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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9569; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–052–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–03–
12 for all Dassault Aviation Model
MYSTERE–FALCON 50 airplanes. AD
2013–03–12 currently requires revising
the maintenance program to incorporate
new or revised maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations. Since we issued AD 2013–
03–12, the manufacturer has issued a
revision to the airplane maintenance
manual (AMM) that introduces new or
more restrictive maintenance
requirements and/or airworthiness
limitations. This proposed AD would
require revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or revised maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations. We are proposing this AD to
prevent reduced structural integrity of
the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 21, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
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Washington, DC, 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–
9569; 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 425–227–1149.
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–2016–9569; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–052–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
On February 1, 2013, we issued AD
2013–03–12, Amendment 39–17347 (78
FR 9798, February 12, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–
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03–12’’). AD 2013–03–12 requires
actions intended to address an unsafe
condition on all Dassault Aviation
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50
airplanes. Since we issued AD 2013–03–
12, the manufacturer has issued a
revision to the AMM that introduces
new or more restrictive maintenance
requirements and/or airworthiness
limitations.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2016–0067, dated April 7,
2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Dassault
Aviation Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50
airplanes. The MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations and
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maintenance requirements for the Mystere
Falcon 50 type design are included in DA
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Mystere Falcon 50 Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM) chapter 5–40 and are
approved by EASA.
Failure to implement these limitations or
accomplish these tasks could result in an
unsafe condition [reduced structural integrity
of the airplane]. Consequently, compliance
with these actions has been identified as
mandatory for continued airworthiness.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011–0246
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2013–03–12]
to require accomplishment of the
maintenance tasks, and implementation of
the airworthiness limitations, as specified in
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DA Mystere Falcon 50 AMM chapter 5–40
Revision 21.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, DA
issued revision 23 of the Mystere Falcon 50
AMM chapter 5–40 (hereafter referred to as
‘the ALS’ in this [EASA] AD), which
introduces new and more restrictive
maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations.
The ALS introduces, among others, the
following changes:
—Addition of more detailed data regarding
SSIP program,
—Task 53–50–35–220–802 ‘‘Detailed
inspection of the frame 35 upper and lower
sections’’, replacing Task 53–50–35–220–
801,
—Task 55–00–00–270–801 ‘‘Ultrasonic
inspection for stress corrosion in stabilizer
hinges’’, replacing Task 55–00–00–250–
801, and
—Task 78–31–00–250–802 ‘‘Special detailed
inspection (fluorescent penetrant) of thrust
reverser door hinge fittings’’, replacing
Task 78–31–00–250–801.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD, retains the requirements of
EASA AD 2011–0246, which is superseded,
and requires the implementation of the
maintenance tasks and airworthiness
limitations, as specified in the ALS.
This proposed AD would require
revising the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
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new or revised maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations. 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–
9569.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Dassault Aviation has issued Section
05–40/00, Airworthiness Limitations, of
Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
Limitations, of the Dassault Falcon 50/
50EX Maintenance Manual, Revision 23,
dated July 2015. The service
information describes maintenance
requirements and/or airworthiness
limitations. 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 the same
type design.
This AD requires revisions to certain
operator maintenance documents to
include new actions (e.g., inspections).
Compliance with these actions is
required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously
modified, altered, or repaired in the
areas addressed by this proposed AD,
the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the
revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to
paragraph (l)(1) of this proposed AD.
The request should include a
description of changes to the required
actions that will ensure the continued
damage tolerance of the affected
structure.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 249 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2013–03–
12, and retained in this proposed AD,
take about 1 work-hour per product, at
an average labor rate of $85 per work-
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hour. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the actions that are
required by AD 2013–03–12 is $85 per
product.
We also estimate that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
be $21,165, or $85 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.
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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
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013–03–12, Amendment 39–17347 (78
FR 9798, February 12, 2013), and adding
the following new AD:
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Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2016–
9569; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–
052–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February
21, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2013–03–12,
Amendment 39–17347 (78 FR 9798, February
12, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–03–12’’).
