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development plans are encouraged to
review and consider 7 CFR part 1980,
subpart K, which contains provisions
for providing priority to projects that
support the implementation of strategic
economic development and community
development plans on a Multijurisdictional basis.
economic development and community
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review and consider 7 CFR part 1980,
subpart K, which contains provisions
for providing priority to projects that
support the implementation of strategic
economic development and community
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Chapter XVIII—Rural Housing Service, Rural
Business-Cooperative Service, Rural
Utilities Service, and Farm Service Agency,
Department of Agriculture
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§ 1942.10 Strategic economic and
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the implementation of strategic
economic development and community
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review and consider 7 CFR part 1980,
subpart K, which contains provisions
for providing priority to projects that
support the implementation of strategic
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§ 3575.51 Strategic economic and
community development.
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the implementation of strategic
economic development and community
development plans are encouraged to
review and consider 7 CFR part 1980,
subpart K, which contains provisions
for providing priority to projects that
support the implementation of strategic
economic development and community
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PART 4279—GUARANTEED
LOANMAKING
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Applicants with projects that support
the implementation of strategic
economic development and community
development plans are encouraged to
review and consider 7 CFR part 1980,
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for providing priority to projects that
support the implementation of strategic
economic development and community
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§ 4279.162 Strategic economic and
community development.
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the implementation of strategic
economic development and community
development plans are encouraged to
review and consider 7 CFR part 1980,
subpart K, which contains provisions
for providing priority to projects that
support the implementation of strategic
economic development and community
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community development.
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§ 4280.428 Strategic economic and
community development.
Applicants with projects that support
the implementation of strategic
economic development and community
development plans are encouraged to
review and consider 7 CFR part 1980,
subpart K, which contains provisions
for providing priority to projects that
support the implementation of strategic
economic development and community
development plans on a Multijurisdictional basis.
Dated: February 19, 2016.
Lisa Mensah,
Under Secretary, Rural Development.
Dated: February 19, 2016.
Michael Scuse,
Under Secretary, Farm and Foreign
Agricultural Services.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3144; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–110–AD; Amendment
39–18403; AD 2016–04–09]
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§ 1942.110 Strategic economic and
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report of
significant fuel leakage at the middle
position of the left outboard slat. This
AD would require modifying the
assembly of the slat extension
mechanical stop. We are issuing this AD
to prevent failure of the assembly of the
slat extension mechanical stop, which if
not corrected, could lead to a significant
fuel leak and result in an uncontained
fire.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
5, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of April 5, 2016.
SUMMARY:
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You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3144; or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC.
For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Dassault Falcon
Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, 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. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
3144.
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:
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ADDRESSES:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON
2000EX airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on August 21,
2015 (80 FR 50810). The NPRM was
prompted by a report of significant fuel
leakage at the middle position of the left
outboard slat. The NPRM proposed to
require modifying the assembly of the
slat extension mechanical stop. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
assembly of the slat extension
mechanical stop, which if not corrected,
could lead to a significant fuel leak and
result in an uncontained fire.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2014–0115, dated May 13,
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 900EX and
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI
states:
After landing, an airplane experienced a
significant fuel leakage at the middle position
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of the left outboard slat. Investigations
showed that the fuel spillage originated in a
structural cap, which had been punctured by
a broken locking pin of the slat extension
mechanical stop.
A design review revealed that the locking
pin could become loose due to an incorrect
installation combined with a non-faulttolerant design.
This condition, if not corrected, may lead
to a significant fuel leak, possibly resulting
in an uncontained fire.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Dassault Aviation developed a modification
of the slat extension mechanical stop
assembly (Mod M3678 for [Model] F2000EX
aeroplanes and Mod M5870 for [Model]
F900EX aeroplanes) with the purpose to
increase its robustness with regards to
possible mishandling on production or
during maintenance. Dassault Aviation also
published Service Bulletin (SB) F2000EX–
344 and SB F900EX–450, for embodiment in
service of that modification.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA AD] requires modification of the slat
extension mechanical stop assembly.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-31440002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comment
received on the NPRM (80 FR 50810,
August 21, 2015) and the FAA’s
response to that comment.
