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AMOC, provided the instructions identified
as RC can be done and the airplane can be
put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to instructions
identified as RC require approval of an
AMOC.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Manuel Hernandez, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los
Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
phone: 562–627–5256; email
Manuel.F.Hernandez@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 2022–0165, dated August 9,
2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022–0165, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; website
easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD
on the EASA website at 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:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on September 15, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Final rule.
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021–19–
20, which applied to all Dassault
Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
AD 2021–19–20 required amending the
existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to
incorporate a check and an operating
limitation regarding the O2 saver
function. This AD was prompted by
reports of defects that may prevent
efficient deactivation of the O2 saver
function of crew oxygen masks and a
determination that the AFM amendment
required by AD 2021–19–20 may not be
sufficient to mitigate the risk. This AD
retains the requirements of AD 2021–
19–20 and also requires physical
deactivation of the O2 saver function, as
specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is
incorporated by reference. This AD also
limits the installation of affected parts
under certain conditions. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 27,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 27, 2022.
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–2022–0604.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2022–0604; 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.
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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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUMMARY:
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Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2021–0272,
dated December 6, 2021 (EASA AD
2021–0272) (also referred to as the
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 7X airplanes.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2021–19–20,
Amendment 39–21738 (86 FR 51604,
September 16, 2021) (AD 2021–19–20).
AD 2021–19–20 applied to all Dassault
Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on June 9, 2022 (87 FR 35122).
The NPRM was prompted by reports of
defects on the piston hole associated
with the O2 saver function that may
prevent efficient deactivation of the O2
saver function and a determination that
the AFM amendment required by AD
2021–19–20 may not be sufficient to
mitigate the risk of failed deactivation of
the O2 saver function. The NPRM
proposed to retain the requirements of
AD 2021–19–20 and require physical
deactivation of the O2 saver function, as
specified in EASA AD 2021–0272. The
NPRM also proposed to limit the
installation of affected parts under
certain conditions.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
defects that may prevent efficient
deactivation of the O2 saver function,
which could result in an inadequate
oxygen supply to the flightcrew in case
of decompression of the airplane or
smoke or fire in the flight deck. 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.
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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 2021–0272 specifies
procedures for amending the existing
AFM to incorporate a specific check to
ensure that the O2 saver function is not
activated and an operating limitation to
prevent use of the O2 saver function;
and for mechanically deactivating the
O2 saver function of the affected parts
(Safran flightcrew oxygen masks having
part number MLD40–45–005 and serial
number B150451 through B172005
inclusive without the letter ‘‘R’’ after the
serial number). EASA AD 2021–0272
also limits the installation of affected
parts under certain conditions. 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 20 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Retained actions from AD 2021–
19–20.
New actions ....................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85
$0
$85
Up to $1,700.
4 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$340.
0
340
6,800.
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
individuals. The FAA does not control
warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, the FAA has
included all known costs in the cost
estimate.
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
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Cost per
product
Action
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.
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Parts cost
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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by:
■ a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2021–19–20, Amendment 39–
21738 (86 FR 51604, September 16,
2021); and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
■
Cost on U.S. operators
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2021–19–20,
Amendment 39–21738 (86 FR 51604,
September 16, 2021) (AD 2021–19–20).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in
any category.
Note 1 to paragraph (c): Model FALCON
7X airplanes with Dassault modification
M1000 incorporated are commonly referred
to as ‘‘Model FALCON 8X’’ as a marketing
designation.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
defects on the piston hole associated with the
O2 saver function that may prevent efficient
deactivation of the O2 saver function and a
determination that the airplane flight manual
(AFM) amendment required by AD 2021–19–
20 may not be sufficient to mitigate the risk
of failed deactivation of the O2 saver
function. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address defects that may prevent efficient
deactivation of the O2 saver function, which
could result in an inadequate oxygen supply
to the flightcrew in case of decompression of
the airplane or smoke or fire in the flight
deck.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
2022–17–10 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–22148; Docket No.
FAA–2022–0604; Project Identifier
MCAI–2021–01375–T.
(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 2021–0272, dated
December 6, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0272).
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective October 27, 2022.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0272
(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0272 refers to
September 13, 2021 (the effective date of
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EASA AD 2021–0202–E), this AD requires
using September 16, 2021 (the effective date
of AD 2021–19–20).
(2) Where EASA AD 2021–0272 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021–
0272 requires operators to ‘‘inform all flight
crews, and thereafter operate the aeroplane
accordingly,’’ this AD does not require those
actions as they are already required by
existing FAA operating regulations.
(4) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2021–0272 does not apply to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2021–0272 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 CFR 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-AIR730-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.
