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after the date on which FHFA
announced the temporary adjustment
unless within six months of that date—
(i) FHFA announces a reversion to the
previously prevailing definitions; or
(ii) FHFA initiates the notice and
comment process, in which case the
temporary definitions will remain in
effect until the conclusion of that
process.
§ 1248.6 Covered programs, policies, and
practices.
(a) Enterprise Change Management
Processes. Each Enterprise must
establish and maintain an Enterprisewide governance process to ensure that
any proposed changes to covered
programs, policies, and practices that
may cause misalignment are identified,
reviewed, escalated, and submitted, in
writing, to FHFA for review and
approval in a timely manner, including
proposed changes to covered programs,
policies, and practices that were
previously aligned at the direction of
FHFA as conservator.
(1) Submissions to FHFA must
include projections for prepayment rates
and for removals of delinquent loans
under a range of interest rate
environments and assumptions
concerning borrower defaults.
(2) Submissions to FHFA must
include an analysis of the impact on
borrowers and impact on the fastest
paying quartile of each cohort.
(3) Submissions to FHFA must
include an analysis of identified risks
and may include potential mitigating
actions.
(b) Enterprise Monitoring. Any
changes to covered programs, policies,
and practices that an Enterprise
reasonably should identify as having
been a likely cause of an unanticipated
divergence between Enterprises in the
three-month CPR of the same cohort
shall be reported promptly to FHFA in
writing.
(c) FHFA Monitoring. FHFA will
monitor changes to covered programs,
policies, and practices for effects on
cash flows to TBA-eligible MBS
investors.
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§ 1248.7
Remedial actions.
(a) Based on its review of reports
submitted by the Enterprises and reports
issued by independent parties, if FHFA
determines that there is misalignment,
or the risk of misalignment, FHFA may:
(1) Require an Enterprise to undertake
additional analysis, monitoring, or
reporting to further the purposes of this
part.
(2) Require an Enterprise to change
covered programs, policies, and
practices that FHFA determines conflict
with the purposes of this part.
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(b) To address material misalignment,
FHFA may require additional and
expedient Enterprise actions based on:
(1) Consultation with the Enterprises
regarding the cause of the material
misalignment;
(2) Review of Enterprise compliance
with previously agreed upon or FHFArequired actions; and
(3) Review of the effectiveness of such
actions to determine whether they are
achieving the purpose of this part.
(c) Depending on the severity and
cause of any material misalignment,
FHFA, in its discretion, may:
(1) Require an Enterprise to terminate
a program, policy, or practice; or
(2) Require the competing Enterprise
to implement a comparable program,
policy, or practice.
(d) When requiring an Enterprise to
terminate a program, policy, or practice,
or implement a comparable program,
policy, or practice, FHFA will consider:
(1) The effect on TBA-eligible
securities pricing and particularly on
the prepayment speeds of mortgages
underlying TBA-eligible MBS; and
(2) The costs borne by and the
benefits likely to accrue to investors,
lenders, and mortgage borrowers.
§ 1248.8
De minimis exception.
FHFA may exclude from the
requirements of this part covered
programs, policies, or practices of an
Enterprise as long as those covered
programs, policies, or practices do not
affect more than $5 billion in unpaid
principal balance of that Enterprises’
TBA-eligible MBS.
Dated: February 28, 2019.
Joseph M. Otting,
Acting Director, Federal Housing Finance
Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0115; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–024–AD; Amendment
39–19579; AD 2019–03–27]
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
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Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 10
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report indicating that certain wing antiice outboard flexible hoses were found
damaged, likely resulting from the
installation process. This AD requires
repetitive detailed inspections of certain
wing anti-ice outboard flexible hoses,
and replacement of certain wing anti-ice
outboard flexible hoses, as specified in
an European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) Emergency AD, which is
incorporated by reference. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
March 8, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 8, 2019.
We must receive comments on this
AD by April 19, 2019.
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: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
For the incorporation by reference
(IBR) material described in the ‘‘Related
IBR Material Under 1 CFR part 51’’
section in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION,
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49
221 89990 1000; email ADs@
easa.europa.eu; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
IBR material on the EASA website at
https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may
view this IBR material 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 in the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov.
Examining the AD Docket
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
SUMMARY:
7801
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
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0115; 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 AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations
(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 St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA
Emergency AD 2019–0040–E, dated
February 21, 2019 (‘‘EASA Emergency
AD 2019–0040–E’’) (also referred to as
the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Dassault Aviation Model Falcon
10 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Occurrences were reported, involving
Falcon 10 aeroplanes, where wing anti-ice
outboard flexible hoses P/N [part number]
115S018A315 were found damaged.
