Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes, 21469-21471 [2017-09323]
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Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, of the Dassault
Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual,
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.
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(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 Erratum to
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
Erratum to 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
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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-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 more information about this AD,
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.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) of this AD.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR as of June 13, 2017.
(i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
Limitations, of the Erratum to Dassault
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Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual,
Revision 23, dated July 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on March 19, 2013 (78 FR
9798, February 12, 2013).
(i) 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.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) 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.
(6) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(7) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 24,
2017.
Paul Bernado,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9303; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–093–AD; Amendment
39–18875; AD 2017–10–01]
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET
FALCON airplanes; all Model FAN JET
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G
airplanes; and all Model MYSTERE–
FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–
F5 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
a determination that inspections for
discrepancies of the fuselage bulkhead
are necessary. This AD requires
repetitive inspections for discrepancies
of the fuselage bulkhead, and repair if
SUMMARY:
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necessary. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 13,
2017.
ADDRESSES:
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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–
9303; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
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:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Dassault Aviation Model
FAN JET FALCON airplanes; all Model
FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
and G airplanes; and all Model
MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–
E5, and 20–F5 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
November 1, 2016 (81 FR 75757) (‘‘the
NPRM’’).
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2016–0096, dated May 19,
2016 (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; all Model FAN JET FALCON
SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and
all Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5,
20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes. The
MCAI states:
A detailed inspection (DET) of the fuselage
bulkhead at frame (FR) 33 is established
through a subset of inspection/check
maintenance procedure referenced in the
applicable aircraft maintenance manual
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(AMM), task 53–10–0–6 ‘‘MAIN FRAME—
INSPECTION/CHECK’’, with periodicity
established in Chapter 5–10, at every CCheck. Failure to accomplish this DET could
lead to deterioration of the affected structure.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to bulkhead failure,
possibly resulting in a rapid depressurization
of the aeroplane and consequent injury to
occupants.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive DET of the
bulkhead at FR33 [for discrepancies, such as
buckling, deformations, cracks, loose
countersinks, scratches, dents, and
corrosion], and depending on findings, repair
of the affected structure.
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
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–
9303.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 133
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it takes about 8
work-hours per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be
$90,440, or $680 per product.
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this AD.
Comments
Authority for This Rulemaking
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comment
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to the single commenter.
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.
Request To Reduce Compliance Time
The commenter, Mark Reiner, asked
that the compliance time for the
repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD be
reduced from 5,000 to 2,500 flight
cycles. The commenter reasoned that
since so many airplanes are flying
around the world and accumulating
numerous flight cycles, the chances of
problems occurring on an airplane are
greatly increased.
We do not agree with the commenter’s
request. In developing an appropriate
compliance time for this action, we
considered not only the degree of
urgency associated with addressing the
subject unsafe condition, but the
manufacturer’s recommendation for an
appropriate compliance time, and the
practical aspect of accomplishing the
inspections within an interval of time
that corresponds to the typical
scheduled maintenance for the majority
of affected operators. Further, we
determined that the compliance time
recommended by the manufacturer and
EASA, and the time required for the
rulemaking process provide an
acceptable level of safety. Therefore, we
have not changed this AD in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed, except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2017–10–01 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–18875; Docket No.
FAA–2016–9303; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–093–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 13, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation
airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and
(c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category,
all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model FAN JET FALCON and FAN JET
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes.
(2) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that inspections for discrepancies of the
fuselage bulkhead at frame (FR) 33 are
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct discrepancies of the fuselage
bulkhead; such discrepancies could result in
the deterioration and subsequent failure of
the bulkhead, which could result in rapid
decompression of the airplane and
consequent injury to occupants.
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(g) Repetitive Inspections
Before exceeding 5,000 total flight cycles
since first flight of the airplane, or within 500
flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later: Do a detailed
inspection for discrepancies of the fuselage
bulkhead at FR 33 using a method approved
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 1,
2017.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
If any discrepancy is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD: Before further flight, repair 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. Repair of an
airplane as required by this paragraph does
not constitute terminating action for the
repetitive actions required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, unless specified otherwise in the
repair instructions.
(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: 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 EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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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. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 5,000 flight cycles.
(h) Repair
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
§ 39.13
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Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0096, dated
May 19, 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–
2016–9303.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
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Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 91
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24981; Amdt. Nos.
61–138A, 91–344A, and 135–134A]
RIN 2120–AK63
MU–2B Series Airplane Training
Requirements Update; Correction
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correcting
amendment.
