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Series 705), and CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900) airplanes.
(i) Parts Installation Limitations
As of 24 months after the effective date of
this AD, no person may install, on any
airplane, a yaw damper actuator having part
number 622–9968–001, unless it has been
modified in accordance with the applicable
service information specified in table 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, 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 New York
ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–
7300; fax 516–794–5531. 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, New York ACO, ANE–170,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–06,
effective February 14, 2017, 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–2017–0495.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch,
ANE–171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax 516–
794–5531.
(3) For service information identified in
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this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote´
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; Widebody Customer Response
Center North America toll-free telephone 1–
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–
514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet:
https://www.bombardier.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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Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 15,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0513; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–152–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
2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD
was prompted by a quality review of
delivered airplanes, which identified a
manufacturing deficiency of some
engine air inlet anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tubes.
This proposed AD would require
inspecting each anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tube
assembly of certain engine air inlets for
discrepancies, and doing 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 17, 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,
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
SUMMARY:
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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–
0513; 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–2017–0513; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–152–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2016–0168, dated August 17,
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 2000EX
airplanes. The MCAI states:
A quality review of recently delivered
aeroplanes identified a manufacturing
deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-ice
‘‘piccolo’’ tubes.
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This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to reduced performance
of the engine anti-ice protection system, with
consequent ice accretion and ingestion,
possibly resulting in dual engine power loss
and reduced control of an aeroplane.
The subsequent investigation demonstrated
that, for engines equipped with an air inlet
affected by the manufacturing deficiency,
operating an engine at or above the minimum
N1 value applicable for combined wing and
engine anti-ice operations provides efficient
engine anti-ice performance during standalone engine anti-ice operation.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
EASA issued EASA AD 2015–0101–E (later
revised) to require amendment of the
applicable Aeroplane Flight Manual (AFM)
for aeroplanes having engine air inlets Part
Number (P/N) 06ND71600–1 not marked
NORDAM Rework Kit (or ‘‘NRK’’) on the
associated data plate.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault
Aviation published Service Bulletin (SB)
F2000EX–384 (later revised), providing
instructions for a one-time inspection and
applicable corrective actions, to recover the
full operational capability of the aeroplanes
equipped with affected parts.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD supersedes EASA AD 2015–
0102R1, retaining its requirements, [and]
additionally requires a one-time inspection of
each affected anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tube
assembly and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of the applicable corrective
actions. This [EASA] AD also prohibits
installation of an affected part on an
aeroplane.
The required actions include a
detailed inspection and borescope
inspection for discrepancies, which
include determining if the opening
diameter of the anti-ice tube assembly is
incorrect or the perforation holes are
blocked by residue. The corrective
actions include repair or rework, if
necessary. 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–
0513.
Other Related Rulemaking
On June 19, 2015, we issued AD
2015–13–08, Amendment 39–18195 (80
FR 37150, June 30, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–
13–08’’), applicable to all Dassault
Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX
airplanes. That AD requires revising the
airplane flight manual to include a
procedure for addressing minimum fan
speed rotation (N1) values during standalone engine anti-ice system operation
for engines equipped with certain air
inlets. That AD was prompted by a
quality review of certain delivered
airplanes, which identified a
manufacturing deficiency of some
engine air inlet anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tubes.
The actions required by that AD are
intended to detect and correct reduced
performance of the engine anti-ice
protection system, leading to ice
accretion and ingestion into the engines,
which could result in dual engine
power loss and consequent reduced
controllability of the airplane.
Actions Since Issuance of AD 2015–13–
08
This NPRM would not supersede AD
2015–13–08. Rather, we have
determined that a stand-alone AD
would be more appropriate to address
the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM
would require inspections and
corrective actions of the anti-ice
‘‘piccolo’’ tube assembly of the engine
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air inlet. Accomplishment of the actions
specified in paragraph (g) of this
proposed AD would then terminate all
of the requirements of AD 2015–13–08.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Dassault Falcon 2000EX
Service Bulletin F2000EX–384, Revision
1, dated March 1, 2016. This service
information describes procedures for
inspecting each anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’ tube
assembly of each engine air inlet for
discrepancies, and corrective actions.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 181 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection ........................................................
