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(i) If the force required to rotate a spherical
bearing in either end of the pitch link is
greater than 7.30 N (1.64 pounds force), the
pitch link is unairworthy.
(ii) If the force required to rotate the
spherical bearings in both ends of the pitch
link is equal to or less than 7.30 N (1.64
pounds force), after cleaning the pitch link
rod using aliphatic naphtha or equivalent
and a soft non-metallic bristle brush, visually
inspect the pitch link rod for a crack in the
area depicted in Figure 1 of AgustaWestland
Alert BT No. 109–145, 109EP–141, 109K–65,
109S–065, 109SP–087, or 119–072, all
Revision A, and all dated February 27, 2015,
as applicable to your model helicopter, using
a 10x or higher power magnifying glass or by
dye penetrant inspection. If there is a crack,
the pitch link is unairworthy.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: Martin Crane,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137;
telephone (817) 222–5110; email
martin.r.crane@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(g) Additional Information
The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Emergency AD No. 2015–0035–E, dated
February 27, 2015. You may view the EASA
AD on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA–
2015–0908.
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(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 6720, Tail Rotor Controls.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 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) AgustaWestland Alert Bollettino
Tecnico (BT) No. 109–145, Revision A, dated
February 27, 2015.
(ii) AgustaWestland Alert BT No. 109EP–
141, Revision A, dated February 27, 2015.
(iii) AgustaWestland Alert BT No. 109K–
65, Revision A, dated February 27, 2015.
(iv) AgustaWestland Alert BT No. 109S–
065, Revision A, dated February 27, 2015.
(v) AgustaWestland Alert BT No. 109SP–
087, Revision A, dated February 27, 2015.
(vi) AgustaWestland Alert BT No. 119–072,
Revision A, dated February 27, 2015.
(3) For AgustaWestland service
information identified in this AD, contact
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AgustaWestland, Product Support
Engineering, Via del Gregge, 100, 21015
Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN: Maurizio
D’Angelo; telephone 39–0331–664757; fax 39
0331–664680; or at https://
www.agustawestland.com/technicalbulletins.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 6,
2015.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0825; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–035–AD; Amendment
39–18138; AD 2015–08–02]
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–02–
04 for certain Dassault Aviation Model
MYSTERE–FALCON 50 airplanes. AD
2015–02–04 required installing two
protective plates between the electrical
wiring under the glare shield and the
engine fire pull handles. This new AD
continues to require installing two
protective plates between the electrical
wiring under the glare shield and the
engine fire pull handles. This AD was
prompted by our determination that the
published version of AD 2015–02–04
incorrectly identified the AD number as
‘‘AD 2014–02–04’’ in a certain
paragraph. We are issuing this AD to
prevent chafing of the electrical wiring,
which could result in a short circuit and
generation of smoke in the cockpit,
potential loss of several functions
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essential for safe flight, and consequent
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
29, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 6, 2015 (80 FR 5034,
January 30, 2015).
We must receive comments on this
AD by May 29, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this 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–2015–
0825; or in person at the Docket
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
fax 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On January 12, 2015, we issued AD
2015–02–04, Amendment 39–18071 (80
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FR 5034, January 30, 2015). AD 2015–
02–04 applied to certain Dassault
Aviation Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50
airplanes. AD 2015–02–04 was
prompted by a report of an untimely
and intermittent indication of slat
activity due to chafing of the electrical
wiring under the glare shield and
behind the flight deck front panel. AD
2015–02–04 required installing two
protective plates between the electrical
wiring under the glare shield and the
engine fire pull handles. We issued AD
2015–02–04 to prevent chafing of the
electrical wiring, which could result in
a short circuit and generation of smoke
in the cockpit, potential loss of several
functions essential for safe flight, and
consequent reduced controllability of
the airplane.
AD 2015–02–04, Amendment 39–
18071 (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015),
corresponds to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2014–
0024, dated January 23, 2014. You may
examine the MCAI on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
0825.
Since we issued AD 2015–02–04,
Amendment 39–18071 (80 FR 5034,
January 30, 2015), we have determined
that the published version of AD 2015–
02–04 incorrectly identified the AD
number in the Product Identification
line as ‘‘AD 2014–02–04.’’ In order to
refer to the correct AD number, this AD
replaces ‘‘AD 2014–02–04’’ with ‘‘AD
2015–02–04’’ in the Product
Identification line in the regulatory text.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are issuing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because of the urgency to correct
the AD number in the regulatory text to
avoid non-compliance. Therefore, we
determined that notice and opportunity
for prior public comment are
unnecessary.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–0825;
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–035–
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 250
airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2015–02–
04, Amendment 39–18071 (80 FR 5034,
January 30, 2015), and retained in this
AD are as follows:
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Retained installation from AD 2015–02–04, Amendment 39–18071 (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015).
26 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$2,210.
$96
$2,306
$576,500
This AD adds no additional economic
burden.
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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
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that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing airworthiness directive (AD)
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2015–02–04, Amendment 39–18071 (80
FR 5034, January 30, 2015), and adding
the following new AD:
2015–08–02 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–18138. Docket No.
FAA–2015–0825; Directorate Identifier
2015–NM–035–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 29, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015–02–04,
Amendment 39–18071 (80 FR 5034, January
30, 2015).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Airplanes with manufacturer serial
numbers 5, 7, 27, 30, 34, 36, 78, 132, and 251
through 352 inclusive.
