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Thursday, March 23, 2017
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains notices to the public of the proposed
issuance of rules and regulations. The
purpose of these notices is to give interested
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 51
[Doc. No. AMS–SC–16–0005]
U.S. Standards for Grades of Shelled
Walnuts and Walnuts in the Shell
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Reopening of comment period.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is
reopening the comment period on the
proposed rule that invited comments on
the revision of the U.S. Standards for
Grades of Shelled Walnuts and U.S.
Standards for Grades of Walnuts in the
Shell published in the Federal Register
on November 25, 2016. The comment
period for this proposed rule closed on
January 24, 2017. The changes are
intended to modernize the standards,
and meet consumer demands by
providing greater marketing flexibility.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule
published in the Federal Register on
November 25, 2016 (81 FR 85164) must
be received by April 24, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit comments on the
proposed rule via the Internet at: https://
www.regulations.gov. Comments may
also be submitted to Standardization
Branch, Specialty Crops Inspection
Division, Specialty Crops Program,
AMS, USDA, Training and Development
Center, 100 Riverside Parkway, Suite
101, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406; or
via fax (540) 361–1199. All comments
should reference the document number
and the dates and page numbers of this
issue, and the November 25, 2016, issue
of the Federal Register. All comments
received will be posted online without
change, including any personal
information provided, and will be made
available for public inspection at the
above physical address during regular
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David G. Horner at the address above,
telephone: (540) 361–1120, fax: (540)
361–1199, or email: Dave.Horner@
ams.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A
proposed rule was published in the
Federal Register on November 25, 2016
(81 FR 85164) that would revise the
grade standards to permit certification
of red colored walnuts. Such a change
would facilitate the marketing of
increasingly popular red varieties of
walnuts in both domestic and export
markets.
The 60-day comment period provided
in the proposed rule closed January 24,
2017. The comment period for the
proposed rule is reopened until April
24, 2017. AMS is reopening the public
comment period for 30 days to ensure
that interested persons have sufficient
time to review and comment on the
proposed rule.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.
Dated: March 7, 2017.
Bruce Summers,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0130; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–058–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 MYSTERE–
FALCON 50 airplanes and FALCON
2000 airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a report indicating that
during ground maintenance, a Model
FALCON 2000 airplane experienced a
loss of hydraulic pressure affecting both
hydraulic systems due to damage to
both brake hoses on the main landing
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gear (MLG). This proposed AD would
require an inspection for certain brake
hoses, installation of protective wraps or
installation of certain brake hoses, and
replacement of certain brake hoses. We
are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by May 8, 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 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–2017–
0130; 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
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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–2017–0130; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–058–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.
During ground maintenance, a Falcon 2000
aeroplane experienced a loss of hydraulic
pressure, affecting both hydraulic systems.
The investigation results revealed that this
event was due to damage to both brake hoses
on the same main landing gear (MLG), which
chafed against the torque link assembly
during MLG extension/retraction cycle. The
Part Numbers (P/N) of the affected brake
hoses are P/N AE705317–1 and P/N 00–200–
1268, which are made of a braided stainless
steel sleeve.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to loss of braking
during landing or a rejected take-off, possibly
resulting in a runway excursion. In addition,
there is a risk of fire if the leaking brake
hydraulic fluid reaches hot parts.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
the brake hoses to identify the P/N and
determine the presence of protection against
chafing and, depending on findings,
installation of protective wraps or
replacement of the brake hoses with
serviceable parts that have a Dacron sleeve
protection.
Discussion
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–2017–
0130.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2013–0255,
dated October 23, 2013 (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 and
FALCON 2000 airplanes. The MCAI
states:
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Dassault has issued the following
service information:
• Dassault Service Bulletin F50–510,
Revision 2, dated December 20, 2012;
and Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–
382, Revision 2, dated May 12, 2011.
