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telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–
4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before
using any approved AMOC on any glider to
which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(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.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI EASA AD No.: 2013–
0217R1, dated May 5, 2014, for related
information. You may examine the MCAI in
the AD docket on the Internet at: https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0929-0003.
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(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) Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische
Mitteilung Service Bulletin Nr. 4603–14,
dated April 28, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH service
information identified in this AD, contact
Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH, Postfach 60 01 52,
D 71050 Sindelfingen, Germany; telephone:
+49 07031–301–0; fax: +49 07031–301–136;
email: aircraft@solo-germany.com; Internet:
https://aircraft.solo-online.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at 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.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
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202–741–6030, or go to: https://
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
September 5, 2014.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0423; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–176–AD; Amendment
39–17714; AD 2013–26–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET
FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C,
D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model
MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes; and
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes. This
AD was prompted by reports of a
manufacturing defect in the charge
indicator on fire extinguisher bottles.
This AD requires repetitive weighing of
fire extinguisher bottles having a certain
part number, and eventual replacement
of those bottles to terminate the
repetitive weighing. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct a dormant
failure in the fire suppression system,
which could result in the inability to
put out a fire in an engine, auxiliary
power unit, or rear compartment.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 20, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of October 20, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0423; or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 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,
SUMMARY:
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International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; phone: 425–227–1137; fax:
425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Dassault Aviation Model
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON
SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes;
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes; and Model MYSTERE–
FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–
F5 airplanes. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on May 21, 2013
(78 FR 29669). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of a manufacturing
defect in the charge indicator on fire
extinguisher bottles. The NPRM
proposed to require repetitive weighing
of fire extinguisher bottles having a
certain part number, and eventual
replacement of those bottles to
terminate the repetitive weighing. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct
a dormant failure in the fire suppression
system, which could result in the
inability to put out a fire in an engine,
auxiliary power unit, or rear
compartment.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0189,
dated September 24, 2012 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Dassault Aviation Model FAN
JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON
SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes;
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes; and Model MYSTERE–
FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–
F5 airplanes. The MCAI states:
A manufacturing defect of the charge
indicator of fire extinguisher bottles has been
reported on Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon
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and Mystere-Falcon 20 series aeroplanes.
The results of the investigations concluded
that this defect may lead to corrosion of the
charge indicator, causing improper
indication of loss of pressure inside the
bottle. In addition, the Part Numbers (P/N) of
the fire extinguishers and batch numbers of
the affected charge indicators have been
identified.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could constitute a dormant failure
that might impact the capability to extinguish
a fire, either in an engine or the Auxiliary
Power Unit (APU) or the rear compartment,
possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane
and injury to the occupants.
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For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive weighing of
the affected fire extinguishers bottles and,
ultimately replacement of the affected bottles
with serviceable bottles. In addition, this
[EASA] AD prohibits installation of an
affected fire extinguisher bottle.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-04230003.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (78
FR 29669, May 21, 2013) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
‘‘Contacting the Manufacturer’’
Paragraph in This AD
Since late 2006, we have included a
standard paragraph titled ‘‘Airworthy
Product’’ in all MCAI ADs in which the
FAA develops an AD based on a foreign
authority’s AD.
We have become aware that some
operators have misunderstood or
misinterpreted the Airworthy Product
paragraph to allow the owner/operator
to use messages provided by the
manufacturer as approval of deviations
during the accomplishment of an ADmandated action. The Airworthy
Product paragraph does not approve
messages or other information provided
by the manufacturer for deviations to
the requirements of the AD-mandated
actions. The Airworthy Product
paragraph only addresses the
requirement to contact the manufacturer
for corrective actions for the identified
unsafe condition and does not cover
deviations from other AD requirements.
However, deviations to AD-required
actions are addressed in 14 CFR 39.17,
and anyone may request the approval
for an alternative method of compliance
to the AD-required actions using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
To address this misunderstanding and
misinterpretation of the Airworthy
Product paragraph, we have changed the
paragraph and retitled it ‘‘Contacting the
Manufacturer.’’ This paragraph now
clarifies that for any requirement in this
AD to obtain corrective actions from a
manufacturer, the actions must be
accomplished using a method approved
by the FAA, EASA, or Dassault
Aviation’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA).
