Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes, 18753-18756 [2018-09006]
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Roll-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate
previously held by Allison Engine
Company): Docket No. FAA–2018–0259;
Product Identifier 2018–NE–09–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 14,
2018.
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(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to:
(1) Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE
2100D2A turboprop engines with 1st-stage
gas generator turbine wheels, part number
(P/N) 23089692, with serial numbers (S/Ns)
MW65898 or MW68310, installed.
(2) RRC AE 2100D3 turboprop engines with
1st-stage gas generator turbine wheels, P/N
23088906, with S/Ns MW65895, MW65896,
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MW65900, MW65901, MW65903, MW68305,
MW68306, MW68307, MW68312, MW68314,
MW68316, MW68318, or MW68319
installed.
(3) RRC AE 3007A2 turbofan engines with
1st-stage high-pressure turbine (HPT) wheels,
P/N 23088906, with S/Ns MW65894,
MW68303, or MW68315 installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 7250, Turbine section.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the possibility
of steel inclusions in the turbine wheel
forging. We are proposing this AD to prevent
a low-cycle fatigue failure of a 1st-stage gas
generator turbine wheel or 1st-stage HPT
wheel. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in uncontained
turbine wheel release, damage to the engine,
and damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Remove the affected 1st-stage gas
generator turbine wheel and replace with a
part eligible for installation at the next engine
shop visit or before exceeding the life limit
of 4,800 engine cycles, whichever occurs
first, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 2,
of RRC Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) AE
2100D2–A–72–090, Revision 1, dated July 11,
2014, and RRC ASB AE 2100D3–A–72–286,
Revision 1, dated July 11, 2014 (one
document).
(2) Remove the affected 1st-stage HPT
wheel and replace with a part eligible for
installation at the next engine shop visit or
before exceeding the life limit of 5,600 engine
cycles, whichever occurs first, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions,
Paragraph 2, of RRC ASB AE 3007A–A–72–
419, Revision 2, dated December 4, 2017.
(h) Definition
For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine
shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into
the shop for maintenance involving the
separation of pairs of major mating engine
flanges, except that the separation of engine
flanges solely for the purposes of
transportation without subsequent engine
maintenance is not an engine shop visit.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Chicago ACO Branch,
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
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
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of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace
Engineer, Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E.
Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone:
847–294–7836; fax: 847–294–7834; email:
kyri.zaroyiannis@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce Corporation,
450 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
46225; phone: 317–230–3774. You may view
this service information at the FAA, Engine
and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759.
Issued in Burlington, MA, on April 25,
2018.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0359; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–040–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 MYSTERE–
FALCON 900 airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by a determination
that more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations are necessary. This proposed
AD would require revising the
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new and more
restrictive maintenance requirements
and airworthiness limitations. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by June 14, 2018.
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.
SUMMARY:
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• 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 service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA.
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 206–231–
3195.
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–2018–
0359; 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 NPRM, 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 Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2018–0359; Product Identifier 2018–
NM–040–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.
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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 2018–0027, dated January 30,
2018 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Dassault
Aviation Model MYSTERE–FALCON
900 airplanes. The MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations and
certification maintenance instructions for the
`
Dassault Mystere-Falcon 900 aeroplanes,
which are approved by EASA, are currently
defined and published in the Dassault
`
Mystere-Falcon 900 [airplane maintenance
manual] AMM chapter 5–40. These
instructions have been identified as
mandatory for continued airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions
could result in an unsafe condition [i.e.,
reduced structural integrity of the airplane].
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016–0127
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2017–19–03
Amendment 39–19033 (82 FR 43166,
September 14, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–19–03’’)] to
require accomplishment of the maintenance
tasks, and implementation of the
airworthiness limitations, as specified in
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Dassault Mystere-Falcon 900 AMM chapter
5–40 Revision 22.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault
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issued Revision 23 of the Dassault MystereFalcon 900 AMM chapter 5–40, which
introduces new and more restrictive
maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2016–0127, which is superseded, and
requires accomplishment of the actions
specified in Revision 23 of the Dassault
`
Mystere-Falcon 900 AMM chapter 5–40
* * *.
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–2018–
0359.
Relationship Between Proposed AD and
Certain Other ADs
This NPRM would not supersede AD
2017–19–03. Rather, we have
determined that a stand-alone AD
would be more appropriate to address
the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM
would require revising the maintenance
or inspection program to incorporate the
new maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations.