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 .............
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary rework that would be
Cost per
product
Parts cost
required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of
$0
$425
Cost on U.S.
operators
$76,925
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these corrective actions:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Labor cost
Rework anti-ice tube assembly .....................................
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Action
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ...........................
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:
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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:
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Parts cost
$1,711
Cost per
product
$1,881
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
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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:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[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–
0513; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–
152–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 17,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2015–13–08,
Amendment 39–18195 (80 FR 37150, June
30, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–13–08’’).
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(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes,
certificated in any category.
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 (l)(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 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.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a quality review
of certain delivered airplanes, which
identified a manufacturing deficiency of
certain engine air inlet anti-ice ‘‘piccolo’’
tubes. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct discrepancies of each anti-ice
‘‘piccolo’’ tube assembly of certain engine air
inlets; this condition could result in reduced
performance of the engine anti-ice protection
system, leading to ice accretion and ingestion
into the engines, and possibly resulting in
dual engine power loss and consequent
reduced controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection
For airplanes other than those on which an
engine air inlet having part number (P/N)
06ND71600–1, with a marking ‘‘NTR–
RKFAL97’’ ‘‘NTR–RKFAL98,’’ ‘‘F2000EX–
384,’’ or ‘‘F2000EX–384–R1’’ on the air inlet
data plate has been incorporated on both
engines: Within 1,300 flight hours or 26
months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first; inspect each anti-ice
‘‘piccolo’’ tube assembly of each engine air
inlet for discrepancies (i.e., an incorrect
opening diameter of the anti-ice tube
assembly or perforation holes blocked by
residue), and do all applicable corrective
actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX–
384, Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016; except
as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do
all applicable corrective actions before
further flight.
(h) Service Information Exception
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(c) Applicability
Where Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service
Bulletin F2000EX–384, Revision 1, dated
March 1, 2016, specifies to contact Dassault
for appropriate action: Before further flight,
accomplish corrective actions in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph
(k)(2) of this AD.
(i) Terminating Action
Accomplishment of the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all the
requirements of AD 2015–13–08 for that
airplane.
(j) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD,
installation of an engine air inlet having part
number (P/N) 06ND71600–1 on any airplane
is allowed, provided the engine air inlet data
plate shows the marking ‘‘NTR–RKFAL97,’’
‘‘NTR–RKFAL98,’’ ‘‘F2000EX–384,’’ or
‘‘F2000EX–384–R1.’’
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(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2016–0168, dated August 17, 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–2017–0513.
(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, 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 18,
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-2017-0513; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-152-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 2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a quality review of delivered airplanes, which identified a
manufacturing deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-ice ``piccolo''
tubes. This proposed AD would require inspecting each anti-ice
``piccolo'' tube assembly of certain engine air inlets for
discrepancies, and doing 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 17, 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, 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-
0513; 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-2017-0513;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-152-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0168, dated August 17, 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 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states:
A quality review of recently delivered aeroplanes identified a
manufacturing deficiency of some engine air inlet anti-ice
``piccolo'' tubes.
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This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
reduced performance of the engine anti-ice protection system, with
consequent ice accretion and ingestion, possibly resulting in dual
engine power loss and reduced control of an aeroplane.
The subsequent investigation demonstrated that, for engines
equipped with an air inlet affected by the manufacturing deficiency,
operating an engine at or above the minimum N1 value applicable for
combined wing and engine anti-ice operations provides efficient
engine anti-ice performance during stand-alone engine anti-ice
operation.
To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued EASA AD
2015-0101-E (later revised) to require amendment of the applicable
Aeroplane Flight Manual (AFM) for aeroplanes having engine air
inlets Part Number (P/N) 06ND71600-1 not marked NORDAM Rework Kit
(or ``NRK'') on the associated data plate.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault Aviation published
Service Bulletin (SB) F2000EX-384 (later revised), providing
instructions for a one-time inspection and applicable corrective
actions, to recover the full operational capability of the
aeroplanes equipped with affected parts.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD supersedes EASA
AD 2015-0102R1, retaining its requirements, [and] additionally
requires a one-time inspection of each affected anti-ice ``piccolo''
tube assembly and, depending on findings, accomplishment of the
applicable corrective actions. This [EASA] AD also prohibits
installation of an affected part on an aeroplane.