The Contacting the Manufacturer
paragraph also clarifies that, if approved
by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature. The DOA
signature indicates that the data and
information contained in the document
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are EASA-approved, which is also FAAapproved. Messages and other
information provided by the
manufacturer that do not contain the
DOA-authorized signature approval are
not EASA-approved, unless EASA
directly approves the manufacturer’s
message or other information.
This clarification does not remove
flexibility previously afforded by the
Airworthy Product paragraph.
Consistent with long-standing FAA
policy, such flexibility was never
intended for required actions. This is
also consistent with the
recommendation of the Airworthiness
Directive Implementation Aviation
Rulemaking Committee to increase
flexibility in complying with ADs by
identifying those actions in
manufacturers’ service instructions that
are ‘‘Required for Compliance’’ with
ADs. We continue to work with
manufacturers to implement this
recommendation. But once we
determine that an action is required, any
deviation from the requirement must be
approved as an alternative method of
compliance.
We also have decided not to include
a generic reference to either the
‘‘delegated agent’’ or ‘‘design approval
holder (DAH) with State of Design
Authority design organization
approval,’’ but instead we have
provided the specific delegation
approval granted by the State of Design
Authority for the DAH.
Explanation of Changes to This AD
Paragraphs (h)(2), (h)(2)(i), (h)(2)(iii),
(h)(2)(iv), (i), (i)(1), (i)(3), (i)(4), (j)(1),
(j)(3), and (j)(4) of this AD were revised
to state that required actions must be
done in accordance with a method
approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA. The service
information previously referenced in
those paragraphs is now referenced as
guidance material in notes to the
applicable 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 minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (78 FR
29669, May 21, 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 29669,
May 21, 2013).
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We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 185
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take
about 4 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Required parts will cost
about $6,400 per product. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be up to
$1,246,900, or $6,740 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.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0423; 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
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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Definitions
For the purposes of this AD, the following
definitions apply.
(1) An affected fire extinguisher bottle is
any fire extinguisher bottle having a part
number (P/N) included in table 1 to
paragraph (h) of this AD and having a
manufacturing batch number 168 through
200 inclusive on the data plate of the charge
indicator.
(2) A serviceable fire extinguisher bottle is
any fire extinguisher bottle having a
manufacturing batch number lower than 168
or higher than 200 on the data plate of the
charge indicator.
(h) Determining Charge Indicator Batch
Number
Within 30 days or 100 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
first: Determine the manufacturing batch
number for the charge indicator installed on
each engine and APU fire extinguisher bottle
having a part number included in table 1 to
the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this
AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin
F20–785, also referred to as 785, dated June
11, 2012 (for Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN
JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G
airplanes; and Model MYSTERE–FALCON
20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes);
or Dassault Service Bulletin F200–131, also
referred to as 131, dated June 11, 2012 (for
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes).
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2013–26–05 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–17714. Docket No.
FAA–2013–0423; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–176–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective October 20, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON
SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model
MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes; and
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5,
20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes, certificated in
any category, all serial numbers.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26, Fire Protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of a
manufacturing defect in the charge indicator
on fire extinguisher bottles. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct a dormant
failure in the fire suppression system, which
could result in the inability to put out a fire
in an engine, auxiliary power unit (APU), or
rear compartment.
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TABLE 1 TO THE INTRODUCTORY TEXT
OF PARAGRAPH (H) OF THIS AD—
PART NUMBERS OF AFFECTED FIRE
EXTINGUISHER BOTTLES
Type of bottle—
Part number—
Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle.
Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle.
Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle.
APU Fire Extinguisher
Bottle.
APU Fire Extinguisher
Bottle.
111–1555–324–12A
811456
111–355–32142A
111–011–324–12A
811475
(1) For fire extinguisher bottles with part
numbers that are not included in table 1 to
the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this
AD, no further action is required by this
paragraph.
(2) For any affected charge indicator, as
identified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD:
Before further flight, weigh each affected fire
extinguisher bottle, in accordance with a
method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
Weigh the fire extinguishers thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 12 months until the
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applicable replacement specified in
paragraph (h)(2)(i), (h)(2)(ii), (h)(2)(iii),
(h)(2)(iv), or (j) of this AD is accomplished.
