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(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–
4106, Revision 01, dated June 31, 2009.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–
4106, Revision 02, dated June 15, 2011.
(2) For airplanes that have been modified
as of the effective date of this AD in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service
information identified in paragraph (n)(1)(i),
(n)(1)(ii), (n)(1)(iii), or (n)(1)(iv) of this AD:
No action is required by this paragraph,
except as otherwise required by paragraph (l)
of this AD and, provided that if any crack
was found during any modification specified
in this paragraph and the service information
specified to contact Airbus, repair was done
before further flight using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved
by the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
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(o) Optional Terminating Actions
(1) Modification of an airplane in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service
information identified in paragraph (o)(1)(i),
(o)(1)(ii), (o)(1)(iii), (o)(1)(iv), (o)(1)(v), or
(o)(1)(vi) of this AD; as applicable to airplane
type and depending on airplane
configuration; terminates the requirements of
this AD, provided that in case of any crack
finding during any modification specified in
this paragraph, and the service information
specifies to contact Airbus, repair is done
before further flight, using a method
approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus’s EASA
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3090,
dated March 27, 2006.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3090,
Revision 01, dated June 15, 2011.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–
3098, Revision 03, including Appendix 01,
dated September 24, 2012.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–
4098, dated March 27, 2006.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4098,
Revision 01, dated June 15, 2011.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–
4106, Revision 03, including Appendix 01,
dated September 24, 2012.
(2) Accomplishment of the ultrasonic
inspection required by paragraph (l) of this
AD and all applicable corrective actions
required by paragraph (m) of this AD
terminates the requirements of this AD for
those airplanes.
(p) 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
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to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1138; 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) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2011–24–05, Amendment 39–16869 (76 FR
73496, November 29, 2011), are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of
this AD.
(3) 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
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved
by the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(q) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0010R1, dated
May 5, 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–
2015–0937.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS—Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.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 April 13,
2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0934; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–030–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
ACTION:
We propose to adopt 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
proposed AD was prompted by reports
of defective fire extinguisher tubes. It
was determined the defects were caused
by corrosion. This proposed AD would
require repetitive general visual
inspections of the fire extinguisher
tubes for cracking and corrosion, and
replacement of any cracked tube with a
serviceable tube, if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct
cracking and corrosion in the fire
extinguisher tubes, which could impact
the capability to extinguish an engine
fire, and possibly result in damage to
the airplane and injury to the
passengers.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by June 18, 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.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
0934; 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,
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International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
fax 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2015–0934; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–030–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
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The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued Airworthiness
Directive 2013–0299, dated December
19, 2013 (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:
Several defective extinguisher tubes have
been reported on certain Dassault Aviation
Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes. The results of the
investigations concluded that these
occurrences were caused by corrosion.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could impact the capability to
extinguish an engine fire, possibly resulting
in damage to the aeroplane and injury to the
occupants.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive [general
visual] inspections [for cracking and
corrosion] of the fire extinguisher tubes and,
depending on findings, the replacement of an
affected part with a serviceable part
(improved fire extinguisher tube). It also
proposes the replacement of those tubes with
the ‘‘old Part Number’’ (P/N) with a
serviceable part with the new P/N as a
terminating action. In addition, this [EASA]
AD prohibits installation of an affected tube
on an aeroplane.
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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–2015–
0934.
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 the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 170 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 4 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
be $57,800, or $340 per product.
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this proposed AD.
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
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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
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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2015–
0934; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–
030–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 18,
2015.
(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 manufacturer serial
numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26, Fire protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
defective fire extinguisher tubes. It was
determined the defects were caused by
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corrosion. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct cracking and corrosion in the fire
extinguisher tubes, which could impact the
capability to extinguish an engine fire, and
possibly result in damage to the airplane and
injury to the passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection
For airplanes identified in paragraphs
(g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD: Within 13
months or 450 flight hours, whichever occurs
first after the effective date of this AD, do a
general visual inspection of the fire
extinguisher tubes for cracking and
corrosion, 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 Dassault Aviation’s
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals
not to exceed 13 months.
(1) Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes and
Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
and G airplanes, equipped with any fire
extinguisher tubes having part numbers
MY20791–101, MY20791–101–1, MY20791–
102, MY20791–102–1, MY20791–117, and
MY20791–112.
(2) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes equipped with any fire extinguisher
tubes having part numbers
M20H791000210B1 and M20H791000240B1.
(3) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes equipped
with any fire extinguisher tubes having part
numbers M20R791101, M20R791101A1, and
M20R791102.
(h) Corrective Action
If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, any cracking or
corrosion is found, before further flight,
replace the tube with a serviceable tube
having a part number specified in Table 1 of
paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable.
TABLE 1 OF PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS AD—SERVICEABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TUBES
For model—
Equipped with
affected pin—
Replace with
serviceable pin—
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes .................................
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes .................................
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes .................................
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes .................................
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes .................................
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes .................................
MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes ....................................................................................................
MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes ....................................................................................................
MYSTERE–FALCON 20-C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes ...................................................
MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes ..................................................
MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes ..................................................