Investigation shows that those damages are
most likely due to the installation process.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to a loss of performance of the wing anti-ice
protection system not annunciated to the
pilot, possibly resulting in reduced control of
the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Dassault published the SB [Alert Service
Bulletin F10–338] to provide inspection
instructions.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
the wing anti-ice outboard flexible hoses and,
depending on findings, further inspection(s)
or replacement. This [EASA] AD also
provides instructions for installation of an
affected part on an aeroplane.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR
Part 51
EASA Emergency AD 2019–0040–E
describes procedures for repetitive
detailed inspections for damage of wing
anti-ice outboard flexible hoses having
P/N 115S018A315, and replacement of
affected wing anti-ice outboard flexible
hoses. This material 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, and
it is publicly available through the
EASA website.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0115.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
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 referenced above. We are issuing
this AD because we evaluated all
pertinent information and determined
the unsafe condition exists and is likely
to exist or develop on other products of
the same type design.
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD without providing an opportunity
for public comments prior to adoption.
The FAA has found that the risk to the
flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because damaged wing anti-ice
outboard flexible hoses could lead to a
loss of performance of the wing anti-ice
protection system that is not
annunciated to the pilot, and could
result in reduced control of the airplane.
Therefore, we find good cause that
notice and opportunity for prior public
comment are impracticable. In addition,
for the reasons stated above, we find
that good cause exists for making this
amendment effective in less than 30
days.
Requirements of This AD
Comments Invited
FAA’s Determination
This AD requires accomplishing the
actions specified in EASA Emergency
AD 2019–0040–E described previously,
except for any differences identified as
exceptions in the regulatory text of this
AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance
Information
In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to
improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA worked with EASA to
develop a process to use certain EASA
ADs as the primary source of
information for compliance with
requirements for corresponding FAA
ADs. As a result, EASA Emergency AD
2019–0040–E is incorporated by
reference in the FAA final rule. This
AD, therefore, requires compliance with
the provisions specified in EASA
Emergency AD 2019–0040–E, except for
any differences identified as exceptions
in the regulatory text of this AD. Service
information specified in EASA
Emergency AD 2019–0040–E that is
required for compliance with EASA
Emergency AD 2019–0040–E is
available on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2019–0115;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–024–AD’’
at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this 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 AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 54
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
9 work-hours × $85 per hour = $765 ..........................................................................................
$0
$765
$41,310
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We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary on-condition action that
would be required based on the results
of any required actions. We have no way
of determining the number of aircraft
that might need this on-condition
action:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
9 work-hours × $85 per hour = $765 ......................................................................................................................
$317
$1,082
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.
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
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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:
■
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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2019–03–27 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–19579; Docket No.
FAA–2019–0115; Product Identifier
2019–NM–024–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective March 8, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation
Model Falcon 10 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 report
indicating that certain wing anti-ice outboard
flexible hoses were found damaged, likely
resulting from the installation process. We
are issuing this AD to address damaged wing
anti-ice outboard flexible hoses, which could
lead to a loss of performance of the wing antiice protection system that is not annunciated
to the pilot, and could result in reduced
control of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) Emergency AD 2019–0040–E,
dated February 21, 2019 (‘‘EASA Emergency
AD 2019–0040–E’’).
(h) Exceptions to EASA Emergency AD 2019–
0040–E
(1) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
Where EASA Emergency AD 2019–0040–E
refers to its effective date, this AD requires
using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA
Emergency AD 2019–0040–E does not apply
to this AD.
(3) Where EASA Emergency AD 2019–
0040–E refers to paragraph (4) of EASA AD
2017–0108 for applicable life limits, for this
AD refer to FAA AD 2016–19–07,
Amendment 39–18656 (81 FR 63688,
September 16, 2016).
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA Emergency AD 2019–
0040–E specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
(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) 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 instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
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Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any
service information referenced in EASA
Emergency AD 2019–0040–E that contains
RC procedures and tests: Except as required
by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, RC 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.
(k) Related Information
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.
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(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) European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) Emergency AD 2019–0040–E, dated
February 21, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA Emergency AD 2019–0040–
E, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
89990 6017; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
Internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find
this EASA Emergency AD on the EASA
website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this EASA Emergency
AD 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.
EASA Emergency AD 2019–0040–E may be
found in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–0115.
(5) You may view this material 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/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
February 25, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
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–2018–0957; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–102–AD; Amendment
39–19570; AD 2019–03–18]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A318–111, –112,
–121, and –122 airplanes; Model A319–
111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132,
and –133 airplanes; and Model A320–
211, –212, –214, –216, –231, –232, and
–233 airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports of cracks that were found
after improperly performed magnetic
particle inspections of the main landing
gear (MLG) sliding tubes were done.
This AD requires repetitive general
visual inspections of the affected MLG
sliding tubes for cracks and replacement
if necessary. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
This AD is effective April 9,
2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 9, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus, 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. 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–
0957.
