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(q) Other FAA AD Provisions
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards 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 International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (r)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
98–18–24 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, 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 EASA; or
Airbus SAS’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraph (n) 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 airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(r) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0128, dated July 24, 2017, for related
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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–2018–0455.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3223.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (s)(3) and (s)(4) of this AD.
(s) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1071,
Revision 03, dated July 20, 2017.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1072,
Revision 02, dated May 5, 2016.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 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.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
September 13, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0306; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–039–AD; Amendment
39–19426; AD 2018–19–25]
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ACTION:
Final rule.
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are
necessary. This AD requires revising the
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 2,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 2, 2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, 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 St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0306.
SUMMARY:
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–
0306; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Discussion
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
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apply to all Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 2000 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
April 30, 2018 (83 FR 18749). The
NPRM was prompted by a
determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are
necessary. The NPRM proposed to
require revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations.
We are issuing this AD to prevent
reduced controllability of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0236,
dated November 30, 2017 (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 airplanes. The MCAI
states:
The airworthiness limitations for Dassault
Falcon 2000 aeroplanes, which are approved
by EASA, are currently defined and
published in Aircraft Maintenance Manual
(AMM) Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS) 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 controllability of the airplane].
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2012–
0156 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014–
03–12, Amendment 39–17749 (79 FR 11693,
March 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–03–12’’)],
requiring the actions described in Dassault
Falcon 2000 AMM Chapter 5–40 (DGT
113876) at Revision 17.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault
published Revision 18 of Dassault Falcon
2000 AMM Chapter 5–40 (DGT 113876),
containing new and/or more restrictive
maintenance tasks and introducing (among
other changes) the Corrosion Prevention and
Control Programme.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2012–0156, which is superseded, and
requires accomplishment of the actions
specified in Dassault Falcon 2000 AMM
Chapter 5–40 (DGT 113876) at Revision 18
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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–
0306.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this final rule.
We received no comments on the NPRM
or on the determination of the cost to
the public.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. We have determined
that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR part 51
Dassault Aviation has issued Chapter
5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT
113876, Revision 19, dated November
2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000
Maintenance Manual. This service
information describes instructions
applicable to airworthiness and safe life
limitations. 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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 195
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
We have determined that revising the
maintenance or inspection program
takes an average of 90 work-hours per
operator, although this figure 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 ×
$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
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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.
This 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 and associated appliances to
the Director of the System Oversight
Division.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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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2018–19–25 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–19426; Docket No.
FAA–2018–0306; Product Identifier
2018–NM–039–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 2, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2010–26–05,
Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952,
December 21, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–26–05’’); and
AD 2014–03–12, Amendment 39–17749 (79
FR 11693, March 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–03–
12’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 2000 airplanes, certificated
in any category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance
checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by manufacturer
revisions to the airplane maintenance manual
(AMM) that introduce new or more
restrictive maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this
AD to prevent reduced controllability of the
airplane.
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(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, DGT 113876,
Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the
Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual.
The initial compliance times for doing the
tasks are at the time specified in Chapter 5–
40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113876,
Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the
Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual,
or within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later; except as
required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of
this AD. The term ‘‘LDG’’ in the ‘‘First
Inspection’’ column of any table in Chapter
5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT
113876, Revision 19, dated November 2017,
of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance
Manual, means total airplane landings. The
term ‘‘FH’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ column
of any table in Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
Limitations, DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated
November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000
Maintenance Manual, means total flight
hours. The term ‘‘FC’’ in the ‘‘First
Inspection’’ column of any table in Chapter
5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT
113876, Revision 19, dated November 2017,
of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance
Manual, means total flight cycles.
(1) For Task 30–11–09–350–801 identified
in the service information specified in the
introductory text of paragraph (g) of this AD,
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the initial compliance time is the later of the
times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) At the earlier of the times specified in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(A) and (g)(1)(i)(B) of this
AD.
(A) Prior to the accumulation of 2,400 total
flight hours or 2,000 total flight cycles,
whichever occurs first.
(B) Within 2,400 flight hours or 2,000 flight
cycles after April 7, 2014 (the effective date
of AD 2014–03–12), whichever occurs first.
