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Temporary Revision (TR) 2A–69, dated
August 30, 2018 (which is a TR to Appendix
A—Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMR), of Part 2 of the Bombardier CL–600–
2B19 Maintenance Requirements Manual
(MRM), CSP–A–053). The initial compliance
time for accomplishing the task is within 880
flight hours from the last inspection
performed as specified in Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R–25–201, Revision C, dated
May 11, 2017. Accomplishing the actions
required by this paragraph terminates the
inspection requirement in paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD.
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(h) Inspections, Corrective Action, and
Terminating Action for Model CL–600–2C10,
CL–600–2D15, CL–600–2D24, and CL–600–
2E25 Airplanes
(1) At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (h)(1)(i) or (ii) of this AD: Do
detailed inspections for damaged or detached
WLPAs and BOPs, and do all applicable
corrective actions before further flight, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA–25–100, Revision C, dated May 11,
2017.
(i) For airplanes with the accumulation of
780 total flight hours or more as of December
15, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015–24–
04): Inspect within 100 flight hours after
December 15, 2015.
(ii) For airplanes that have accumulated
less than 780 total flight hours as of
December 15, 2015 (the effective date of AD
2015–24–04): Inspect before accumulating
880 total flight hours after December 15,
2015.
(2) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, revise the existing maintenance
or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in Task
255000–208, ‘‘Detailed Inspection of the Aft
Cargo Compartment Window-Louver Panel
Assembly and Blowout Panels Along with
Their Respective Cage Assemblies,’’ as
specified in CRJ Series Regional Jet
(Bombardier) TR MRB–0079, dated May 29,
2017 (which is a TR to Part 1 of the
Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet MRM,
CSP B–053). The initial compliance time for
accomplishing the task is within 880 flight
hours from the last inspection performed in
accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA–25–100, Revision C, dated May 11,
2017. Accomplishing the actions required by
this paragraph terminates the inspection
requirement in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using the service
information identified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i)
through (iii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–25–
201, dated July 21, 2015, which was
incorporated by reference in AD 2015–24–04,
Amendment 39–18336 (80 FR 74673,
November 30, 2015).
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–25–
201, Revision A, dated October 21, 2015,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
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(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–25–
201, Revision B, dated February 2, 2016,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (h)(1) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using the service
information identified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i)
through (iii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–25–
100, dated July 21, 2015, which was
incorporated by reference in AD 2015–24–04,
Amendment 39–18336 (80 FR 74673,
November 30, 2015).
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–
25–100, Revision A, dated October 21, 2015,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–
25–100, Revision B, dated February 2, 2016,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the certification office,
send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2015–28R2, dated February 4, 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–2019–0526.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems and Administrative
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–
7323; fax 516–794–5531; email 9-avs-nyacocos@faa.gov.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (l)(3) and (4) of this AD.
(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
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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 Service Bulletin 601R–25–
201, Revision C, dated May 11, 2017.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–
25–100, Revision C, dated May 11, 2017.
(iii) Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Temporary
Revision 2A–69, dated August 30, 2018.
(iv) CRJ Series Regional Jet (Bombardier)
Temporary Revision MRB–0079, dated May
29, 2017.
(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.
Issued on February 12, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2020–03967 Filed 2–26–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0872; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–156–AD; Amendment
39–19848; AD 2020–03–24]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE–
FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–
F5 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
a determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are
necessary. This AD requires revising the
existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
SUMMARY:
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new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 2,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 2, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–
440–6700; internet https://
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2019–0872.
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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–2019–
0872; 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:
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
2019–0201, dated August 20, 2019
(‘‘EASA AD 2019–0201’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Dassault Aviation Model
MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–
E5, and 20–F5 airplanes, on which the
Supplemental Structural Inspection
Program (SSIP) (Dassault Service
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Bulletin 730) has been embodied into
the airplane’s maintenance program.
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–
0872.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Dassault Aviation
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on November 19, 2019 (84 FR
63822). The NPRM was prompted by a
determination 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
fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion
in principal structural elements, which
could result in reduced structural
integrity 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 FAA has considered
the comment received. An anonymous
commenter indicated support for the
NPRM.
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
5–40–01, Airworthiness Limitations, of
the Dassault Falcon 20 Retrofit 731
Maintenance Manual, Revision 10,
dated January 1, 2019. This service
information describes airworthiness
limitations for safe life limits and
certification maintenance requirements.
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.
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Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 57 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD.