If it is determined that the fire extinguisher
weighs less than the lowest weight limit
indicated on the fire extinguisher’s data
plate, before further flight, replace any
affected fire extinguisher bottle and charge
indicator cartridge with a serviceable part, in
accordance with the applicable method
specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i), (h)(2)(ii),
(h)(2)(iii), or (h)(2)(iv) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: The
instructions specified in Dassault
Maintenance Procedure, ‘‘Weighing of Engine
Freon Fire Extinguishers,’’ (page 601,
‘‘Inspection/Check’’) of Subject 26–20–2,
‘‘Extinguishing System—Description and
Operation, of Chapter 26, ‘‘Fire Protection,’’
in Book 2 of the Dassault Falcon 20
Maintenance Manual, Phase 50, dated
October 2011 (for Model FAN JET FALCON,
FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G
airplanes; and Model MYSTERE–FALCON
20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes);
or Procedure 2, ‘‘Engine and Rear
Compartment Extinguisher (14W1–14W2):
Weighing’’ of Falcon 200 Maintenance
Requirement Card 171.0, Revised December
2011, of Chapter 26, ‘‘Fire Protection,’’ in
Book 1, ‘‘Work Cards,’’ of the Dassault Falcon
200 Maintenance Manual, Revision 30, dated
December 2011 (for Model MYSTERE–
FALCON 200 airplanes); provide additional
guidance for weighing affected fire
extinguisher bottles. This service information
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(i) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes;
and Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes: Replace the
charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable
part, in accordance with a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA.
Note 2 to paragraphs (h)(2)(i), (i), (i)(1),
and (j)(1) of this AD: The instructions
specified in Dassault Maintenance Procedure,
‘‘Removal of Pyrotechnical Cartridge for
Check/Replacement’’ (pages 401–403,
‘‘Removal/Installation’’), of Subject 26–20–2
‘‘Extinguishing System—Description and
Operation,’’ of Chapter 26, ‘‘Fire Protection,’’
in Book 2 of the Dassault Falcon 20
Maintenance Manual, Phase 50, dated
October 2011, are a source of guidance for the
actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i), (i),
(i)(1), and (j)(1) of this AD. This service
information is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(ii) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes;
and Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes: Replace the
fire extinguisher bottle with a serviceable
part, in accordance with a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA.
(iii) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes: Replace the charge indicator
cartridge with a serviceable part, in
accordance with a method approved by the
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Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA.
Note 3 to paragraphs (h)(2)(iii), (i), (i)(3),
and (j)(3) of this AD: Procedure 3, ‘‘Engine
and Rear Compartment Extinguisher (14W1–
14W2): Check/Replacement of Percussion
Cartridge,’’ of Falcon 200 Maintenance
Requirement Card 171.0, Revised December
2011, of Chapter 26, ‘‘Fire Protection’’, in
Book 1, ‘‘Work Cards,’’ of the Dassault Falcon
200 Maintenance Manual, Revision 30, dated
December 2011, is a source of guidance for
paragraphs (h)(2)(iii), (i), (i)(3), and (j)(3) of
this AD. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(iv) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle
with a serviceable part, in accordance with
a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA.
Note 4 to paragraphs (h)(2)(iv), (i)(4), and
(j)(4) of this AD: Procedure 1, ‘‘Removal/
Installation,’’ of Falcon 200 Maintenance
Requirement Card 171.0, Revised December
2011, of Chapter 26, ‘‘Fire Protection’’, in
Book 1, ‘‘Work Cards,’’ of the Dassault Falcon
200 Maintenance Manual, Revision 30, dated
December 2011, is a source of guidance for
replacing the fire extinguisher bottle. This
service information is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(i) Repetitive Inspections To Determine if
Charge Indicator Cartridge Was Fired
Within 6 months after the effective date of
this AD: Do an inspection to determine if the
charge indicator cartridge installed on each
engine and APU fire extinguisher bottle, as
identified in table 1 to the introductory text
of paragraph (h) of this AD, was fired, in
accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 6 months until the replacement
specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3),
(i)(4), or (j) of this AD is accomplished. If it
is determined that any charge indicator
cartridge was fired, before further flight,
replace the affected fire extinguisher bottle
and charge indicator cartridge with a
serviceable part, in accordance with a
method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA.
(1) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes;
and Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 2–
D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes: Replace the
charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable
part, in accordance with a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA.
