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with the procedures specified in paragraph
(o)(2) of this AD.
(l) No Reporting Requirement
Although SB A320–52–1171 R01 specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, and specifies that action as
‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance), this AD
does not include that requirement.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52–1171,
dated October 29, 2015, provided that it can
be conclusively determined that any part
number D52371000018 was also inspected as
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
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(n) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, an
affected door specified in paragraph (g) of
this AD, unless it has been inspected in
accordance with the requirements of
paragraph (h) of this AD and all applicable
corrective actions have been done in
accordance with paragraph (i) of this AD.
(o) 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 manager of the International Branch,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (p)(2) of this AD.
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.
(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
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved
by the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as specified in paragraphs (k) and (l) of this
AD: If any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC,
those procedures and tests must be done to
comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are
recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified as RC may be deviated
from using accepted methods in accordance
with the operator’s maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the
procedures and tests identified as RC can be
done and the airplane can be put back in an
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airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(p) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2016–0187, dated September 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–2017–0478.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–227–
1149.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness—
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
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 May 12,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0475; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–142–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 adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000
and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports
of ice accretion on the airplane wing
due to the failure of certain anti-ice
piccolo tubes in the wing outboard slats.
This proposed AD would require
repetitive inspections of each anti-ice
piccolo tube and corrective action if
necessary. This proposed AD also
provides an optional terminating action
for the repetitive inspections. We are
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proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 6, 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–
0475; 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–2017–0475; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–142–AD’’ at the beginning of
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your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2016–0149, dated July 25,
2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Dassault
Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI
states:
Occurrences were reported of ice accretion
on the wing, due to failure of the affected
anti-ice piccolo tubes Part Number (P/N)
FGFB725102. Investigation results indicated
that some wing piccolo tubes P/N
FGFB725102 could have manufacturing
defects in their welded parts, which may
have caused the rupture of the tubes, due to
fatigue.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to undetected
significant ice accretion on the wing,
possibly resulting in loss of control of the
aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
[Dassault Aviation] DA issued Service
Bulletin (SB) F2000–431 Revision 1 and SB
F2000EX–391 Revision 1 (hereafter referred
to collectively as ‘the applicable SB’ in this
[EASA] AD) to provide instructions for
endoscopic inspection of the tubes.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of
each wing outboard slat piccolo tube [for
discrepancies, i.e., manufacturing defects,
cracking, and loss of material in the welded
parts] and, depending on findings,
replacement of the piccolo tube(s) [and the
outboard slat] with a [new or] serviceable
part.
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–
0475.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Dassault Aviation issued Service
Bulletin F2000–431, Revision 1, dated
June 6, 2016; and Service Bulletin
F2000EX–391, Revision 1, dated June 6,
2016. The service information describes
procedures for endoscopic inspections
of the anti-ice piccolo tube on each wing
outboard slat, and replacement or reidentification of affected anti-ice piccolo
tubes and outboard slats. 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 the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 348 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Inspection ......................
6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 per inspection cycle.
Cost per product
$0
$510 per inspection
cycle.
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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We have received no definitive data
that will enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this proposed AD.
Regulatory Findings
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
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
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Cost on U.S. operators
$177,480 per inspection
cycle.
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.
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§ 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–
0475; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–
142–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 6, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX
airplanes, certificated in any category, all
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of ice
accretion on the airplane wing due to the
failure of certain anti-ice piccolo tubes in the
wing outboard slats. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct manufacturing defects
in the anti-ice piccolo tubes in the wing
outboard slats. This condition could lead to
undetected significant ice accretion on a
wing, resulting in loss of control of the
airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Affected Anti-Ice Piccolo Tubes
(1) For the purpose of this AD, an affected
anti-ice piccolo tube meets at least one of the
conditions specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)
and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Has part number (P/N) FGFB725102
(left-hand side (LH)) or P/N FGFB726102
(right-hand side (RH)).
(ii) Is installed on a wing outboard slat
having a part number identified in table 1 to
paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g)(1)(ii) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED OUTBOARD SLATS PART NUMBERS
LH
RH
FGFB134 ..................................................................................................
FGFB134A1 to FGFB134A9 inclusive .....................................................
FGFB134B1 ..............................................................................................
FFGFB134C1 to FGFB134C4 inclusive ...................................................
From FGFB134D1 to FGFB134D4 inclusive ...........................................
FGFB135 and FGFB135M .......................................................................
FGFB135A1 to FGFB135A4 inclusive .....................................................
From FGFB135A1M to FGFB135A4M inclusive ......................................
From FGFB135B1 to FGFB135B3 inclusive ............................................
FGFB135B1M to FGFB135B3M inclusive ...............................................
F2MB135 ..................................................................................................
