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applicable actions for Groups 2, 7, and 10
airplanes as identified in, and in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757–
53A0113 RB, dated February 22, 2019.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for
accomplishing the actions required by this
AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 757–53A0113, dated February 22,
2019, which is referred to in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 757–53A0113 RB,
dated February 22, 2019.
(h) Exceptions To Service Information
Specifications
(1) Where Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 757–53A0113 RB, dated February
22, 2019, uses the phrase ‘‘the original issue
date of Requirements Bulletin 757–53A0113
RB,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the effective
date of this AD,’’ except where Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 757–53A0113 RB,
dated February 22, 2019, uses the phrase ‘‘the
original issue date of Requirements Bulletin
757–53A0113 RB’’ in a note or flag note.
(2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 757–53A0113 RB, dated February
22, 2019, specifies contacting Boeing for
repair instructions or for alternative
inspections: This AD requires doing the
repair, or doing the alternative inspections
and applicable on-condition actions before
further flight using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (i) of this AD.
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(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) 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.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company
Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, to
make those findings. To be approved, the
repair method, modification deviation, or
alteration deviation must meet the
certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Peter Jarzomb, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
5234; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
peter.jarzomb@faa.gov.
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(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(3) and (4) of this AD.
(k) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
757–53A0113 RB, dated February 22, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.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 March 10, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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incorporate new maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations. This AD retains those
actions and requires revising the
existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
additional new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations. This AD was
prompted by the FAA’s determination
that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective May 4, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 4, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of November 13, 2018 (83 FR
50479, October 9, 2018).
DATES:
For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
Hackensack, NJ 07606; phone: 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–
0870.
ADDRESSES:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Examining the AD Docket
Federal Aviation Administration
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0870; 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.
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0870; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–125–AD; Amendment
39–19858; AD 2020–04–22]
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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–
27 and AD 2014–16–12, which applied
to certain Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2018–
19–27 and AD 2014–16–12 required
revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
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Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax: 206–231–3226.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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
2019–0154, dated July 3, 2019 (‘‘EASA
AD 2019–0154’’) (also referred to as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Dassault
Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX
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–2019–0870.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2018–19–27,
Amendment 39–19428 (83 FR 50479,
October 9, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–19–27’’).
AD 2018–19–27 applied to certain
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
2000EX airplanes. AD 2018–19–27
required revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. AD 2018–19–
27 resulted from a determination that
new or more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations were necessary. AD 2018–
19–27 specified that accomplishing the
actions required by paragraph (g) of that
AD terminated the requirements of AD
2014–16–12, Amendment 39–17936 (79
FR 52187, September 3, 2014) (‘‘AD
2014–16–12’’), but it did not supersede
AD 2014–16–12. In addition, AD 2018–
19–27 specified that accomplishing
paragraph (g) of that AD terminated the
requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD
2010–26–05, Amendment 39–16544 (75
FR 79952, December 21, 2010) (‘‘AD
2010–26–05’’), for Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This
terminating provision of certain
requirements of AD 2010–26–05 is
included in this AD. This AD
supersedes AD 2018–19–27 and AD
2014–16–12, but does not supersede AD
2010–26–05.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on November 19, 2019 (84 FR
63827). The NPRM was prompted by the
FAA’s determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are
necessary. The NPRM proposed to
retain the actions required by AD 2018–
19–27. The NPRM also proposed to
require revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate additional
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address reduced structural integrity
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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 received no
comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data
and determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. 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 has issued Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877,
Revision 12, dated November 2018, of
the Dassault Falcon 2000EX
Maintenance Manual. This service
information describes instructions
applicable to airworthiness and safe life
limitations.
This AD also requires Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877,
Revision 11, dated November 2017, of
the Dassault Falcon 2000EX
Maintenance Manual, which the
Director of the Federal Register
approved for incorporation by reference
as of November 13, 2018 (83 FR 50479,
October 9, 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 173 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 2018–19–27 to be $7,650 (90 workhours × $85 per work-hour).
The FAA has determined that the new
revision of 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
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FAA has determined that a per-operator
estimate is more accurate than a perairplane estimate. Therefore, the FAA
estimates the total cost per operator for
the new revision to be $7,650 (90 workhours × $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
The FAA 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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2018–19–27, Amendment 39–
19428 (83 FR 50479, October 9, 2018);
and AD 2014–16–12, Amendment 39–
17936 (79 FR 52187, September 3,
2014); and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
■
■
2020–04–22 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–19858; Docket No.
FAA–2019–0870; Product Identifier
2019–NM–125–AD.
(h) Retained Provision: No Alternative
Actions or Intervals, With a New Exception
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 4, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2018–19–27,
Amendment 39–19428 (83 FR 50479, October
9, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–19–27’’); and AD 2014–
16–12, Amendment 39–17936 (79 FR 52187,
September 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–12’’).