(2) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes;
and Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes: Replace the
fire extinguisher bottle with a serviceable
part, in accordance with a method approved
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by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA.
(3) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes: Replace the charge indicator
cartridge with a serviceable part, in
accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA.
(4) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle
with a serviceable part, in accordance with
a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA.
(j) Replacement of Fire Extinguisher Bottle
and Charge Indicator Cartridge
Unless previously accomplished as
specified in paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD:
Within 60 months after the effective date of
this AD, replace any affected fire
extinguisher bottle and charge indicator
cartridge, as specified in paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD, with a serviceable part, in
accordance with the method specified in
paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3), or (j)(4) of this
AD, as applicable. Replacement of any
affected fire extinguisher bottle and charge
indicator cartridge with a serviceable part
terminates the repetitive actions specified in
paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD.
(1) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes;
and Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes: Replace the
charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable
part, in accordance with a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA.
(2) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes;
and Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes: Replace the
fire extinguisher bottle with a serviceable
part, in accordance with a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA.
(3) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes: Replace the charge indicator
cartridge with a serviceable part, in
accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA.
(4) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle
with a serviceable part, in accordance with
a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA.
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, a fire
extinguisher bottle having a part number
included in table 1 to the introductory text
of paragraph (h) of this AD, fitted with a
charge indicator having a manufacturing
batch number on the data plate of 168
through 200 inclusive.
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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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0189, dated
September 24, 2012, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0423-0003.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
(n) 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) Dassault Service Bulletin F20–785, also
referred to as 785, dated June 11, 2012.
(ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F200–131,
also referred to as 131, dated June 11, 2012.
(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
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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 August
29, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
Docket No. FAA–2014–0273; Airspace
Docket No. 14–ANE–2
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Air Traffic Service
(ATS) Routes; Northeast ME
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action modifies VOR
Federal airways V–93, V–314, and V–
471; and RNAV route T–295 in
northeastern Maine due to the
scheduled decommissioning of the
Princeton, ME, VOR facility. In
addition, an analysis of the airway
structure in that area found that some
segments of the affected routes are
rarely utilized and are therefore being
removed.
SUMMARY:
Effective date 0901 UTC,
November 13, 2014. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this
incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9X,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/
air_traffic/publications/. The Order is
also available for inspection 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://archives.gov/federal_
register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15. For further information,
you can contact the Airspace Policy and
Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
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Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: 202–267–8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Airspace Policy and
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace
Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
The FAA published in the Federal
Register a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend three
VOR Federal airways and one area
navigation route in northeastern Maine
(79 FR 29138, May 21, 2014). Interested
parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting
written comments on the proposal. No
comments were received.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
modifying the descriptions of VOR
Federal airways V–93, V–314, V–471
and RNAV route T–295 due to the
planned decommissioning of the
Princeton VOR in Maine.
An analysis of the airway structure in
northeastern Maine found that some
segments of the affected routes airways
are rarely utilized. After coordination
with Boston Air Route Traffic Control
Center, Bangor Airport Traffic Control
Tower, and Moncton Center (Canada),
the FAA is removing the underutilized
segments of the affected routes. The
changes are described below.
V–93 extends between Patuxent River,
MD, and the intersection of the
Princeton, ME, 157° radial and the
United States/Canadian border. The
FAA is terminating the route at the
Bangor, ME, VORTAC (BGR),
eliminating the route segments between
BGR and the United States/Canadian
border.
V–314 extends from Quebec, PQ,
Canada, through United States airspace,
to St. John, NB, Canada. This action
terminates the route at Millinocket, ME,
and eliminates the segments between
Millinocket, Princeton, ME, and St.
John, NB, Canada.
V–471 extends between the
intersection of the Princeton, ME, 208°
and the Bangor, ME, 132° radials (i.e.,
the charted BARHA fix) and the
intersection of the Houlton, ME, 085°
radial and the United States/Canadian
border. This action removes the route
segment between the Bangor VORTAC
and the BARHA fix.
T–295 extends between the LOUIE,
MD, fix and the Princeton, ME, VOR.
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The amended route terminates at
Bangor, ME, eliminating the segment
between Bangor and Princeton, ME.
