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Estimate of burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 0.5 hours per
response.
Respondents: Federal animal health
authorities in Uruguay and exporters of
sheep and ovine meat from Uruguay to
the United States.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 6,006.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 3.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 18,006.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 9,009 hours. (Due to
averaging, the total annual burden hours
may not equal the product of the annual
number of responses multiplied by the
reporting burden per response.)
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from Ms. Kimberly
Hardy, APHIS’ Information Collection
Coordinator, at (301) 851–2727.
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The Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service is committed to
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List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 94
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Animal diseases, Imports, Livestock,
Meat and meat products, Milk, Poultry
and poultry products, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Accordingly, we propose to amend 9
CFR part 94 as follows:
PART 94—RINDERPEST, FOOT-ANDMOUTH DISEASE, NEWCASTLE
DISEASE, HIGHLY PATHOGENIC
AVIAN INFLUENZA, AFRICAN SWINE
FEVER, CLASSICAL SWINE FEVER,
SWINE VESICULAR DISEASE, AND
BOVINE SPONGIFORM
ENCEPHALOPATHY: PROHIBITED
AND RESTRICTED IMPORTATIONS
1. The authority citation for part 94
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450, 7701–7772, 7781–
7786, and 8301–8317; 21 U.S.C. 136 and
136a; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and
371.4.
2. In 94.29, paragraph (g) is revised to
read as follows:
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§ 94.29 Restrictions on importation of
fresh (chilled or frozen) beef and ovine meat
from specified regions.
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(g) All bone and visually identifiable
blood clots and lymphoid tissue have
been removed from the meat; except
that bone-in ovine meat from Uruguay
may be exported to the United States
under the following conditions:
(1) The meat must be derived from
select lambs that have never been
vaccinated for FMD;
(2) The select lambs must be
maintained in a program approved by
the Administrator. Lambs in the
program must:
(i) Be segregated from other FMDsusceptible livestock at a select lamb
facility operated under the authority of
the national veterinary authority of
Uruguay;
(ii) Be subjected to an FMD testing
scheme approved by the Administrator;
and
(iii) Be individually identified with
official unique identification that is part
of a national traceability system
sufficient to ensure that only the
products of select lambs meeting all
required criteria are exempt from the
deboning requirement.
(3) Select lambs and their products
must not be commingled with other
animals and their products within the
slaughter facility.
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Done in Washington, DC, this 24th day of
June 2016.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–15625 Filed 6–30–16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–7420; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–017–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 FAN JET
FALCON airplanes; Model FAN JET
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G
SUMMARY:
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airplanes; Model MYSTERE–FALCON
200 airplanes; Model MYSTERE–
FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–
F5 airplanes; and MYSTERE–FALCON
50 airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a report that, during
approach for landing, the main entry
door detached from an airplane. This
proposed AD would require a one-time
functional test or check of the main
entry door closure and warning system,
and applicable door closing inspections,
adjustments, and operational tests, and
corrective actions if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct
defective crew/passenger doors. Such a
condition could result in the in-flight
opening or detachment of the crew/
passenger door, which could result in
loss of control of the airplane and injury
to persons on the ground.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by August 15, 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
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.
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–
7420; 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
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be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
fax 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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–2016–7420; Directorate Identifier
2015–NM–017–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.
(SB) F20–789, F200–133 and MF50–531,
providing instructions for inspection/
adjustment, as well as an operational test of
the Crew/Passenger door closure.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time
accomplishment of a functional test/check of
the MED closure/warning system. It also
requires [a general visual] inspection and
operational test of the Crew/Passenger door
[including the control and latching
mechanisms] and, depending on findings,
applicable corrective actions.
Corrective actions include adjusting
the telescopic rod bolts on the door
until the clearance between the lower
part of the door and the fuselage is
within the specified tolerances. The
corrective actions for the control and
latching mechanisms include adjusting
components and replacing damaged
components (including pull latches,
microswitches, pulleys, and cables).
Signs of damage include cracks,
corrosion, wear, and distortion.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–
7420.
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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 2015–0007, dated January 15,
2015 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Dassault
Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON
airplanes; Model FAN JET FALCON
SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes;
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes; Model MYSTERE–FALCON
20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5
airplanes; and MYSTERE–FALCON 50
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We received the following service
information.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F20–789,
also referred to as 789, dated December
9, 2014.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F50–531,
also referred to as 531, dated December
9, 2014.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F200–133,
also referred to as 133, dated December
9, 2014.
The service information describes
procedures for inspections, adjustments,
and operational tests of certain doors
and corrective actions. 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.
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During approach for landing, a MystereFalcon 20–X5 lost the main entrance door
[MED] at an altitude of 7,000 feet. The flight
crew maintained control of the aeroplane to
land uneventfully. The results of the
preliminary technical investigations
concluded that the cause of this event could
be either a broken cable, or an unlocked
safety catch, associated with one or two
deficient micro switches.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to in-flight opening
and/or detachment of the Crew/Passenger
door, possibly resulting in loss of control of
the aeroplane, and/or injury to persons on
the ground.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletins
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.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 392 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 4 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $0 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $133,280, or $340 per
product.
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this proposed AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2016–
7420; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–
017–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 15,
2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation
airplanes, certificated in any category,
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5)
of this AD, all airplanes.
(1) Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes.
(2) Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D,
E, F, and G airplanes.
(3) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes.
(4) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes.
(5) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 52, Doors.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that,
during approach for landing, the main entry
door detached from an airplane. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
defective crew/passenger doors. Such a
condition could result in the in-flight
opening or detachment of the crew/passenger
door, which could result in loss of control of
the airplane and injury to persons on the
ground.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified.