(ii) Within 30 days after April 7, 2014 (the
effective date of AD 2014–03–12).
(2) For Task 52–20–00–610–801–01
identified in the service information
specified in the introductory text of
paragraph (g) of this AD, the initial
compliance time is within 24 months after
April 7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014–
03–12).
(3) The limited service life of part number
F2MA721512100 is 3,750 total flight cycles
on the part or 6 years since the
manufacturing date of the part, whichever
occurs first.
(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
this AD terminates all of the requirements of
AD 2014–03–12.
(2) Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2010–
26–05 for all Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 2000 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
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
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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 AD
2017–0236, dated November 30, 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–2018–0306.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3226.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
Limitations, DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated
November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000
Maintenance Manual.
(ii) Reserved.
(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.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
September 14, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
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-2018-0306; Product Identifier 2018-NM-039-AD; Amendment
39-19426; AD 2018-19-25]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations
are necessary. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate new maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 2, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 2,
2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
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 St., Des Moines,
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0306.
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-
0306; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
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apply to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2018 (83 FR 18749). The
NPRM was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require
revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations.
We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced controllability of the
airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2017-0236, dated November 30, 2017 (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
airplanes. The MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations for Dassault Falcon 2000
aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and
published in Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) 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 controllability of the airplane].
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2012-0156 [which corresponds to
FAA AD 2014-03-12, Amendment 39-17749 (79 FR 11693, March 3, 2014)
(``AD 2014-03-12'')], requiring the actions described in Dassault
Falcon 2000 AMM Chapter 5-40 (DGT 113876) at Revision 17.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault published Revision 18
of Dassault Falcon 2000 AMM Chapter 5-40 (DGT 113876), containing
new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and introducing (among
other changes) the Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2012-0156, which is superseded, and requires
accomplishment of the actions specified in Dassault Falcon 2000 AMM
Chapter 5-40 (DGT 113876) at Revision 18 * * * .
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-
0306.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed,
except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor
changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51
Dassault Aviation has issued Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness
Limitations, DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the
Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual. This service information
describes instructions applicable to airworthiness and safe life
limitations. 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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 195 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although this
figure 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 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 and
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2018-19-25 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19426; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0306; Product Identifier 2018-NM-039-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 2, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952,
December 21, 2010) (``AD 2010-26-05''); and AD 2014-03-12, Amendment
39-17749 (79 FR 11693, March 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-03-12'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000
airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time limits/
maintenance checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by manufacturer revisions to the airplane
maintenance manual (AMM) that introduce new or more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to prevent reduced controllability 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,
DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon
2000 Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance times for doing the
tasks are at the time specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness
Limitations, DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the
Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual, or within 90 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later; except as
required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of this AD. The term
``LDG'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in Chapter
5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated
November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual, means
total airplane landings. The term ``FH'' in the ``First Inspection''
column of any table in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT
113876, Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon
2000 Maintenance Manual, means total flight hours. The term ``FC''
in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in Chapter 5-40,
Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated November
2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual, means total
flight cycles.
(1) For Task 30-11-09-350-801 identified in the service
information specified in the introductory text of paragraph (g) of
this AD, the initial compliance time is the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) At the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs
(g)(1)(i)(A) and (g)(1)(i)(B) of this AD.
(A) Prior to the accumulation of 2,400 total flight hours or
2,000 total flight cycles, whichever occurs first.
(B) Within 2,400 flight hours or 2,000 flight cycles after April
7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-03-12), whichever occurs
first.
(ii) Within 30 days after April 7, 2014 (the effective date of
AD 2014-03-12).
(2) For Task 52-20-00-610-801-01 identified in the service
information specified in the introductory text of paragraph (g) of
this AD, the initial compliance time is within 24 months after April
7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-03-12).
(3) The limited service life of part number F2MA721512100 is
3,750 total flight cycles on the part or 6 years since the
manufacturing date of the part, whichever occurs first.
(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 this AD terminates all
of the requirements of AD 2014-03-12.
(2) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this
AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2010-26-05 for
all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 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 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 AD 2017-0236, dated November 30, 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-2018-0306.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3226.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113876,
Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000
Maintenance Manual.
(ii) Reserved.
(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.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 14, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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