F2MB135A1 ..............................................................................................
F2MB135L1 to F2MB135L5 inclusive ......................................................
(2) If the outboard slat part number is
identified in table 2 to paragraph (g)(2) of this
AD, the anti-ice piccolo tube is not affected
FGFB144.
FGFB144A1 to FGFB144A9 inclusive.
FGFB144B1.
FGFB144C1 to FGFB144C4 inclusive.
FGFB144D1 to FGFB144D4 inclusive.
FGFB145 and FGFB145M.
FGFB145A1 to FGFB145A4 inclusive.
FGFB145A1M to FGFB145A4M inclusive.
FGFB145B1 to FGFB145B3 inclusive.
FGFB145B1M to FGFB145B3M inclusive.
F2MB145.
F2MB145A1.
F2MB145L1 to F2MB145L5 inclusive.
because the outboard slat has already been
retrofitted with a new stiffened anti-ice
piccolo tube, and no action is required by
this AD for that piccolo tube.
TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (g)(2) OF THIS AD—SERVICEABLE OUTBOARD SLATS PART NUMBERS
LH
RH
FGFB134P ................................................................................................
FGFB134A1P through FGFB134A9P inclusive .......................................
FGFB134B1P ...........................................................................................
FFGFB134C1P to FGFB134C4P inclusive ..............................................
From FGFB134D1P to FGFB134D4P inclusive .......................................
FGFB135P and FGFB135MP ..................................................................
FGFB135A1P to FGFB135A4P inclusive .................................................
From FGFB135A1MP to FGFB135A4MP inclusive .................................
From FGFB135B1P to FGFB135B3P inclusive .......................................
FGFB135B1MP to FGFB135B3MP inclusive ...........................................
F2MB135P ................................................................................................
F2MB135A1P ...........................................................................................
F2MB135L1P to F2MB135L5P inclusive .................................................
F2MB135L6 to F2MB135L7 inclusive ......................................................
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(h) Inspections
If an anti-ice piccolo tube has been
determined to be affected, as specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD: At the applicable
time specified in table 3 to paragraph (h) of
this AD, do an endoscopic inspection for
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FGFB144P.
FGFB144A1P through FGFB144A9P inclusive.
FGFB144B1P.
FGFB144C1P to FGFB144C4P inclusive.
FGFB144D1P to FGFB144D4P inclusive.
FGFB145P and FGFB145MP.
FGFB145A1P to FGFB145A4P inclusive.
FGFB145A1MP to FGFB145A4MP inclusive.
FGFB145B1P to FGFB145B3P inclusive.
FGFB145B1MP to FGFB145B3MP inclusive.
F2MB145P.
F2MB145A1P.
F2MB145L1P to F2MB145L5P inclusive.
F2MB145L6 to F2MB145L7 inclusive.
discrepancies, i.e., manufacturing defects,
cracking, and loss of material in the welded
parts of each affected anti-ice piccolo tube, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000–431, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016;
or Service Bulletin F2000EX–391, Revision 1,
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dated June 6, 2016; as applicable. Repeat the
endoscopic inspection thereafter at intervals
not to exceed those specified in table 3 to
paragraph (h) of this AD, until the
modification specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD is done.
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TABLE 3 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS AD—COMPLIANCE TIMES FOR INSPECTIONS
Repetitive inspection
intervals
Airplane model
Initial inspection
FALCON 2000 airplanes .....................
Prior to exceeding 2,000 flight cycles since the airplane’s first flight, or
within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later.
Prior to exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the airplane’s first flight, or
within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
FALCON 2000EX airplanes ................
(i) Corrective Action
If any discrepancy is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this
AD: Before further flight, replace the affected
anti-ice piccolo tube with a new or
serviceable part, and replace or re-identify
the affected wing outboard slat as applicable,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000–431, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016;
or Service Bulletin F2000EX–391, Revision 1,
dated June 6, 2016; as applicable.
(j) Optional Terminating Action
Modification of an airplane by installing a
new or serviceable anti-ice piccolo tube, and
replacing or re-identifying the affected wing
outboard slat, terminates the repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (h) of this
AD, if done in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F2000–431, Revision 1,
dated June 6, 2016; or Service Bulletin
F2000EX–391, Revision 1, dated June 6,
2016; as applicable.
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(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the time specified in paragraph (k)(1)
or (k)(2) of this AD, as applicable, no person
may install on any airplane an affected antiice piccolo tube or an affected outboard slat.
(1) For an airplane that, on the effective
date of this AD, has an affected anti-ice
piccolo tube or an affected outboard slat
installed: Before further flight after
modification of that airplane as required by
paragraph (i) of this AD.
(2) For an airplane that, on the effective
date of this AD, does not have an affected
anti-ice piccolo tube or an affected outboard
slat installed: As of the effective date of this
AD.