(g) Main Entry/Passenger/Crew Door Check
or Functional Test
Within 65 days after the effective date of
this AD, unless done within 6 months before
the effective date of this AD, do the
applicable functional test or door lock check
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specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3)
of this AD, and do all applicable corrective
actions, 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). Do all
applicable corrective actions before further
flight.
(1) For Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes;
Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE–
FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5
airplanes: A functional test of the passenger/
crew door warning system.
(2) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes: A check of the door locking
indicator system.
(3) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50
airplanes: A check of the door lock
indication.
(h) Main Entry/Passenger/Crew Door Closing
Inspections, Adjustments, and Operational
Tests and Corrective Actions
Within 330 flight hours or 13 months,
whichever occurs first after the effective date
of this AD, unless already done: Do the
applicable door closing inspections,
adjustments, and operational tests, and do all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information identified in
paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD.
Do all applicable corrective actions before
further flight.
(1) For Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes;
Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE–
FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5
airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F20–789,
also referred to as 789, dated December 9,
2014.
(2) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F200–
133, also referred to as 133, dated December
9, 2014.
(3) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50
airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F50–531,
also referred to as 531, dated December 9,
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-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
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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 EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA
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 2015–0007, dated
January 15, 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–2016–7420.
(2) 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. 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 June 21
2016.
Dorr Anderson,
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–2016–7421; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–145–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702),
CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705),
CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900)
airplanes, and CL–600–2E25 (Regional
Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by a
determination that wear and possible
leakage of the high-pressure seal in the
cylinder of the No. 3 hydraulic system
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-7420; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-017-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes; Model FAN JET FALCON
SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes;
Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes; and
MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report
that, during approach for landing, the main entry door detached from an
airplane. This proposed AD would require a one-time functional test or
check of the main entry door closure and warning system, and applicable
door closing inspections, adjustments, and operational tests, and
corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and
correct defective crew/passenger doors. Such a condition could result
in the in-flight opening or detachment of the crew/passenger door,
which could result in loss of control of the airplane and injury to
persons on the ground.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 15, 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 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.
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-
7420; 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
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be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137;
fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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-2016-7420;
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-017-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 2015-0007, dated January 15, 2015 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation
Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes; Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; Model MYSTERE-
FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes; and MYSTERE-FALCON 50
airplanes. The MCAI states:
During approach for landing, a Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 20-X5 lost
the main entrance door [MED] at an altitude of 7,000 feet. The
flight crew maintained control of the aeroplane to land
uneventfully. The results of the preliminary technical
investigations concluded that the cause of this event could be
either a broken cable, or an unlocked safety catch, associated with
one or two deficient micro switches.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in-
flight opening and/or detachment of the Crew/Passenger door,
possibly resulting in loss of control of the aeroplane, and/or
injury to persons on the ground.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation
issued Service Bulletins (SB) F20-789, F200-133 and MF50-531,
providing instructions for inspection/adjustment, as well as an
operational test of the Crew/Passenger door closure.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time accomplishment of a functional test/check of the MED closure/
warning system. It also requires [a general visual] inspection and
operational test of the Crew/Passenger door [including the control
and latching mechanisms] and, depending on findings, applicable
corrective actions.
Corrective actions include adjusting the telescopic rod bolts on
the door until the clearance between the lower part of the door and the
fuselage is within the specified tolerances. The corrective actions for
the control and latching mechanisms include adjusting components and
replacing damaged components (including pull latches, microswitches,
pulleys, and cables). Signs of damage include cracks, corrosion, wear,
and distortion.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-2016-7420.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We received the following service information.
Dassault Service Bulletin F20-789, also referred to as
789, dated December 9, 2014.
Dassault Service Bulletin F50-531, also referred to as
531, dated December 9, 2014.
Dassault Service Bulletin F200-133, also referred to as
133, dated December 9, 2014.
The service information describes procedures for inspections,
adjustments, and operational tests of certain doors and corrective
actions. 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 392 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $133,280, or $340 per product.
We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed
AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2016-7420; Directorate Identifier
2015-NM-017-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 15, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation airplanes, certificated
in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of
this AD, all airplanes.
(1) Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes.
(2) Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes.
(3) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes.
(4) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5
airplanes.
(5) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that, during approach for
landing, the main entry door detached from an airplane. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct defective crew/passenger
doors. Such a condition could result in the in-flight opening or
detachment of the crew/passenger door, which could result in loss of
control of the airplane and injury to persons on the ground.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified.
(g) Main Entry/Passenger/Crew Door Check or Functional Test
Within 65 days after the effective date of this AD, unless done
within 6 months before the effective date of this AD, do the
applicable functional test or door lock check specified in paragraph
(g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, and do all applicable
corrective actions, 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). Do all
applicable corrective actions before further flight.
(1) For Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes; Model FAN JET FALCON
SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5,
20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes: A functional test of the
passenger/crew door warning system.
(2) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: A check of the door
locking indicator system.
(3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: A check of the door
lock indication.
(h) Main Entry/Passenger/Crew Door Closing Inspections, Adjustments,
and Operational Tests and Corrective Actions
Within 330 flight hours or 13 months, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD, unless already done: Do the
applicable door closing inspections, adjustments, and operational
tests, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service
information identified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of
this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.
(1) For Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes; Model FAN JET FALCON
SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5,
20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F20-
789, also referred to as 789, dated December 9, 2014.
(2) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Dassault Service
Bulletin F200-133, also referred to as 133, dated December 9, 2014.
(3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: Dassault Service
Bulletin F50-531, also referred to as 531, dated December 9, 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 EASA;
or Dassault Aviation's EASA 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 2015-0007, dated January 15,
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-2016-7420.
(2) 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. 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 June 21 2016.
Dorr Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-15290 Filed 6-30-16; 8:45 am]
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