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3041, dated January 3, 2012; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–33–4026, dated
January 3, 2012; as applicable. This service
information is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before March
26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014–03–
14), using Airbus Service Bulletin A330–36–
3040, dated September 18, 2012. This service
information is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(3) For Model A340 series airplanes in
configurations 001 and 004, as described in
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–36–4035,
including Appendix 01, dated September 18,
2012: This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–36–4035, including Appendix
01, dated September 18, 2012.
(4) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before March
26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014–03–
14), using Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–
5031, dated July 31, 2006; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–53–5031, Revision 01, dated
January 10, 2008; as applicable. This service
information is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(m) 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:
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.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for
paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2014–03–14 are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this
AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
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Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0148, dated
June 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–
2015–6547.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(5) and (o)(6) of this AD.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on May 31, 2016.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–33–3041,
Revision 02, dated November 7, 2013.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–36–3037,
Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated
April 7, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–36–
3038, Revision 01, dated May 11, 2015.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–33–
4026, Revision 02, dated November 7, 2013.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–36–4033,
Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated
May 19, 2014.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–36–
4035, including Appendix 01, dated
September 18, 2012.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on March 26, 2014 79 FR
9382, February 19, 2014).
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330–33–3041, Revision 01, dated July 10,
2012.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330–36–3040, Revision 01, dated November
26, 2012.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–33–4026, Revision 01, dated July 10,
2012.
(iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–33–5006, dated January 3, 2012.
(v) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–36–4035, Revision 01, dated
September 24, 2013.
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(vi) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–53–5031, Revision 02, dated August 3,
2011.
(5) 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.
(6) 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.
(7) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://www.archives.
gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 8,
2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–08951 Filed 4–25–16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–7532; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–069–AD; Amendment
39–18477; AD 2016–08–01]
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports of multiple cases of ram air
turbine (RAT) blade damage. This AD
requires deployment of the RAT,
replacement of the RAT placard with a
new RAT placard, and re-identification
of the RAT. We are issuing this AD to
prevent blade damage to the RAT,
which could prevent RAT deployment
in flight during an emergency, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the
airplane.
SUMMARY:
This AD is effective May 31,
2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 31, 2016.
DATES:
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For service information
identified in this final rule, 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. It is also available on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2015–7532.
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–2015–
7532; 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 Office (telephone: 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: Tom
Rodriquez, 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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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 7X airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
January 4, 2016 (81 FR 28) (‘‘the
NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of multiple cases of ram air
turbine (RAT) blade damage. The NPRM
proposed to require deployment of the
RAT, replacement of the RAT placard
with a new RAT placard, and reidentification of the RAT. We are
issuing this AD to prevent blade damage
to the RAT, which could prevent RAT
deployment in flight during an
emergency, possibly resulting in
reduced control of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0076,
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dated May 6, 2015 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 7X airplanes. The MCAI
states:
A few cases of Ram Air Turbine (RAT)
blade damage have been reported during
maintenance operations. This kind of damage
is caused by an incorrect locking of RAT
rotor, due to improper positioning of blades
at beginning of retraction, and locking check
during retraction, which likely occurs during
stowage of the RAT, after its deployment for
maintenance purposes.
This condition, if not corrected, could
prevent RAT deployment in flight during an
emergency, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin
(SB) 7X–289, which provides instructions to
smoothly deploy the RAT and install an
improved placard to ensure proper RAT
stowage/retraction after maintenance.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires replacement of the
existing RAT placard with a new placard and
RAT re-identification. This [EASA] AD also
provides conditions for installation of a RAT
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–
7532.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Dassault Service
Bulletin 7X–289, dated January 21,
2015. The service information describes
procedures for deployment of the RAT,
replacement of the RAT placard with a
new RAT placard, and re-identification
of the RAT. This service information is
reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
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or by the means identified in the
section.
ADDRESSES
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 45
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take
about 4 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 $121 per product. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
on U.S. operators to be $20,745, or $461
per product.
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected individuals. We
do not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, we
have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
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4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
(h) Exception to Paragraph (g) of This AD
An airplane on which Dassault Aviation
Modification M1428 has been embodied in
production is not affected by the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,
provided no RAT P/N 1705673A has been
installed on that airplane since first flight.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2016–08–01 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–18477. Docket No.
FAA–2015–7532; Directorate Identifier
2015–NM–069–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 31, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in
any category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 24, Electrical power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
multiple cases of ram air turbine (RAT) blade
damage. We are issuing this AD to prevent
blade damage to the RAT, which could
prevent RAT deployment in flight during an
emergency, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Placard Replacement
Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this
AD: Within 28 months or during the next
accomplishment of the RAT functional test,
whichever occurs first after the effective date
of this AD, deploy the RAT, replace the RAT
placard with a new RAT placard, and reidentify the RAT part number (P/N)
1705673A to a part number identified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–
289, dated January 21, 2015.