(l) Later-Approved Parts
Installation on an airplane of an anti-ice
piccolo tube having a part number approved
after the effective date of this AD is
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (i) or paragraph (j)
of this AD, as applicable, provided the
conditions in paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of
this AD are met.
(1) The anti-ice piccolo tube part number
must be 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).
(2) The installation of the anti-ice piccolo
tube must be accomplished in accordance
with a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
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Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or
Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@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.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2016–0149, dated July 25, 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–2017–0475.
(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.
(3) 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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2,000 flight cycles.
1,000 flight cycles.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 11,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017–10135 Filed 5–19–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0480; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–204–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R,
and F4–600R series airplanes, and
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
airplanes (collectively called Model
A300–600 series airplanes); and Model
A310 series airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by cracking in the
door sill area of the aft cargo door. This
proposed AD would require repetitive
inspections of the aft cargo door lower
torsion box area, and corrective actions
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 July 6, 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
SUMMARY:
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[FR Doc No: 2017-10135]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0475; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-142-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 FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports of ice accretion on the airplane
wing due to the failure of certain anti-ice piccolo tubes in the wing
outboard slats. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections
of each anti-ice piccolo tube and corrective action if necessary. This
proposed AD also provides an optional terminating action for the
repetitive inspections. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 6, 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-
0475; 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-2017-0475;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-142-AD'' at the beginning of
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your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this
proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date
and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0149, dated July 25, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states:
Occurrences were reported of ice accretion on the wing, due to
failure of the affected anti-ice piccolo tubes Part Number (P/N)
FGFB725102. Investigation results indicated that some wing piccolo
tubes P/N FGFB725102 could have manufacturing defects in their
welded parts, which may have caused the rupture of the tubes, due to
fatigue.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
undetected significant ice accretion on the wing, possibly resulting
in loss of control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, [Dassault Aviation]
DA issued Service Bulletin (SB) F2000-431 Revision 1 and SB F2000EX-
391 Revision 1 (hereafter referred to collectively as `the
applicable SB' in this [EASA] AD) to provide instructions for
endoscopic inspection of the tubes.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive inspections of each wing outboard slat piccolo tube [for
discrepancies, i.e., manufacturing defects, cracking, and loss of
material in the welded parts] and, depending on findings,
replacement of the piccolo tube(s) [and the outboard slat] with a
[new or] serviceable part.
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-
0475.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin F2000-431, Revision 1,
dated June 6, 2016; and Service Bulletin F2000EX-391, Revision 1, dated
June 6, 2016. The service information describes procedures for
endoscopic inspections of the anti-ice piccolo tube on each wing
outboard slat, and replacement or re-identification of affected anti-
ice piccolo tubes and outboard slats. 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 the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 348 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspection..................... 6 work-hours x $85 per $0 $510 per $177,480 per
hour = $510 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
inspection cycle.
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We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed
AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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.
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Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2017-0475; Directorate Identifier
2016-NM-142-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 6, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and
FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial
numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain
Protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of ice accretion on the airplane
wing due to the failure of certain anti-ice piccolo tubes in the
wing outboard slats. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
manufacturing defects in the anti-ice piccolo tubes in the wing
outboard slats. This condition could lead to undetected significant
ice accretion on a wing, resulting in loss of control of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Affected Anti-Ice Piccolo Tubes
(1) For the purpose of this AD, an affected anti-ice piccolo
tube meets at least one of the conditions specified in paragraphs
(g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Has part number (P/N) FGFB725102 (left-hand side (LH)) or P/
N FGFB726102 (right-hand side (RH)).
(ii) Is installed on a wing outboard slat having a part number
identified in table 1 to paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
Table 1 to Paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of This AD--Affected Outboard Slats Part
Numbers
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LH RH
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FGFB134................................ FGFB144.
FGFB134A1 to FGFB134A9 inclusive....... FGFB144A1 to FGFB144A9
inclusive.
FGFB134B1.............................. FGFB144B1.
FFGFB134C1 to FGFB134C4 inclusive...... FGFB144C1 to FGFB144C4
inclusive.
From FGFB134D1 to FGFB134D4 inclusive.. FGFB144D1 to FGFB144D4
inclusive.
FGFB135 and FGFB135M................... FGFB145 and FGFB145M.
FGFB135A1 to FGFB135A4 inclusive....... FGFB145A1 to FGFB145A4
inclusive.
From FGFB135A1M to FGFB135A4M inclusive FGFB145A1M to FGFB145A4M
inclusive.
From FGFB135B1 to FGFB135B3 inclusive.. FGFB145B1 to FGFB145B3
inclusive.