This service information describes
procedures for an inspection of the
brake hoses to identify whether brake
hoses having certain part numbers are
installed, and installation of protective
wraps on the brake hoses or installation
of certain brake hoses that are fitted
with Dacron sleeves. These documents
are distinct since they apply to different
airplane models.
• Dassault Service Bulletin F50–518,
dated April 14, 2011; and Dassault
Service Bulletin F2000–368, dated May
29, 2009. This service information
describes replacement of certain brake
hoses. These documents are distinct
since they apply to different airplane
models.
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 302 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection ......
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ...............................................................................
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary installations and
replacements that would be required
Parts cost
based on the results of the proposed
inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of airplanes
$0
Cost per
product
$85
Cost on
U.S.
operators
$25,670
that might need these installations and
replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
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Action
Labor cost
Installation of brake hose ...................
Installation of protective wraps ...........
Replacement ......................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................................................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................................................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................................................................
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
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rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
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340
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$425
425
425
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
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We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 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–2017–
0130; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–
058–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by May 8,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50 airplanes and
FALCON 2000 airplanes, certificated in any
category, all serial numbers.
installed. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the part number of the brake
hose can be conclusively determined from
that review.
(h) Installation
If, during the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, it is determined that
any brake hose having P/N AE705317–1 or P/
N 00–200–1268 is installed, do the actions
specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this
AD.
(1) Install protective wraps on the brake
hoses, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F50–510, Revision 2, dated
December 20, 2012; or Dassault Service
Bulletin F2000–382, Revision 2, dated May
12, 2011; as applicable.
(2) Install brake hoses having P/N 00–200–
1534 that are fitted with Dacron sleeves, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin
F50–518, dated April 14, 2011; or Dassault
Service Bulletin F2000–368, dated May 29,
2009; as applicable.
(i) Replacement
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that during ground maintenance, a
Model FALCON 2000 airplane experienced a
loss of hydraulic pressure affecting both
hydraulic systems due to damage to both
brake hoses on the main landing gear (MLG).
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
unprotected brake hoses, which could lead to
loss of braking during landing or a rejected
take-off, and result in a runway excursion
and a risk of fire if the leaking brake
hydraulic fluid reaches hot parts.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection
Within 9 months after the effective date of
this AD, inspect the brake hoses to identify
whether any brake hose having part number
(P/N) AE705317–1 or P/N 00–200–1268 is
Within 6,000 flight cycles, or within 149
months, whichever occurs first after the
effective date of this AD: Replace brake hoses
having P/N AE705317–1 and P/N 00–200–
1268 with brake hoses having P/N 00–200–
1534 that are fitted with Dacron sleeves, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin
F50–518, dated April 14, 2011; or Dassault
Service Bulletin F2000–368, dated May 29,
2009; as applicable. Once brake hoses having
P/N 00–200–1534 are fitted in an MLG leg,
no further action is required for that MLG leg,
as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
(j) Provisions for Unaffected MLG Leg
Assemblies
If, during the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, it is determined that
the airplane is equipped with an MLG leg
assembly with a part number specified in
table 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD, the
requirement of paragraph (h) of this AD is not
applicable, provided that the MLG leg
assembly has not been modified in service
after its installation on an airplane.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (j) OF THIS AD—MLG LEG ASSEMBLY NOT AFFECTED
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Model
MLG leg
position
MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes ..........................................................................
MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes ..........................................................................
FALCON 2000 .........................................................................................................
FALCON 2000 .........................................................................................................
Left Hand (LH) .......
Right Hand (RH) ....
LH ..........................
RH .........................
Note 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD: The
parts specified in table 1 to paragraph (j) of
this AD are known to be delivered with brake
hoses having P/N 00–200–1534 that are fitted
with Dacron sleeves.
