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(e) Unsafe Condition
This proposed AD was prompted by a
determination that the affected seating
systems may cause serious injury to the
occupant during forward impacts when
subjected to certain inertia forces. We are
issuing this AD to prevent serious injury to
the occupant during forward impacts in
emergency landing conditions.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Seating System Removal
Within 60 months after the effective date
of this AD, remove all seating systems having
a model number and part number identified
in table 1 to paragraphs (c), (g), (i), (j), and
(k) of this AD.
(h) Definition of a Direct Spare
For the purposes of this AD, a ‘‘direct’’
spare has the same part number as the part
it replaces.
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(i) Parts Installation Limitations: Seating
Systems
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane any
Zodiac Seats California LLC seating systems
having any model number and part number
identified in table 1 to paragraphs (c), (g), (i),
(j), and (k) of this AD that are approved under
TSO–C127a; except as specified in
paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD.
(1) Seating systems may be removed from
service for the purpose of performing
maintenance activities and reinstalled on
airplanes operated by the same operator but
only until the operator complies with the
removal of affected seating systems required
by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) New seating systems may be installed
as direct spares for the same part number
seating systems but only until the operator
complies with the removal of affected seating
systems required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
Seating systems installed as direct spares are
subject to the applicable requirements and
compliance times specified in this AD.
(j) Parts Installation Provisions: Installation
and Rearrangement
Installation of a seating system having any
model number and part number identified in
table 1 to paragraphs (c), (g), (i), (j), and (k)
of this AD, other than those installed as
direct spares, is considered a new installation
that needs approval; except re-arrangement of
the existing installed seating systems on an
airplane is acceptable until the operator
complies with the removal of affected seating
systems required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
provided the re-arrangement follows the
same installation instructions and limitations
as the original certification (e.g., if the
original limitations allowed 32″ to 34″ pitch,
the new layout must be pitched within that
range).
model number identified in table 1 to
paragraphs (c), (g), (i), (j), and (k) of this AD
that is approved under TSO–C127a; except as
specified in paragraphs (k)(1), (k)(2), and
(k)(3) of this AD.
(1) Components of seating systems
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD may be
removed from service and re-installed on
airplanes operated by the same operator but
only until the operator complies with the
removal of affected seating systems required
by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) New components of seating systems
may be installed as direct spares for the same
part number components but only until the
operator complies with the removal of
affected seating systems required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(3) Components of seating systems
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD that are
installed as direct spares are subject to the
applicable requirements and compliance
times specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (m) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(m) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Patrick Farina, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA
90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5344; fax: 562–
627–5210; email: patrick.farina@faa.gov.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 11,
2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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(k) Parts Installation Prohibition:
Components of Seating Systems
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane any
component of any seating system having any
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5594; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–169–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by a
review that identified a nonconformity
between the torque value applied to the
screw-nuts of aileron servo actuators,
and the torque value specified by the
type design. This proposed AD would
require replacing certain aileron servo
actuators with serviceable servo
actuators. We are proposing this AD to
prevent desynchronization between two
servo actuator barrels, which could lead
to reduced control of the airplane
during roll maneuvers at low altitude.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by June 6, 2016.
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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, 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.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
5594; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
fax 425–227–1139.
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–2016–5594; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–169–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.
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Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2014–0184, dated August 7,
2014 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Dassault
Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI
states:
A quality review of recently delivered
aeroplanes identified a non-conformity
concerning the torque value applied to
screw-nuts of aileron servo actuators, which
was inconsistent with the value specified by
the type design.
The subsequent investigation demonstrated
that the washer which is bent on nut and rod
ensures the affected selector synchronisation
between two servo actuator barrels for a
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minimum of 2,000 flight hours (FH). After
this period, a possible de-synchronization of
the affected selector assembly may occur.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to reduced control of the aeroplane during
roll manoeuvers at low altitude.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin
(SB) F900EX–476 Revision 1 and SB
F2000EX–350 to provide replacement
instructions for the affected aileron servo
actuators, as applicable to aeroplane type.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires replacement of affected
aileron servo actuators with serviceable parts.
This [EASA] AD also identifies that the
affected aileron servo actuators can be requalified as serviceable parts only after a
refurbishment accomplished by an approved
maintenance organization.
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–2016–
5594.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Dassault Service
Bulletins F900EX–476, Revision 1,
dated June 25, 2014; and F2000EX–350,
dated April 9, 2014. This service
information describes procedures for
removing the aileron servo actuator.