DATES:
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–
0957; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
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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:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3223.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Airbus SAS Model A318–
111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes;
Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes;
and Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216,
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on November 8, 2018 (83 FR
55833). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of cracks that were found after
improperly performed magnetic particle
inspections of the MLG sliding tubes
were done. The NPRM proposed to
require repetitive general visual
inspections of the affected MLG sliding
tubes for cracks and replacement if
necessary.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0136,
dated June 26, 2018 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus SAS Model A318–111,
–112, –121, and –122 airplanes; Model
A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115,
–131, –132, and –133 airplanes; and
Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216,
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes. The
MCAI states:
During a walk-around inspection, prior to
aeroplane dispatch, an A320 MLG was found
collapsed. Investigation revealed that,
following a magnetic particle inspection of
the MLG sliding tube, performed improperly
during overhaul, cracks were initiated,
eventually leading to fatigue fracture. A
limited number of MLG sliding tubes have
been identified that may have been subject to
the same improper inspection during the last
overhaul.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to MLG sliding tube
fracture, possibly resulting in MLG collapse,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0115; Product Identifier 2019-NM-024-AD; Amendment
39-19579; AD 2019-03-27]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 10 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report indicating that certain wing anti-ice outboard flexible hoses
were found damaged, likely resulting from the installation process.
This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of certain wing anti-
ice outboard flexible hoses, and replacement of certain wing anti-ice
outboard flexible hoses, as specified in an European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) Emergency AD, which is incorporated by reference. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective March 8, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 8,
2019.
We must receive comments on this AD by April 19, 2019.
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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For the incorporation by reference (IBR) material described in the
``Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR part 51'' section in SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne,
Germany; telephone +49 221 89990 1000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA
website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this IBR material 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 in the AD docket on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
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-2019-
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0115; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations (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 St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-E, dated
February 21, 2019 (``EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-E'') (also referred to
as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation Model
Falcon 10 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Occurrences were reported, involving Falcon 10 aeroplanes, where
wing anti-ice outboard flexible hoses P/N [part number] 115S018A315
were found damaged. Investigation shows that those damages are most
likely due to the installation process.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to a loss of
performance of the wing anti-ice protection system not annunciated
to the pilot, possibly resulting in reduced control of the
aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault published
the SB [Alert Service Bulletin F10-338] to provide inspection
instructions.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time inspection of the wing anti-ice outboard flexible hoses and,
depending on findings, further inspection(s) or replacement. This
[EASA] AD also provides instructions for installation of an affected
part on an aeroplane.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-E describes procedures for repetitive
detailed inspections for damage of wing anti-ice outboard flexible
hoses having P/N 115S018A315, and replacement of affected wing anti-ice
outboard flexible hoses. This material 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, and it is
publicly available through the EASA website.
FAA's Determination
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 referenced
above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to
exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in EASA
Emergency AD 2019-0040-E described previously, except for any
differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA worked with EASA to develop a process to use certain
EASA ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with
requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. As a result, EASA Emergency AD
2019-0040-E is incorporated by reference in the FAA final rule. This
AD, therefore, requires compliance with the provisions specified in
EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-E, except for any differences identified as
exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. Service information
specified in EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-E that is required for
compliance with EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-E is available on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2019-0115.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because damaged wing anti-ice outboard flexible hoses could lead to a
loss of performance of the wing anti-ice protection system that is not
annunciated to the pilot, and could result in reduced control of the
airplane. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for
prior public comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reasons
stated above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2019-0115; Product
Identifier 2019-NM-024-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 54 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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9 work-hours x $85 per hour = $765........................... $0 $765 $41,310
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition
action that would be required based on the results of any required
actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need this on-condition action:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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9 work-hours x $85 per hour = $765.... $317 $1,082
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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 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
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities 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):
2019-03-27 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19579; Docket No. FAA-
2019-0115; Product Identifier 2019-NM-024-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective March 8, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 10
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 report indicating that certain wing
anti-ice outboard flexible hoses were found damaged, likely
resulting from the installation process. We are issuing this AD to
address damaged wing anti-ice outboard flexible hoses, which could
lead to a loss of performance of the wing anti-ice protection system
that is not annunciated to the pilot, and could result in reduced
control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD
2019-0040-E, dated February 21, 2019 (``EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-
E'').
(h) Exceptions to EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-E
(1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements
of this AD: Where EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-E refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this
AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-E
does not apply to this AD.
(3) Where EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-E refers to paragraph (4)
of EASA AD 2017-0108 for applicable life limits, for this AD refer
to FAA AD 2016-19-07, Amendment 39-18656 (81 FR 63688, September 16,
2016).
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA Emergency AD
2019-0040-E specifies to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
(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) 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 instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section,
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Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Dassault Aviation's
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any service information
referenced in EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-E that contains RC
procedures and tests: Except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this
AD, RC 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.
(k) Related Information
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) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD 2019-
0040-E, dated February 21, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-E, contact EASA, Konrad-
Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 89990
6017; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; Internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may
find this EASA Emergency AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this EASA Emergency AD 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. EASA Emergency AD 2019-0040-E may be found in the AD
docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0115.
(5) You may view this material 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 February 25, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-03723 Filed 3-4-19; 8:45 am]
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