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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (b)(10)
Preservative
Analytical method
Referee method
Pentachlorophenol ........................................................
Creosote .......................................................................
Waterborne ...................................................................
Copper Naphthenate ....................................................
DCOI .............................................................................
XRF, Lime Ignition, Copper Pyridine ..........................
Toluene Extraction ......................................................
XRF .............................................................................
XRF .............................................................................
XRF, HPLC .................................................................
Lime Ignition, Copper Pyridine.
Toluene Extraction.
XRF.
ICP, GC.
HPLC.
Note 1 to table 1 to paragraph (b)(10): XFR means X-ray fluorescence; HPLC means High Performance Liquid Chromatography; ICP means
Inductively coupled plasma; and GC means Gas Chromatography.
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(d) Preservatives. Creosote,
waterborne preservatives,
pentachlorophenol, DCOI, and copper
naphthenate shall conform to current
AWPA U1 (incorporated by reference in
§ 1728.97).
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Note 2 to table 2 to paragraph (e)(5):
Retention and penetration requirements for
each different species and preservative are
listed in Table 8 of Appendix A, RUS
Bulletin 1728F–700, Specification for Wood
Poles, Stubs and Anchor Logs (incorporated
by reference at § 1728.97).
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(7) Penetration compliance of both
poles and crossarms shall be determined
in accordance with the standard AWPA
A15 (incorporated by reference at
§ 1728.97). Chrome Azurol S shall be
used to determine the penetration of
copper containing preservatives AWPA
A69 (incorporated by reference at
§ 1728.97), Penta-Check shall be used to
determine the penetration of penta
AWPA A70 (incorporated by reference
at § 1728.97), and Red-O dye for
penetration of DCOI AWPA A71
(incorporated by reference at § 1728.97),
respectively.
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(2) Third-party inspectors shall verify
their acceptance of untreated crossarms
that have been offered by the producer
as conforming by marking each accepted
piece in one end with a clear, legible
hammer stamp. Following treatment,
inspectors shall verify their acceptance
of treated crossarms that have been
offered by the producer as conforming
by marking each accepted piece in the
opposing end with a clear, legible
hammer stamp. The inspector shall
personally mark each piece for
acceptance and shall not delegate this
responsibility to any other individual.
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(a) 1728.202 ..............................................
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X,
FALCON 900EX, and FALCON 2000EX
SUMMARY:
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(13) Bulletin 1728F–700, RUS
Specification for Wood Poles, Stubs and
Anchor Logs, September 9, 2021.
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paragraph (a) to read as follows:
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RUS Specification for Quality Control and Inspection of Timber Products.
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0569; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–01692–T; Amendment
39–21752; AD 2021–20–14]
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Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
6. The authority citation for part 1755
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airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report of a manufacturing issue
involving misalignment of a cabin seat
pin and plate that can prevent the
recline locking mechanism from
properly engaging when the seat is in
taxi, take-off, or landing position. This
AD requires an inspection of certain
cabin seats for discrepancies and
corrective action, as specified in
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.
This AD is effective November
18, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
DATES:
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of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 18, 2021.
ADDRESSES: For material incorporated
by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; 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 material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety 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 at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0569.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0569; 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 mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI), 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, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th
57023
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206–231–3226; email
tom.rodriguez@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2020–0284,
dated December 18, 2020 (EASA AD
2020–0284) (also referred to as the
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON
2000EX airplanes.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and
FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
July 15, 2021 (86 FR 37255). The NPRM
was prompted by a report of a
manufacturing issue involving
misalignment of a cabin seat pin and
plate that can prevent the recline
locking mechanism from properly
engaging when the seat is in taxi, takeoff, or landing position. The NPRM
proposed to require an inspection of
certain cabin seats for discrepancies and
corrective action, as specified in EASA
AD 2020–0284.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
cabin seats having improper or no
engagement of the recline locking
mechanism during taxi, take-off, or
landing, which could result in reduced
seat performance under crash loads and
possible injury to seat occupants. See
the MCAI for additional background
information.
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Comments
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data
and determined that air safety requires
adopting this AD as proposed. Except
for minor editorial changes, this AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
None of the changes will increase the
economic burden on any operator.
Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2020–0284 specifies
procedures for an inspection of certain
cabin seats for discrepancies (a gap
between the seat pin and plate), and
corrective action (adjustment,
deactivation, or repair), as applicable.
EASA AD 2020–0284 also prohibits
installation of certain cabin seats. 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 565 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..............................................................................................