(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 Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes,
certificated in any category, with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or
before January 15, 2019.
(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 structural
integrity of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Revision of Maintenance or
Inspection Program, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2018–19–27, with no
changes. Within 90 days after November 13,
2018 (the effective date of AD 2018–19–27),
revise the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877,
Revision 11, dated November 2017, of the
Dassault Falcon 2000EX Maintenance
Manual. The initial compliance times for
doing the tasks are at the time specified in
Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations,
DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated November
2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX
Maintenance Manual, or within 90 days after
November 13, 2018, whichever occurs later;
except for task number 52–20–00–610–801–
01, the initial compliance time is within 24
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months after October 8, 2014 (the effective
date of AD 2014–16–12). The term ‘‘LDG’’ in
the ‘‘First Inspection’’ column of any table in
Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations,
DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated November
2017, means total airplane landings. The
term ‘‘FH’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ column
of any table in Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated
November 2017, means total flight hours. The
term ‘‘FC’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ column
of any table in Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated
November 2017, means total flight cycles.
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2018–19–27, 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 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,
DGT 113877, Revision 12, dated November
2018, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX
Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance
times for doing the tasks are at the time
specified in Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 12, dated
November 2018, of the Dassault Falcon
2000EX Maintenance Manual, or within 90
days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later; except for task
number 52–20–00–610–801–01, the initial
compliance time is within 24 months after
October 8, 2014 (the effective date of AD
2014–16–12). 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. Doing the
revision required by this paragraph
terminates the actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD.
(j) New Provision: 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.
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(k) Terminating Action for Certain Actions
in AD 2010–26–05
Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) or (i) of this AD terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2010–
26–05, for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
2000EX 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
2018-19-27 are not approved as AMOCs for
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, 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 AD
2019–0154, dated July 3, 2019 (‘‘EASA AD
2019–0154’’), 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–
2019–0870.
(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; phone and fax: 206–231–
3226.
(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 May 4, 2020.
(i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 12, dated
November 2018, of the Dassault Falcon
2000EX Maintenance Manual.
(ii) [Reserved]
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(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on November 13, 2018 (83
FR 50479, October 9, 2018).
(i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness
Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated
November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon
2000EX 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; phone:
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 March 1, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A318 series
airplanes; Model A319–111, –112, –113,
–114, –115, –131, –132, and –133
airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214,
–216, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes;
and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report of
cracking found on the frame of the righthand side sliding window in the flight
deck. This AD requires repetitive
inspections for cracking of the vertical
stiffeners of the left- and right-hand
sides of the window frames and
corrective actions if necessary, as
specified in a European Union Aviation
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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 is effective May 4, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of May 4, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For the EASA material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact the EASA, KonradAdenauer-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.
For the Airbus material incorporated
by reference in this AD, contact Airbus
SAS, Airworthiness Office—EIAS,
Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2,
31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; internet https://
www.airbus.com.
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–2019–
0717.
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0717; 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:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3223; email
sanjay.ralhan@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
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2019–0173, dated July 18, 2019 (‘‘EASA
AD 2019–0173’’) (also referred to as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
SAS Model A318 series airplanes;
Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes;
Model A320–211, –212, –214, –215,
–216, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes;
and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
Model A320–215 airplanes are not on
the U.S. Register; this AD therefore does
not include those airplanes in the
applicability.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus SAS Model
A318 series airplanes; Model A319–111,
–112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and
–133 airplanes; Model A320–211, –212,
–214, –215, –216, –231, –232, and –233
airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112,
–131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on October 28, 2019
(84 FR 57660). The NPRM was
prompted by a report of cracking found
on the frame of the right-hand side
sliding window in the flight deck. The
NPRM proposed to require repetitive
inspections for cracking of the vertical
stiffeners of the left- and right-hand
sides of the window frames and
corrective actions if necessary.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
cracking of the vertical stiffeners of the
left- and right-hand sides of the window
frames, which could affect the 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 following presents
the comments received on the NPRM
and the FAA’s response to each
comment.
Support for the NPRM
Delta Airlines (DAL) stated its
concurrence with the intent of the
NPRM.
Request To Allow the Use of Additional
Service Information
Airbus asked to allow the use of the
following Airbus technical adaptations
(TAs) during accomplishment of the
related Airbus service bulletins (as
identified only in section 13 of each
TA), noting that they pertain to an RC
(required for compliance) section of the
applicable service information. Airbus
stated that the TAs will ensure that the
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 61 (Monday, March 30, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17487-17490]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0870; Product Identifier 2019-NM-125-AD; Amendment
39-19858; AD 2020-04-22]
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) 2018-19-27
and AD 2014-16-12, which applied to certain Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2018-19-27 and AD 2014-16-12 required
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate new maintenance requirements and airworthiness
limitations. This AD retains those actions and requires revising the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate additional new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations. This AD was prompted by the FAA's 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 May 4, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 4, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
November 13, 2018 (83 FR 50479, October 9, 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; phone: 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-2019-0870.