(2) Airplanes with manufacturer serial
numbers 2 through 250 inclusive, having
Honeywell (formerly Allied Signal, Garrett
AiResearch) TFE731–40–1C engines
modified by Dassault Aviation Service
Bulletin F50–280.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 24, Electrical Power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of an
untimely and intermittent indication of slat
activity due to chafing of the electrical wiring
under the glare shield and behind the flight
deck front panel, and also our determination
that the published version of AD 2015–02–
04, Amendment 39–18071 (80 FR 5034,
January 30, 2015), incorrectly identified the
AD number as ‘‘AD 2014–02–04.’’ We are
issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the
electrical wiring, which could result in a
short circuit and generation of smoke in the
cockpit, potential loss of several functions
essential for safe flight, and consequent
reduced controllability of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Installation of Protective Plates,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2015–02–04,
Amendment 39–18071 (80 FR 5034, January
30, 2015), with no changes. Within 74
months after March 6, 2015 (the effective
date of AD 2015–02–04), install two Rilsan
protective plates between the glare shield
electrical wiring and the engine fire pull
handles, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F50–530, dated November
12, 2013.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
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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-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: As of the
effective date of this AD, 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.
(i) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0024, dated
January 23, 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–2015–0825.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on March 6, 2015, (80 FR
5034, January 30, 2015).
(i) Dassault Service Bulletin F50–530,
dated November 12, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 6,
2015.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0920; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–192–AD; Amendment
39–18135; AD 2015–07–07]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 777–200,
–200LR, –300ER, and 777F series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report of a jettison fuel pump that was
shut off by the automatic shutoff system
during the center tank fuel scavenge
process on a short-range flight and a
subsequent failure analysis of the fuel
scavenge system. This AD requires
making wiring changes, modifying
certain power panels, installing
electrical load management system 2
(ELMS2) software, and accomplishing a
functional test. We are issuing this AD
to prevent extended dry running of the
jettison fuel pumps, which can be a
potential ignition source inside the
main fuel tanks, and consequent fuel
tank fire or explosion in the event that
the jettison pump overheats or has an
electrical fault.
DATES: This AD is effective May 19,
2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 19, 2015.
ADDRESSES: For Boeing service
information identified in this AD,
contact 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. It is
also available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0920.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0825; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-035-AD;
Amendment 39-18138; AD 2015-08-02]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-02-04 for
certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. AD 2015-
02-04 required installing two protective plates between the electrical
wiring under the glare shield and the engine fire pull handles. This
new AD continues to require installing two protective plates between
the electrical wiring under the glare shield and the engine fire pull
handles. This AD was prompted by our determination that the published
version of AD 2015-02-04 incorrectly identified the AD number as ``AD
2014-02-04'' in a certain paragraph. We are issuing this AD to prevent
chafing of the electrical wiring, which could result in a short circuit
and generation of smoke in the cockpit, potential loss of several
functions essential for safe flight, and consequent reduced
controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 29, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 6,
2015 (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015).
We must receive comments on this AD by May 29, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this 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-2015-
0825; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office
(telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137;
fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On January 12, 2015, we issued AD 2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071
(80
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FR 5034, January 30, 2015). AD 2015-02-04 applied to certain Dassault
Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. AD 2015-02-04 was prompted
by a report of an untimely and intermittent indication of slat activity
due to chafing of the electrical wiring under the glare shield and
behind the flight deck front panel. AD 2015-02-04 required installing
two protective plates between the electrical wiring under the glare
shield and the engine fire pull handles. We issued AD 2015-02-04 to
prevent chafing of the electrical wiring, which could result in a short
circuit and generation of smoke in the cockpit, potential loss of
several functions essential for safe flight, and consequent reduced
controllability of the airplane.
AD 2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015),
corresponds to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2014-
0024, dated January 23, 2014. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2015-0825.
Since we issued AD 2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR 5034,
January 30, 2015), we have determined that the published version of AD
2015-02-04 incorrectly identified the AD number in the Product
Identification line as ``AD 2014-02-04.'' In order to refer to the
correct AD number, this AD replaces ``AD 2014-02-04'' with ``AD 2015-
02-04'' in the Product Identification line in the regulatory text.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because of
the urgency to correct the AD number in the regulatory text to avoid
non-compliance. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity
for prior public comment are unnecessary.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0825; Directorate
Identifier 2015-NM-035-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 250 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR
5034, January 30, 2015), and retained in this AD are as follows:
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Retained installation from AD 2015- 26 work-hours x $85 per $96 $2,306 $576,500
02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR hour = $2,210.
5034, January 30, 2015).
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This AD adds no additional economic burden.
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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
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2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015), and
adding the following new AD:
2015-08-02 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18138. Docket No. FAA-
2015-0825; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-035-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 29, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR 5034,
January 30, 2015).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 5, 7, 27, 30, 34,
36, 78, 132, and 251 through 352 inclusive.
(2) Airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 2 through 250
inclusive, having Honeywell (formerly Allied Signal, Garrett
AiResearch) TFE731-40-1C engines modified by Dassault Aviation
Service Bulletin F50-280.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical
Power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of an untimely and intermittent
indication of slat activity due to chafing of the electrical wiring
under the glare shield and behind the flight deck front panel, and
also our determination that the published version of AD 2015-02-04,
Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015), incorrectly
identified the AD number as ``AD 2014-02-04.'' We are issuing this
AD to prevent chafing of the electrical wiring, which could result
in a short circuit and generation of smoke in the cockpit, potential
loss of several functions essential for safe flight, and consequent
reduced controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Installation of Protective Plates, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015), with
no changes. Within 74 months after March 6, 2015 (the effective date
of AD 2015-02-04), install two Rilsan protective plates between the
glare shield electrical wiring and the engine fire pull handles, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service
Bulletin F50-530, dated November 12, 2013.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to 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: As of the effective date of
this AD, 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.
(i) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0024, dated January 23, 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-2015-0825.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
March 6, 2015, (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015).
(i) Dassault Service Bulletin F50-530, dated November 12, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 6, 2015.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-08389 Filed 4-13-15; 8:45 am]
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