VOR Federal airways are published in
paragraph 6010(a); and low altitude
RNAV routes are published in
paragraph 6011, respectively, of FAA
Order 7400.9X dated August 7, 2013,
and effective September 15, 2013, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The VOR Federal airways and area
navigation route listed in this document
will be subsequently published in the
Order.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034;
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
warrant preparation of a regulatory
evaluation because the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule does not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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.
This rulemaking is promulgated
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section
40103. Under that section, the FAA is
charged with prescribing regulations to
assign the use of the airspace necessary
to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it modifies the route structure
as required to preserve the safe and
efficient flow of air traffic in
northeastern Maine.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
paragraph 311a. This airspace action is
not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and
no extraordinary circumstances exist
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0423; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-176-AD;
Amendment 39-17714; AD 2013-26-05]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E,
F, and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model
MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of a manufacturing defect in the charge indicator
on fire extinguisher bottles. This AD requires repetitive weighing of
fire extinguisher bottles having a certain part number, and eventual
replacement of those bottles to terminate the repetitive weighing. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct a dormant failure in the fire
suppression system, which could result in the inability to put out a
fire in an engine, auxiliary power unit, or rear compartment.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 20, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 20,
2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0423; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 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; phone: 425-227-1137; fax:
425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Dassault Aviation Model
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes;
Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-
D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on May 21, 2013 (78 FR 29669). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of a manufacturing defect in the charge indicator on fire
extinguisher bottles. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive weighing
of fire extinguisher bottles having a certain part number, and eventual
replacement of those bottles to terminate the repetitive weighing. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct a dormant failure in the fire
suppression system, which could result in the inability to put out a
fire in an engine, auxiliary power unit, or rear compartment.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0189, dated September 24, 2012 (referred
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation
Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G
airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON
20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. The MCAI states:
A manufacturing defect of the charge indicator of fire
extinguisher bottles has been reported on Dassault Aviation Fan Jet
Falcon and Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 20 series aeroplanes.
The results of the investigations concluded that this defect may
lead to corrosion of the charge indicator, causing improper
indication of loss of pressure inside the bottle. In addition, the
Part Numbers (P/N) of the fire extinguishers and batch numbers of
the affected charge indicators have been identified.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could constitute
a dormant failure that might impact the capability to extinguish a
fire, either in an engine or the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) or the
rear compartment, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and
injury to the occupants.
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For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive weighing of the affected fire extinguishers bottles and,
ultimately replacement of the affected bottles with serviceable
bottles. In addition, this [EASA] AD prohibits installation of an
affected fire extinguisher bottle.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0423-0003.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 29669, May 21,
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
``Contacting the Manufacturer'' Paragraph in This AD
Since late 2006, we have included a standard paragraph titled
``Airworthy Product'' in all MCAI ADs in which the FAA develops an AD
based on a foreign authority's AD.
We have become aware that some operators have misunderstood or
misinterpreted the Airworthy Product paragraph to allow the owner/
operator to use messages provided by the manufacturer as approval of
deviations during the accomplishment of an AD-mandated action. The
Airworthy Product paragraph does not approve messages or other
information provided by the manufacturer for deviations to the
requirements of the AD-mandated actions. The Airworthy Product
paragraph only addresses the requirement to contact the manufacturer
for corrective actions for the identified unsafe condition and does not
cover deviations from other AD requirements. However, deviations to AD-
required actions are addressed in 14 CFR 39.17, and anyone may request
the approval for an alternative method of compliance to the AD-required
actions using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
To address this misunderstanding and misinterpretation of the
Airworthy Product paragraph, we have changed the paragraph and retitled
it ``Contacting the Manufacturer.'' This paragraph now clarifies that
for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a
manufacturer, the actions must be accomplished using a method approved
by the FAA, EASA, or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA).
The Contacting the Manufacturer paragraph also clarifies that, if
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature. The DOA signature indicates that the data and information
contained in the document are EASA-approved, which is also FAA-
approved. Messages and other information provided by the manufacturer
that do not contain the DOA-authorized signature approval are not EASA-
approved, unless EASA directly approves the manufacturer's message or
other information.
This clarification does not remove flexibility previously afforded
by the Airworthy Product paragraph. Consistent with long-standing FAA
policy, such flexibility was never intended for required actions. This
is also consistent with the recommendation of the Airworthiness
Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee to increase
flexibility in complying with ADs by identifying those actions in
manufacturers' service instructions that are ``Required for
Compliance'' with ADs. We continue to work with manufacturers to
implement this recommendation. But once we determine that an action is
required, any deviation from the requirement must be approved as an
alternative method of compliance.