The required actions include a detailed inspection and borescope
inspection for discrepancies, which include determining if the opening
diameter of the anti-ice tube assembly is incorrect or the perforation
holes are blocked by residue. The corrective actions include repair or
rework, if necessary. 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-2017-0513.
Other Related Rulemaking
On June 19, 2015, we issued AD 2015-13-08, Amendment 39-18195 (80
FR 37150, June 30, 2015) (``AD 2015-13-08''), applicable to all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. That AD requires
revising the airplane flight manual to include a procedure for
addressing minimum fan speed rotation (N1) values during stand-alone
engine anti-ice system operation for engines equipped with certain air
inlets. That AD was prompted by a quality review of certain delivered
airplanes, which identified a manufacturing deficiency of some engine
air inlet anti-ice ``piccolo'' tubes. The actions required by that AD
are intended to detect and correct reduced performance of the engine
anti-ice protection system, leading to ice accretion and ingestion into
the engines, which could result in dual engine power loss and
consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
Actions Since Issuance of AD 2015-13-08
This NPRM would not supersede AD 2015-13-08. Rather, we have
determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address
the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require inspections and
corrective actions of the anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly of the
engine air inlet. Accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraph
(g) of this proposed AD would then terminate all of the requirements of
AD 2015-13-08.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384,
Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016. This service information describes
procedures for inspecting each anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube assembly of
each engine air inlet for discrepancies, and corrective actions. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 181 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection............................ 5 work-hours x $85 per $0 $425 $76,925
hour = $425.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary rework that
would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We
have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
corrective actions:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Rework anti-ice tube assembly................. 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,711 $1,881
$170.
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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.
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
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safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2017-0513; Directorate Identifier
2016-NM-152-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 17, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2015-13-08, Amendment 39-18195 (80 FR 37150,
June 30, 2015) (``AD 2015-13-08'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX
airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain
Protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a quality review of certain delivered
airplanes, which identified a manufacturing deficiency of certain
engine air inlet anti-ice ``piccolo'' tubes. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct discrepancies of each anti-ice ``piccolo''
tube assembly of certain engine air inlets; this condition could
result in reduced performance of the engine anti-ice protection
system, leading to ice accretion and ingestion into the engines, and
possibly resulting in dual engine power loss and consequent reduced
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
For airplanes other than those on which an engine air inlet
having part number (P/N) 06ND71600-1, with a marking ``NTR-RKFAL97''
``NTR-RKFAL98,'' ``F2000EX-384,'' or ``F2000EX-384-R1'' on the air
inlet data plate has been incorporated on both engines: Within 1,300
flight hours or 26 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first; inspect each anti-ice ``piccolo'' tube
assembly of each engine air inlet for discrepancies (i.e., an
incorrect opening diameter of the anti-ice tube assembly or
perforation holes blocked by residue), and do all applicable
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384,
Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016; except as required by paragraph (h)
of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further
flight.
(h) Service Information Exception
Where Dassault Falcon 2000EX Service Bulletin F2000EX-384,
Revision 1, dated March 1, 2016, specifies to contact Dassault for
appropriate action: Before further flight, accomplish corrective
actions in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph
(k)(2) of this AD.
(i) Terminating Action
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g) of this
AD terminates all the requirements of AD 2015-13-08 for that
airplane.
(j) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, installation of an engine
air inlet having part number (P/N) 06ND71600-1 on any airplane is
allowed, provided the engine air inlet data plate shows the marking
``NTR-RKFAL97,'' ``NTR-RKFAL98,'' ``F2000EX-384,'' or ``F2000EX-384-
R1.''
(k) 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 (l)(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
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.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0168, dated August 17, 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-2017-0513.
(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, 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 18, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-10980 Filed 5-30-17; 8:45 am]
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