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0466 ; 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 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 view this
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.
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
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2002-23-19, Amendment 39-12963 (67 FR 71452,
December 2, 2002). AD 2002-23-19 applied to all Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 2000 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 12, 2013 (78 FR 41882). The NPRM proposed to revise
the maintenance program to incorporate new or revised maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0156, dated August 23, 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 airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements for
the Falcon 2000 type design are included in Dassault Aviation Falcon
2000 (F2000) Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter 5-40 and are
approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA issued
AD 2008-0221 [https://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2008_0221_Corrected.pdf/AD_2008-0221_1] to require accomplishment of the
maintenance tasks, and implementation of the airworthiness
limitations, as specified in Dassault Aviation F2000 AMM chapter 5-
40 at revision 12.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault Aviation have issued
F2000 AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 17, which introduces new or more
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness
limitations.
Dassault Aviation AMM chapter 5-40 revision 17 contains among
other changes the following requirements:
--Inspection and test of horizontal stabilizer jackscrew;
--Operational test of voltage monitoring circuits;
--Upgrade of screwjack of flap actuators from the older to the
latest -3 version;
--Revised Time Between Overhaul for screwjack of flap actuators
-3 version;
--Revised interval for checking the screw/nut play on screwjack
of flap actuators -3 version;
--Removal of service life limit for screwjack of flap actuators;
--Test of flap asymmetry protection system. Compliance with the
flap asymmetry test is required by DGAC [Direction
G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] France AD F-1999-038-
008(B)R1 [which can be found in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0466-0002. F2000 AMM
chapter 5-40 at revision 17 introduces extended inspection interval;
--Inspection procedures of fuselage and wings;
--Check of overpressure tightness on pressurization control
regulating valves. Compliance with this check is required by EASA AD
2008-0072 [https://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2008_0072.pdf/AD_2008-0072_1]. F2000 AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 17 introduces
extended inspection interval.
The maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations, as specified in
the F2000 AMM chapter 5-40, have been identified as mandatory
actions for continued airworthiness of the F2000 type design.
Failure to comply with AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 17 might
constitute an unsafe condition.
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The required action is revising the maintenance program to
incorporate all airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks
specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18,
dated July 2012, of Chapter 5, Maintenance Planning Document, of the
Dassualt Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual. You may examine the MCAI in
the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0466-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 41882, July 12,
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Explanation of Changes to This Final Rule
After the NPRM (78 FR 41882, July 12, 2013) was published, we
determined that it was not necessary to retain the requirements of AD
2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010), in
this final rule.
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Paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of the NPRM were not carried over into
this final rule, and the paragraphs that were carried over into this
final rule have been redesignated accordingly.
We have concluded that the actions required by this final rule
address the unsafe condition.
Because paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of the NPRM (78 FR 41882, July
12, 2013) were not carried over into this final rule, we revised the
Costs of Compliance paragraph in this final rule to omit the costs
associated with those paragraphs.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described
previously, and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these
changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 41882, July 12, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 41882, July 12, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 229 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate that it takes 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
on U.S. operators to be $19,465, 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 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0466-0002; 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.
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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2002-23-19, Amendment 39-12963 (67 FR 71452, December 2, 2002), and
adding the following new AD:
2014-03-12 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-17749. Docket No. FAA-
2013-0466; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-156-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 7,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2002-23-19, Amendment 39-12963 (67 FR
71452, December 2, 2002). Certain requirements of this AD terminate
certain requirements of AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR
79952, December 21, 2010).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000
airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time limits
and maintenance checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by manufacturer revisions to the airplane
maintenance manual (AMM) that introduce new or more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to prevent reduced controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Revision of the Maintenance Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance program to incorporate the information specified in
Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated July
2012, of Chapter 5, Maintenance Planning Document, of the Dassault
Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance time for the
tasks are at the applicable times specified in Chapter 5-40,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated July 2012, of Chapter
5, Maintenance Planning Document, of the Dassault Falcon 2000
Maintenance Manual, or within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later. Clarification of compliance time
terminology used in the tables in the service information is
provided in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this AD.
(1) The term ``landings'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of
any table in the service information specified in paragraph (g) of
this AD means total airplane landings.
(2) The term ``flight hours'' in the ``First Inspection'' column
of any table in the service information specified in paragraph (g)
of this AD means total flight hours.
(3) The term ``flight cycles'' in the ``First Inspection''
column of any table in the service information specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD means total flight cycles.
(4) For Task 30-11-09-350-801 30-103 identified in the service
information specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, the initial
compliance time is the later of the times specified in paragraphs
(g)(4)(i) and (g)(4)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Prior to the accumulation of 2,400 total flight hours or
2,000 total flight cycles, or within 2,400 flight hours or 2,000
flight
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cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(ii) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(5) For Task 52-20-00-610-801-01 52-205 identified in the
service information specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, the
initial compliance time is 24 months after the effective date of
this AD.
(6) The limited service life of part number F2MA721512100 is
3,750 total flight cycles on the part or 6 years since the
manufacturing date of the part, whichever occurs first.
(h) Terminating Action
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g) of this
AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2010-26-05,
Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010), for all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes.
(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may
be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an
alternative method of compliance in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
(j) 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,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1137. 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.
(k) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2012-0156,
dated August 23, 2012, for related information. The MCAI can be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0466-0002.
(l) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated
July 2012, of Chapter 5, Maintenance Planning Document, of the
Dassualt Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual.
(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 view this 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 February 3, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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