None ..............
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
adjustments or deactivations that would
be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way
of determining the number of aircraft
Cost per
product
$85
Cost on U.S.
operators
$48,025
that might need these on-condition
actions:
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ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..........................................................................................................................
$0
$85
The FAA has received no definitive
data on which to base the cost estimates
for the on-condition repairs specified in
this AD.
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or all of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
operators. The FAA does not control
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As a result, the FAA has included all
known costs in the cost estimate.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective November 18, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and
FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in
any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a
manufacturing issue involving misalignment
of a seat pin and plate that can prevent the
recline locking mechanism from properly
engaging when the seat is in taxi, take-off, or
landing position. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address cabin seats having improper or no
engagement of the recline locking mechanism
during taxi, take-off, or landing, which could
result in reduced seat performance under
crash loads and possible injury to seat
occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020–0284, dated
December 18, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–0284).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020–0284
(1) Where EASA AD 2020–0284 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not mandate compliance
with the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2020–0284.
(3) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020–
0284 specifies action if ‘‘any discrepancy’’ is
detected for this AD, a discrepancy is a gap
between the seat pin and plate.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020–0284 specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
§ 39.13
2021–20–14 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–21752; Docket No.
FAA–2021–0569; Project Identifier
MCAI–2020–01692–T.
(j) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation 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
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14 39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or responsible Flight Standards
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, send it to
the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the responsible Flight Standards 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, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3226; email tom.rodriguez@faa.gov.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2020–0284, dated December 18,
2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2020–0284, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety 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 material that is
incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, email
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on September 21, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0569; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01692-T;
Amendment 39-21752; AD 2021-20-14]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON 2000EX
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing issue
involving misalignment of a cabin seat pin and plate that can prevent
the recline locking mechanism from properly engaging when the seat is
in taxi, take-off, or landing position. This AD requires an inspection
of certain cabin seats for discrepancies and corrective action, as
specified in 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 is effective November 18, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference
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of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 18, 2021.
ADDRESSES: For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone
+49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; 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 material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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 at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2021-0569.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0569; 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
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), 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,
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226;
email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0284, dated December 18, 2020
(EASA AD 2020-0284) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX,
and FALCON 2000EX airplanes.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on July 15, 2021 (86 FR 37255). The
NPRM was prompted by a report of a manufacturing issue involving
misalignment of a cabin seat pin and plate that can prevent the recline
locking mechanism from properly engaging when the seat is in taxi,
take-off, or landing position. The NPRM proposed to require an
inspection of certain cabin seats for discrepancies and corrective
action, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0284.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address cabin seats having improper
or no engagement of the recline locking mechanism during taxi, take-
off, or landing, which could result in reduced seat performance under
crash loads and possible injury to seat occupants. See the MCAI for
additional background information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
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
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Except for minor editorial
changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the
changes will increase the economic burden on any operator. Accordingly,
the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2020-0284 specifies procedures for an inspection of certain
cabin seats for discrepancies (a gap between the seat pin and plate),
and corrective action (adjustment, deactivation, or repair), as
applicable. EASA AD 2020-0284 also prohibits installation of certain
cabin seats. 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 565 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............ None.............................. $85 $48,025
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition adjustments or deactivations that would be required based on
the results of any required actions. The FAA has no way of determining
the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85...... $0 $85
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD.
According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected operators. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the cost estimate.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2021-20-14 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-21752; Docket No. FAA-
2021-0569; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01692-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 18,
2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON
900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing issue
involving misalignment of a seat pin and plate that can prevent the
recline locking mechanism from properly engaging when the seat is in
taxi, take-off, or landing position. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address cabin seats having improper or no engagement of the recline
locking mechanism during taxi, take-off, or landing, which could
result in reduced seat performance under crash loads and possible
injury to seat occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2020-0284, dated December 18, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0284).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0284
(1) Where EASA AD 2020-0284 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not mandate compliance with the ``Remarks''
section of EASA AD 2020-0284.
(3) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020-0284 specifies action if
``any discrepancy'' is detected for this AD, a discrepancy is a gap
between the seat pin and plate.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-0284
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
(j) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation 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 39.19, send
your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) 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
responsible Flight Standards 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, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Dassault
Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 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 of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0284,
dated December 18, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2020-0284, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety 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 material 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 September 21, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-22294 Filed 10-13-21; 8:45 am]
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