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date of this service bulletin,’’ this AD
requires compliance within the specified
compliance time after the effective date of
this AD.
(l) NWW Modification for Certain Airplanes
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For airplanes identified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2808, dated
November 30, 2012: At the applicable time
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2808,
dated November 30, 2012, or within 57
months after December 11, 2006 (the effective
date of AD 2006–22–15, Amendment 39–
14812 (71 FR 64884, November 6, 2006)),
whichever occurs later, replace the left side,
right side, and top panels of the NWW, as
applicable, with new panels; in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2808,
dated November 30, 2012. Concurrently with
doing the replacement specified in this
paragraph, do a detailed inspection for cracks
of the attaching structural elements that were
common to the removed top, left-side, and
right-side panels of the NWW, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2808,
dated November 30, 2012. If any crack is
found, before further flight, repair the
cracking using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (p) of this AD.
(m) Repetitive Post-Modification Inspections
for Certain Airplanes
For airplanes on which the replacement
specified in paragraph (l) has been done: At
the applicable time specified in paragraph
1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747–53A2808, dated November 30,
2012, do the actions specified in paragraphs
(l)(1), (l)(2), and (l)(3) of this AD. If any crack
is found: Before further flight, repair the
cracking using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (p) of this AD. Repeat the
inspections specified in paragraphs (m)(1),
(m)(2), and (m)(3) of this AD thereafter at the
applicable intervals specified in paragraph
1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747–53A2808, dated November 30,
2012.
(1) Do an external detailed inspection for
cracks in the side panel webs, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2808,
dated November 30, 2012.
(2) Do an internal detailed inspection and
HFEC inspection for cracks in the top and
side panel stiffeners, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2808, dated
November 30, 2012.
(3) Do an external detailed inspection for
cracks in the top panel web, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2808,
dated November 30, 2012.
(n) Terminating Action
Replacing the left side, right side, and top
panels of the NWW with new panels as
specified in paragraph (i) or (l) of this AD
terminates the inspections required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(o) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph restates the credit given
in paragraph (k) of AD 2006–22–15,
Amendment 39–14812 (71 FR 64884,
November 6, 2006).
(i) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
January 27, 2005 (the effective date of AD
2005–09–02, Amendment 39–14070 (70 FR
21141, April 25, 2005); corrected on May 25,
2005 (70 FR 29940)), using Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2465, dated April 5,
2001, which is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(ii) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraphs (g)(1) and
(g)(2) of this AD, if those inspections were
performed before December 11, 2006 (the
effective date of AD 2006–22–15,
Amendment 39–14812 (71 FR 64884,
November 6, 2006)), using a service bulletin
identified in paragraph (o)(1)(ii)(A),
(o)(1)(ii)(B), or (o)(1)(ii)(C) of this AD, which
are not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(A) Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53A2465,
Revision 1, dated October 16, 2003.
(B) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
53A2465, Revision 2, dated November 11,
2004.
(C) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
53A2465, Revision 3, dated December 23,
2004.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service
Bulletin 747–53A2465, Revision 4, dated
February 25, 2004, which is not incorporated
by reference in this AD.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraphs (i) and (j) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD, using
Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53A2562,
Revision 1, dated July 28, 2005; or Boeing
Service Bulletin 747–53A2562, Revision 2,
dated May 31, 2007; which are not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the repair must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) AMOCs approved for AD 2006–22–15,
Amendment 39–14812 (71 FR 64884,
November 6, 2006), are approved as AMOCs
for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(5) AMOCs approved for paragraph (o) of
AD 2006–22–15, Amendment 39–14812 (71
FR 64884, November 6, 2006), are approved
as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions
of paragraph (l) of this AD.
(p) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (p)(1) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.
(2) 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.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair
required by this AD if it is approved the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0657; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–058–AD]
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(q) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425–917–6590;
email: Bill.Ashforth@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O.
Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–
2207; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 6, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
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 2000,
FALCON 2000EX, MYSTERE–FALCON
900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by
reports of a co-pilot sliding aft on his
seat during take-off at rotation. This
proposed AD would require
replacement of certain springs installed
on the pilot and co-pilot seats. We are
proposing this AD to prevent fatigue
SUMMARY:
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wear, which, if not corrected, could
cause the seat to slide and the pilot or
co-pilot to lose contact with the
controls, leading to an inadvertent input
on the flight control commands during
take-off or climb, possibly resulting in
loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by January 2, 2015.