MY20791–101
MY20791–101–1
MY20791–102
MY20791-102–1
MY20791–117
MY20791–112
M20H791000210B1
M20H791000240B1
M20R791101
M20R791101A1
M20R791102
MY20791-101–2
MY20791–101–2
MY20791–102–2
MY20791–102–2
MY20791–117–1
MY20791–112–1
M20H791000210B2
M20H791000240B2
M20R791101A2
M20R791101A3
M20R791102A2
(i) Terminating Action for the Repetitive
Inspections
Replacement of an affected tube with a
serviceable tube, as required by paragraph (h)
of this AD, constitutes a terminating action
for the repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a tube having a part
number identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2),
and (g)(3) of this AD, on any airplane.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-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.
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(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.
(l) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0299, dated
December 19, 2013, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2015–0934.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 17,
2015.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 147
[Docket No. USCG–2015–0248]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; NOBLE DISCOVERER,
Outer Continental Shelf Drillship,
Chukchi Sea, Alaska
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard proposes a
safety zone that extends 500 meters
from the outer edge of the DRILLSHIP
NOBLE DISCOVERER, as well as 500
meters from those points, suitably
marked by a buoy, where the
DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER’s
mooring spread meets the ocean’s
surface. This safety zone would be in
effect both when the DRILLSHIP NOBLE
DISCOVERER is anchored and when
deploying and recovering moorings. As
a result, the size and shape of the safety
zone will vary, depending on how far
from the vessel the mooring spread is
deployed, which is expected to be no
more than 1,000 meters. This safety
zone would be in effect when the
DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER is on
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0934; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-030-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 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 proposed
AD was prompted by reports of defective fire extinguisher tubes. It was
determined the defects were caused by corrosion. This proposed AD would
require repetitive general visual inspections of the fire extinguisher
tubes for cracking and corrosion, and replacement of any cracked tube
with a serviceable tube, if necessary. We are proposing this AD to
detect and correct cracking and corrosion in the fire extinguisher
tubes, which could impact the capability to extinguish an engine fire,
and possibly result in damage to the airplane and injury to the
passengers.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 18, 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.
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-
0934; 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,
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International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137;
fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0934;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-030-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 Union, has issued
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0299, dated December 19, 2013 (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:
Several defective extinguisher tubes have been reported on
certain Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes. The results of
the investigations concluded that these occurrences were caused by
corrosion.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could impact the
capability to extinguish an engine fire, possibly resulting in
damage to the aeroplane and injury to the occupants.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive [general visual] inspections [for cracking and corrosion]
of the fire extinguisher tubes and, depending on findings, the
replacement of an affected part with a serviceable part (improved
fire extinguisher tube). It also proposes the replacement of those
tubes with the ``old Part Number'' (P/N) with a serviceable part
with the new P/N as a terminating action. In addition, this [EASA]
AD prohibits installation of an affected tube on an aeroplane.
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-2015-
0934.
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 the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 170 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $57,800, or $340
per product.
We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed
AD.
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. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2015-0934; Directorate Identifier
2014-NM-030-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 18, 2015.
(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 manufacturer serial
numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of defective fire extinguisher
tubes. It was determined the defects were caused by
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corrosion. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking and
corrosion in the fire extinguisher tubes, which could impact the
capability to extinguish an engine fire, and possibly result in
damage to the airplane and injury to the passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
For airplanes identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
(g)(3) of this AD: Within 13 months or 450 flight hours, whichever
occurs first after the effective date of this AD, do a general
visual inspection of the fire extinguisher tubes for cracking and
corrosion, 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 Dassault
Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 13 months.
(1) Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes and Model FAN JET FALCON
SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes, equipped with any fire
extinguisher tubes having part numbers MY20791-101, MY20791-101-1,
MY20791-102, MY20791-102-1, MY20791-117, and MY20791-112.
(2) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes equipped with any fire
extinguisher tubes having part numbers M20H791000210B1 and
M20H791000240B1.
(3) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5
airplanes equipped with any fire extinguisher tubes having part
numbers M20R791101, M20R791101A1, and M20R791102.
(h) Corrective Action
If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
any cracking or corrosion is found, before further flight, replace
the tube with a serviceable tube having a part number specified in
Table 1 of paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable.
Table 1 of Paragraph (h) of this AD--Serviceable Fire Extinguisher Tubes
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For model-- Equipped with affected pin-- Replace with serviceable pin--
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FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES MY20791-101 MY20791[dash]101-2
C, D, E, F, and G airplanes.
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES MY20791-101-1 MY20791-101-2
C, D, E, F, and G airplanes.
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES MY20791-102 MY20791-102-2
C, D, E, F, and G airplanes.
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES MY20791[dash]102-1 MY20791-102-2
C, D, E, F, and G airplanes.
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES MY20791-117 MY20791-117-1
C, D, E, F, and G airplanes.
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES MY20791-112 MY20791-112-1
C, D, E, F, and G airplanes.
MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes.......... M20H791000210B1 M20H791000210B2
MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes.......... M20H791000240B1 M20H791000240B2
MYSTERE-FALCON 20[dash]C5, 20-D5, 20- M20R791101 M20R791101A2
E5, and 20-F5 airplanes.
MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, M20R791101A1 M20R791101A3
and 20-F5 airplanes.
MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, M20R791102 M20R791102A2
and 20-F5 airplanes.
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(i) Terminating Action for the Repetitive Inspections
Replacement of an affected tube with a serviceable tube, as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, constitutes a terminating
action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of
this AD.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
tube having a part number identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2),
and (g)(3) of this AD, on any airplane.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137;
fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
(2) 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.
(l) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0299, dated December 19, 2013, for
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2015-0934.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 17, 2015.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-10179 Filed 5-1-15; 8:45 am]
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