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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
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purpose of these notices is to give interested
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rule making prior to the adoption of the final
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0177; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–189–AD]
Examining the AD Docket
RIN 2120–AA64
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 certain
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a report of a crew alerting
system message caused by an inversion
of the wiring in the slats control
manifold (SCM). This proposed AD
would require doing an operational test
of the SCM, and replacing the affected
SCM with a serviceable SCM if
necessary. We are proposing this AD to
detect and correct inversion of the
wiring in the SCM, which could lead to
a commanded retraction of the median
and outboard slats in flight, and result
in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
SUMMARY:
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by May 19, 2014.
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
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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
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.
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0177; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility 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; telephone (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–2014–0177; Directorate Identifier
2013–NM–189–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
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substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
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 2013–0195,
dated August 27, 2013 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 7X airplanes. The MCAI
states:
During a ferry flight, the crew of a Falcon
7X aeroplane reported a Crew Alerting
System Message ‘‘FCS—SLATS INB EXTEND
FAIL’’ with associated fault code and root
cause: ‘‘FCS SEC FCS fault/SFCI3 fault’’. The
crew applied the applicable Aircraft Flight
Manual procedure and the aeroplane landed
uneventfully.
The results of the manufacturer technical
investigations concluded that the cause of
this event was an inversion of the wiring in
the slats control manifold (SCM).
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to un-commanded
retraction of the median and outboard slats
in flight, resulting in reduced control of the
aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin
(SB) F7X–244, with instructions for an
operational test of the SCM.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires an operational test of the
SCM and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of the applicable corrective
actions [replacing the affected SCM with a
serviceable SCM if necessary].
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–
2014–0177.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault Aviation has issued Service
Bulletin 7X–244, Revision 1, dated July
8, 2013. 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
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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.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 42 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Operational Test of the Slats Control Manifold
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
$0
$85
$3,570
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacement that would
be required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need this replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Replacement ....................................
13 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,105 ...................................................
$0
$1,105
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.
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.
140 inclusive; 142 through 148 inclusive; 150
through 153 inclusive; 155, 156, 158, 162
through 164 inclusive; and 167, 169, and 173.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
This AD was prompted by report of a crew
alerting system message caused by an
inversion of the wiring in the slats control
manifold (SCM). We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct inversion of the wiring in
the SCM, which could lead to a commanded
retraction of the median and outboard slats
in flight, and result in reduced controllability
of the airplane.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13
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);
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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[Amended]
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2014–
0177; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–
189–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by May 19,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in
any category, manufacturer serial numbers 2
through 101 inclusive; 105, 106, 108 through
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Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight Controls.
(e) Reason
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Regulatory Findings
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(d) Subject
(g) Operational Test
Within 600 flight hours or 9 months after
the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first: Do an operational test of the slats
control manifold (SCM), in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Aviation Service Bulletin 7X–244, Revision
1, dated July 8, 2013. If the operational test
of the SCM fails, before further flight, replace
the affected SCM with a serviceable SCM, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Aviation Service
Bulletin 7X–244, Revision 1, dated July 8,
2013.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Dassault Aviation
Service Bulletin 7X–244, February 14, 2013.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, 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, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
were approved by the State of Design
Authority (or its delegated agent, or by the
DAH with a State of Design Authority’s
design organization approval). You are
required to ensure the product is airworthy
before it is returned to service.
(j) Related Information
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(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0195, dated
August 27, 2013, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA–2014–0177.
(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 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
28, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2014–0187; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–087–AD]
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
RIN 2120–AA64
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
Airworthiness Directives; Hawker
Beechcraft Corporation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type
Certificate previously held by
Mitsubishi; Raytheon Aircraft Company)
Model MU–300 airplanes, and Hawker
Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate
previously held by Raytheon Aircraft
Company; Beech Aircraft Corporation)
Model 400, 400A, and 400T airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by
multiple reports of fatigue cracking in
the horizontal stabilizer ribs. This
proposed AD would require repetitive
inspections of the horizontal stabilizer
rib assemblies for cracking, and
replacement if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct
such cracking, which could result in the
failure of the horizontal stabilizer and
loss of pitch control of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by May 19, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0187; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
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Paul
Chapman, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ACE–118W, FAA,
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas
67209; telephone (316) 946–4152; fax
(316) 946–4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2014–0187; Directorate Identifier 2012–
NM–087–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 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 proposed AD.
Discussion
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type
Certificate previously held by
Mitsubishi; Raytheon Aircraft Company)
Model MU–300 airplanes, and Hawker
Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate
previously held by Raytheon Aircraft
Company; Beech Aircraft Corporation)
Model 400, 400A, and 400T airplanes.
We have received multiple reports of
fatigue cracking in the horizontal
stabilizer ribs. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in failure of the
horizontal stabilizer and loss of pitch
control of the airplane.
FAA’s Determination
We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same
type design.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0177; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-189-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
certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This proposed AD
was prompted by a report of a crew alerting system message caused by an
inversion of the wiring in the slats control manifold (SCM). This
proposed AD would require doing an operational test of the SCM, and
replacing the affected SCM with a serviceable SCM if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct inversion of the wiring in the
SCM, which could lead to a commanded retraction of the median and
outboard slats in flight, and result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 19, 2014.
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
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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0177; or in person at the Docket Management Facility 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; telephone (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-2014-0177;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-189-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 Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0195, dated August 27, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The MCAI states:
During a ferry flight, the crew of a Falcon 7X aeroplane
reported a Crew Alerting System Message ``FCS--SLATS INB EXTEND
FAIL'' with associated fault code and root cause: ``FCS SEC FCS
fault/SFCI3 fault''. The crew applied the applicable Aircraft Flight
Manual procedure and the aeroplane landed uneventfully.
The results of the manufacturer technical investigations
concluded that the cause of this event was an inversion of the
wiring in the slats control manifold (SCM).
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to un-
commanded retraction of the median and outboard slats in flight,
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation
issued Service Bulletin (SB) F7X-244, with instructions for an
operational test of the SCM.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires an
operational test of the SCM and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of the applicable corrective actions [replacing the
affected SCM with a serviceable SCM if necessary].
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA-2014-0177.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault Aviation has issued Service Bulletin 7X-244, Revision 1,
dated July 8, 2013. 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
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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
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 42 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Operational Test of the Slats 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $3,570
Control Manifold. hour = $85.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacement
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
this replacement:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement............................... 13 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $1,105
$1,105.
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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 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.
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]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2014-0177; Directorate Identifier
2013-NM-189-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by May 19, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes,
certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers 2 through
101 inclusive; 105, 106, 108 through 140 inclusive; 142 through 148
inclusive; 150 through 153 inclusive; 155, 156, 158, 162 through 164
inclusive; and 167, 169, and 173.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by report of a crew alerting system message
caused by an inversion of the wiring in the slats control manifold
(SCM). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct inversion of the
wiring in the SCM, which could lead to a commanded retraction of the
median and outboard slats in flight, and result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Operational Test
Within 600 flight hours or 9 months after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first: Do an operational test of the slats
control manifold (SCM), in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin 7X-244, Revision
1, dated July 8, 2013. If the operational test of the SCM fails,
before further flight, replace the affected SCM with a serviceable
SCM, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Aviation Service Bulletin 7X-244, Revision 1, dated July 8, 2013.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin 7X-244,
February 14, 2013.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 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, use these actions if they
are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if
they were approved by the State of Design Authority (or its
delegated agent, or by the DAH with a State of Design Authority's
design organization approval). You are required to ensure the
product is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0195, dated August 27,
2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2014-0177.
(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 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 28, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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