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(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2003–09–04 R1 are approved as AMOCs for
the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(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, New York ACO Branch,
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
must include the DAO-authorized signature.
Issued on January 27, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
(l) Related Information
Federal Aviation Administration
440–6700; internet https://
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
view this referenced 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–2019–
0700.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2002–39R2, dated August 15, 2019,
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–2019–0720.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section,
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7330; fax 516–794–5531;
email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
14 CFR Part 39
Examining the AD Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0700; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–105–AD; Amendment
39–19833; AD 2020–02–21]
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
SUMMARY:
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0700; 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 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; email
tom.rodriguez@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(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) Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Maintenance
Requirements Temporary Revision 2B–2265,
dated July 19, 2018, to Appendix B—
Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2 of the
Bombardier Maintenance Requirements
Manual.
(ii) Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Maintenance
Requirements Temporary Revision 2B–2266,
dated July 19, 2018, to Appendix B—
Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2 of the
Bombardier Maintenance Requirements
Manual.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 CoˆteVertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; Widebody Customer Response
Center North America toll-free telephone
1–866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone
1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet
https://www.bombardier.com.
(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,
email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–19–
25 and AD 2014–03–12, which applied
to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
2000 airplanes. Those ADs required
revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations. Since the FAA issued AD
2018–19–25, the FAA has determined
that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary.
This AD continues to require those
maintenance or inspection program
revisions, and also requires revising the
existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations. This AD was prompted by
a determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are
necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 18,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of March 18, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of November 2, 2018 (83 FR
48924, September 28, 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–
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Discussion
The European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0131, dated June 11, 2019 (‘‘EASA
AD 2019–0131’’) (also referred to as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Dassault
Aviation Model FALCON 2000
airplanes. 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–2019–0700.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2018–19–25,
Amendment 39–19426 (83 FR 48924,
September 28, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–19–
25’’) and AD 2014–03–12, Amendment
39–17749 (79 FR 11693, March 3, 2014)
(‘‘AD 2014–03–12’’). AD 2018–19–25
applied to all Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 2000 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
September 25, 2019 (84 FR 50336). The
NPRM resulted from a determination
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that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary.
The NPRM proposed to require revising
the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address reduced controllability of the
airplane. See the MCAI for additional
background information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The following presents
the comment received on the NPRM and
the FAA’s response to that comment.
Costs of Compliance
NetJets Aviation (NJA) requested that
the additional required inspection items
or changes from Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20,
dated November 2018, of the Dassault
Aviation Falcon 2000 Maintenance
Manual be listed in paragraph (i) of the
proposed AD to ensure operators are
meeting the requirements.
The FAA disagrees with the
commenter’s request because the
required action is for the operators to
incorporate the entirety of the
information specified in Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20,
dated November 2018, of the Dassault
Aviation Falcon 2000 Maintenance
Manual into their maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, and
not just the changes that are made in
Revision 20 (the changes are described
in the ‘‘Information to Operators’’
section of Revision 20). The AD has not
been changed in this regard.
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 200 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per
operator for the retained actions from
AD 2018–19–25 to be $7,650 (90 workhours × $85 per work-hour).
The FAA has determined that revising
the maintenance or inspection program
takes an average of 90 work-hours per
operator, although the FAA recognizes
that this number may vary from operator
to operator. In the past, the FAA has
estimated that this action takes 1 workhour per airplane. Since operators
incorporate maintenance or inspection
program changes for their affected
fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a
per-operator estimate is more accurate
than a per-airplane estimate.
The FAA estimates the total cost per
operator for the new actions to be
$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per workhour).
Conclusion
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. The FAA has
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.
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.
The FAA is 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.
Request To List New Requirements
Related Service Information Under 1
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This AD also requires Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113876,
Revision 19, dated November 2017, of
the Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance
Manual, which the Director of the
Federal Register approved for
incorporation by reference as of
November 2, 2018 (83 FR 48924,
September 28, 2018).
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.
Dassault Aviation has issued Chapter
5–40, Airworthiness Limitations,
Revision 20, dated November 2018, of
the Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000
Maintenance Manual. This service
information describes airworthiness
limitations for safe life limits.
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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) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) 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:
a. removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2014–03–12, Amendment 39–
17749 (79 FR 11693, March 3, 2014);
and AD 2018–19–25, Amendment 39–
19426 (83 FR 48924, September 28,
2018); and
■ b. adding the following new AD:
■
■
2020–02–21 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–19833; Docket No.