Request To Refer to the Latest Service
Information
Dassault Aviation requested that we
refer to the latest service information:
Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX–450,
dated July 16, 2014; and Erratum
Service Bulletin F2000EX–344, dated
July 16, 2014. Dassault Aviation stated
that it issued changes to Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX–450, dated
March 10, 2014; and Dassault Service
Bulletin F2000EX–344, dated March 10,
2014 (which we referred to as the
appropriate sources of service
information for accomplishing the
actions specified in the proposed AD
(80 FR 50810, August 21, 2015)).
We agree with the commenter.
Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin
F900EX–450, dated July 16, 2014; and
Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX–344,
dated July 16, 2014; include among
other minor changes, additional
illustrations. We have revised paragraph
(g) of this AD to refer to Dassault
Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX–450,
dated July 16, 2014; and Dassault
Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX–344,
dated July 16, 2014. We have also added
a new paragraph (h) to this AD to
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provide credit for the actions specified
in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions are done before the effective
date of this AD using Dassault Service
Bulletin F900EX–450, dated March 10,
2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000EX–344, dated March 10, 2014; as
applicable. We have redesignated the
subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
50810, August 21, 2015) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 50810,
August 21, 2015).
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Dassault Aviation has issued Erratum
Service Bulletin F900EX–450, dated
July 16, 2014; and Erratum Service
Bulletin F2000EX–344, dated July 16,
2014. This service information describes
procedures for modifying the assembly
of the slat extension mechanical stop.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 67
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take
about 8 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Required parts will cost
about $3,510 per product. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be
$280,730, or $4,190 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3144; or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this
AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Operations office (telephone
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2016–04–09 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–18403. Docket No.
FAA–2015–3144; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–110–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 5, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and
(c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
900EX airplanes, all serial numbers on which
Dassault Aviation Modification M5281 has
been embodied, except those on which
Dassault Aviation Modification M5870 has
been embodied in production.
(2) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
2000EX airplanes, all serial numbers on
which Dassault Aviation Modification M2846
has been embodied, except those on which
Dassault Aviation Modification M3678 has
been embodied in production.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of
significant fuel leakage at the middle position
of the left outboard slat. We are issuing this
AD to prevent failure of the assembly of the
slat extension mechanical stop, which if not
corrected, could lead to a significant fuel leak
and result in an uncontained fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Modification
Within 9 months or 440 flight hours,
whichever occurs first after the effective date
of this AD: Modify the assembly of the slat
extension mechanical stop, in accordance
with Accomplishment Instructions of
Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX–
450, dated July 16, 2014; or Dassault Erratum
Service Bulletin F2000EX–344, dated July 16,
2014; as applicable.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using the applicable service
information identified in paragraphs (h)(1)
and (h)(2) of this AD, which are not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(1) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–450,
dated March 10, 2014; and
(2) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–344,
dated March 20, 2014.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, 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: 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) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0115, dated
May 13, 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–
2015–3144.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin
F900EX–450, dated July 16, 2014. (All pages
of this revised service bulletin are marked
‘‘Initial issuance’’ and dated July 16, 2014.)
(ii) Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin
F2000EX–344, dated July 16, 2014. (All pages
of this revised service bulletin are marked
‘‘Initial issuance’’ and dated July 16, 2014.)
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet https://
www.dassaultfalcon.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
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information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
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 Renton, Washington, on February
15, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
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–2014–0755; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–080–AD; Amendment
39–18414; AD 2016–04–20]
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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 all The
Boeing Company Model 737–600, –700,
–700C, –800, –900, and –900ER series
airplanes, Model 757 airplanes, Model
767 airplanes, and Model 777 airplanes.
This AD results from fuel system
reviews conducted by the manufacturer.