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(1) Change P/N 1705673A to P/N
1705673B.
(2) Change P/N 1705673A to a part number
that is approved as a replacement for P/N
1705673A and approved as part of the type
design 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); after
the issue date of Dassault Service Bulletin
7X–289, dated January 21, 2015.
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a RAT having P/N
1705673A, on any airplane.
(j) 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 Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1137; fax: 425–227–
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2015–0076, dated May 6, 2015, 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–2015–7532.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
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(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 Service Bulletin 7X–289, dated
January 21, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(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 March
31, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–08952 Filed 4–25–16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of Workers’ Compensation
Programs
20 CFR Part 725
RIN 1240–AA10
Black Lung Benefits Act: Disclosure of
Medical Information and Payment of
Benefits
Office of Workers’
Compensation Programs, Labor.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This final rule revises the
regulations implementing the Black
Lung Benefits Act to address certain
procedural issues that have arisen in
claim adjudications and other technical
issues. To protect miners’ health, assist
parties without adequate legal
representation, and enhance the
accuracy of benefits entitlement
decisions, the final rule includes a new
provision that requires all parties to
exchange with each other any medical
information developed in connection
with a claim for benefits and allows for
the imposition of sanctions for failure to
comply with the rule. The final rule also
clarifies a liable coal mine operator’s
obligation to pay effective benefits
awards by requiring payment before
allowing the operator to challenge the
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-7532; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-069-AD;
Amendment 39-18477; AD 2016-08-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation
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 all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports of multiple cases of ram air turbine (RAT) blade damage. This
AD requires deployment of the RAT, replacement of the RAT placard with
a new RAT placard, and re-identification of the RAT. We are issuing
this AD to prevent blade damage to the RAT, which could prevent RAT
deployment in flight during an emergency, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective May 31, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 31,
2016.
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ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
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. It
is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-7532.
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-
7532; 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 Office (telephone:
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: Tom Rodriquez, 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 all Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 7X airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
January 4, 2016 (81 FR 28) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of multiple cases of ram air turbine (RAT) blade damage. The
NPRM proposed to require deployment of the RAT, replacement of the RAT
placard with a new RAT placard, and re-identification of the RAT. We
are issuing this AD to prevent blade damage to the RAT, which could
prevent RAT deployment in flight during an emergency, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2015-0076, dated May 6, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
The MCAI states:
A few cases of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) blade damage have been
reported during maintenance operations. This kind of damage is
caused by an incorrect locking of RAT rotor, due to improper
positioning of blades at beginning of retraction, and locking check
during retraction, which likely occurs during stowage of the RAT,
after its deployment for maintenance purposes.
This condition, if not corrected, could prevent RAT deployment
in flight during an emergency, possibly resulting in reduced control
of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation
issued Service Bulletin (SB) 7X-289, which provides instructions to
smoothly deploy the RAT and install an improved placard to ensure
proper RAT stowage/retraction after maintenance.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
replacement of the existing RAT placard with a new placard and RAT
re-identification. This [EASA] AD also provides conditions for
installation of a RAT 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-
7532.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-289, dated January 21,
2015. The service information describes procedures for deployment of
the RAT, replacement of the RAT placard with a new RAT placard, and re-
identification of the RAT. 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 45 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 4 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 $121 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $20,745, or $461 per product.
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
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4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2016-08-01 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18477. Docket No. FAA-
2015-7532; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-069-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 31, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes,
certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical
power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of multiple cases of ram air
turbine (RAT) blade damage. We are issuing this AD to prevent blade
damage to the RAT, which could prevent RAT deployment in flight
during an emergency, possibly resulting in reduced control of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Placard Replacement
Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD: Within 28 months
or during the next accomplishment of the RAT functional test,
whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, deploy
the RAT, replace the RAT placard with a new RAT placard, and re-
identify the RAT part number (P/N) 1705673A to a part number
identified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin
7X-289, dated January 21, 2015.
(1) Change P/N 1705673A to P/N 1705673B.
(2) Change P/N 1705673A to a part number that is approved as a
replacement for P/N 1705673A and approved as part of the type design
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); after
the issue date of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-289, dated January
21, 2015.
(h) Exception to Paragraph (g) of This AD
An airplane on which Dassault Aviation Modification M1428 has
been embodied in production is not affected by the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD, provided no RAT P/N 1705673A has been
installed on that airplane since first flight.
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a RAT
having P/N 1705673A, on any airplane.
(j) 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 Rodriquez, 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.
(k) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA AD 2015-0076, dated May 6, 2015, 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-
2015-7532.
(l) 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 Service Bulletin 7X-289, dated January 21, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(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 March 31, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-08952 Filed 4-25-16; 8:45 am]
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