(2) This AD affects AD 2010–26–05,
Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952,
December 21, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–26–05’’), and
AD 2012–02–18, Amendment 39–16941 (77
FR 12175, February 29, 2012) (‘‘AD–2012–
02–18’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50 airplanes,
certificated in any category, all manufacturer
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Periodic inspections.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a manufacturer
revision to the airplane maintenance manual
(AMM) that introduces new or more
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this
AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Maintenance Program Revision,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2013–03–12, with no
changes. Within 30 days after March 19, 2013
(the effective date of AD 2013–03–12): Revise
the maintenance program to incorporate all
airworthiness limitations and maintenance
tasks specified in Section 05–40/00,
Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, of the Dassault
Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual,
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Revision 21, dated June 2011. The initial
compliance times for the tasks are at the
applicable times specified in Section 05–40/
00, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 5–
40, Airworthiness Limitations, of the
Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance
Manual, Revision 21, dated June 2011, or
within 30 days after March 19, 2013,
whichever occurs later.
(h) Retained Provision Regarding
Alternative Actions, Intervals, and Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitations
(CDCCLs), With New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2013–03–12, with a new
exception. Except as required by paragraph
(i) of this AD: After accomplishing the
revisions required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used other
than those specified in Section 05–40/00,
Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, of the Dassault
Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual,
Revision 21, dated June 2011, unless the
actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are
approved as an alternative methods of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of
this AD.
(i) New Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate airworthiness limitations,
maintenance tasks, and associated thresholds
and intervals specified in Section 05–40/00,
Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, of the Dassault
Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual,
Revision 23, dated July 2015. The initial
compliance times for the tasks are at the
applicable times specified in Section 05–40/
00, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 5–
40, Airworthiness Limitations, of the
Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance
Manual, Revision 23, dated July 2015, or
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later. Accomplishing
the revision of the maintenance or inspection
program required by this paragraph
terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)
of this AD.
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(j) New Provision Regarding Alternative
Actions and Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by
paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions and intervals are
approved as an AMOC in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1)
of this AD.
(k) Terminating Action for Certain ADs
Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) or (i) of this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2010–26–05 and AD
2012–02–18 for the Dassault Aviation Model
MYSTERE–FALCON 50 airplanes specified
in those ADs.
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(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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
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.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0067, dated
April 7, 2016, 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–
2016–9569.
(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
December 27, 2016.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–13–
08, for certain Airbus Model A318,
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
AD 2007–13–08 currently requires
repetitive inspections of the auxiliary
power unit (APU) starter motor, APU
inlet plenum, and APU air intake for
discrepancies; repetitive cleaning of the
APU air intake, and applicable
corrective actions. Since we issued AD
2007–13–08, a determination was made
that the unsafe condition could occur on
additional airplanes. This proposed AD
would expand the applicability in AD
2007–13–08, and include an optional
terminating installation for the
repetitive actions. We are proposing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 21, 2017.
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 Airbus,
Airworthiness Office–EIAS, 1 Rond
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93
36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email:
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Internet: https://www.airbus.com. You
may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9569; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-052-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-03-
12 for all Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. AD
2013-03-12 currently requires revising the maintenance program to
incorporate new or revised maintenance requirements and airworthiness
limitations. Since we issued AD 2013-03-12, the manufacturer has issued
a revision to the airplane maintenance manual (AMM) that introduces new
or more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness
limitations. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are
proposing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 21,
2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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-
9569; 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 425-227-1149.
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-2016-9569;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-052-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
On February 1, 2013, we issued AD 2013-03-12, Amendment 39-17347
(78 FR 9798, February 12, 2013) (``AD 2013-03-12''). AD 2013-03-12
requires actions intended to address an unsafe condition on all
Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. Since we issued AD
2013-03-12, the manufacturer has issued a revision to the AMM that
introduces new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0067, dated April 7, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation
Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. The MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements for
the Myst[egrave]re Falcon 50 type design are included in DA
Myst[egrave]re Falcon 50 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter
5-40 and are approved by EASA.