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(k) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a brake hose having P/N
AE705317–1 or P/N 00–200–1268 on any
airplane, unless the brake hose has been
inspected to verify that protective wraps are
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installed on the hose, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F50–510, Revision 2, dated
December 20, 2012; or Dassault Service
Bulletin F2000–382, Revision 2, dated May
12, 2011; as applicable.
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(l) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, a brake
hose having P/N AE705317–1 or P/N 00–
200–1268, or an MLG leg or shock absorber
equipped with a brake hose having P/N
AE705317–1 or P/N 00–200–1268, after the
actions in paragraphs (h)(2) or (i) of this AD
are done.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 8,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (k) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Dassault
Service Bulletin F50–510, Revision 1, dated
December 15, 2010; or Dassault Service
Bulletin F2000–382, Revision 1, dated
December 15, 2010.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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(n) 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 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: 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.
(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.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2013–0255, dated October 23, 2013, 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–2017–0130.
(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.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0131; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–186–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 737–300,
–400, and –500 series airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by a report
of fatigue cracking found in a certain
fuselage frame common to the water
tank support intercostal clip located
between certain stringers. This proposed
AD would require inspections for any
cracking of a certain fuselage frame, and
repair if necessary. We are proposing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by May 8, 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 Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
this referenced service information at
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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–2017–
0131.
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–2017–
0131; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Galib Abumeri, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
562–627–5324; fax: 562–627–5210;
email: galib.abumeri@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2017–0131; Directorate Identifier 2016–
NM–186–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We have received a report of fatigue
cracking found in a certain fuselage
frame, Station (STA) 947.5 on the right
side, common to the water tank support
intercostal clip located between certain
stringers, S–24R and S–25R. Ten cracks
were reported on airplanes having line
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0130; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-058-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 MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes and FALCON 2000
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that
during ground maintenance, a Model FALCON 2000 airplane experienced a
loss of hydraulic pressure affecting both hydraulic systems due to
damage to both brake hoses on the main landing gear (MLG). This
proposed AD would require an inspection for certain brake hoses,
installation of protective wraps or installation of certain brake
hoses, and replacement of certain brake hoses. We are proposing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 8, 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 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-2017-
0130; 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
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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-2017-0130;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-058-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 AD
2013-0255, dated October 23, 2013 (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 and FALCON 2000 airplanes. The MCAI states:
During ground maintenance, a Falcon 2000 aeroplane experienced a
loss of hydraulic pressure, affecting both hydraulic systems.
The investigation results revealed that this event was due to
damage to both brake hoses on the same main landing gear (MLG),
which chafed against the torque link assembly during MLG extension/
retraction cycle. The Part Numbers (P/N) of the affected brake hoses
are P/N AE705317-1 and P/N 00-200-1268, which are made of a braided
stainless steel sleeve.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
loss of braking during landing or a rejected take-off, possibly
resulting in a runway excursion. In addition, there is a risk of
fire if the leaking brake hydraulic fluid reaches hot parts.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time inspection of the brake hoses to identify the P/N and determine
the presence of protection against chafing and, depending on
findings, installation of protective wraps or replacement of the
brake hoses with serviceable parts that have a Dacron sleeve
protection.
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-2017-
0130.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Dassault has issued the following service information:
Dassault Service Bulletin F50-510, Revision 2, dated
December 20, 2012; and Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-382, Revision 2,
dated May 12, 2011. This service information describes procedures for
an inspection of the brake hoses to identify whether brake hoses having
certain part numbers are installed, and installation of protective
wraps on the brake hoses or installation of certain brake hoses that
are fitted with Dacron sleeves. These documents are distinct since they
apply to different airplane models.
Dassault Service Bulletin F50-518, dated April 14, 2011;
and Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-368, dated May 29, 2009. This
service information describes replacement of certain brake hoses. These
documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models.
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 302 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per U.S.
product operators
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Inspection........................ 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85..... $0 $85 $25,670
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary installations
and replacements that would be required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of
airplanes that might need these installations and replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Installation of brake hose... 1 work-hour x $340 $425
$85 per hour =
$85.