FAA–2019–0700; Product Identifier
2019–NM–105–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective March 18, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2014–03–12,
Amendment 39–17749 (79 FR 11693, March
3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–03–12’’); and AD 2018–
19–25, Amendment 39–19426 (83 FR 48924,
September 28, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–19–25’’).
(2) This AD affects AD 2010–26–05,
Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952,
December 21, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–26–05’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 2000 airplanes, 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 new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address reduced controllability of
the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Revision, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2018–19–25, with no
changes. Within 90 days after November 2,
2018 (the effective date of AD 2018–19–25),
revise the existing 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 November 2, 2018
(the effective date of AD 2018–19–25),
whichever occurs later; except as required by
paragraphs (g)(1) through (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 (ii)
of this AD.
(i) At the earlier of the times specified in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(A) and (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).
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(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) Retained No Alternative Actions or
Intervals With a New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2018–19–25, with a new
exception. Except as required by paragraph
(i) of this AD: After the existing 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 (l)(1) of this AD.
(i) New Requirement of This AD:
Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision
Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in
Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations,
Revision 20, dated November 2018, of the
Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 Maintenance
Manual. The initial compliance time for
doing the tasks is at the time specified in
Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations,
Revision 20, dated November 2018, of the
Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 Maintenance
Manual, or within 90 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later,
except as required by paragraphs (i)(1)
through (3) of this AD. 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 since date of
issuance of the original airworthiness
certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness. Accomplishing the actions
required by this paragraph terminates all
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) For Task 30–11–09–350–801 identified
in the service information specified in the
introductory text of paragraph (i) of this AD,
the initial compliance time is the later of the
times specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) and (ii)
of this AD.
(i) At the earlier of the times specified in
paragraphs (i)(1)(i)(A) and (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
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specified in the introductory text of
paragraph (i) 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.
(j) New No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the existing maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or
intervals may be used unless the actions or
intervals are approved as an AMOC in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
(k) Terminating Action for Certain Actions
in AD 2010–26–05
Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD or paragraph (i) of
this AD terminates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2010–26–05 for all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000
airplanes.
(l) 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 (m)(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
2018–19–25, Amendment 39–19426 (83 FR
48924, September 28, 2018), 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 European
Union 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.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2019–0131, dated
June 11, 2019, 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–
2019–0700.
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(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; email tom.rodriguez@faa.gov.
(n) 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.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on March 18, 2020.
(i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
Limitations, Revision 20, dated November
2018, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000
Maintenance Manual.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on November 2, 2018 (83
FR 48924, September 28, 2018).
(i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
Limitations, DGT 113876, Revision 19, dated
November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000
Maintenance Manual.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) 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.
(6) 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.
(7) 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,
email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on January 28, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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AGENCY:
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Final rule; request for
comments.
ACTION:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and –1041
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
two reports of abnormal operation of the
components of the ENG START panel or
ECP due to liquid spillage in the system,
and the subsequent uncommanded
engine inflight shutdown (IFSD) of one
engine in each case. This AD requires
revising the existing airplane flight
manual (AFM) to define a liquidprohibited zone in the flight deck and
provide procedures following liquid
spillage on the center pedestal, as
specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is
incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
February 14, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of February 14, 2020.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by March 30, 2020.
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 material incorporated by
reference (IBR) in this AD, contact the
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 by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2020–
0093.
SUMMARY:
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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–2020–
0093; 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 is
listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3218; email
Kathleen.Arrigotti@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA
Emergency AD 2020–0020–E, dated
February 5, 2020, corrected February 6,
2020 (‘‘EASA AD 2020–0020–E’’) (also
referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to address an unsafe condition
for all Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and
–1041 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by two reports
of abnormal operation of the
components of the ENG START panel or
ECP due to liquid spillage in the system,
and the subsequent uncommanded
engine IFSD of one engine in each case.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the potential for dual-engine IFSD,
possibly resulting in a forced landing
with consequent damage to the airplane
and injury to occupants. See the MCAI
for additional background information.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2020–0020–E describes
procedures for revising the existing
airplane flight manual (AFM) to define
a liquid-prohibited zone in the flight
deck and provide procedures following
liquid spillage on the center pedestal.
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.
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 a
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0700; Product Identifier 2019-NM-105-AD; Amendment
39-19833; AD 2020-02-21]
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: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-19-25
and AD 2014-03-12, which applied to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
2000 airplanes. Those ADs required revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. Since the FAA issued AD
2018-19-25, the FAA has determined that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD continues to require
those maintenance or inspection program revisions, and also requires
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This
AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 18, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 18,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
November 2, 2018 (83 FR 48924, September 28, 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 referenced 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-2019-0700.