This AD requires an inspection to
determine if certain motor-operated
valve (MOV) actuators for the fuel
valves are installed, and replacement of
any affected actuators. Previous ADs
addressed this Special Federal Aviation
Regulation No. 88 (SFAR 88) issue for
the majority of the airplanes delivered
with these actuators. Since those ADs
did not cover all of the airplanes, and
for some airplanes delivered with
improved actuators, there was no
restriction on installation of
replacement actuators with the unsafe
condition, this additional rulemaking
action is required. As with the related
ADs, we are issuing this AD to prevent
electrical energy from lightning, hot
shorts, or fault current from entering the
fuel tank through the fuel valve actuator
shaft, which could result in fuel tank
explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective April 5,
2016.
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SUMMARY:
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For service information
identified in this final rule, 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. 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.
ADDRESSES:
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–
0755; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6509; fax:
425–917–6590; email: rebel.nichols@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all The Boeing Company Model
737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, and
–900ER series airplanes, Model 757
airplanes, Model 767 airplanes, and
Model 777 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
November 7, 2014 (79 FR 66343) (‘‘the
NPRM’’). The NPRM results from fuel
system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. The NPRM proposed to
require an inspection to determine if
certain actuators for the fuel valves are
installed, and replacement of any
affected actuators. Previous ADs
addressed this SFAR 88 (66 FR 23086,
May 7, 2001) issue for the majority of
the airplanes delivered with these
actuators. Since those ADs did not cover
all of the airplanes, and for some
airplanes delivered with improved
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actuators, there was no restriction on
installation of replacement actuators
with the unsafe condition, this
additional rulemaking action is
required. As with the related ADs, we
are issuing this AD to prevent electrical
energy from lightning, hot shorts, or
fault current from entering the fuel tank
through the fuel valve actuator shaft,
which could result in fuel tank
explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Requests To Revise the Proposed
Applicability
Boeing, All Nippon Airways (ANA),
American Airlines (AAL), Southwest
Airlines (SWA), and United Airlines
(UAL), requested that we delete Model
737–600, –700, 700C, –800, –900, and
–900ER series airplanes from the
applicability of the NPRM. The
commenters stated that AD 2008–06–03,
Amendment 39–15415 (73 FR 13081,
March 12, 2008) (‘‘AD 2008–06–03’’),
mandated replacement of all fuel system
MOV actuators having Part Number
(P/N) MA20A1001–1 (S343T003–39) on
Model 737 airplanes, and that the
compliance time for AD 2008–06–03
ended April 16, 2013. Boeing stated that
first production delivery of the SFAR88
compliant actuator having P/N
MA20A2027 (S343T003–56) occurred
on line number 1877, and that the
illustrated parts catalog (IPC) for that
airplane and subsequent airplanes
prohibited installation of MOV actuators
having P/N MA20A1001–1 (S343T003–
39).
We partially agree with the
commenters’ requests. We agree there is
little risk that MOV actuators having P/
N MA20A1001–1 (S343T003–39) are
currently installed on Model 737–600,
–700, 700C, –800, –900, and –900ER
series airplanes for the reasons provided
by the commenter. However, we want to
ensure that MOV actuators having P/N
MA20A1001–1 (S343T003–39) are not
installed on these airplanes in the
future. Therefore, we have removed
Model 737 airplanes from the actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD but
not from the applicability of the AD. We
have retained Model 737 airplanes in
paragraph (i) of this AD, which states
that no person may install an MOV
actuator having P/N MA20A1001–1
(S343T003–39) on any airplane.
Paragraph (i) of this AD ensures that
installation of MOV actuators having P/
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 1, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 10457-10460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-03694]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-3144; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-110-AD;
Amendment 39-18403; AD 2016-04-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This
AD was prompted by a report of significant fuel leakage at the middle
position of the left outboard slat. This AD would require modifying the
assembly of the slat extension mechanical stop. We are issuing this AD
to prevent failure of the assembly of the slat extension mechanical
stop, which if not corrected, could lead to a significant fuel leak and
result in an uncontained fire.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 5, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 5,
2016.
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ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3144; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
For service information identified in this final rule, contact
Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, 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. It is also available on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2015-3144.