Installation of protective 1 work-hour x 340 425
wraps. $85 per hour =
$85.
Replacement.................. 1 work-hour x 340 425
$85 per hour =
$85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
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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
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2017-0130; Directorate Identifier
2016-NM-058-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by May 8, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50
airplanes and FALCON 2000 airplanes, certificated in any category,
all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during ground
maintenance, a Model FALCON 2000 airplane experienced a loss of
hydraulic pressure affecting both hydraulic systems due to damage to
both brake hoses on the main landing gear (MLG). We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct unprotected brake hoses, which could lead
to loss of braking during landing or a rejected take-off, and result
in a runway excursion and a risk of fire if the leaking brake
hydraulic fluid reaches hot parts.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
Within 9 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the
brake hoses to identify whether any brake hose having part number
(P/N) AE705317-1 or P/N 00-200-1268 is installed. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the part number of the brake hose can be conclusively
determined from that review.
(h) Installation
If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
it is determined that any brake hose having P/N AE705317-1 or P/N
00-200-1268 is installed, do the actions specified in paragraph
(h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) Install protective wraps on the brake hoses, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin
F50-510, Revision 2, dated December 20, 2012; or Dassault Service
Bulletin F2000-382, Revision 2, dated May 12, 2011; as applicable.
(2) Install brake hoses having P/N 00-200-1534 that are fitted
with Dacron sleeves, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F50-518, dated April 14,
2011; or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-368, dated May 29, 2009; as
applicable.
(i) Replacement
Within 6,000 flight cycles, or within 149 months, whichever
occurs first after the effective date of this AD: Replace brake
hoses having P/N AE705317-1 and P/N 00-200-1268 with brake hoses
having P/N 00-200-1534 that are fitted with Dacron sleeves, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service
Bulletin F50-518, dated April 14, 2011; or Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000-368, dated May 29, 2009; as applicable. Once brake hoses
having P/N 00-200-1534 are fitted in an MLG leg, no further action
is required for that MLG leg, as specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD.
(j) Provisions for Unaffected MLG Leg Assemblies
If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
it is determined that the airplane is equipped with an MLG leg
assembly with a part number specified in table 1 to paragraph (j) of
this AD, the requirement of paragraph (h) of this AD is not
applicable, provided that the MLG leg assembly has not been modified
in service after its installation on an airplane.
Table 1 to Paragraph (j) of This AD--MLG Leg Assembly Not Affected
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Model MLG leg position Part No.
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MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes..... Left Hand (LH).... C23791-1009 amdt
F.
MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes..... Right Hand (RH)... C23792-1009 amdt
F.
FALCON 2000..................... LH................ D23345000-7 amdt
B.
FALCON 2000..................... RH................ D23346000-7 amdt
B.
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Note 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD: The parts specified in
table 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD are known to be delivered with
brake hoses having P/N 00-200-1534 that are fitted with Dacron
sleeves.
(k) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
brake hose having P/N AE705317-1 or P/N 00-200-1268 on any airplane,
unless the brake hose has been inspected to verify that protective
wraps are installed on the hose, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F50-510,
Revision 2, dated December 20, 2012; or Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000-382, Revision 2, dated May 12, 2011; as applicable.
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(l) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on
any airplane, a brake hose having P/N AE705317-1 or P/N 00-200-1268,
or an MLG leg or shock absorber equipped with a brake hose having P/
N AE705317-1 or P/N 00-200-1268, after the actions in paragraphs
(h)(2) or (i) of this AD are done.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (h)(1) and (k) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Dassault
Service Bulletin F50-510, Revision 1, dated December 15, 2010; or
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-382, Revision 1, dated December 15,
2010.
(n) 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 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.
(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.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2013-0255, dated October 23, 2013, 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-2017-0130.
(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 March 8, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-05235 Filed 3-22-17; 8:45 am]
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