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.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of these same
type designs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 284 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 14 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $43,460 per
product. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $12,680,600, or
$44,650 per product.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2016–
5594; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–
169–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 6,
2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON
2000EX airplanes, certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a review that
identified a nonconformity between the
torque value applied to the screw-nuts of
aileron servo actuators, and the torque value
specified by the type design. We are issuing
this AD to prevent desynchronization
between two servo actuator barrels, which
could lead to reduced control of the airplane
during roll maneuvers at low altitude.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Replacement of Aileron Servo Actuator
At the later of the applicable time specified
in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD:
Replace each affected aileron servo actuator,
as identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of
this AD (for Model FALCON 900EX
airplanes) or figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this
AD (for Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes),
with a serviceable part in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX–476, Revision 1,
dated June 25, 2014; or Dassault Service
Bulletin F2000EX–350, dated April 9, 2014;
except where Dassault Service Bulletin
F900EX–476, Revision 1, dated June 25,
2014; or F2000EX–350, dated April 9, 2014;
specify to ‘‘remove’’ the applicable aileron
servo actuator, this AD requires replacement
of the applicable aileron servo actuator. A
serviceable part is one that is specified in the
‘‘New P/N’’ column in the table of paragraph
3., ‘‘Material Information,’’ of Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX–476, Revision 1,
dated June 25, 2014; or Dassault Service
Bulletin F2000EX–350, dated April 9, 2014.
(1) For airplanes on which the aileron
servo actuator was not replaced during
maintenance: At the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii)
of this AD.
(i) Within 25 months or 1,640 flight hours,
whichever occurs first, since the date of
issuance of the original airworthiness
certificate or date of issuance for the original
export certificate of airworthiness.
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(ii) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which the aileron
servo actuator was replaced during
maintenance: At the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii)
of this AD.
(i) Within 1,640 flight hours after
replacement of the aileron servo actuator
during maintenance.
(ii) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The
affected aileron servo actuators are known to
be installed on the following airplanes: Prior
to airplane delivery, on Model FALCON
900EX airplanes having serial number (S/N)
265 through 270 inclusive, S/N 272 and S/
N 273, and on Model FALCON 2000EX
airplanes having S/N 243, S/N 246 through
258 inclusive, S/N 260 through 263
inclusive, S/N 702 through 710 inclusive and
S/N 714; and after airplane delivery, during
a maintenance operation on Model FALCON
900EX airplane having S/N 177.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS
AD—AFFECTED ACTUATORS ON
MODEL FALCON 900EX AIRPLANES
Model
FALCON 900EX
airplane having
S/N—
And actuator
S/N—
103117–06
103117–06
103117–05
103117–06
103117–05
103117–05
103117–05
103117–06
103117–06
103117–13
103117–05
103117–14
103117–13
103117–14
5003
5002
5000
5007
5001
5004
5005
5011
5012
5017
5010
5016
5014
5020
270 ..........................
272 ..........................
273 ..........................
FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS
AD—AFFECTED ACTUATORS ON
MODEL FALCON 2000EX AIRPLANES
With actuator
P/N—
And actuator
S/N—
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–08
103151–07
5002
5000
5003
5001
5006
5004
5007
5005
5012
5008
5013
5009
5014
5011
5016
5010
5015
5017
5018
243 ..........................
246 ..........................
247 ..........................
248 ..........................
249 ..........................
250 ..........................
251 ..........................
252 ..........................
253 ..........................
254 ..........................
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256 ..........................
257 ..........................
258 ..........................
260 ..........................
261 ..........................
262 ..........................
263 ..........................
702 ..........................
703 ..........................
704 ..........................
705 ..........................
707 ..........................
708 ..........................
267 ..........................
268 ..........................
269 ..........................
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Model
FALCON 2000EX
airplane having
S/N—
706 ..........................
With actuator
part no.
(P/N)—
177 ..........................
265 ..........................
266 ..........................
Model
FALCON 2000EX
airplane having
S/N—
FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS
AD—AFFECTED ACTUATORS ON
MODEL FALCON 2000EX AIRPLANES—Continued
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709 ..........................
710 ..........................
714 ..........................
With actuator
P/N—
And actuator
S/N—
103151–07
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–08
103151–07
103151–07
103151–08
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–09
103151–07
103151–07
103151–08
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–07
103151–07
103151–08
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–07
103151–08
103151–09
103151–10
5019
5022
5021
5023
5024
5026
5027
5033
5032
5035
5037
5041
5039
5047
5044
5064
5029
5034
5042
5036
5040
5038
5046
5043
5048
5054
5057
5045
5050
5074
5051
5053
5065
5067
(h) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
aileron servo actuator having a P/N and S/N
listed in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD
or figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD is
allowed to be installed on any airplane,
unless the mark ‘‘D1’’ is included on the
actuator repair placard.
Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: The
mark ‘‘D1’’ on an aileron servo actuator
repair placard indicates that the affected part
has been refurbished by an approved
maintenance organization and is qualified as
a serviceable part.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, ANM–116,
International Branch, 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 425–227–1139.
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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 2014–0184, dated
August 7, 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–
2016–5594.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet https://
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 8,
2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5423; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NE–09–AD]
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Whitney Division Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
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AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW4164,
PW4164–1D, PW4168, PW4168–1D,
PW4168A, PW4168A–1D, and PW4170
turbofan engines. This proposed AD was
prompted by several instances of fuel
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leaks on PW engines installed with the
Talon IIB combustion chamber
configuration. This proposed AD would
require initial and repetitive inspections
of the affected fuel nozzles and their
replacement with parts eligible for
installation. We are proposing this AD
to prevent failure of the fuel nozzles,
which could lead to engine fire and
damage to the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by June 20, 2016.
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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Pratt & Whitney,
400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06108;
phone: 860–565–8770; fax: 860–565–
4503. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
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–2016–
5423; 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 Office
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
& Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
781–238–7750; fax: 781–238–7199;
email: besian.luga@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
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this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2016–5423; Directorate Identifier 2016–
NE–09–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 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 proposed AD.
Discussion
PW reported nine occurrences of fuel
leaks on PW engines with the Talon IIB
combustion chamber configuration. The
subsequent investigation of these fuel
leaks determined that the leak occurs at
the brazed joint interface on the fuel
injector support (fuel nozzle) between
the inlet fitting and the nozzle support
pad. Cracks are the result of thermal
mechanical fatigue due to high thermal
gradients on engines equipped with the
Talon IIB combustor. The cracking may
be aggravated by a laser tack weld that
holds the nozzle fitting in place during
the braze process. This process change,
which adds this laser weld, was
introduced to fuel nozzle, part number
51J345, in December 2008.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed PW Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) PW4G–100–A73–45,
dated February 16, 2016. The ASB
describes procedures for inspecting and
replacing the fuel nozzles. 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.
FAA’s Determination
We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same
type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require
initial and repetitive inspections and
replacement of the affected fuel nozzles.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 23214-23217]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09003]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-5594; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-169-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 FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by a review that identified a nonconformity
between the torque value applied to the screw-nuts of aileron servo
actuators, and the torque value specified by the type design. This
proposed AD would require replacing certain aileron servo actuators
with serviceable servo actuators. We are proposing this AD to prevent
desynchronization between two servo actuator barrels, which could lead
to reduced control of the airplane during roll maneuvers at low
altitude.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 6, 2016.
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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, 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://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
5594; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137;
fax 425-227-1139.
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-2016-5594;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-169-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 EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0184, dated August 7, 2014 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states:
A quality review of recently delivered aeroplanes identified a
non-conformity concerning the torque value applied to screw-nuts of
aileron servo actuators, which was inconsistent with the value
specified by the type design.
The subsequent investigation demonstrated that the washer which
is bent on nut and rod ensures the affected selector synchronisation
between two servo actuator barrels for a minimum of 2,000 flight
hours (FH). After this period, a possible de-synchronization of the
affected selector assembly may occur.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to reduced control
of the aeroplane during roll manoeuvers at low altitude.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation
issued Service Bulletin (SB) F900EX-476 Revision 1 and SB F2000EX-
350 to provide replacement instructions for the affected aileron
servo actuators, as applicable to aeroplane type.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
replacement of affected aileron servo actuators with serviceable
parts. This [EASA] AD also identifies that the affected aileron
servo actuators can be re-qualified as serviceable parts only after
a refurbishment accomplished by an approved maintenance
organization.
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-2016-
5594.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Dassault Service Bulletins F900EX-476, Revision 1,
dated June 25, 2014; and F2000EX-350, dated April 9, 2014. This service
information describes procedures for removing the aileron servo
actuator. 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.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these
same type designs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 284 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 14 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about
$43,460 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $12,680,600, or $44,650 per
product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this 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.