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
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on August 21, 2015 (80 FR 50810). The NPRM was
prompted by a report of significant fuel leakage at the middle position
of the left outboard slat. The NPRM proposed to require modifying the
assembly of the slat extension mechanical stop. We are issuing this AD
to prevent failure of the assembly of the slat extension mechanical
stop, which if not corrected, could lead to a significant fuel leak and
result in an uncontained fire.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0115, dated May 13, 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 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI
states:
After landing, an airplane experienced a significant fuel
leakage at the middle position of the left outboard slat.
Investigations showed that the fuel spillage originated in a
structural cap, which had been punctured by a broken locking pin of
the slat extension mechanical stop.
A design review revealed that the locking pin could become loose
due to an incorrect installation combined with a non-fault-tolerant
design.
This condition, if not corrected, may lead to a significant fuel
leak, possibly resulting in an uncontained fire.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation
developed a modification of the slat extension mechanical stop
assembly (Mod M3678 for [Model] F2000EX aeroplanes and Mod M5870 for
[Model] F900EX aeroplanes) with the purpose to increase its
robustness with regards to possible mishandling on production or
during maintenance. Dassault Aviation also published Service
Bulletin (SB) F2000EX-344 and SB F900EX-450, for embodiment in
service of that modification.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA AD] requires
modification of the slat extension mechanical stop assembly.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3144-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM (80 FR
50810, August 21, 2015) and the FAA's response to that comment.
Request To Refer to the Latest Service Information
Dassault Aviation requested that we refer to the latest service
information: Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated July 16, 2014;
and Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated July 16, 2014. Dassault
Aviation stated that it issued changes to Dassault Service Bulletin
F900EX-450, dated March 10, 2014; and Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000EX-344, dated March 10, 2014 (which we referred to as the
appropriate sources of service information for accomplishing the
actions specified in the proposed AD (80 FR 50810, August 21, 2015)).
We agree with the commenter. Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin
F900EX-450, dated July 16, 2014; and Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX-
344, dated July 16, 2014; include among other minor changes, additional
illustrations. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to refer to
Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated July 16, 2014; and
Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated July 16, 2014. We
have also added a new paragraph (h) to this AD to provide credit for
the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions are
done before the effective date of this AD using Dassault Service
Bulletin F900EX-450, dated March 10, 2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000EX-344, dated March 10, 2014; as applicable. We have redesignated
the subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described
previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (80 FR 50810, August 21, 2015) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 50810, August 21, 2015).
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Dassault Aviation has issued Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX-450,
dated July 16, 2014; and Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated
July 16, 2014. This service information describes procedures for
modifying the assembly of the slat extension mechanical stop. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 67 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 8 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $3,510 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $280,730, or $4,190 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3144; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2016-04-09 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18403. Docket No. FAA-
2015-3144; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-110-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 5, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation airplanes specified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, all serial
numbers on which Dassault Aviation Modification M5281 has been
embodied, except those on which Dassault Aviation Modification M5870
has been embodied in production.
(2) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, all serial
numbers on which Dassault Aviation Modification M2846 has been
embodied, except those on which Dassault Aviation Modification M3678
has been embodied in production.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of significant fuel leakage at
the middle position of the left outboard slat. We are issuing this
AD to prevent failure of the assembly of the slat extension
mechanical stop, which if not corrected, could lead to a significant
fuel leak and result in an uncontained fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Modification
Within 9 months or 440 flight hours, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD: Modify the assembly of the slat
extension mechanical stop, in accordance with Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated
July 16, 2014; or Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX-344,
dated July 16, 2014; as applicable.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using the applicable service information identified
in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, which are not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(1) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated March 10, 2014;
and
(2) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated March 20, 2014.
(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) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0115, dated May 13, 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-2015-3144.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F900EX-450, dated July 16,
2014. (All pages of this revised service bulletin are marked
``Initial issuance'' and dated July 16, 2014.)
(ii) Dassault Erratum Service Bulletin F2000EX-344, dated July
16, 2014. (All pages of this revised service bulletin are marked
``Initial issuance'' and dated July 16, 2014.)
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000,
South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet https://www.dassaultfalcon.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
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information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the 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 February 15, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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