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: 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.dassault
falcon.com. You may view this
referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
1221.
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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–
0657; 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,
Washington WA 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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–2014–0657; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–058–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 2014–0061,
dated March 11, 2014 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 2000, FALCON 2000EX,
MYSTERE–FALCON 900, and FALCON
900EX airplanes. The MCAI states:
During take-off at rotation, a co-pilot
reported to slide aft on his seat.
The results of the investigations concluded
that one spring of the seat locking system was
broken and the other was weak. The root
cause was determined to be fatigue wear. As
springs accumulate cycles in service, they
become increasingly exposed to the risk of
unnoticed degradation or rupture.
This condition, if not corrected, could
cause the pilot or the co-pilot to lose contact
with the controls, leading to an inadvertent
input on the flight control commands during
take-off or climb, possibly resulting in loss of
control of the aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, it was
decided to require replacement of the
affected seat springs for older aeroplanes and
for newer aeroplanes; this task has been
embodied in the aeroplane maintenance
manual.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires replacement of the
springs installed on the pilot and co-pilot
seats with serviceable springs.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0657.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault Aviation has issued the
following service bulletins. The actions
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described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F900–429,
Revision 1, also referred to as 429–R1,
dated July 13, 2012.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–
446, Revision 1, also referred to as 446–
R1, dated July 13, 2012.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–
401, Revision 1, also referred to as 401–
R1, dated July 13, 2012.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–
267, Revision 1, also referred to as 267–
R1, dated July 13, 2012.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of these same
type designs.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
Although the MCAI does not require
repetitive replacement of the pilot seat
springs, this AD requires repetitive
replacement of the pilot seat springs at
intervals not to exceed 78 months or
3,750 flight cycles, whichever occurs
first. This difference has been
coordinated with EASA. Also, we have
been advised that EASA plans to revise
the MCAI.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 528 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 2 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $83 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $133,584, or $253 per
product.
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this proposed AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a
result, we have included all costs in our
cost estimate.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
§ 39.13
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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(4) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–267,
Revision 1, also referred to as 267–R1, dated
July 13, 2012.
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2014–
0657; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–
058–AD.
(h) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD,
installation of a spring having P/N 147100–
19 on any airplane is allowed, provided that
the spring is new.
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.
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The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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2. Amend § 39.13 by adding the
following new airworthiness directive
(AD):
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by January 2,
2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4)
of this AD, certificated in any category,
equipped with SICMA 132-series or 142series pilot and co-pilot seats.
(1) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000
airplanes
(2) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
2000EX airplanes
(3) Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE–
FALCON 900 airplanes
(4) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
900EX airplanes
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of a copilot sliding aft on his seat during take-off at
rotation. We are issuing this AD to prevent
fatigue wear, which, if not corrected, could
cause the seat to slide and the pilot or copilot to lose contact with the controls,
leading to an inadvertent input on the flight
control commands during take-off or climb,
possibly resulting in loss of control of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Replacement
For airplanes that have accumulated more
than 3,750 total flight cycles or have
exceeded 74 months since the airplane’s first
flight as of the effective date of this AD.
Within 9 months after the effective date of
this AD, replace each spring having part
number (P/N) 132100–19 and P/N 147100–19
installed on the pilot and co-pilot seats with
a spring as specified in, and in accordance
with, the Accomplishment Instructions of the
service information identified in paragraph
(g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), or (g)(4) of this AD, as
applicable. Repeat the replacement thereafter
at intervals not to exceed 78 months or 3,750
flight cycles, whichever occurs first.
(1) Dassault Service Bulletin F900–429,
Revision 1, also referred to as 429–R1, dated
July 13, 2012.
(2) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–446,
Revision 1, also referred to as 446–R1, dated
July 13, 2012.
(3) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–401,
Revision 1, also referred to as 401–R1, dated
July 13, 2012.
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(i) 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–
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD.
(2) 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 European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2014–0061, dated March 11, 2014,
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 Docket No. FAA–2014–0657.