AGENCY:
The FAA is correcting a final
rule published on September 7, 2016. In
that rule, the FAA amended its
regulations to relocate and update the
content of SFAR No. 108 to the newly
created subpart N of part 91 in order to
improve the safety of operating the
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) MU–
2B series airplane. This document
corrects two errors in the codified text
of the final rule.
DATES: Effective May 9, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
technical questions concerning this
action, contact Joseph Hemler,
Commercial Operations Branch, Flight
Standards Service, AFS–820, Federal
Aviation Administration, 55 M Street
SE., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20003–
3522; telephone (202) 267–1100; email
joseph.k.hemler-jr@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
On September 7, 2016, the FAA
published a final rule entitled, ‘‘MU–2B
Series Airplane Training Requirements
Update’’ (81 FR 61583). In that final
rule, the FAA amended its regulations
to relocate and update the content of
SFAR No. 108 to the newly created
subpart N of part 91 in order to improve
the safety of operating the MHI MU–2B
series airplane. The FAA relocated the
training program from the SFAR No. 108
appendices to advisory material in order
to allow the FAA to update policy while
ensuring significant training
adjustments still go through notice-andcomment rulemaking. The FAA also
corrected and updated several
inaccurate maneuver profiles to reflect
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9303; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-093-AD;
Amendment 39-18875; AD 2017-10-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes; all Model FAN JET
FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and all Model MYSTERE-FALCON
20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
determination that inspections for discrepancies of the fuselage
bulkhead are necessary. This AD requires repetitive inspections for
discrepancies of the fuselage bulkhead, and repair if
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necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 13, 2017.
ADDRESSES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9303; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom 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:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Dassault Aviation Model
FAN JET FALCON airplanes; all Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
and G airplanes; and all Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and
20-F5 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November
1, 2016 (81 FR 75757) (``the NPRM'').
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0096, dated May 19, 2016 (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; all Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D,
E, F, and G airplanes; and all Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-
E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. The MCAI states:
A detailed inspection (DET) of the fuselage bulkhead at frame
(FR) 33 is established through a subset of inspection/check
maintenance procedure referenced in the applicable aircraft
maintenance manual (AMM), task 53-10-0-6 ``MAIN FRAME--INSPECTION/
CHECK'', with periodicity established in Chapter 5-10, at every C-
Check. Failure to accomplish this DET could lead to deterioration of
the affected structure.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
bulkhead failure, possibly resulting in a rapid depressurization of
the aeroplane and consequent injury to occupants.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive DET of the bulkhead at FR33 [for discrepancies, such as
buckling, deformations, cracks, loose countersinks, scratches,
dents, and corrosion], and depending on findings, repair of the
affected structure.
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-
9303.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to the single commenter.
Request To Reduce Compliance Time
The commenter, Mark Reiner, asked that the compliance time for the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of the proposed AD be
reduced from 5,000 to 2,500 flight cycles. The commenter reasoned that
since so many airplanes are flying around the world and accumulating
numerous flight cycles, the chances of problems occurring on an
airplane are greatly increased.
We do not agree with the commenter's request. In developing an
appropriate compliance time for this action, we considered not only the
degree of urgency associated with addressing the subject unsafe
condition, but the manufacturer's recommendation for an appropriate
compliance time, and the practical aspect of accomplishing the
inspections within an interval of time that corresponds to the typical
scheduled maintenance for the majority of affected operators. Further,
we determined that the compliance time recommended by the manufacturer
and EASA, and the time required for the rulemaking process provide an
acceptable level of safety. Therefore, we have not changed this AD in
this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 133 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it takes about 8 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be $90,440, or $680 per product.
We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this 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 AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities
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under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017-10-01 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18875; Docket No. FAA-
2016-9303; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-093-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 13, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation airplanes specified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model FAN JET FALCON and FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
and G airplanes.
(2) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that inspections for
discrepancies of the fuselage bulkhead at frame (FR) 33 are
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
discrepancies of the fuselage bulkhead; such discrepancies could
result in the deterioration and subsequent failure of the bulkhead,
which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane and
consequent injury to occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections
Before exceeding 5,000 total flight cycles since first flight of
the airplane, or within 500 flight cycles after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs later: Do a detailed inspection for
discrepancies of the fuselage bulkhead at FR 33 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. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals
not to exceed 5,000 flight cycles.
(h) Repair
If any discrepancy is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair 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. Repair of an airplane as
required by this paragraph does not constitute terminating action
for the repetitive actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
unless specified otherwise in the repair instructions.
(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.
(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
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0096, dated May 19, 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-2016-9303.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 1, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-09323 Filed 5-8-17; 8:45 am]
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