We also have decided not to include a generic reference to either
the ``delegated agent'' or ``design approval holder (DAH) with State of
Design Authority design organization approval,'' but instead we have
provided the specific delegation approval granted by the State of
Design Authority for the DAH.
Explanation of Changes to This AD
Paragraphs (h)(2), (h)(2)(i), (h)(2)(iii), (h)(2)(iv), (i), (i)(1),
(i)(3), (i)(4), (j)(1), (j)(3), and (j)(4) of this AD were revised to
state that required actions must be done in accordance with a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. The
service information previously referenced in those paragraphs is now
referenced as guidance material in notes to the applicable 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
minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 29669, May 21, 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 29669, May 21, 2013).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 185 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $6,400 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be up to $1,246,900, or $6,740 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.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0423; 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 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 adding the following new AD:
2013-26-05 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-17714. Docket No. FAA-
2013-0423; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-176-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October 20,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN
JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON
200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-
F5 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
Protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of a manufacturing defect in the
charge indicator on fire extinguisher bottles. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct a dormant failure in the fire suppression
system, which could result in the inability to put out a fire in an
engine, auxiliary power unit (APU), or rear compartment.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definitions
For the purposes of this AD, the following definitions apply.
(1) An affected fire extinguisher bottle is any fire
extinguisher bottle having a part number (P/N) included in table 1
to paragraph (h) of this AD and having a manufacturing batch number
168 through 200 inclusive on the data plate of the charge indicator.
(2) A serviceable fire extinguisher bottle is any fire
extinguisher bottle having a manufacturing batch number lower than
168 or higher than 200 on the data plate of the charge indicator.
(h) Determining Charge Indicator Batch Number
Within 30 days or 100 flight hours after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first: Determine the manufacturing batch
number for the charge indicator installed on each engine and APU
fire extinguisher bottle having a part number included in table 1 to
the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin
F20-785, also referred to as 785, dated June 11, 2012 (for Model FAN
JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and
Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes); or
Dassault Service Bulletin F200-131, also referred to as 131, dated
June 11, 2012 (for Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes).
Table 1 to the Introductory Text of Paragraph (h) of This AD--Part
Numbers of Affected Fire Extinguisher Bottles
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Type of bottle-- Part number--
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Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle...... 111-1555-324-12A
Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle...... 811456
Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle...... 111-355-32142A
APU Fire Extinguisher Bottle......... 111-011-324-12A
APU Fire Extinguisher Bottle......... 811475
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(1) For fire extinguisher bottles with part numbers that are not
included in table 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of
this AD, no further action is required by this paragraph.
(2) For any affected charge indicator, as identified in
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: Before further flight, weigh each
affected fire extinguisher bottle, in accordance with a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Weigh
the fire extinguishers thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12
months until the applicable replacement specified in paragraph
(h)(2)(i), (h)(2)(ii), (h)(2)(iii), (h)(2)(iv), or (j) of this AD is
accomplished. If it is determined that the fire extinguisher weighs
less than the lowest weight limit indicated on the fire
extinguisher's data plate, before further flight, replace any
affected fire extinguisher bottle and charge indicator cartridge
with a serviceable part, in accordance with the applicable method
specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i), (h)(2)(ii), (h)(2)(iii), or
(h)(2)(iv) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: The instructions
specified in Dassault Maintenance Procedure, ``Weighing of Engine
Freon Fire Extinguishers,'' (page 601, ``Inspection/Check'') of
Subject 26-20-2, ``Extinguishing System--Description and Operation,
of Chapter 26, ``Fire Protection,'' in Book 2 of the Dassault Falcon
20 Maintenance Manual, Phase 50, dated October 2011 (for Model FAN
JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and
Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes); or
Procedure 2, ``Engine and Rear Compartment Extinguisher (14W1-14W2):
Weighing'' of Falcon 200 Maintenance Requirement Card 171.0, Revised
December 2011, of Chapter 26, ``Fire Protection,'' in Book 1, ``Work
Cards,'' of the Dassault Falcon 200 Maintenance Manual, Revision 30,
dated December 2011 (for Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes);
provide additional guidance for weighing affected fire extinguisher
bottles. This service information is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(i) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and
20-F5 airplanes: Replace the charge indicator cartridge with a
serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