(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
November 5, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0657; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-058-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 2000, FALCON 2000EX, MYSTERE-
FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted
by reports of a co-pilot sliding aft on his seat during take-off at
rotation. This proposed AD would require replacement of certain springs
installed on the pilot and co-pilot seats. We are proposing this AD to
prevent fatigue
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wear, which, if not corrected, could cause the seat to slide and the
pilot or co-pilot to lose contact with the controls, leading to an
inadvertent input on the flight control commands during take-off or
climb, possibly resulting in loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 2, 2015.
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: 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-
0657; 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, Washington 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-2014-0657;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-058-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 2014-0061, dated March 11, 2014 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
Aviation Model FALCON 2000, FALCON 2000EX, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and
FALCON 900EX airplanes. The MCAI states:
During take-off at rotation, a co-pilot reported to slide aft on
his seat.
The results of the investigations concluded that one spring of
the seat locking system was broken and the other was weak. The root
cause was determined to be fatigue wear. As springs accumulate
cycles in service, they become increasingly exposed to the risk of
unnoticed degradation or rupture.
This condition, if not corrected, could cause the pilot or the
co-pilot to lose contact with the controls, leading to an
inadvertent input on the flight control commands during take-off or
climb, possibly resulting in loss of control of the aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, it was decided to require
replacement of the affected seat springs for older aeroplanes and
for newer aeroplanes; this task has been embodied in the aeroplane
maintenance manual.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
replacement of the springs installed on the pilot and co-pilot seats
with serviceable springs.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0657.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault Aviation has issued the following service bulletins. The
actions described in this service information are intended to correct
the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
Dassault Service Bulletin F900-429, Revision 1, also
referred to as 429-R1, dated July 13, 2012.
Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-446, Revision 1, also
referred to as 446-R1, dated July 13, 2012.
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-401, Revision 1, also
referred to as 401-R1, dated July 13, 2012.
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-267, Revision 1, also
referred to as 267-R1, dated July 13, 2012.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these
same type designs.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
Although the MCAI does not require repetitive replacement of the
pilot seat springs, this AD requires repetitive replacement of the
pilot seat springs at intervals not to exceed 78 months or 3,750 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first. This difference has been coordinated
with EASA. Also, we have been advised that EASA plans to revise the
MCAI.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 528 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $83
per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $133,584, or $253 per product.
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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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]
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2. Amend Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2014-0657; Directorate Identifier
2014-NM-058-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by January 2, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any
category, equipped with SICMA 132-series or 142-series pilot and co-
pilot seats.
(1) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes
(2) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes
(3) Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes
(4) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of a co-pilot sliding aft on his
seat during take-off at rotation. We are issuing this AD to prevent
fatigue wear, which, if not corrected, could cause the seat to slide
and the pilot or co-pilot to lose contact with the controls, leading
to an inadvertent input on the flight control commands during take-
off or climb, possibly resulting in loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Replacement
For airplanes that have accumulated more than 3,750 total flight
cycles or have exceeded 74 months since the airplane's first flight
as of the effective date of this AD. Within 9 months after the
effective date of this AD, replace each spring having part number
(P/N) 132100-19 and P/N 147100-19 installed on the pilot and co-
pilot seats with a spring as specified in, and in accordance with,
the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information
identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), or (g)(4) of this
AD, as applicable. Repeat the replacement thereafter at intervals
not to exceed 78 months or 3,750 flight cycles, whichever occurs
first.
(1) Dassault Service Bulletin F900-429, Revision 1, also
referred to as 429-R1, dated July 13, 2012.
(2) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-446, Revision 1, also
referred to as 446-R1, dated July 13, 2012.
(3) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-401, Revision 1, also
referred to as 401-R1, dated July 13, 2012.
(4) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-267, Revision 1, also
referred to as 267-R1, dated July 13, 2012.
(h) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, installation of a spring
having P/N 147100-19 on any airplane is allowed, provided that the
spring is new.
(i) 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) 227-1149.
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) 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
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2014-
0061, dated March 11, 2014, 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 Docket No. FAA-
2014-0657.
(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 November 5, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-27068 Filed 11-14-14; 8:45 am]
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