Failure to implement these limitations or accomplish these tasks
could result in an unsafe condition [reduced structural integrity of
the airplane]. Consequently, compliance with these actions has been
identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011-0246 [which corresponds to FAA
AD 2013-03-12] to require accomplishment of the maintenance tasks,
and implementation of the airworthiness limitations, as specified in
DA Myst[egrave]re Falcon 50 AMM chapter 5-40 Revision 21.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, DA issued revision 23 of the
Mystere Falcon 50 AMM chapter 5-40 (hereafter referred to as `the
ALS' in this [EASA] AD), which introduces new and more restrictive
maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations.
The ALS introduces, among others, the following changes:
--Addition of more detailed data regarding SSIP program,
--Task 53-50-35-220-802 ``Detailed inspection of the frame 35 upper
and lower sections'', replacing Task 53-50-35-220-801,
--Task 55-00-00-270-801 ``Ultrasonic inspection for stress corrosion
in stabilizer hinges'', replacing Task 55-00-00-250-801, and
--Task 78-31-00-250-802 ``Special detailed inspection (fluorescent
penetrant) of thrust reverser door hinge fittings'', replacing Task
78-31-00-250-801.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD, retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2011-0246, which is superseded, and requires
the implementation of the maintenance tasks and airworthiness
limitations, as specified in the ALS.
This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate
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new or revised maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations.
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-
9569.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Dassault Aviation has issued Section 05-40/00, Airworthiness
Limitations, of Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, of the
Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated July
2015. The service information describes maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations. 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 the same
type design.
This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with
these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have
been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed
by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the
actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with
14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to paragraph (l)(1) of this proposed AD.
The request should include a description of changes to the required
actions that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected
structure.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 249 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The actions required by AD 2013-03-12, and retained in this
proposed AD, take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor
rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost
of the actions that are required by AD 2013-03-12 is $85 per product.
We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $21,165, or $85
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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013-03-12, Amendment 39-17347 (78 FR 9798, February 12, 2013), and
adding the following new AD:
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2016-9569; Directorate Identifier
2016-NM-052-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February 21, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2013-03-12, Amendment 39-17347 (78 FR
9798, February 12, 2013) (``AD 2013-03-12'').
(2) This AD affects AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR
79952, December 21, 2010) (``AD 2010-26-05''), and AD 2012-02-18,
Amendment 39-16941 (77 FR 12175, February 29, 2012) (``AD-2012-02-
18'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50
airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial
numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic
inspections.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a manufacturer revision to the airplane
maintenance manual (AMM) that introduces new or more restrictive
maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Maintenance Program Revision, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2013-03-12, with no changes. Within 30 days after March 19, 2013
(the effective date of AD 2013-03-12): Revise the maintenance
program to incorporate all airworthiness limitations and maintenance
tasks specified in Section 05-40/00, Airworthiness Limitations, of
Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, of the Dassault Falcon 50/
50EX Maintenance Manual,
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Revision 21, dated June 2011. The initial compliance times for the
tasks are at the applicable times specified in Section 05-40/00,
Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness
Limitations, of the Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual,
Revision 21, dated June 2011, or within 30 days after March 19,
2013, whichever occurs later.
(h) Retained Provision Regarding Alternative Actions, Intervals, and
Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With New
Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2013-03-12, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph
(i) of this AD: After accomplishing the revisions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used other than those
specified in Section 05-40/00, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter
5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, of the Dassault Falcon 50/50EX
Maintenance Manual, Revision 21, dated June 2011, unless the
actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative
methods of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
(i) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate
airworthiness limitations, maintenance tasks, and associated
thresholds and intervals specified in Section 05-40/00,
Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness
Limitations, of the Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual,
Revision 23, dated July 2015. The initial compliance times for the
tasks are at the applicable times specified in Section 05-40/00,
Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness
Limitations, of the Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual,
Revision 23, dated July 2015, or within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the revision
of the maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph
terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(j) New Provision Regarding Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions and
intervals are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
(k) Terminating Action for Certain ADs
Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) or (i) of
this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2010-26-05 and AD 2012-02-
18 for the Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes
specified in those ADs.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. Information
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0067, dated April 7, 2016,
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-2016-9569.
(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 December 27, 2016.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-31963 Filed 1-5-17; 8:45 am]
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