Note 2 to paragraphs (h)(2)(i), (i), (i)(1), and (j)(1) of this
AD: The instructions specified in Dassault Maintenance Procedure,
``Removal of Pyrotechnical Cartridge for Check/Replacement'' (pages
401-403, ``Removal/Installation''), of Subject 26-20-2
``Extinguishing System--Description and Operation,'' of Chapter 26,
``Fire Protection,'' in Book 2 of the Dassault Falcon 20 Maintenance
Manual, Phase 50, dated October 2011, are a source of guidance for
the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i), (i), (i)(1), and
(j)(1) of this AD. This service information is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(ii) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and
20-F5 airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle with a
serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(iii) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the charge
indicator cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with a
method approved by the
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Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
Note 3 to paragraphs (h)(2)(iii), (i), (i)(3), and (j)(3) of
this AD: Procedure 3, ``Engine and Rear Compartment Extinguisher
(14W1-14W2): Check/Replacement of Percussion Cartridge,'' of Falcon
200 Maintenance Requirement Card 171.0, Revised December 2011, of
Chapter 26, ``Fire Protection'', in Book 1, ``Work Cards,'' of the
Dassault Falcon 200 Maintenance Manual, Revision 30, dated December
2011, is a source of guidance for paragraphs (h)(2)(iii), (i),
(i)(3), and (j)(3) of this AD. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(iv) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the fire
extinguisher bottle with a serviceable part, in accordance with a
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA
DOA.
Note 4 to paragraphs (h)(2)(iv), (i)(4), and (j)(4) of this AD:
Procedure 1, ``Removal/Installation,'' of Falcon 200 Maintenance
Requirement Card 171.0, Revised December 2011, of Chapter 26, ``Fire
Protection'', in Book 1, ``Work Cards,'' of the Dassault Falcon 200
Maintenance Manual, Revision 30, dated December 2011, is a source of
guidance for replacing the fire extinguisher bottle. This service
information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(i) Repetitive Inspections To Determine if Charge Indicator Cartridge
Was Fired
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD: Do an
inspection to determine if the charge indicator cartridge installed
on each engine and APU fire extinguisher bottle, as identified in
table 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD, was
fired, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. Repeat the inspection thereafter
at intervals not to exceed 6 months until the replacement specified
in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), (i)(4), or (j) of this AD is
accomplished. If it is determined that any charge indicator
cartridge was fired, before further flight, replace the affected
fire extinguisher bottle and charge indicator cartridge with a
serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(1) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 2-D5, 20-E5, and
20-F5 airplanes: Replace the charge indicator cartridge with a
serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(2) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and
20-F5 airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle with a
serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the charge
indicator cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with a
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA
DOA.
(4) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the fire
extinguisher bottle with a serviceable part, in accordance with a
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA
DOA.
(j) Replacement of Fire Extinguisher Bottle and Charge Indicator
Cartridge
Unless previously accomplished as specified in paragraph (h) or
(i) of this AD: Within 60 months after the effective date of this
AD, replace any affected fire extinguisher bottle and charge
indicator cartridge, as specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD,
with a serviceable part, in accordance with the method specified in
paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3), or (j)(4) of this AD, as
applicable. Replacement of any affected fire extinguisher bottle and
charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable part terminates the
repetitive actions specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD.
(1) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and
20-F5 airplanes: Replace the charge indicator cartridge with a
serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(2) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and
20-F5 airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle with a
serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the charge
indicator cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with a
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA
DOA.
(4) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the fire
extinguisher bottle with a serviceable part, in accordance with a
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA
DOA.
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on
any airplane, a fire extinguisher bottle having a part number
included in table 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of
this AD, fitted with a charge indicator having a manufacturing batch
number on the data plate of 168 through 200 inclusive.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA;
or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0189, dated September 24,
2012, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0423-0003.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
(n) 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) Dassault Service Bulletin F20-785, also referred to as 785,
dated June 11, 2012.
(ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F200-131, also referred to as
131, dated June 11, 2012.
(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
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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 August 29, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-21772 Filed 9-12-14; 8:45 am]
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