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(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
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2021–0272, dated December 6,
2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
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(3) For EASA AD 2021–0272, 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 August 10, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0153; Project
Identifier MCAI–2021–01051–A; Amendment
39–22172; AD 2022–19–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–26–
08, which applied to all Pilatus Aircraft
Ltd. Model PC–12, PC–12/45, PC–12/47,
and PC–12/47E airplanes. AD 2016–26–
08 required incorporating revisions into
the airworthiness limitations section
(ALS) of the maintenance program and
inspecting the main landing gear (MLG)
attachment bolts for cracks and
corrosion. Since the FAA issued AD
2016–26–08, the European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
superseded its mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) to
add a new life limit for certain MLG
actuator bottom attachment bolts and
then superseded it again to add new life
limits for the rudder bellcrank. This AD
requires incorporating new revisions to
the ALS of the existing airplane
maintenance manual (AMM) or
Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness (ICA) to establish a 5-year
SUMMARY:
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life limit for certain MLG actuator
bottom attachment bolts and new life
limits for the rudder bellcrank. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 27,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of October 27, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., CH–6371, Stans,
Switzerland; phone: +41848247365;
email: techsupport.ch@pilatusaircraft.com; website: pilatusaircraft.com/. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety
Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO
64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call (817) 222–5110. It is also available
at regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2022–0153.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2022–0153; 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
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:
Doug Rudolph, Aviation Safety
Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation
Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329–4059;
email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2016–26–08,
Amendment 39–18766 (82 FR 1172,
January 5, 2017; corrected February 16,
2017, 82 FR 10859) (AD 2016–26–08).
AD 2016–26–08 applied to all Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Model PC–12, PC–
12/45, PC–12/47, and PC–12/47E
airplanes. AD 2016–26–08 required
incorporating revisions into the ALS of
the existing FAA-approved maintenance
program and inspecting the MLG
attachment bolts for cracks and
corrosion.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0604; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01375-T;
Amendment 39-22148; AD 2022-17-10]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-19-
20, which applied to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
AD 2021-19-20 required amending the existing airplane flight manual
(AFM) to incorporate a check and an operating limitation regarding the
O2 saver function. This AD was prompted by reports of
defects that may prevent efficient deactivation of the O2
saver function of crew oxygen masks and a determination that the AFM
amendment required by AD 2021-19-20 may not be sufficient to mitigate
the risk. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2021-19-20 and also
requires physical deactivation of the O2 saver function, as
specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which
is incorporated by reference. This AD also limits the installation of
affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 27, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 27,
2022.
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-2022-0604.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0604; 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 2021-0272, dated December 6, 2021
(EASA AD 2021-0272) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2021-19-20, Amendment 39-21738 (86 FR
51604, September 16, 2021) (AD 2021-19-20). AD 2021-19-20 applied to
all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on June 9, 2022 (87 FR 35122). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of defects on the piston hole associated with the
O2 saver function that may prevent efficient deactivation of
the O2 saver function and a determination that the AFM
amendment required by AD 2021-19-20 may not be sufficient to mitigate
the risk of failed deactivation of the O2 saver function.
The NPRM proposed to retain the requirements of AD 2021-19-20 and
require physical deactivation of the O2 saver function, as
specified in EASA AD 2021-0272. The NPRM also proposed to limit the
installation of affected parts under certain conditions.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address defects that may prevent
efficient deactivation of the O2 saver function, which could
result in an inadequate oxygen supply to the flightcrew in case of
decompression of the airplane or smoke or fire in the flight deck. 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.
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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 2021-0272 specifies procedures for amending the existing
AFM to incorporate a specific check to ensure that the O2
saver function is not activated and an operating limitation to prevent
use of the O2 saver function; and for mechanically
deactivating the O2 saver function of the affected parts
(Safran flightcrew oxygen masks having part number MLD40-45-005 and
serial number B150451 through B172005 inclusive without the letter
``R'' after the serial number). EASA AD 2021-0272 also limits the
installation of affected parts under certain conditions. 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 20 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Retained actions from AD 2021-19- 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 Up to $1,700.
20. hour = $85.
New actions....................... 4 work-hours x $85 0 340 6,800.
per hour = $340.
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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 individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the cost estimate.
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
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-19-20, Amendment 39-21738
(86 FR 51604, September 16, 2021); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2022-17-10 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-22148; Docket No. FAA-
2022-0604; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01375-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 27, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2021-19-20, Amendment 39-21738 (86 FR 51604,
September 16, 2021) (AD 2021-19-20).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
airplanes, certificated in any category.
Note 1 to paragraph (c): Model FALCON 7X airplanes with Dassault
modification M1000 incorporated are commonly referred to as ``Model
FALCON 8X'' as a marketing designation.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of defects on the piston hole
associated with the O2 saver function that may prevent
efficient deactivation of the O2 saver function and a
determination that the airplane flight manual (AFM) amendment
required by AD 2021-19-20 may not be sufficient to mitigate the risk
of failed deactivation of the O2 saver function. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address defects that may prevent efficient
deactivation of the O2 saver function, which could result
in an inadequate oxygen supply to the flightcrew in case of
decompression of the airplane or smoke or fire in the flight deck.
(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
2021-0272, dated December 6, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0272).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0272
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0272 refers to September 13, 2021 (the
effective date of
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EASA AD 2021-0202-E), this AD requires using September 16, 2021 (the
effective date of AD 2021-19-20).
(2) Where EASA AD 2021-0272 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021-0272 requires operators
to ``inform all flight crews, and thereafter operate the aeroplane
accordingly,'' this AD does not require those actions as they are
already required by existing FAA operating regulations.
(4) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0272 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-0272
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 CFR 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 (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0272,
dated December 6, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2021-0272, 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 August 10, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-20489 Filed 9-21-22; 8:45 am]
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