Accomplishment of the proposed
actions would then terminate all
requirements of AD 2017–19–03.
Accomplishment of the proposed
actions would also terminate all
requirements of AD 2016–01–16,
Amendment 39–18376 (81 FR 3320,
January 21, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–01–16’’)
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and certain requirements of AD 2010–
26–05, Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR
79952, December 21, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–
26–05’’), for Dassault Aviation Model
MYSTERE–FALCON 900 airplanes.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Dassault Aviation has issued Chapter
5–40, Airworthiness Limitations,
Revision 23, dated September 2017, of
the Dassault Aviation Falcon 900
Maintenance Manual. This service
information describes procedures,
maintenance tasks, and airworthiness
limitations specified in the
Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS) of the AMM. 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 designs.
This proposed AD requires revisions
to certain operator maintenance
documents. Compliance with these
revisions are required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
previously modified, altered, or repaired
in the areas addressed by this proposed
AD, the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the
revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to
paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD.
The request should include a
description of changes to the required
actions that will ensure the continued
damage tolerance of the affected
structure.
Difference Between the MCAI and This
Proposed AD
The MCAI specifies that if there are
findings from the ALS inspection tasks,
corrective actions must be accomplished
in accordance with Dassault Aviation
maintenance documentation. However,
this proposed AD does not include that
requirement. Operators of U.S.-
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registered airplanes are required by
general airworthiness and operational
regulations to perform maintenance
using methods that are acceptable to the
FAA. We consider those methods to be
adequate to address any corrective
actions necessitated by the findings of
ALS inspections required by this
proposed AD.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 65 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
We have determined that revising the
maintenance or inspection program
takes an average of 90 work-hours per
operator, although we recognize that
this number may vary from operator to
operator. In the past, we have estimated
that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate
maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we
have determined that a per-operator
estimate is more accurate than a perairplane estimate. Therefore, we
estimate the total cost per operator to be
$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per workhour).
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.
This proposed AD is issued in
accordance with authority delegated by
the Executive Director, Aircraft
Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance
and Airworthiness Division, but during
this transition period, the Executive
Director has delegated the authority to
issue ADs applicable to transport
category airplanes to the Director of the
System Oversight Division.
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2018–
0359; Product Identifier 2018–NM–040–
AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 14,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2010–26–05,
Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952,
December 21, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–26–05’’); AD
2016–01–16, Amendment 39–18376 (81 FR
3320, January 21, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–01–16’’);
and AD 2017–19–03, Amendment 39–19033
(82 FR 43166, September 14, 2017) (‘‘AD
2017–19–03’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 900 airplanes, all
serial numbers; certificated in any category.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance
checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to
prevent reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
Program
Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 23,
dated September 2017, of the Dassault
Aviation Falcon 900 Maintenance Manual.
The initial compliance times for doing the
tasks are at the time specified in Chapter 5–
40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 23,
dated September 2017, of the Dassault
Aviation Falcon 900 Maintenance Manual, or
within 90 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later. The term ‘‘LDG’’
in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ column of any table
in the service information specified in this
paragraph means total airplane landings. The
term ‘‘FH’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ column
of any table in the service information
specified in this paragraph means total flight
hours. The term ‘‘FC’’ in the ‘‘First
Inspection’’ column of any table in the
service information specified in this
paragraph means total flight cycles. The term
‘‘M’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ column of any
table in the service information specified in
this paragraph means months.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), or intervals, may
be used unless the actions, or intervals, are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
(i) Terminating Actions for Other ADs
(1) Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2017–19–03 and AD
2016–01–16.
(2) Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2010–
26–05, for Dassault Aviation Model
MYSTERE–FALCON 900 airplanes.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
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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 Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k)(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 Section,
Transport Standards Branch, 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0027, dated
January 30, 2018, 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–2018–0359.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3226.
(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
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
April 20, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0360; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–009–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
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). This
proposed AD was prompted by a
determination that more restrictive
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations are necessary.
This proposed AD would require
revising the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
new or more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by June 14, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 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 Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA.
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 206–231–
3195.