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-
0870; 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; phone and fax: 206-231-3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 2019-0154, dated July 3, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0154'') (also
referred to as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 2000EX 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-2019-0870.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2018-19-27, Amendment 39-19428 (83 FR
50479, October 9, 2018) (``AD 2018-19-27''). AD 2018-19-27 applied to
certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2018-19-27
required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. AD 2018-19-27 resulted from a determination
that new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness
limitations were necessary. AD 2018-19-27 specified that accomplishing
the actions required by paragraph (g) of that AD terminated the
requirements of AD 2014-16-12, Amendment 39-17936 (79 FR 52187,
September 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-16-12''), but it did not supersede AD
2014-16-12. In addition, AD 2018-19-27 specified that accomplishing
paragraph (g) of that AD terminated the requirements of paragraph
(g)(1) of AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21,
2010) (``AD 2010-26-05''), for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX
airplanes. This terminating provision of certain requirements of AD
2010-26-05 is included in this AD. This AD supersedes AD 2018-19-27 and
AD 2014-16-12, but does not supersede AD 2010-26-05.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2019 (84
FR 63827). The NPRM was prompted by the FAA's determination that new or
more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The NPRM
proposed to retain the actions required by AD 2018-19-27. The NPRM also
proposed to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address 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 received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed,
except for minor editorial changes. 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 has issued Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT
113877, Revision 12, dated November 2018, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX
Maintenance Manual. This service information describes instructions
applicable to airworthiness and safe life limitations.
This AD also requires Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT
113877, Revision 11, dated November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX
Maintenance Manual, which the Director of the Federal Register approved
for incorporation by reference as of November 13, 2018 (83 FR 50479,
October 9, 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 173 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 2018-19-27 to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-
hour).
The FAA has determined that the new revision of 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 for the new revision 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
The FAA 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:
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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) 2018-19-27, Amendment 39-19428
(83 FR 50479, October 9, 2018); and AD 2014-16-12, Amendment 39-17936
(79 FR 52187, September 3, 2014); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2020-04-22 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19858; Docket No. FAA-
2019-0870; Product Identifier 2019-NM-125-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 4, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2018-19-27, Amendment 39-19428 (83 FR
50479, October 9, 2018) (``AD 2018-19-27''); and AD 2014-16-12,
Amendment 39-17936 (79 FR 52187, September 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-16-
12'').
(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 Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX
airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before January 15, 2019.
(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 structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2018-19-27, with no changes. Within 90 days after November 13, 2018
(the effective date of AD 2018-19-27), revise the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations,
DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon
2000EX Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance times for doing
the tasks are at the time specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness
Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated November 2017, of the
Dassault Falcon 2000EX Maintenance Manual, or within 90 days after
November 13, 2018, whichever occurs later; except for task number
52-20-00-610-801-01, the initial compliance time is within 24 months
after October 8, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-16-12). The
term ``LDG'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in
Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 11,
dated November 2017, means total airplane landings. The term ``FH''
in the ``First Inspection'' column of any table in Chapter 5-40,
Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated November
2017, means total flight hours. The term ``FC'' in the ``First
Inspection'' column of any table in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness
Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 11, dated November 2017, means
total flight cycles.
(h) Retained Provision: No Alternative Actions or Intervals, With a New
Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2018-19-27, 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 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, DGT 113877, Revision 12, dated November 2018, of the
Dassault Falcon 2000EX Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance
times for doing the tasks are at the time specified in Chapter 5-40,
Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 12, dated November
2018, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX Maintenance Manual, or within 90
days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later;
except for task number 52-20-00-610-801-01, the initial compliance
time is within 24 months after October 8, 2014 (the effective date
of AD 2014-16-12). 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. Doing the revision required by this paragraph terminates the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(j) New Provision: 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) or (i) of
this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2010-
26-05, for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX 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 2018-19-27 are not
approved as AMOCs for 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, 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 AD 2019-0154, dated July 3, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-
0154''), 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-2019-0870.
(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; phone and
fax: 206-231-3226.
(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
May 4, 2020.
(i) Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877,
Revision 12, dated November 2018, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX
Maintenance Manual.
(ii) [Reserved]
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(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
November 13, 2018 (83 FR 50479, October 9, 2018).
(i) Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877,
Revision 11, dated November 2017, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX
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; phone: 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 March 1, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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