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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-2016-5594; Directorate Identifier
2014-NM-169-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 6, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and
FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a review that identified a nonconformity
between the torque value applied to the screw-nuts of aileron servo
actuators, and the torque value specified by the type design. We are
issuing this AD to prevent desynchronization between two servo
actuator barrels, which could lead to reduced control of the
airplane during roll maneuvers at low altitude.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Replacement of Aileron Servo Actuator
At the later of the applicable time specified in paragraphs
(g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Replace each affected aileron servo
actuator, as identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD (for
Model FALCON 900EX airplanes) or figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this
AD (for Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes), with a serviceable part in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service
Bulletin F900EX-476, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2014; or Dassault
Service Bulletin F2000EX-350, dated April 9, 2014; except where
Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-476, Revision 1, dated June 25,
2014; or F2000EX-350, dated April 9, 2014; specify to ``remove'' the
applicable aileron servo actuator, this AD requires replacement of
the applicable aileron servo actuator. A serviceable part is one
that is specified in the ``New P/N'' column in the table of
paragraph 3., ``Material Information,'' of Dassault Service Bulletin
F900EX-476, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2014; or Dassault Service
Bulletin F2000EX-350, dated April 9, 2014.
(1) For airplanes on which the aileron servo actuator was not
replaced during maintenance: At the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 25 months or 1,640 flight hours, whichever occurs
first, since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness
certificate or date of issuance for the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(ii) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which the aileron servo actuator was
replaced during maintenance: At the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 1,640 flight hours after replacement of the aileron
servo actuator during maintenance.
(ii) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The affected aileron servo
actuators are known to be installed on the following airplanes:
Prior to airplane delivery, on Model FALCON 900EX airplanes having
serial number (S/N) 265 through 270 inclusive, S/N 272 and S/N 273,
and on Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes having S/N 243, S/N 246 through
258 inclusive, S/N 260 through 263 inclusive, S/N 702 through 710
inclusive and S/N 714; and after airplane delivery, during a
maintenance operation on Model FALCON 900EX airplane having S/N 177.
Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Actuators on Model FALCON
900EX Airplanes
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With
actuator And actuator
Model FALCON 900EX airplane having S/N-- part no. (P/ S/N--
N)--
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177......................................... 103117-06 5003
265......................................... 103117-06 5002
266......................................... 103117-05 5000
103117-06 5007
267......................................... 103117-05 5001
268......................................... 103117-05 5004
269......................................... 103117-05 5005
103117-06 5011
270......................................... 103117-06 5012
103117-13 5017
272......................................... 103117-05 5010
103117-14 5016
273......................................... 103117-13 5014
103117-14 5020
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Figure 2 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Actuators on Model FALCON
2000EX Airplanes
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With
Model FALCON 2000EX airplane having S/N-- actuator P/ And actuator
N-- S/N--
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243......................................... 103151-08 5002
246......................................... 103151-07 5000
103151-08 5003
247......................................... 103151-07 5001
103151-08 5006
248......................................... 103151-07 5004
103151-08 5007
249......................................... 103151-07 5005
103151-08 5012
250......................................... 103151-07 5008
103151-08 5013
251......................................... 103151-07 5009
103151-08 5014
252......................................... 103151-07 5011
103151-08 5016
253......................................... 103151-07 5010
103151-08 5015
254......................................... 103151-08 5017
103151-07 5018
255......................................... 103151-07 5019
103151-08 5022
256......................................... 103151-07 5021
103151-08 5023
257......................................... 103151-08 5024
103151-07 5026
258......................................... 103151-07 5027
103151-08 5033
260......................................... 103151-08 5032
103151-07 5035
261......................................... 103151-08 5037
103151-07 5041
262......................................... 103151-08 5039
103151-07 5047
263......................................... 103151-08 5044
103151-09 5064
702......................................... 103151-07 5029
703......................................... 103151-07 5034
103151-08 5042
704......................................... 103151-08 5036
103151-07 5040
705......................................... 103151-08 5038
103151-07 5046
706......................................... 103151-08 5043
103151-07 5048
707......................................... 103151-07 5054
103151-08 5057
708......................................... 103151-08 5045
103151-07 5050
709......................................... 103151-08 5074
710......................................... 103151-07 5051
103151-08 5053
714......................................... 103151-09 5065
103151-10 5067
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(h) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no aileron servo actuator
having a P/N and S/N listed in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD
or figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD is allowed to be installed
on any airplane, unless the mark ``D1'' is included on the actuator
repair placard.
Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: The mark ``D1'' on an
aileron servo actuator repair placard indicates that the affected
part has been refurbished by an approved maintenance organization
and is qualified as a serviceable part.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM-
116, International Branch, 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 425-227-1139.
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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 2014-0184, dated August 7, 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-2016-5594.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201-440-6700; Internet https://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You
may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 8, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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