FGFB135B1M to FGFB135B3M inclusive..... FGFB145B1M to FGFB145B3M
inclusive.
F2MB135................................ F2MB145.
F2MB135A1.............................. F2MB145A1.
F2MB135L1 to F2MB135L5 inclusive....... F2MB145L1 to F2MB145L5
inclusive.
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(2) If the outboard slat part number is identified in table 2 to
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, the anti-ice piccolo tube is not
affected because the outboard slat has already been retrofitted with
a new stiffened anti-ice piccolo tube, and no action is required by
this AD for that piccolo tube.
Table 2 to Paragraph (g)(2) of This AD--Serviceable Outboard Slats Part
Numbers
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LH RH
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FGFB134P............................... FGFB144P.
FGFB134A1P through FGFB134A9P inclusive FGFB144A1P through FGFB144A9P
inclusive.
FGFB134B1P............................. FGFB144B1P.
FFGFB134C1P to FGFB134C4P inclusive.... FGFB144C1P to FGFB144C4P
inclusive.
From FGFB134D1P to FGFB134D4P inclusive FGFB144D1P to FGFB144D4P
inclusive.
FGFB135P and FGFB135MP................. FGFB145P and FGFB145MP.
FGFB135A1P to FGFB135A4P inclusive..... FGFB145A1P to FGFB145A4P
inclusive.
From FGFB135A1MP to FGFB135A4MP FGFB145A1MP to FGFB145A4MP
inclusive. inclusive.
From FGFB135B1P to FGFB135B3P inclusive FGFB145B1P to FGFB145B3P
inclusive.
FGFB135B1MP to FGFB135B3MP inclusive... FGFB145B1MP to FGFB145B3MP
inclusive.
F2MB135P............................... F2MB145P.
F2MB135A1P............................. F2MB145A1P.
F2MB135L1P to F2MB135L5P inclusive..... F2MB145L1P to F2MB145L5P
inclusive.
F2MB135L6 to F2MB135L7 inclusive....... F2MB145L6 to F2MB145L7
inclusive.
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(h) Inspections
If an anti-ice piccolo tube has been determined to be affected,
as specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: At the applicable time
specified in table 3 to paragraph (h) of this AD, do an endoscopic
inspection for discrepancies, i.e., manufacturing defects, cracking,
and loss of material in the welded parts of each affected anti-ice
piccolo tube, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-431, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016;
or Service Bulletin F2000EX-391, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; as
applicable. Repeat the endoscopic inspection thereafter at intervals
not to exceed those specified in table 3 to paragraph (h) of this
AD, until the modification specified in paragraph (j) of this AD is
done.
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Table 3 to Paragraph (h) of this AD--Compliance Times for Inspections
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Airplane model Initial inspection Repetitive inspection intervals
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FALCON 2000 airplanes................. Prior to exceeding 2,000 2,000 flight cycles.
flight cycles since the
airplane's first flight, or
within 1,000 flight cycles
after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs
later.
FALCON 2000EX airplanes............... Prior to exceeding 1,000 1,000 flight cycles.
flight cycles since the
airplane's first flight, or
within 500 flight cycles
after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs
later.
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(i) Corrective Action
If any discrepancy is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further flight, replace the
affected anti-ice piccolo tube with a new or serviceable part, and
replace or re-identify the affected wing outboard slat as
applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-431, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016;
or Service Bulletin F2000EX-391, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; as
applicable.
(j) Optional Terminating Action
Modification of an airplane by installing a new or serviceable
anti-ice piccolo tube, and replacing or re-identifying the affected
wing outboard slat, terminates the repetitive inspections required
by paragraph (h) of this AD, if done in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-431,
Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; or Service Bulletin F2000EX-391,
Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; as applicable.
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this
AD, as applicable, no person may install on any airplane an affected
anti-ice piccolo tube or an affected outboard slat.
(1) For an airplane that, on the effective date of this AD, has
an affected anti-ice piccolo tube or an affected outboard slat
installed: Before further flight after modification of that airplane
as required by paragraph (i) of this AD.
(2) For an airplane that, on the effective date of this AD, does
not have an affected anti-ice piccolo tube or an affected outboard
slat installed: As of the effective date of this AD.
(l) Later-Approved Parts
Installation on an airplane of an anti-ice piccolo tube having a
part number approved after the effective date of this AD is
acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (i) or
paragraph (j) of this AD, as applicable, provided the conditions in
paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD are met.
(1) The anti-ice piccolo tube part number must be 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).
(2) The installation of the anti-ice piccolo tube must be
accomplished in accordance with a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
or the EASA; or Dassault Aviation's EASA DOA.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. 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.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0149, dated July 25, 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-2017-0475.
(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.
(3) 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 May 11, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-10135 Filed 5-19-17; 8:45 am]
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