The FAA has determined that revising
the existing maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 workhours 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. Therefore, the FAA estimates
the total cost per operator to be $7,650
(90 work-hours × $85 per work-hour).
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
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
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.
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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:
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
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 (j)(1) of this AD.
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):
■
2020–03–24 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–19848; Docket No.
FAA–2019–0872; Product Identifier
2019–NM–156–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 2, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
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 Dassault Aviation
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5,
20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes, certificated in
any category, on which the Supplemental
Structural Inspection Program (SSIP)
(Dassault Service Bulletin 730) has been
embodied into the airplane’s existing
maintenance or inspection program.
(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 fatigue cracking, damage,
and corrosion in principal structural
elements, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) 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 5–40–01, Airworthiness Limitations,
of the Dassault Falcon 20 Retrofit 731
Maintenance Manual, Revision 10, dated
January 1, 2019. The initial compliance time
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for doing the tasks is at the time specified in
Chapter 5–40–01, Airworthiness Limitations,
of the Dassault Falcon 20 Retrofit 731
Maintenance Manual, Revision 10, dated
January 1, 2019, or within 90 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
(i) Terminating Action for Certain
Requirements of AD 2010–26–05
Accomplishing the actions required by this
AD terminates the requirements of paragraph
(g)(1) of AD 2010–26–05 only for Model
MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5,
and 20–F5 airplanes on which the SSIP has
been embodied into the airplane’s existing
maintenance or inspection program.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2019–0201, dated August 20, 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–2019–0872.
(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.
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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) Chapter 5–40–01, Airworthiness
Limitations, of the Dassault Falcon 20
Retrofit 731 Maintenance Manual, Revision
10, dated January 1, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
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.
(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.
Issued on February 14, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2020–03936 Filed 2–26–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0871; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–139–AD; Amendment
39–19846; AD 2020–03–22]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 787–8
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report of fatigue cracking at certain
frame tie rod locations of the wing. This
AD requires repetitive inspections for
cracking of the left- and right-side frame
tie rod assemblies and stub beam upper
chords, and applicable on-condition
actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0872; Product Identifier 2019-NM-156-AD; Amendment
39-19848; AD 2020-03-24]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and
20-F5 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or
more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD
requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate
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new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 2, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 2,
2020.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; internet
https://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0872.
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-
0872; 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 2019-0201, dated August 20, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0201'') (also
referred to as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes,
on which the Supplemental Structural Inspection Program (SSIP)
(Dassault Service Bulletin 730) has been embodied into the airplane's
maintenance program. 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-2019-0872.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Dassault
Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2019 (84 FR
63822). The NPRM was prompted by a determination 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 fatigue cracking,
damage, and corrosion in principal structural elements, which could
result in reduced structural integrity 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 FAA has considered the comment
received. An anonymous commenter indicated support for the NPRM.
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 5-40-01, Airworthiness
Limitations, of the Dassault Falcon 20 Retrofit 731 Maintenance Manual,
Revision 10, dated January 1, 2019. This service information describes
airworthiness limitations for safe life limits and certification
maintenance requirements. 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 57 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD.
The FAA has determined that revising the existing 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. Therefore, the FAA estimates the total cost per
operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
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
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.
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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):
2020-03-24 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19848; Docket No. FAA-
2019-0872; Product Identifier 2019-NM-156-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 2, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
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 Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5,
20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes, certificated in any category, on
which the Supplemental Structural Inspection Program (SSIP)
(Dassault Service Bulletin 730) has been embodied into the
airplane's existing maintenance or inspection program.
(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 fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion
in principal structural elements, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) 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 5-40-01,
Airworthiness Limitations, of the Dassault Falcon 20 Retrofit 731
Maintenance Manual, Revision 10, dated January 1, 2019. The initial
compliance time for doing the tasks is at the time specified in
Chapter 5-40-01, Airworthiness Limitations, of the Dassault Falcon
20 Retrofit 731 Maintenance Manual, Revision 10, dated January 1,
2019, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
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 (j)(1) of this AD.
(i) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of AD 2010-26-05
Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2010-26-05 only for Model
MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes on which the
SSIP has been embodied into the airplane's existing maintenance or
inspection program.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2019-0201, dated August 20, 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-2019-0872.
(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].
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Chapter 5-40-01, Airworthiness Limitations, of the Dassault
Falcon 20 Retrofit 731 Maintenance Manual, Revision 10, dated
January 1, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in 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.
(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 [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on February 14, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-03936 Filed 2-26-20; 8:45 am]
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