DATES:
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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–2018–
0360; 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 NPRM, 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: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3225.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2018–0360; Product Identifier 2018–
NM–009–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0205,
dated October 12, 2017 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Model A300–600 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations for the
Airbus A300–600 aeroplanes, which are
approved by EASA, are currently defined and
published in the Airbus A300–600
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
documents. The Damage Tolerant
Airworthiness Limitation Items are specified
in the A300–600 ALS Part 2. These
instructions have been identified as
mandatory for continuing airworthiness.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 83 (Monday, April 30, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 18753-18756]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09006]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0359; Product Identifier 2018-NM-040-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes. This proposed AD
was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed
AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new and more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 14, 2018.
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.
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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 service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines,
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 206-231-3195.
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-2018-
0359; 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 NPRM, 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 Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0359;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-040-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.
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 2018-0027, dated January 30, 2018 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation
Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes. The MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance
instructions for the Dassault Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900 aeroplanes,
which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in
the Dassault Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900 [airplane maintenance manual]
AMM chapter 5-40. These instructions have been identified as
mandatory for continued airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an
unsafe condition [i.e., reduced structural integrity of the
airplane].
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0127 [which corresponds to FAA
AD 2017-19-03 Amendment 39-19033 (82 FR 43166, September 14, 2017)
(``AD 2017-19-03'')] to require accomplishment of the maintenance
tasks, and implementation of the airworthiness limitations, as
specified in Dassault Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900 AMM chapter 5-40
Revision 22.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault issued Revision 23 of
the Dassault Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900 AMM chapter 5-40, which
introduces new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2016-0127, which is superseded, and requires
accomplishment of the actions specified in Revision 23 of the
Dassault Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900 AMM chapter 5-40 * * *.
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-2018-
0359.
Relationship Between Proposed AD and Certain Other ADs
This NPRM would not supersede AD 2017-19-03. Rather, we have
determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address
the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require revising the
maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the new maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the
proposed actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2017-19-
03. Accomplishment of the proposed actions would also terminate all
requirements of AD 2016-01-16, Amendment 39-18376 (81 FR 3320, January
21, 2016) (``AD 2016-01-16'') and certain requirements of AD 2010-26-
05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010) (``AD 2010-26-
05''), for Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Dassault Aviation has issued Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness
Limitations, Revision 23, dated September 2017, of the Dassault
Aviation Falcon 900 Maintenance Manual. This service information
describes procedures, maintenance tasks, and airworthiness limitations
specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the AMM.
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 designs.
This proposed AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents. Compliance with these revisions are required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered,
or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator
may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions.
In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must
request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to
paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a
description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the
continued damage tolerance of the affected structure.
Difference Between the MCAI and This Proposed AD
The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the ALS
inspection tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance
with Dassault Aviation maintenance documentation. However, this
proposed AD does not include that requirement. Operators of U.S.-
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registered airplanes are required by general airworthiness and
operational regulations to perform maintenance using methods that are
acceptable to the FAA. We consider those methods to be adequate to
address any corrective actions necessitated by the findings of ALS
inspections required by this proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 65 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we
recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the
past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-
operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90
work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
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.
This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order,
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable
to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight
Division.
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-2018-0359; Product Identifier
2018-NM-040-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 14, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952,
December 21, 2010) (``AD 2010-26-05''); AD 2016-01-16, Amendment 39-
18376 (81 FR 3320, January 21, 2016) (``AD 2016-01-16''); and AD
2017-19-03, Amendment 39-19033 (82 FR 43166, September 14, 2017)
(``AD 2017-19-03'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900
airplanes, all serial numbers; certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time limits/
maintenance checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are
necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations,
Revision 23, dated September 2017, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon
900 Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance times for doing the
tasks are at the time specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness
Limitations, Revision 23, dated September 2017, of the Dassault
Aviation Falcon 900 Maintenance Manual, or within 90 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. The term ``LDG''
in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in the service
information specified in this paragraph means total airplane
landings. The term ``FH'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any
table in the service information specified in this paragraph means
total flight hours. The term ``FC'' in the ``First Inspection''
column of any table in the service information specified in this
paragraph means total flight cycles. The term ``M'' in the ``First
Inspection'' column of any table in the service information
specified in this paragraph means months.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections), or intervals, may be used unless the actions, or
intervals, are approved as an alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph
(j)(1) of this AD.
(i) Terminating Actions for Other ADs
(1) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this
AD terminates all requirements of AD 2017-19-03 and AD 2016-01-16.
(2) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this
AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2010-26-05,
for Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this
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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 Section, send
it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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
Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0027, dated January 30,
2018, 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-2018-0359.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206-231-3226.
(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 Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on April 20, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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