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-
0700; 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 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; email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued
EASA AD 2019-0131, dated June 11, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0131'') (also
referred to as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 2000 airplanes. 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-2019-0700.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2018-19-25, Amendment 39-19426 (83 FR
48924, September 28, 2018) (``AD 2018-19-25'') and AD 2014-03-12,
Amendment 39-17749 (79 FR 11693, March 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-03-12''). AD
2018-19-25 applied to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 25,
2019 (84 FR 50336). The NPRM resulted from a determination
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that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary.
The NPRM proposed to require revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address reduced controllability of the airplane. See the MCAI for
additional background information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The following presents the comment received
on the NPRM and the FAA's response to that comment.
Request To List New Requirements
NetJets Aviation (NJA) requested that the additional required
inspection items or changes from Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness
Limitations, Revision 20, dated November 2018, of the Dassault Aviation
Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual be listed in paragraph (i) of the
proposed AD to ensure operators are meeting the requirements.
The FAA disagrees with the commenter's request because the required
action is for the operators to incorporate the entirety of the
information specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations,
Revision 20, dated November 2018, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000
Maintenance Manual into their maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, and not just the changes that are made in Revision 20 (the
changes are described in the ``Information to Operators'' section of
Revision 20). The AD has not been changed in this regard.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. The FAA has 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, Revision 20, dated November 2018, of the Dassault Aviation
Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual. This service information describes
airworthiness limitations for safe life limits.
This AD also requires Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT
113876, Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000
Maintenance Manual, which the Director of the Federal Register approved
for incorporation by reference as of November 2, 2018 (83 FR 48924,
September 28, 2018).
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
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 200 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained
actions from AD 2018-19-25 to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-
hour).
The FAA has determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although the
FAA recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator. In
the past, the FAA has estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-
operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the new actions
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.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) 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:
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a. removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-03-12, Amendment 39-17749
(79 FR 11693, March 3, 2014); and AD 2018-19-25, Amendment 39-19426 (83
FR 48924, September 28, 2018); and
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b. adding the following new AD:
2020-02-21 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19833; Docket No. FAA-
2019-0700; Product Identifier 2019-NM-105-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective March 18, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2014-03-12, Amendment 39-17749 (79 FR
11693, March 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-03-12''); and AD 2018-19-25,
Amendment 39-19426 (83 FR 48924, September 28, 2018) (``AD 2018-19-
25'').
(2) This AD affects AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR
79952, December 21, 2010) (``AD 2010-26-05'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000
airplanes, 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 new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address reduced controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Revision, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2018-19-25, with no changes. Within 90 days after November 2, 2018
(the effective date of AD 2018-19-25), revise the existing
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
November 2, 2018 (the effective date of AD 2018-19-25), whichever
occurs later; except as required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (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 (ii) of this AD.
(i) At the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs
(g)(1)(i)(A) and (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) Retained No Alternative Actions or Intervals With a New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2018-19-25, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph
(i) of this AD: After the existing 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 (l)(1) of this AD.
(i) New Requirement of This AD: Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness
Limitations, Revision 20, dated November 2018, of the Dassault
Aviation Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance time
for doing the tasks is at the time specified in Chapter 5-40,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20, dated November 2018, of the
Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual, or within 90 days
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, except
as required by paragraphs (i)(1) through (3) of this AD. 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 since date of issuance of
the original airworthiness certificate or original export
certificate of airworthiness. Accomplishing the actions required by
this paragraph terminates all requirements of paragraph (g) of this
AD.
(1) For Task 30-11-09-350-801 identified in the service
information specified in the introductory text of paragraph (i) of
this AD, the initial compliance time is the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) At the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs
(i)(1)(i)(A) and (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 (i) 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.
(j) New No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the
actions or intervals are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
(k) Terminating Action for Certain Actions in AD 2010-26-05
Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD
or paragraph (i) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph
(g) of AD 2010-26-05 for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000
airplanes.
(l) 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 (m)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to [email protected].
(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 2018-19-25, Amendment 39-
19426 (83 FR 48924, September 28, 2018), 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 European Union 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.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0131, dated June 11, 2019,
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-2019-0700.
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(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; email [email protected].
(n) 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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
March 18, 2020.
(i) Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20, dated
November 2018, of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 Maintenance
Manual.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
November 2, 2018 (83 FR 48924, September 28, 2018).
(i) Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113876,
Revision 19, dated November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000
Maintenance Manual.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) 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.
(6) 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.
(7) 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, email [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on January 28, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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